Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

Pedal the quiet lanes of Rarotonga and end the morning in the water

A guided bicycle tour of Rarotonga that follows the Ara Metua back road, village lanes and gentle bush tracks for five hours with a small group and a local guide. Hotel pickup starts between 7:50 and 8:40am. The tour runs until around 1pm, then moves to the beach for lunch and a swim. This is the more advanced of the operator's three bike tours and suits riders with some cycling confidence.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided bike tour with lunch and swim

• Pickup from accommodation
• Cycle along Ara Metua and bush tracks
• Explore Arorangi village and landmarks
• Listen to guide's stories and explanations
• Picnic lunch at the beach
• Swim to cool off
• Drop off at accommodation

The experience

The ride starts early and covers ground at a relaxed pace, cycling through Arorangi village on Rarotonga's west coast and past local landmarks: the CICC Arorangi church, the palace, Black Rock and village gardens. Your guide stops frequently to explain what you're seeing and to let the group catch its breath. The terrain mixes the flat Ara Metua back road with occasional lane ways and gentle bush tracks, so you're not fighting steep climbs, but you do need to be comfortable on a bike for the full five hours.

Lunch happens at the beach after the ride ends around 1pm. You get a picnic meal and time to swim and cool off before being dropped back at your accommodation. The bicycles are well maintained and helmets are provided. Bring shoes that protect your feet and wear your swimwear under your riding clothes so you can go straight into the water.

What’s included

• Local guide in English.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• well-maintained bicycles and helmets.
• picnic lunch at the beach.
• time to swim after the ride.

Before you book

Days and timesThursdayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (16 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 85 years) · Youth (13 to 15 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (2 to 4 years)

GroupUp to 9

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 27 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Storytellers Eco Cycle and Walking Tours

Is this one for you?The five-hour ride with gentle terrain suits riders with some cycling confidence. If you're comfortable on a bike for a morning but want to avoid steep climbs, this tour holds together without stopping to rest constantly.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 15 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (2 to 4 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between this bike tour and the other two Rarotonga tours Storytellers Eco Tours offers?

This is the more advanced of the three bicycle tours and is better for riders with some cycling confidence. The other two options are gentler paces for those new to cycling or looking for a shorter ride.

How early do I need to be ready for pickup?

Hotel pickup happens between 7:50 and 8:40am, and the tour itself runs from approximately 9am to 1pm, so you'll be back at your accommodation by early afternoon.

What will I see cycling through Arorangi village?

Arorangi village on Rarotonga's west coast includes the CICC Arorangi church, the palace, Black Rock, and local gardens. Your guide explains the significance of each stop as you pass through.

Is the lunch included, and what if I have dietary requirements?

Lunch is included as a picnic at the beach after the ride. Let Storytellers Eco Tours know about any specific dietary requirements when you book.