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Our Interactive Trip Planner

Experiences: Explore & Enjoy

Tell us who’s coming and what you enjoy — we’ll suggest the right tours and activities, then help you book so you don’t miss out.
Bookings or questions? gm@kiaoranavillas.com · +682 54341 (Sane, GM).

Activities & Tours (A–W)

Click a name to see details. We’ll help you plan and book — peak dates sell out.

Adventure Cook Islands

Website: adventurecookislands.com · Phone: +682 22 212 · Rating: 4.9 (Google, 282)

PADI & SSI dive centre for beginners to advanced, plus snorkel/freedive trips to the outer reef. Technical training available.

Ariki Adventures

Website: arikiexperience.com · Phone: +682 27 955 · Rating: 4.8 (Tripadvisor, 587)

Guided turtle sea-scooter tours, SUP and snorkelling on the lagoon.

Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruizes

Website: captaintamas.com · Phone: +682 27 350 · Rating: 4.9 (Google, 794)

Glass-bottom boats to a marine reserve for snorkelling, a motu BBQ lunch and lively island entertainment.

Going Troppo Nightlife Tour

Website: raro-tours.com · Phone: +682 20 639 · Rating: 4.2 (Tripadvisor, 87)

Party bus to top nightlife spots — a fun, safe way to sample the island after dark.

KiteSUP Cook Islands Water Sports Centre

Website: kitesup.co · Phone: +682 55 787 · Rating: 4.7 (Tripadvisor, 323)

Kitesurfing, windsurfing, SUP and kayaking on Muri Lagoon, including illuminated night paddles.

Koka Lagoon Cruises

Website: kokalagooncruises.com · Phone: +682 27 769 · Rating: 4.9 (Google, 455)

Snorkelling in the marine reserve, motu BBQ lunch and a talented local crew — a classic Muri day out.

Maunga Tours

Website: maungatours.com · Phone: +682 28 219

Guided hikes in the interior, including the Cross Island Trek to The Needle — flora, fauna and cultural stories.

Muri Night Market

Rating: 4.3 (Tripadvisor, 735)

Street-food stalls and sweet treats several nights a week. Great casual dinner option with local vibes.

Punanga Nui Market

Website: enjoycookislands.com/see-do/punanga-nui-cultural-market · Phone: +682 28 370 · Rating: 4.5 (Tripadvisor, 267)

Saturday morning market in Avarua: produce, crafts, shows and live music. Weekday mini-market too.

Raro Buggy Tours

Website: rarobuggytours.com · Phone: +682 23 000 · Rating: 4.7 (Google, 227)

Thrilling off-road buggy adventure through the interior. Expect mud and big grins.

Raro Mountain Safari Tour

Website: rarosafaritours.com · Phone: +682 50 639 · Rating: 4.5 (Tripadvisor, 259)

4x4 safari with cultural commentary and dramatic interior lookouts.

Storytellers Eco Cycle Tours

Website: storytellers.co.ck · Phone: +682 55 908 · Rating: 4.8 (Viator, 62)

Gentle guided rides through villages and backroads — culture, nature and local history at an easy pace.

Te Ara Museum of Cultural Enterprise

Website: Facebook page · Phone: +682 27 641 · Rating: 4.5 (Google, 186)

Modern museum of Cook Islands culture with excellent exhibits on Polynesian migration.

Te Vara Nui Village

Website: tevaranui.co.ck · Phone: +682 24 006 · Rating: 4.6 (Google, 382)

Village tour, island buffet and the famous Over-Water Night Show with drumming, dance and fire.

Wigmore’s Waterfall

Freshwater swimming hole in the interior (best after rain). A small access fee may be requested by landowners.

Ready for a plan that fits you?

Complete Your Interactive Trip Planner below. We’ll suggest a plan and can secure bookings for you.

Your Interactive Trip Planner

Tell us who’s coming and what you’re into. We’ll suggest the right tours, activities, and places to eat—then book them for you so you don’t miss out.

What we ask for (1–2 minutes):

  • Travel dates + preferred days/times (morning/afternoon/evening)

  • Group size & ages (adults, teens, kids, infants)

  • Fitness & mobility (eg. loves hiking / flat walks only / can manage steps / wheelchair / stroller)

  • Water confidence (strong swimmer / okay with float vest / boat-only)

  • Interests (culture, snorkelling, fishing, cycling, hiking, 4WD, gardens, markets, night shows, wellness, photography)

  • Dietary needs (vegetarian/vegan, GF, seafood allergies, etc.)

  • Budget range (value / mid / premium)

  • Transport (need car/scooter? we recommend Polynesian Rentals)

  • Must-dos (anything you’ve seen on Instagram or been told not to miss)

Peak advice: Rarotonga books out in busy periods. If you don’t pre-book cars, popular tours, and the best restaurants, you may miss out. We’ll lock things in and message you confirmations.

You can also explore the full official restaurant directory (Rarotonga):
Cook Islands Tourism – Dining Experiences (Rarotonga filter applied). We’ll help you choose & book once you’ve browsed.

You can see the complete official activities directory (Rarotonga):
Cook Islands Tourism – Things to Do (Rarotonga filter applied). We’ll shortlist the best matches for your dates/ages/fitness.

Interactive Trip Planner

Fill this in and we’ll propose a plan that fits you — then book tours, activities, and restaurants so you don’t miss out.

We’ll reply from gm@kiaoranavillas.com with suggestions and availability. Peak dates sell out — pre-booking helps.

What happens after you submit the planner

  1. We review your answers and draft a plan tailored to your fitness level, age, and interests.

  2. We pencil in priority holds where possible.

  3. You approve, then we confirm & send vouchers/meeting points.

  4. We align restaurant bookings with tour days to ensure your evenings run smoothly.

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