Island adventures holds the industrys highest success rate and was the first company to guarantee whale sightings on every tour. Its no fluke that our tour has been voted the best in the northwest for years. Cook islands whale and wildlife centre things to do in. Upon landing at the airport, weve got all kinds of transfers available for you. Fifteen different types of whales were spotted off the coast of rarotonga over a three day period in mid july, 20. We offer a wide range of services that includes island tours, ebike hire, wedding limousines, airport transfers, dinner transfers, and of course our famous sunset cocktail happy hour hop. We offer genuine, honest, small group tours, where we aim to make each tour. A whale education centre has been established on rarotonga. Other species enjoying the safety of the islands waters were the sperm, short finned pilot, culvers beaked whale, and blainvilles beaked whale.
There are so many fun activities to do in rarotonga, and the fact that rarotonga is a relatively small island, means they are all within minutes of makayla palms. Rarotonga, the most popular island of the cook islands, is an outdoor enthusiasts paradise, boasting an array of inland and coastal activities and tours. Nan hauser says that from his description is was the critically endangered wright whale which has never been seen previously in cook islands waters. The coconut tours in rarotonga is such an ideal excursion to fulfil that will make your tropical island adventure experience a memorable one.
If you are looking for a flight and accommodation package to aitutaki or specialised tours to two or more islands we highly recommend you talk to our tour specialists by filling in the form below. This half day cook islands tour will pick you up from your hotel and head along ara tapu the main coastal road that runs parallel to the white sand beaches and lagoon of the island. This is a must do tour towards the beginning of your stay on rarotonga and is a great way to really get a feel for the lay of the land. There are also restaurants, bars and several places to hire water sports equipment. They included humpbacks which are likely to give birth in local waters.
The whale outreach organisation for the pacific region is based in avarua on the backroad in the village of atupa on rarotonga. Spectacular whale watching in rarotonga and cook islands. Raro safari tours has years of experience in sorting out the best road adventure trip in visiting some of the islands hard to get places. Rarotonga tours wide range of tours available flight centre. Akura fishing charters rarotonga main road, 0000 avatiu, cook islands rated 4. Anacortes is our flagship location where island adventures first began back in 1996. It was a great experience, but if you need to cancel and you have booked via internet they cant refund you as they say they havent recived their money yet,l booked for 4 adults and 1 kid,one adult got sick and l tried to cancel within the allowed time for a refund,thwy cancelled it but if l wanted a refund l had to go on line and cancel on line and wifi is gold in cook island,so l lost. Immerse yourself in the culture of the cook islands on this ultimate experience with your predinner cultural village the tour is from 5pm 7. Rarotonga is the capital of the cook islands, a group of 15 islands located in the south pacific. On saturdays the rarotonga sailing club operating from sails restaurant has lagoon races and welcomes visitors.
Please note that raro safari tours reserves the right to booking cancellations based on weather conditions and truck maintenance. Raro mountain safari tour rarotonga 2020 all you need to. Our monday, wednesday and friday sunset cultural nights include hosted roundtriptransport, guides, village experience visit, tapu lifting, warrior welcome, a cocktail, a traditional umu underground oven feast and a spectacular stage show telling the story of our ancient heritage through singing, dancing and. My girlfriend is desperately hoping to see humpback whales migrating past raro. And the best thing about whale watching on the cook islands is that you can watch these majestic creatures anywhere, no matter which island you are on. Dig your toes into the sand of muri beach, located on rarotonga in the cook islands. Find discounted attraction tickets, tours with unique experiences, and more. When booking the charter dianne was very helpful and accommodating and was on hand on the day to complete our booking. If you want you can also take a whale watching tour with blue water tours in season. Some of the best places to watch whales on rarotonga island are the area called black rock and the south eastern side of the island and the north coast.
Pukapuka is one of the two official languages of the cook islands. At dive rarotonga we offer quality diving in a fun and friendly atmosphere so whether these are your first bubbles, you are already qualified and you are diving for fun, or you want to. Whale watching is included within our daily lunchtime and sunset cruises during the humpback whale migratory season from july to october. Newsboard environmental subscribe to our newsletter downloads f. Whale season begins around late june to early july in rarotonga and ends around october. Discover and book amazing travel experiences with klook. Just click the photo or place your mouse over choose a tour in the menu above for more info. Rarotonga s adventure watersports provider where you can enjoy the islands beauty on an exhilarating speed boat ride, experience wild action on a banana boat, snorkel in dazzling blue ocean waters over the reef, and whale watch during whale season from july to october. Visitors to the cook islands whale education centre will be introduced to the fascinating world of whales and dolphins and experience a plethora of awareness, knowledge and fun. Whale watching boat tours are available from tour operators on rarotonga and aitu and snorkelling with whales is also possible. Total travel addicts humpback whales rarotonga, cook.
Explore rarotonga holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. The best places to swim with whale sharks lonely planet. A list of activities on rarotonga for the adventurous traveller. Guaranteed whale watching tours from anacortes the worlds best opportunity to see wild orcas is right here in the san juan islands, february through november. You can see the humpback whales as they migrate north into the south pacific waters from their summer feeding grounds of australia and new zealand and the cool antarctic ocean and enjoy a quick stop in a little paradise. Cook islands tours, we are now an integrated inbound tour company.
Cycling is a great way to get around the islands as they are so small. It is 1150 km from rarotonga but accessible by air. We offer courses from open water to instructor level and have the highest qualified instructors in the country from the top two worldwide training agencies. Go off road, get dirty and revel in an adventure youll never forget raro buggy tours here on rarotonga. Other places where you can easily meet these amazing giants are the islands to the south such as mitiaro, mauke, mangaia, and the limestone cliffs of atiu island. Rongohiva watersports rongohiva watersports, rarotonga. Jun 18, 2015 things to do in the cook islands the whale and wildlife centre is great place to bring the kids to see the unique. We work closely with other charter vessels to ensure our guests have the best chance of seeing humpback whales as they visit the islands during their migratory season. This 5hour activity combines a fun and interactive cultural village tour, followed by a spectacular over water night show with islandwestern fusion buffet dinner. Morning tours include a fabulous beach bbq lunch with refreshments. It was a great experience, but if you need to cancel and you have booked via internet they cant refund you as they say they havent recived their money yet,l booked for 4 adults and 1 kid,one adult got sick and l tried to cancel within the allowed time for a refund,thwy cancelled it but if l wanted a refund l had to go on line and cancel on line and wifi is gold in cook island,so l lost my. Dive rarotonga 2020 all you need to know before you go. I am a diver, my girlfriend is not, dive raro said they dont take. Storytellers are passionate about where we live and what we do.
The most populous of the cook islands is stunning in its natural beauty and physical drama. In 2011, a fisherman reported a whale off the seawall on rarotonga with a real ugly head, logging or bobbing at the surface. Join moorea ocean adventures for a private boat tour to swim with the magnificent humpback whales in moorea, french polynesia we are pleased to offer small group private whale watching tours from july through november. The boat is large and comfortable with plenty of space for large groups. Klook travel activities, tours, attractions and things. We generally moor the boat in 1012m of water and then complete a tour of the site to the planned max depth for open water divers this is a maximum of 18m. During the migration season, from july to october, they travel through the cook isla. There have been incredibly memorable events ranging from movie nights at the gorgeous makea palace grounds at taputapuatea, the punanga nui market, immanuela akatemia school gro. A list of activities on rarotonga for the adventurous.
Believe season is from july to october best spot on rarotonga around black rocks so i read on one site. Marine life is abundant in the lagoons of rarotonga, making for great snorkelling, or lessons can be booked with all scubadiving operators. The dive centre, the big fish rarotonga, cook islands padi 5. Movements of satellitemonitored humpback whales, megaptera. We joined the cook islands whale research team and saw these amazing creatures up close and personal. Heaps of fish, whales on the surface, turtles and a really awesome diving experience. Whale watching rarotonga cook islands message board. Explore the natural sights of rarotonga on a fascinating tour of the islands agriculture and marine life. I am aware that crown beach is fairly good spot for land based viewing of. The island discovery tour is a great way to explore rarotonga in the comfort of an airconditioned coach. From whales up close, turtles, beautiful corals, massive clams and the very best fish life. From the comfort of an airconditioned car or van, your experienced guide shows you some of the best snorkeling spots, beautiful tropical gardens, and.
Aboard a glass bottom boat, spend 4 hours floating over the turquoise waters, stopping for a snorkeling on the way. The cook islands have a total land area of 92 square miles and are scattered over an ocean area the size of india. Incredible footage of astounding animals 3 humpback whales. May 10, 2019 whale watching is something remember for the rest of your life. The cook islands whale sanctuary nan hauser and phil clapham cook islands whale research, avarua, rarotonga, cook islands northeast fisheries science center, 166 water street, woods hole, ma 02543, usa th on september the 19 2001, the government of the cook islands declared a whale sanctuary in the territorial waters of that island state.
We offer genuine, honest, small group tours, where we aim to make each tour a unique experience for guests. Is there a snorkelling trip that goes outside the reef that doubles as a whale watching trip. Rarotonga activity highlights, rarotonga popular things to. A halo of flameorange coral reef encircles the island, and rarotongas sapphireblue lagoon is trimmed by sparkling white beaches. The fringing reef surrounds the island of rarotonga and all the dives we conduct for certified divers are outside this reef. See breathtaking views or our island, rarotonga from over the reef. Cruises depart daily from avatiu harbour sit back, relax and enjoy exploring the outer reefs of rarotonga and see spectacular views of the island from the ocean. The 35yearold woman was swimming in the waters off moorea island on a whale watching trip on monday, according to radio new zealand, when she. Bikes can be hired quite cheaply on rarotonga and aitutaki and at leisurely pace. A spectacular stage show telling the story of our ancient heritage. We will also visit fafa island and its beautiful reef and crystal clear blue water or pangaimotu island, with its beaches and shipwreck attraction. Every winter thousands of humpback whales cruise the pacific ocean, looking for warmer waters to breed in after a. But with a circumference of just 20 miles 32 kilometresand a population that tops out at around 11,000it remains one of the south pacifics most charming, friendly, and easyto. Shark attacks tourist on whalewatching trip, bites off.
We have just as much fun showing you around, as you will have on one of our tours. At island adventures, we pride ourselves on being the most experienced and dedicated whale watching company in washington state. Hi everyone, we read that you can see humpback whales this time of year but i cant find any information on it. A pod of humpback whales in the sea near black rock, nikao, rarotonga, cook islands. Highland paradise cultural centre, rarotonga, cook islands.
Watch as flying fishing fly out from the bow and seasonally we see humpback whales and. Whale watch tours in the san juan islands island adventures. On a recent trip to rarotonga we decided to charter blue water tours for a south pacific deep sea fishing experience. We package and sell all other tours and accommodation available to visitors directly and we also act as a ground.
Blue water tours avarua 2020 all you need to know before. Private charters and group bookings are also available. Join local day tours to visit spectacular sights and go on delicious food trips around the city. Hi, i will be staying crown beach resort rarotonga early august for 4 nights. We are very proud of the fact that the graceful humpback whale chooses the waters of rarotonga to rest with her calf on her. Sure, rarotonga may be the largest of the 15 cook islands. One of the most beautiful untouched and secluded places in the pacific, pukapukas remoteness has also helped to keep the wonderful traditions and culture of its people largely unchanged for centuries. Theres no better way to explore rarotonga than on one of our colourful and environmentally friendly electric tuk tuks or our newly introduced ebikes. We do this to get the most value out of this incredible tropical experience. Whether its game or sport fishing, whale watching, circumnavigating the island or sunset cruising our boat is the perfect, stable platform to relax and enjoy the. Mar 29, 2015 incredible footage of astounding animals 3 humpback whales. Jungle quad adventure and island buggy explorer offer selfdriving tours that will give you a true island adventure. We are rarotongas largest outer reef charter vessel and our well appointed 50ft catamaran is perfect for individuals or groups to relax and enjoy the stunning views of rarotonga from the ocean.
Air rarotonga tours and tour packages with accommodation. Discover and book your next rarotonga shore excursion on any cruise line. Storytellers eco cycle tours storytellers eco cycle tours. The tour includes international flights to and from rarotonga via auckland airport. Experience the perfect cultural experience in rarotonga. The aitutaki day tour is our most popular excursion all inclusive of round trip air fares, an island tour, and the acclaimed vaka cruise on aitutakis spectacular turquoise lagoon. Whales found around the cook islands are currently considered by the iwc. Enjoy a scenic flight above and around rarotonga in our high wing cessna. At the end of the tour you will be provided with refreshments. Various guided hiking tours of forest, mountains and reef. Rongohivas mobile outdoor led mega screen has been found at many venues around the island.
Raro tours your rarotonga tour and transfer company where to find us. Rarotonga kia orana and welcome to blue water tours. Tour length is between 510 days depending on flight cost and negotiation with schools. Visit cook islands, take a whale watching vacation to cook islands, and enjoy a whale watching trip in cook islands.
Watch as flying fishing fly out from the bow and seasonally we see humpback whales and very rarely sharks, whale sharks, turtles and dolphins. Whale watching in the cooks even from the shores of the cook islands, whale watching, or scanning the waters for humpback whales is possible. There are thought to be only about 30 left in the world. If you wish to discover rarotonga by sea, you can do so with scuba diving and snorkelling tours, deep sea fishing expeditions, whale watching cruises, exciting water sports, or glass bottom.
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