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Raro Buggy Tours

WHAT DO YOU GET

1.5 - 2 hours of exhilarating fun in the mud

One and two person buggies

Get off the beaten track

THE BETTER!

$175 1 person, $200 share 2, meet at wigmores  ,  superstore .

8.30AM / 11.30AM / Departures Monday to Friday

8.30am Saturday

Sunday Closed

Must have overseas car licence & be 18 years and over if driving,

and 4 years and over if a passenger. Must arrive 30mins prior to

departure time. No refund for cancellations within 24 hours.

Explore roads less travelled, see the hinterland.

What to bring:

Restricted/Full Drivers License only. [Must present this on arrival]

Learners License is not permitted,

Mosquito repellant,

Swimwear &  towel,

Sunglasses,

Comfortable clothing,

Proper footwear.

Full prepayment is required in advance to all bookings to ensure your spot is confirmed - spots are very limited.

IMPORTANT: All online bank payments.

P lease send through a receipt of payment to [email protected] with reference: Name/Date/Time of booking.  Thank you. 

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Muri, Rarotonga 3050, Cook Islands

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6 Best Off-Road Tours in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands

The most epic 4wd tours in rarotonga and the cook islands.

We get it, watersports steals all the limelight for adventures in the Cook Islands , but the rugged mountain terrain, plantations and jungles can be pretty epic too! Cue, the off-road tours in Rarotonga and the Cook Islands! That’s right, there are 4WD tours to get you to those hard-to-reach places in the interior of Rarotonga , Atiu and Managaia , while some off-road tours allow you to drive yourself! Check them out in this list of the best off-roading tours in Rarotonga and the Cook Islands.

For more crazy adventures, check out the 10 Best Adventure Tours in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands .

1. Raro Buggy Tours

One of two self-drive off-roading tours in the Cook Islands, Raro Buggy Tours allows you to let loose on the inland tracks of Rarotonga ! The 1.5-2-hour tour in a 4WD buggy (with a passenger seat if one of you doesn’t want to drive) starts with getting accustomed to the vehicle before heading inland to plantations and dirt tracks. A highlight is rampaging around the muddy inland tracks in the midst of the local tropical forests. You will get muddy on this tour, so bring appropriate clothing, a towel and your driver’s license . The minimum passenger age is four years old.

Location: Departure is from Wigmore’s Superstore, Main Road (Ara Tapu), Takitumu (south end of Rarotonga).

2. Raro Quad Tours

Yes, you guessed it, Raro Quad Tours is the same company as the tour mentioned above but it offers a slightly different experience. This time, you’re on a quad bike to explore the inland tracks of Rarotonga . You’ll definitely be eased into the chaos, however, with the 2.5-3-hour tour starting with a slow-paced yet interesting history tour of the island before heading inland to plantations and dirt tracks including a stop at the Papua Waterfall (Wigmore’s Waterfall). Although this tour isn’t as muddy as the buggy tour, you’ll still need to wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Plus, you also need a driving license . The minimum passenger age is seven years old. Check out more exciting experiences in the 50 Best Things to Do on Rarotonga .

3. Raro Safari Tours

Jump in a characterful safari Jeep and hit the coast road, back roads and dirt roads with  Raro Safari Tours . This three-hour tour incorporates history and culture as you traverse the inland roads of Rarotonga seeking out historical sites, visiting plantations and – the highlight – racing up the dirt tracks of an inland mountain to a spectacular viewpoint of Te Rua Manga , a.k.a.  The Needle . The tour also includes a stop at  Papua Waterfall  (Wigmore’s Waterfall), a buffet lunch and lots of humour! Check out more awesome tours like this in the   10 Best Tours of Rarotonga .

Location: Rarotonga. Pick-ups are included!

4. Raro Trail Tours

The lesser-known off-roading tour from the Raro Quad/Buggy Tours, Raro Trail Tours offers a unique perspective of Rarotonga’s interior from a dirt bike! If you’ve got an international motorcycle license and you’re over the age of 18, then you’re good to go on this wild adventure through the deep valleys and tropical forests. The 2-2h30mins experience includes all the safety gear and lunch.

5. Atiu Safari & Fishing Tours

Timau from  Atiu Safari & Fishing Tours offers a fantastic way to experience Atiu : the “ Island Discovery Tour “. Explore the rugged “makatea” (coral limestone) island, its natural attractions and the cluster of villages as you learn about their remarkable history and industries on a 3h30mins tour. Atiu Safaris also offers a popular “ Tumunu Tour ” taking you to the “bush beer bars” of Atiu which are a centuries-old tradition that you can learn more about in  The Food Guide to Atiu: Places to Eat & Food Tours . Additionally, find out what else to do on the island in the 20 Best Things to Do on Atiu .

Location: Atiu. Pick-ups are included!

6. Mangaia Island Tours

While this isn’t technically “off-roading”, the roads on the island of Mangaia are so gnarly that any island tour sure feels like it! Tours on Mangaia run a little differently from the more tourist hotspots in the Cook Islands, as they are much less formal; typically just an enthusiastic local showing you the sights that you otherwise wouldn’t be able to get to, such as caves, shipwrecks and ancient marae (Maori gathering places). Tours typically last two to four hours and include transfers. Find out more about organising tours on Managia in the 15 Best Things to Do on Mangaia .

Location: Mangaia. Pick-ups are included!

More About Off-Road Tours in Rarotonga and the Cook Islands

That’s it for the best off-road tours in Rarotonga and the Cook Islands, but off-roading doesn’t just have to be on land, does it? Check out ways to experience the sea too, as well as mountain biking tours, in the following guides:

• 10 Best Day Cruises in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands
• Kitesurfing in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands: The Top 10 Places to Kitesurf
• 5 Best Bike Tours in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands

Finally, complete your bucket list with the 101 Best Things to Do in the Cook Islands: The Ultimate List .

This article was reviewed and published by Robin, the co-founder of Cook Islands Pocket Guide. He has lived, worked and travelled across 16 different countries before settling in the South Pacific, so he knows a thing or two about planning the perfect trip in this corner of the world. Robin works and consults regularly with Cook Islands Tourism Corporation, a local government body representing the tourism industry. Robin is also the co-founder of several other South Pacific travel guides and is a regular host of webinars with the South Pacific Tourism Organisation.

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