Itinerary
Overview
Experience swimming with two of the four Sea Turtles species native to the Cook Islands. We take you into their natural marine environment, close enough to touch but our sustainable tourism policies mean we only allow touching with your eyes. Their home is not just home to Sea Turtles, we may encounter Eagle Rays, Moray Eels, Trevally, and the hundreds of species of tropical fish. You'll learn about our coral reefs, the habitat and what we are doing to protect this resource for future generations. As the Eco-Adventure Tourism Award Winner in 2020, you can trust that our tours are eco-friendly and that your safety is our number one priority. Every client gets to use our unique eco-friendly sea scooters to pull you through the water and assist you during your tour.
Conservation & Credibility
· We are the only tour operator who sponsor "Te Ara O Te Onu" The Cook Islands Sea Turtle Conservation Society. Five percentage of your tour fee goes to the Society. Thank you!!
· Air New Zealand Eco-Tourism Awards Winners 2020.
· Air New Zealand Outstanding Kia Orana Spirit Awards Winner 2020
Stop At:
• Ariki Adventures, Cook Islands
See Availability.
Rarotonga Island Villas 2, P6M9+V9C, Takitumu District, Cook Islands
2 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
We schedule our adventure timetable 5 days in advance to allow for the changing weather conditions here in Rarotonga.
You MUST contact Ariki Adventures at least 5 days in advance to your preferred tour date to ensure your tour time and starting location.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : 964francess
Overall disappointing. It was very rushed and crowded. The information says 2 hour tour, but the same team did a tour timed 1.5 hours prior and another 1.5 hours after ours. Allowing for them doing briefings and organising equipment etc, it meant our tour was only about 70 minutes. We were also told maximum 12 guests, but our group was 16. We did see turtles, but the water was murky and there were so many swimmers it was not a good experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Kennedy_L
Was canceled on us. Then re booked for the following day. Canceled again. We received no cancellation notifications either time so we showed up and got told no each time.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : N7142ZTmattm
My wife and I had a lovely experience with Ariki on the sea turtle tour. We were part of a group of 11 who got to see several turtles and some rays. We recieved some amazing GoPro photos afterwards by the team - much better than our own!
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : Scenic17052939347
Fantastic trip, highlight of our visit to Rarotonga. Great staff and lots of turtles plus bonus ray.
Would highly recommend as the sea scooters are easy to use and heaps of fun.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Paradise26401026011
Was told we would get the photos sent to us for our snorkel scooter experience and still waiting for them.
Went to their office on 3 seperate occasions and provided Facebook messenger details for them to be sent to and every day told they would be loaded later that afternoon.
Happy to take your booking and money but nothing after that.
Staff taking photos and videos for their own kids and family but what about the paying customers!
WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!
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Posted On : 2024-04-23
Posted By : Kirsty_E
Having very skillful instructors in the water with me made me feel safe. Looking at the Turtles up close in the water was amazing.
Will definitely recommend to all who want such a unique experience. Having the scooters made it easier to swim through the water.
Nga mihi
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Posted On : 2024-04-20
Posted By : Brendan_N
Amazing snorkeling and great hosts and guides. Would recommend to anyone who is in the area and on holiday
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Posted On : 2024-04-18
Posted By : Cantabriman
WOW! What an amazing experience. The crew were helpful, knowledgeable and great to work with. Turtle experience was fantastic with a lot of turtles to swim with. Had our 9 year old grandson with us and it was easy for him. The sea scooters made things easier for diving down to submerged turtles.
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Posted On : 2024-04-13
Posted By : AucklandAnne
Wonderful tour, very organised and reassuring guides, even though I was nervous. Saw so many turtles, great experience
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Posted On : 2024-04-09
Posted By : Emilie O
Felt very safe the whole time i love how the staff surround us all to watch us in the water any sign of a struggle and the boys were straight away asking if we were okay. Only thing i would suggest is maybe take your own go pro as there was too many people to get single photos from them.
Dont book a tour without the scooter the current is so strong
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Posted On : 2024-04-03
