Rarotonga Ariki Adventures 2-Hour Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Snorkeling
by Ariki Adventures
Overview
This 2-hour snorkeling tour in Rarotonga lets you explore marine life using an Ariki Sea Scooter. You will swim alongside sea turtles while wearing wetsuits and lifejackets provided by the guide team. The tour includes all necessary gear: Sea Scooter, mask, snorkel, and fins. Professional guides lead the activity and take photos during the adventure, which are included for you to keep. The tour is planned at least five days ahead to adjust for local weather changes.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Sea-Turtle-Swim
Swim alongside two of the four Sea Turtle species native to the Cook Islands in their natural marine habitat, where touching is only allowed visually in line with sustainable tourism policies. The area is also home to Eagle Rays, Moray Eels, Trevally, and hundreds of tropical fish species. Participants will learn about the coral reefs, their ecosystem, and conservation efforts to protect them. Each guest uses eco-friendly sea scooters to assist movement through the water. The operator sponsors the Cook Islands Sea Turtle Conservation Society, donating 5% of tour fees, and has won the 2020 Air New Zealand Eco-Tourism and Kia Orana Spirit Awards.
120 min
Meeting point
Meeting location is on the south coast at Avaavaroa Passage in Vaimaanga. Look for the Ariki signs (Orange & Pink) with car parking on the mountain side where our tour office is.
End point
Meeting location is on the south coast at Avaavaroa Passage in Vaimaanga. Look for the Ariki signs (Orange & Pink) with car parking on the mountain side where our tour office is.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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