Explore Rarotonga's artistic heritage and traditional handicrafts with a private guide. Visit Mike Tavioni's carving place and coffee shop, learn about the techniques and materials used to build a vaka (wooden boat). Browse for fragrant souvenirs at Perfumes of Rarotonga, where you can shop for natural soaps and locally made oils.

Your guide choices you up at your hotel for the short drive to Koteka Winery, which specialises in liqueurs made from tropical fruits. Sample banana-based libations, chili-infused drinks, and flavourful vanilla extracts.

Visit Rito Cook Islands, a family-run business that produces organic cosmetics with cold-pressed coconut oil, and see where traditional island items like ukuleles, ei (flower crowns), and wrapped pareu skirts are crafted. More places of interest Ricky's Ukulele, Tivaevae Collectables, Pacific Weave, Beachcomber, Cooks Lager brewery, last stop for lunch at Charlie's Cafe on the beach or the Mooring Fish Cafe in Muri.