Hike Rarotonga's Finest Tracks Safely
Operating Monday - Friday
Closed Weekends
Welcome to Maunga Tours
At Maunga Tours we provide guided mountain hikes through Rarotonga's beautiful rugged mountain ranges. We do the world famous "Pa's Cross Island Trek. Information on flora and fauna, medicinal uses and history provided by your guides along with pick up and drop off service. Fresh fruit and light refreshments also provided.
Bookings essential due to limited group numbers.
Adventure awaits you. Go with a guide to ensure you do the track safely for you and your family.
Posted on Google Kym BarryTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Loved the hike and a highlight of my trip to the Cook Islands.Posted on Google Alessio Del GiudiceTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. One of the best experience we had on our vacation, Bruce is the perfect guide, mixing knowledge of the forest, the culture while guiding you through a tough but wonderfoul trekking up to Needle Rock. If you’re going to Rarotonga you HAVE TO do this!Posted on Google BrentTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awsome half day experience with Bruce the local guide,full of local knowledge and history about the island and its fauna with the chance for a refreshing dip at the end in a beautiful waterfall,highly recommend 😀Posted on Google Michelle BullockTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an incredible experience on the Maunga Tours Guided Cross Island Hike in Rarotonga. Bruce was absolutely fantastic. We completed the hike in the rain, and his knowledge of the track was invaluable. He seemed to know every stretch of the trail, pointing out where it would be slippery and where we needed to take extra caution, which made us feel safe and confident throughout the journey. Bruce's knowledge of the island's history, culture, and environment was outstanding. We learned so much along the way, making the hike far more than just a walk across the island. From stopping to feed the eels to taking in the stunning views from the peaks, every part of the experience was memorable. To top it all off, we finished with a delicious roll at the end, which was the perfect reward after the trek. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rarotonga. If you're hiking in wet weather, be prepared to get muddy, but trust me, it's absolutely worth it! A fantastic adventure and one of the highlights of our trip. 🌿🥾🌴Posted on Google CaitlinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We loved the cross island trek with Bruce. He’s extremely knowledgeable about the island’s flora, fauna, and culture. Bruce is very attentive to his guests, going at their pace and making sure everyone navigates safely down the mountain.Posted on Google isabel zorziTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beautiful adventure! Bruce is an amazing guide, incredibly welcoming, friendly and attentive. He did a great job of looking after everyone throughout the hike, even when the group naturally split up between those walking faster and those taking their time, making sure everyone had clear directions and all the help they needed. The hike is not the easiest, but if you take your time, follow your own pace and wear proper shoes, it is definitely doable. The view from The Needle is breathtaking, but I also really enjoyed the descent through the forest, surrounded by king ferns and crossing the stream. A perfect activity to discover another side of the island and take a break from the beach for a few hours. Highly recommended!Posted on Google Marco VitaleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Must do! The hike was the perfect mix of beautiful nature/scenery and challenge. Our tour guide Bruce was very friendly and professional. He was also very knowledgeable and accommodating. The views were surreal and I think even if you don’t have a lot of hike experience, you can do this one with a guide. Just trust them!Posted on Google Wojciech JakoniukTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolute highlight of our trip to Rarotonga! 🌴⛰️ We did the Cross Island hike with Bruce, and he was an incredible guide from start to finish. Incredibly knowledgeable about the local flora, island history, and terrain, he made sure everyone felt safe and confident while keeping the energy fun and engaging. You couldn't ask for a better leader to navigate the rugged trail, and the views along the way were breathtaking. If you're planning to do the Cross Island trek, book with Bruce—you won't regret it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you plan to book with someone else - be aware there is no competition on the island. PS Sorry for so many questions :) and remember the sun is mid day in the north on the southern hemispherePosted on Google Caitie JonesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had such a great time doing this hike guided by Bruce. Would absolutely recommend to others. Be aware that the hike is hard and slippery in spots, but if you’re fit and you’ve got a sense of adventure this is a fantastic activity. Thanks Bruce!Posted on Google Paige HayfieldTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bruce was such a lovely, supportive, and friendly tour guide and I truly couldn’t have done the hike up to the summit without his help. The view was amazing, and the long hike was really worth the rewarding views. Bruce shared knowledge about the local fauna and flora which was super interesting, and the group I was with were all super friendly. I did this hike solo (I’m 17), and I was really well taken care of, felt totally safe and looked after, and would do it all again in a heartbeat!! Definitely reccommend, this was the highlight of my trip. Thank you Bruce!!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Why hike with us
At maunga Tours we will provide you with a mountain adventure you’ll never forget, our tracks are rugged, raw and challenging. Going with our guides provides you with information about our unique, rare and endemic species as well as taking care of you on your mountain adventure. Conservation is a big part of Maunga Tours. We are pleased to say that with your help we will be able to do conservation efforts, through baiting and trapping the keore (rat). Meitaki maata and we look forward to hiking with you. Hike with confidence hike with Maunga Tours
Hike Safely
There have been many occassions over the year that’s that I’ve been called out to assist the search and rescue police in helping get a tourist that has been lost or injured on the track, please don’t let that happen to you or your family. We value your safety as some people underestimate the track or happen to get lost in some parts.