Experience a hiking trip up to the mountain of Rarotonga island
Experience a hiking trip up to the mountain of Rarotonga island
A hiking tour of Rarotonga.
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Transcript
BEN: Now, if you like a good hike, then one of the best organized hikes on the island of Rarotonga is a cross-mountain trek with Pa.
DI: This is Pa. He's going to take us up to the mountain, a spiritual and beautiful place.
BEN: This part of the island still remains relatively untouched, which is what makes the walk so special. There are no signposts. And at times the trial itself is often quite hard to find and follow, so having someone who has crossed the island over 4,000 times will ensure you make it back to your room nice and safe.
Pa is a true local, openly sharing with you his knowledge of the island and his culture, and also points out a few interesting facts along the way.
PA: Our people on a Polyniesian island, they used to worship carvings of the gods on rocks or in the woods. And then when they performed a ceremony to worship the god, they prayed mainly for war or for planting. But when the missionaries came in, the people were turned in the Christian way.
Here, help us out with a plate, made in the jungle.
BEN: Oh, delicious. You ascend to over 1,000 feet towards [INAUDIBLE], and then back down the other side of the ridge you just climbed. In some places, it can be quite demanding. However, the views and scenery along the way make it all worthwhile. So don't forget your camera.
If you're planning on doing the walk with Pa, make sure you bring mosquito repellent, comfortable walking shoes and plenty of water. And be prepared to experience a special piece of the island of Rarotonga.
DI: This is Pa. He's going to take us up to the mountain, a spiritual and beautiful place.
BEN: This part of the island still remains relatively untouched, which is what makes the walk so special. There are no signposts. And at times the trial itself is often quite hard to find and follow, so having someone who has crossed the island over 4,000 times will ensure you make it back to your room nice and safe.
Pa is a true local, openly sharing with you his knowledge of the island and his culture, and also points out a few interesting facts along the way.
PA: Our people on a Polyniesian island, they used to worship carvings of the gods on rocks or in the woods. And then when they performed a ceremony to worship the god, they prayed mainly for war or for planting. But when the missionaries came in, the people were turned in the Christian way.
Here, help us out with a plate, made in the jungle.
BEN: Oh, delicious. You ascend to over 1,000 feet towards [INAUDIBLE], and then back down the other side of the ridge you just climbed. In some places, it can be quite demanding. However, the views and scenery along the way make it all worthwhile. So don't forget your camera.
If you're planning on doing the walk with Pa, make sure you bring mosquito repellent, comfortable walking shoes and plenty of water. And be prepared to experience a special piece of the island of Rarotonga.