Luxury Cook Islands

13 days
From $482/day
$6,270
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$7,148
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews  
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Trip last updated: 1/1/2020
Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • The Punanga Nui Market on a Saturday is a great place to find some local arts and craft.
    • Snorkelling on the north-western side of Rarotonga, where you can walk out among the coral.
    • The flight between Rarotonga and Aitutaki gives you superb views of the reefs weaving their way through the Pacific Ocean.
    • Relaxing in Aitutaki - if ever there was a place to find picture perfect desert island scenery, this is it.

What's this trip about?

    The Punanga Nui Market on a Saturday is a great place to find some local arts and craft. Snorkelling on the north-western side of Rarotonga, where you can walk out amongst the coral.  The flight between Rarotonga and Aitutaki gives you superb views of the reefs weaving their way through the Pacific Ocean. Relaxing in Aitutaki - if ever there was a place to find picture perfect desert island scenery, this is it.
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityRarotonga
End CityAitutaki

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Day 1: Rarotonga

Accommodation options: Little Polynesian, Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, Royale Takitumu Villas & Manuia Beach Boutique Hotel

You will arrive today and after you pass through customs and immigration, you will be met by a representative who will transport you to your island accommodation. Stay on Rarotonga for six nights.

Day 2: Rarotonga

Accommodation options: Little Polynesian, Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, Royale Takitumu Villas & Manuia Beach Boutique Hotel

Your first day at leisure in Rarotonga. Just relax and take in the beautiful surrounds.

Day 3: Rarotonga

Accommodation options: Little Polynesian, Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, Royale Takitumu Villas & Manuia Beach Boutique Hotel

Make use of the snorkelling equipment available at your accommodation and swim out off the beach.

Day 4: Rarotonga

Accommodation options: Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, Royale Takitumu Villas & Manuia Beach Boutique Hotel

Hop on one of the local buses - you can either go clockwise or anticlockwise around Rarotonga's 32km radius - and just watch the world go by.

Day 5: Rarotonga

Accommodation options: Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, Royale Takitumu Villas & Manuia Beach Boutique Hotel

Today you may like to visit the local cultural centre, or take a cross island walk with local celebrity 'Pa'.

Day 6: Rarotonga

Accommodation options: Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, Royale Takitumu Villas & Manuia Beach Boutique Hotel

Another day at leisure to enjoy this idyllic location.

Day 7: Aitutaki

Accommodation options: Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Etu Moana Boutique Beach Villas, Are Tamanu Beach Village, Samade on the Beach

Today you have a seat in coach transfer to the airport for your 40 minute flight to Aitutaki. Once there you will be collected and transferred to the Pacific Resort where you will stay for six nights.

Day 8: Aitutaki

Accommodation options: Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Etu Moana Boutique Beach Villas, Are Tamanu Beach Village & Samade on the Beach

Located on the edge of Aitutaki Lagoon make the most of your surrounds and just enjoy a day wandering along the beach or listening to the waves from your veranda.

Day 9: Aitutaki

Accommodation options: Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Etu Moana Boutique Beach Villas, Are Tamanu Beach Village & Samade on the Beach

Today you might like to join a cruise out in to the Lagoon where you will find a beautiful array of marine wildlife.

Day 10: Aitutaki

Take to the water for some snorkelling today.

Accommodation options: Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Etu Moana Boutique Beach Villas ,Are Tamanu Beach Village & Samade on the Beach

Day 11: Aitutaki

Accommodation options: Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Etu Moana Boutique Beach Villas, Are Tamanu Beach Village & Samade on the Beach

Enjoy another day at the Pacific Resort, snorkelling or swimming in the clear blue waters of the lagoon.

Day 12: Aitutaki

Accommodation options: Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Etu Moana Boutique Beach Villas, Are Tamanu Beach Village & Samade on the Beach

Your last day in this island paradise so why not enjoy a delicious evening meal and cocktail whilst watching a stunning Cook Island sunset.

Day 13: Return home

You have a transfer to the airport today for your flight back to Rarotonga. Here you board you onward flight.

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