
The Cook Islands sway to their own languorous beat. Then, it’s hard not to slow your pace in an archipelago devoid of traffic lights (and, for that matter, any real traffic — unless you count scooters and chickens). For our specialists, the Cook Islands’ appeal goes beyond their quintessentially South Pacific vistas, white-sand beaches, rainforest, and mint-blue ocean. It’s their unhurried lifestyle, lack of international chains, and thriving community traditions that really make a vacation to the Cook Islands.
You could explore the mountainous interior of Rarotonga, the main island, as well as its coast, on your Cook Islands vacation. Our specialists will also suggest ways to delve into islander culture, such as attending an umu feast (which is cooked in a traditional earth oven) or listening to choral singing at a church service. They’ll also steer you toward Aitutaki, an atoll with a turquoise lagoon ideal for snorkeling, diving, bonefishing, and simply idling.
Suggested tours for the Cook Islands
These tours give you a starting point for what your vacation to the Cook Islands could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Suggested activities for the Cook Islands
Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience the Cook Islands.
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Cross Island Trek Cross Island Trek
RarotongaCross Island Trek
This fascinating walk will take you deep into Rarotonga's lush interior to learn about the local flora and fauna, and their uses in ancestral medicine.
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Muri Lagoon Morning Cruise Muri Lagoon Morning Cruise
RarotongaMuri Lagoon Morning Cruise
Enjoy a morning cruise in Muri Lagoon and snorkel and swim among tropical fish in this marine conservation site.
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Full Day Lagoon Cruise Full Day Lagoon Cruise
AitutakiFull Day Lagoon Cruise
Enjoy a full day's cruise around Aitutaki's stunning lagoon.
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Why travel with Audley?
- 100% tailor-made tours
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit the Cook Islands, including information about climate, events and festivals.
Travel advice
Practical tips for traveling to the Cook Islands, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest Government of Canada travel advice.

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Our expert guides to traveling in the Cook Islands
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to the Cook Islands. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate the Cook Islands at its best.
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Honeymoons in the Cook Islands Honeymoons in the Cook Islands
Honeymoons in the Cook Islands
An island paradise in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, with unspoiled beaches and volcanic peaks, the Cook Islands make an ideal destination for a honeymoon. Our specialists can advise on the best places to stay to make your honeymoon extra special.
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