The Cook Islands vacations
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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.
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.
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Suggested tours for the Cook Islands
These tours give you a starting point for what your trip to the Cook Islands could entail. They cover routes we've found work particularly well and feature some of our favorite places to stay. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
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![Rarotonga, the Cook Islands]()
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![Paul Gauguin Cruise Ship at Bora Bora, Tahiti]()
Cook Islands and Society Islands cruise on the Paul Gauguin
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit the Cook Islands.
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 travel advice.
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The Cook Islands in pictures
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Attend a church service -
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Visit Aitutaki lagoon -
![Cross Island Trek with Pa, Rarotonga]()
Take a 4x4 safari -
![Snorkelling on Aitutaki, Cook Islands]()
Dive off the coasts of Rarotonga and Aitutaki -
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Cruise the lagoons -
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Experience a December parade
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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![Aitutaki, 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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Cruising in the South Pacific
Enjoy exploring the South Pacific islands while on a cruise with time for relaxation, activities and cultural insights.
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![One Foot Island, Aitutaki, The Cook Islands]()
Family vacations in the South Pacific
A warm Pacific island welcome and laid-back atmosphere, combined with reefs and lagoons to explore, and traditional bungalow-style accommodation make the South Pacific an ideal location for a family vacation.
