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Muri Lagoon, Rarotonga
Rarotonga
One Foot Island, Aitutaki, The Cook Islands

Classic Cook Islands: Rarotonga & Aitutaki

13 days from CAD3,875pp

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Tour highlights

  • The flight between Rarotonga and Aitutaki gives you superb views of the reefs weaving their way through the Pacific Ocean.

  • The Punanga Nui Market on a Saturday is a great place to find some local arts and crafts.

  • Relaxing in Aitutaki — if ever there was a place to find picture-perfect desert island scenery, this is it.

  • Snorkeling on the north-western side of Rarotonga, where you can walk out among the coral.

Price includes:

  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • On arrival in Rarotonga you will be met by our associates and have a seat in coach transfer to your accommodation where you will stay for six nights.

    • Muri Lagoon, Rarotonga
    • Coconut plantations, The Cook Islands
    • Rarotonga

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

    • Local market stall, Rarotonga
    • A local market on Rarotonga
    • Bird of paradise flowers, The Cook Islands

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

    • Rarotonga, The Cook Islands
    • Aerial view of Rarotonga
    • Boats in Rarotonga harbour

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

    • Rarotonga, The Cook Islands
    • Rarotonga, The Cook Islands
    • Rarotonga, The Cook Islands

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

    • Frangipani flowers, The Cook Islands
    • Rarotonga
    • Market Day, Cook Islands

  • Another day at leisure to enjoy this idyllic location.

    • Church, Cook Islands
    • Cook Islands
    • Local Man, Cook Islands

  • 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 your accommodation where you will stay for six nights.

    • Aitutaki, The Cook Islands
    • One Foot Island, Aitutaki, The Cook Islands
    • One Foot Island, Aitutaki, The Cook Islands

  • 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.

    • One Foot Island, Aitutaki, The Cook Islands
    • Aitutaki, The Cook Islands
    • Sunset over Aitutaki, The Cook Islands

  • Today you might like to join a cruise out into the lagoon where you will find a beautiful array of marine wildlife.

    • Aitutaki, The Cook Islands
    • A quiet spot on Aitutaki
    • Aitutaki 'international' airport

  • Take to the water for some snorkeling today.

    • Hibiscus, Aitutaki
    • Aitutaki, The Cook Islands
    • Aitutaki, The Cook Islands

  • Enjoy another day at leisure, snorkeling or swimming in the clear blue waters of the lagoon.

    • Aitutaki, The Cook Islands
    • Aitutaki, The Cook Islands
    • Aitutaki, The Cook Islands

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

    • Local Children, Cook Islands
    • Cook Islands
    • Aitutaki, Cook Islands

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

    • Aitutaki, Cook Islands

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