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Classic Cook Islands: Rarotonga & Aitutaki
13 days from CAD4,165pp
What is tailor made?
100% custom | Exceptional experiences | Hand-picked guides | Lodging with character | Designed to your schedule, budget & interests
Itinerary highlights
The Punanga Nui Market on a Saturday is a great place to find some local arts and craft.
Snorkeling 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.
Price includes
In-destination transfers
Activities and excursions as detailed
- Rarotonga
- Aitutaki
Itinerary idea in detail
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Day 1 Rarotonga
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.
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Day 2 Rarotonga
Your first day at leisure in Rarotonga. Just relax and take in the beautiful surrounds.
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Day 3 Rarotonga
Make use of the snorkelling equipment available at your accommodation and swim out off the beach.
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Day 4 Rarotonga
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.
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Day 5 Rarotonga
Today you may like to visit the local cultural centre, or take a cross island walk with local celebrity 'Pa'.
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Day 6 Rarotonga
Another day at leisure to enjoy this idyllic location.
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Day 7 Aitutaki
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.
Day 8 Aitutaki
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
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.
Day 11 Aitutaki
Enjoy another day at leisure, snorkelling or swimming in the clear blue waters of the lagoon.
Day 12 Aitutaki
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. From here you board your onward flight.
Contact a specialist
The specialist who designs your trip to the Cook Islands will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
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