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Deserted beach on Aitutaki

Luxury Cook Islands

16 days from £7,550pp

Deserted beach on Aitutaki
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Tour highlights

The Punanga Nui Market on a Saturday is a great place to find some local arts and craft.
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.
Snorkelling on the north-western side of Rarotonga, where you can walk out among the coral.
Price:
16 days from £7,550pp

The specialist who creates your trip

Shannon in Italy
"Plan your trip with an expert who’ll get to know you, listen to you, and guide your plans around exactly what trip you want to take."
Shannon, Country Specialist
01993 838 805 or START PLANNING
Price:
16 days from £7,550pp

What's included in your Audley booking?

By booking one of our bespoke tours, you can rest assured that our experts will consider every aspect of your trip. We make sure that everything runs smoothly so you spend less time planning and more time living!
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Scheduled international flights
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In-destination transfers
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Activities and excursions as detailed
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All accommodation
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Shannon in Italy

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“We know that the small details make all the difference. It’s why we won’t stop finessing your trip until you say it’s just right. From the outset, we’ll focus on bringing the experience you want to life, down to the finest detail."

Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Rarotonga.

  • 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.

    • Aerial view of Rarotonga
      Aerial view of Rarotonga
    • Coconut plantations, The Cook Islands
      Coconut plantations, The Cook Islands
    • Rarotonga
      Rarotonga

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

    • Muri Lagoon, Rarotonga
      Muri Lagoon, Rarotonga
    • Local market stall, Rarotonga
      Local market stall, Rarotonga
    • A local market on Rarotonga
      A local market on Rarotonga

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

    • Bird of paradise flowers, The Cook Islands
      Bird of paradise flowers, The Cook Islands
    • Rarotonga, The Cook Islands
      Rarotonga, The Cook Islands
    • Aerial view of Rarotonga
      Aerial view of Rarotonga

  • 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.

    • Boats in Rarotonga harbour
      Boats in Rarotonga harbour
    • Rarotonga, The Cook Islands
      Rarotonga, The Cook Islands
    • Rarotonga, The Cook Islands
      Rarotonga, The Cook Islands

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

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

  • Another day at leisure to enjoy this idyllic location.

    • Local Man, Cook Islands
      Local Man, Cook Islands
    • Walking with Pa, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
      Walking with Pa, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
    • Market Day, Cook Islands
      Market Day, 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 the Pacific Resort, where you will stay for six nights.

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

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

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

  • Take to the water for some snorkelling today.

    • One Foot Island, Aitutaki, The Cook Islands
      One Foot Island, Aitutaki, The Cook Islands
    • One Foot Island, Aitutaki, The Cook Islands
      One Foot Island, Aitutaki, The Cook Islands
    • Aitutaki 'international' airport
      Aitutaki 'international' airport

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

    • Hibiscus, Aitutaki
      Hibiscus, Aitutaki
    • Sunset over Aitutaki, The Cook Islands
      Sunset over Aitutaki, The Cook Islands
    • A quiet spot on Aitutaki
      A quiet spot on 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.

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

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

    • Aitutaki, Cook Islands
      Aitutaki, Cook Islands

  • On-board your international return flight home.

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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