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Deserted beach on Rarotonga

Classic Cook Islands: Rarotonga & Aitutaki

13 days from $2,920pp

Deserted beach on Rarotonga
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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.

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

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

  • 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.

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

  • Another day at leisure to enjoy this idyllic location.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • Take to the water for some snorkeling today.

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

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

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

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

Audley Travel Specialist Mikaela
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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.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°F) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Rarotonga
 
Aitutaki
 

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