Essence of the Cook Islands: Rarotonga and Aitutaki

Independent/Tailor-Made / Cook Islands

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Amazing Experience

Overview

Trip Overview

This 9-day Cook Islands vacation takes you to Rarotonga and Aitutaki.

Your Cook Islands vacation begins on Rarotonga at the Pacific Resort Rarotonga, a premier beachfront retreat nestled between lush mountains and turquoise waters. The resort offers a variety of elegant beachfront suites, villas, and garden rooms, all within a relaxed, tropical ambiance. Renowned for exceptional service, fine dining at its beachfront restaurant and an array of activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and cultural experiences, the resort is the perfect base for exploring the island. Its idyllic location on Muri Beach invites both relaxation and adventure. Explore the island’s history and culture on a guided Circle Island Tour, led by an expert.

Next, continue your journey to Aitutaki and the luxurious Pacific Resort Aitutaki, where you'll enjoy breathtaking sunset views and explore the lagoon, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world. The resort features upscale beachfront villas and bungalows that combine modern comfort with traditional island charm. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and offering spectacular lagoon views, it offers a peaceful, intimate escape. With exceptional service, fine dining, and activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and cultural experiences, your stay promises to be unforgettable. During your time here, embark on a lagoon cruise to experience the natural beauty of Aitutaki up close, visiting the Motu of Akajami to snorkel or fish, and One Foot Island for a delicious lunch of fresh BBQ fish and local produce.

This Cook Islands vacation promises warm weather and an even warmer welcome on two tropical island paradises.

Highlights

Departures

Rarotonga and Aitutaki Arrivals Daily

 

Trip Includes

  • Welcome on arrival with lei greeting
  • Roundtrip inter-island flights including taxes
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  • 5 nights Premium accommodation in Rarotonga 
  • 3 nights Premium accommodation in Aitutaki 
  • Shared Circle Island Tour in Rarotonga
  • Shared full day Lagoon Cruise in Aitutaki
  • Unlimited use of beach equipment
  • Breakfast Daily, 1 lunch

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Visa fees, if applicable

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.

Pacific Resort Rarotonga

5 Night Stay

Meal Plan: Continental Breakfast

Pacific Resort Rarotonga is located on the eastern coast of the island on the edge of the Muri Lagoon, an idyllic place to stay for any leisure getaway. The resort is set away from the main road and island traffic, spread out over 5 and half acres of tropical flora and fauna. The property is within walking distance of many small retail stores that offer locally produced crafts, apparel, and souvenirs as well as restaurants. Amongst the manicured luxurious gardens is the intimate collection of 64 studio rooms, one and two bedroom units and villas, situated in a poolside, garden, or beachfront location.

Pacific Resort Rarotonga

Start your holiday in the Cook Islands with an orientated cultural tour of scenic Rarotonga in a modern air-conditioned coach. Explore the history and culture of the Cook Island people in the company of your qualified, friendly tour guides. Follow the roads and paths used by our ancestors dating back to 1100AD; visit a sacred marae (ancient gathering place for royalty) and explore historical sites once inhabited by our people. Learn where the best snorkelling spots are located in Rarotonga, see why the coconut tree is known as the Tree of Life.

Rarotonga Airport to Aitutaki Airport

 

Pacific Resort Aitutaki

3 Night Stay

Meal Plan: Full Breakfast

Pacific Resort Aitutaki is an ideal place to stay on a leisure holiday. The resort is located on the western coast of Aitutaki, approximately a 10 minute drive from the airport and a 5 minute drive from the main town of Arutanga. The resort offers 27 individual beachfront deluxe bungalows, suites, and villa spread throughout lush tropical gardens of native hardwood, ferns, and birds of paradise flowers.

Pacific Resort Aitutaki

Experience Aitutaki Lagoon at its best. Enjoy six hours on the lagoon including stops for snorkelling, and standing on a heavenly sandbank. Discover the eastern side of the Aitutaki Lagoon, spot turtles and explore beneath the turquoise water on a snorkelling trip. Visit the famous Heaven Sand Bar, then cruise your way to the star attraction of the lagoon; Onefoot Island. Get your passport stamped, send a post card from the "smallest, uninhabited post office in the world" and pick up a souvenir to remember your day. Indulge in a barbecue lunch under the shade of the company’s hut on the island. Enjoy fresh BBQ fish and selections of local salads, fruits and cool refreshing fruit juice is provided. Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing, swimming and soaking up the sun. At the end of your day you will be transferred back to your accommodation.

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