Cook Islands With Aitutaki Island

Arrive at the Sydney International Terminal to check-in for our flight to Rarotonga.

Flight Details: JQ141 Sydney - Rarotonga 2130/0700 (overnight flight, times subject to change)

After our overnight flight and crossing the International Dateline, we arrive into Rarotonga at 7.00am on Sunday morning and transfer to our hotel for early check-in, some leisure time and rest. Tonight we regather to enjoy dinner in the resort.

Overnight Rarotonga: Moana Sands Lagoon Resort

Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast and checkout, we are transferred back to the airport for our ongoing flight to Aitutaki Island.

Flight Details: Rarotonga - Aitutaki 1030/1120 (flight times subject to change)

On arrival into Aitutaki, we are met by our host and transferred to the Tamanu Beach Resort for check-in. We have some time to settle in and an afternoon to explore at leisure. Tonight we gather for dinner in the resort restaurant.

Overnight Aitutaki: Tamanu Beach Resort

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we explore the island, discover the eastern side of the Aitutaki Lagoon, spot the turtles and explore beneath the turquoise water on a snorkelling trip. Visit the famous Heaven Sand Bar, then cruise our way to the star attraction of the lagoon, Onefoot Island. Enjoy a BBQ lunch under our Hideaway Hut, then spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing, swimming and soaking up the sun. Get our passport stamped, send a post card from the “smallest, uninhabited post office in the world” and pick up a souvenir to remember our day. We return to the resort to refresh before enjoying dinner at the resort.

Overnight Aitutaki: Tamanu Beach Resort

Aitutaki - Rarotonga - Orientation Tour - Progressive Dinner Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast we checkout and transfer to the airport for our return flight back to Rarotonga.

Flight Details: Aitutaki - Rarotonga 1140/1230 (flight times to be advised and confirmed)

On arrival into Rarotonga we receive a friendly meet and greet and are transferred to our resort for check-in. This afternoon we enjoy an Orientation Tour of Rarotonga with our first stop at the Rarotonga Brewery where we will be given a short tour to learn about their humble brewing process and the option to sample the local beer. Tonight we enjoy dinner in the resort.

Overnight Rarotonga: Moana Sands Lagoon Resort

Today we visit a local school for a special experience. Take a tour of the school, meet the teachers and school children, enjoy morning tea and experience how the children spend their day. This is a great opportunity to give back to the Island by providing the children with much needed school supplies. We return to the Resort for an afternoon at your own leisure before our “Progressive Dinner” where we are treated to traditional island cooking as we progress to three different Island homes for entrée, main course and dessert. A fun night and a good way to meet the local people and sample some of the fine local Island dishes – quality is assured.

Overnight Rarotonga: Moana Sands Lagoon Resort

Dinner Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast this morning we head off on our Captain Tama’s Lagoon Cruise. Listen to the drums before boarding our vessel to get a view of the wonderful marine life in Rarotonga’s lagoons through a glass bottom boat or snorkel with the fish (snorkels and flippers supplied). We disembark for lunch and relax on our own uninhabited island to enjoy a delightful beach BBQ and truly entertaining show. Mid-afternoon we return by glass bottom boat to the beach hut and make our way back along the beach to our hotel. Tonight we enjoy dinner at the resort.

Overnight Rarotonga: Moana Sands Lagoon Resort

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Rarotonga - Local Markets - Te Ara Museum - Te Vara Polynesian Village Breakfast & Dinner

After a leisurely breakfast we enjoy Rarotonga’s Saturday Punanga Nui Market which offers a wide range of island gifts and handicrafts, pearls, pearl shell jewellery, clothing, local music and fresh local produce. This afternoon at the Te Ara Museum we will enjoy a short tour and view their world-class exhibition of the history of the Cook Islands (Rarotonga). After a relaxing afternoon we are in for a treat tonight at the Te Vara Nui Polynesian Village for the “Ultimate Island Experience”, the biggest show in Rarotonga. Watch dancers and musicians perform while enjoying a delicious blend of traditional and modern cuisine as we watch the show unfold. This is a ‘must do’ experience not to be missed.

Overnight Rarotonga: Moana Sands Lagoon Resort