Itinerary in brief:
- 3 nights Rarotonga
- 3 nights Aitutaki
- 2 nights Atiu
- 1 night Rarotonga
- 3 nights Los Angeles
Day 1: Depart UK
Depart the UK from your chosen airport.
Included: International flight
Day 2: Arrive Rarotonga
You will be treated to the sounds of Papa Jake playing the Ukulele on arrival at Rarotonga International Airport! Once you’ve collected your bags you will be greeted with an ei (flower garland) and transferred to your hotel, where you will check in for 3 nights on a bed & breakfast basis.
Included: Meet & Greet, arrival transfer & hotel
Day 3: Rarotonga
Today is a free day, you may want to laze away the first day in a hammock on the beach, and get into real island time! Or, if you are a little more active and want to explore Rarotonga, why not hire a bicycle or scooter and navigate around the island? You can stop to swim or snorkel in the crystal clear waters, or if you stop at Muri Lagoon you could try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking or even kite-surfing.
Included: Hotel & breakfast
Day 4: Rarotonga
If your stay falls over a Saturday then head into Avarua for the local market, starting at 7:30am and host to some beautiful island arts, crafts and fresh food. If you’re after something special why not visit the Black Pearl shop – they are grown locally and are a great item to take away as a memory of your stay here.
Included: Hotel & accommodation
Day 5: Fly to Aitutaki
After breakfast you will be transferred back to the airport for your next flight – a 45 minute hop to Aitutaki, where the lagoon is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world!
Once you’ve landed, you will be transferred to your hotel where you will check in for 3 nights on a bed & breakfast basis.
Included: Breakfast, all transfers, domestic flight & hotel
Day 6: Aitutaki
Spend your day swimming in the crystal clear waters! Enjoy fresh seafood and just relax, time is meant to stand still in Aitutaki.
If you weren’t able to catch an island night in Rarotonga, it’s worth finding one in Aitutaki! The locals are very proud of their culture and Aitutakians in-particular are known as the supreme entertainers of the Cook Islands!
Included: Hotel & breakfast
Day 7: Aitutaki Lagoon Cruise
Today you will venture out into the lagoon – your Vaka Cruise will take you to 3 remote islets and a snorkelling area where you will see lots of tropical fish and if you’re lucky you may even spot George the lagoon turtle!
Lunch is included, and you will also visit Onefoot Island which is home to the only Post Office on an uninhabited island, and you’ll get a passport stamp as a souvenir of this beautiful part of the world.
Included: Hotel, breakfast & lagoon cruise
Day 8: Fly to Atiu
After breakfast you will transfer back to the tiny island airport for your next stop – Atiu, the island of birds, caves and coffee! The flight in itself is spectacular, especially on a clear day when you will pass over several uninhabited islands.
You will be collected on arrival and transferred to your accommodation, where you will check in for 2 nights on a bed & breakfast basis
Atiu’s 5 villages are located in a dome in the centre of the island, which is a raised atoll. Surrounding the plateau where the villages are located is a ring of taro water gardens, followed by jungle clad fossil coral reef – meaning the edges of the island are rocky, deep and full of caves! This makes for an entirely different experience than you will have already had in the Cooks – the jungle is home to lots of birdlife, the caves lead underground which offers exciting exploration, and the very hidden away beaches are almost entirely secluded, so if you do get to one you are bound to be on your own!
Included: Return transfers, domestic flight, hotel & breakfast
Day 9: Free day in Atiu
The original name of the Island was ‘Enuamanu’ which translates to ‘Island of Birds’ – no trip is complete without a short tour from birdman George, a local legend on hand to help you view some of their local birdlife.
Coffee is a famous export of the island, so why not take a tour to see where the beans are fermented, sun-dried, roasted and packaged – and make sure you get to enjoy a cup too!
Included: Hotel & breakfast
Day 10: Fly to Rarotonga
Your Atiu experience is coming to an end, so after breakfast you will head back to the airport for your flight back to the main island. You will head back to the Sunset Resort for 1 final night – toast your final evening with a cocktail overlooking the spectacular sunset!
Included: Breakfast, domestic flight, arrival transfer & hotel
Day 11: Depart Rarotonga
Sadly your time here is up – you will be transferred back the airport in time for your flight – you may need a late check-out, if so we can arrange for the room to be extended (at cost). We hope you’ve enjoyed time exploring what the Cook Islands have to offer!
Included: Departure transfer, international flight, arrival transfer & hotel
Days 12-14: Los Angeles
You will be greeted on arrival into LA and transferred to your hotel.
You have 3 nights to explore this Californian city, head to Hollywood and spot your favourite ‘star’, take some pictures with the famous Hollywood sign, jump in a taxi to Santa Monica and relax on the beach or hit the slots on Santa Monica pie
Included: Hotel & breakfast
Day 15: Depart Los Angeles
Your South Pacific holiday has come to an end. You will be collected from your hotel today and taken to the international airport for your flight back to the UK.
Included: Departure transfer & international flight
Day 16: Arrive UK
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