13 days

13 Day Cook Island Discovery

Start Location Rarotonga
End Location Rarotonga
Code
13CID
Starting From
$2,730 USD
Places Visited

Aitutaki, Rarotonga

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Tour Overview

Submerge yourself into the vibrant culture of song, dance and age-old traditions that is so much part of the Cook Islands way of life! On this 13 Day Cook Island Discovery, explore high mountain peaks, lush rainforests, palm-fringed shoreline and immerse yourself in culture while enjoying relaxation time, the sandy beaches and the world's most beautiful lagoon.

Start Location Rarotonga
End Location Rarotonga

Top Highlights

  • Morning Safari 4WD Tour
  • Rarotonga progressive dinner
  • Rarotonga Lagoon Cruise
  • Te Vara Nui Cultural Centre with over water night show and dinner
  • Aitutaki Lagoon Cruise
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As a responsible tour operator, we believe in creating experiences that not only enrich your life but also contribute to the well-being of our planet and its communities. That’s why we will be planting one tree for every passenger that travels with us. 

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An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

THE JOURNEY BEGINS

Customizable Itinerary

  • Day 1: Rarotonga

    Upon arrival in Rarotonga, you will be transferred to your hotel accommodation.

    Overnight: Rarotonga


  • Day 2: Rarotonga touring

    Enjoy a morning 4WD Safari exploring around some of Rarotonga's historical sites and Rarotonga's highest point only accessible by 4x4's. Later on, spend the day relaxing by the pool or snorkelling in the crystal clear waters of the lagoon.

    Overnight: Rarotonga


  • Day 3: Te Vara Nui Cultural Centre

    Today, you will be spending a day at Te Vara Nui Cultural Centre combining the rich pre-dinner Cultural Village Tour with the Spectacular Over-Water Night Show and Buffet Dinner. With compelling legend stories set overwater portraying the past and fast hip-shaking dances with resounding beats of drums and rhythms of song and dance, this spectacular setting and performance are guaranteed to lift the hairs on the back of your neck.

    Overnight: Rarotonga


    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 4: Rarotonga at leisure

    Spend the day at your own pace with our suggested day trips in the area include Nature Walk with Pa, Rarotonga ATV Tour or discover the island by stopping for a swim, shopping at the small craft stores or walking into a cafe for a cool drink and a bite to eat.

    Overnight: Rarotonga


  • Day 5: Progressive Dinning

    After spending a day full of activities and adventures, enjoy a progressive dinner hosted at three separate locations. Indulge in a course at a family home where the local hosts invite you to share a meal with them, a truly unique and immersive experience to be remembered!

    Overnight: Rarotonga


  • Day 6: Rarotonga at leisure

    Spend a day at your own pace with our suggested day trips in the area include Nature Walk with Pa, Rarotonga ATV Tour or discover the island by stopping for a swim, shopping at the small craft stores or walking into a cafe for a cool drink and a bite to eat.

    Overnight: Rarotonga


  • Day 7: Rarotonga Cruising

    Enjoy a day of reef snorkelling or viewing from glass-bottom boat while touring a Rarotonga Lagoon with a fish BBQ Lunch. Be entertained by coconut husking demo's or see how to shimmy up a coconut tree with a good-humoured local crew.


  • Day 8 & 9: Rarotonga at leisure

    Spend a day at your own pace with our suggested day trips in the area include Nature Walk with Pa, Rarotonga ATV Tour or discover the island by stopping for a swim, shopping at the small craft stores or walking into a cafe for a cool drink and a bite to eat.


  • Day 10: Rarotonga - Aitutaki

    A 45-minute fly from Rarotonga will take you to the world's most beautiful lagoon, Aitutaki. Secluded and romantic, 15 motus (islets) are sprinkled across this huge turquoise, sunlit lagoon.

    Overnight: Aitutaki


  • Day 11: Aitutaki Cruising

    Today embark on an Aitutaki lagoon cruise with many snorkelling opportunities, chances to feed schools of fish and enjoy a mouth-watering BBQ lunch.

    Overnight: Aitutaki


  • Day 12: Aitutaki at leisure

    Today, explore this beautiful island at your own pace. There are countless ways to explore the crystal clear, warm turquoise waters and the uninhabited islands, called "motu", which fringe the lagoon. How about kayaking to a fine white sandy beach that you can have all to yourselves? Or hiring your own boat and setting a course for Maina, or Honeymoon Island, or One Foot Island "“ where visitors can get their passport stamped at the world's smallest post office.

    Overnight: Aitutaki


  • Day 13: Depart at Rarotonga

    Today, you will depart Aitutaki and fly back home from Rarotonga International Airport.


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DATES & PRICES

Availability:  
AVAILABLE ALL YEAR
Trip start Trip End Accommodation Price Inquire
Rarotonga
Rarotonga
Moderate
$2,730 USD
We accept:
Visa Mastercard American Express

All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.

Pricing is per person, double occupancy.

Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.

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OUR KEY TO EARNING TRUST IS

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What’s Included

  • 12 nights of hotel accommodation
  • Return airport transfers
  • Tropical breakfast daily
  • Flights between Rarotonga and Aitutaki
  • Sightseeing and attractions as listed

What’s Not Included

  • Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance (Strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
  • Pre/post accommodation
  • Tips and gratuities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Booking & Flight Questions

Yes! We can certainly assist with booking airport transfers for you! Some tours have airport transfers included already. Please inquire for further information and pricing.

Yes! We can certainly assist with booking additional nights of accommodation for you before and/or after your fully escorted tour! Please inquire for further information and pricing.

Yes! We can certainly assist with booking your flights for you! We do not recommend you book any flights until you receive your booking confirmation directly from Anderson Vacations Tours, as some tours are not pre-guaranteed. Please inquire for further information and pricing.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire about this option, as pricing may also vary and it will be subject to availability.

Anderson Vacations Tours can work with private groups to customize a tour to your needs. Please inquire for further information and pricing.

Tour Questions

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo Travelers can choose to pay the single supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share, we also have a Twin Share option that is offered for the majority of our tours. This means you will be sharing the hotel rooms with another single, same gender traveller who also books the Twin Share option. If this is the case, there will be no single supplement charged to either of you. If we are unable to match you with another Twin Share traveler, there may be a single surcharge applied to cover the full cost of the rooms on some of our longer tours. Please enquire before finalizing your booking for full details.

This tour has a low level of physical demand, although there may be some activities or sightseeing tours that require walking short distances. Please inquire if you have any mobility restrictions before completing your booking to ensure this tour is right for you.

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for this suitcase is 32 kilograms/60 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages. Please advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of the coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations Tours guidelines.

The suggested allowance for non-included meals is $40.00 — $60.00 CAD per day (includes tipping).

Yes! There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices and arrangements made for you.

For your convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals stated on the itinerary are included in the price of the tour. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 15-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Motorcoach Driver and Tour Director are left to your discretion. We recommend $4.00 - $5.00 CAD per person, per day for your Motorcoach Driver and $6.00 - $7.00 CAD per person, per day for your Tour Director. if you can't find your
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YOU CAN CALL US AT
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An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

THE JOURNEY BEGINS

Customizable Itinerary

  • Day 1: Rarotonga

    Upon arrival in Rarotonga, you will be transferred to your hotel accommodation.

    Overnight: Rarotonga


  • Day 2: Rarotonga touring

    Enjoy a morning 4WD Safari exploring around some of Rarotonga's historical sites and Rarotonga's highest point only accessible by 4x4's. Later on, spend the day relaxing by the pool or snorkelling in the crystal clear waters of the lagoon.

    Overnight: Rarotonga


  • Day 3: Te Vara Nui Cultural Centre

    Today, you will be spending a day at Te Vara Nui Cultural Centre combining the rich pre-dinner Cultural Village Tour with the Spectacular Over-Water Night Show and Buffet Dinner. With compelling legend stories set overwater portraying the past and fast hip-shaking dances with resounding beats of drums and rhythms of song and dance, this spectacular setting and performance are guaranteed to lift the hairs on the back of your neck.

    Overnight: Rarotonga


    Meals: Dinner

  • Day 4: Rarotonga at leisure

    Spend the day at your own pace with our suggested day trips in the area include Nature Walk with Pa, Rarotonga ATV Tour or discover the island by stopping for a swim, shopping at the small craft stores or walking into a cafe for a cool drink and a bite to eat.

    Overnight: Rarotonga


  • Day 5: Progressive Dinning

    After spending a day full of activities and adventures, enjoy a progressive dinner hosted at three separate locations. Indulge in a course at a family home where the local hosts invite you to share a meal with them, a truly unique and immersive experience to be remembered!

    Overnight: Rarotonga


  • Day 6: Rarotonga at leisure

    Spend a day at your own pace with our suggested day trips in the area include Nature Walk with Pa, Rarotonga ATV Tour or discover the island by stopping for a swim, shopping at the small craft stores or walking into a cafe for a cool drink and a bite to eat.

    Overnight: Rarotonga


  • Day 7: Rarotonga Cruising

    Enjoy a day of reef snorkelling or viewing from glass-bottom boat while touring a Rarotonga Lagoon with a fish BBQ Lunch. Be entertained by coconut husking demo's or see how to shimmy up a coconut tree with a good-humoured local crew.


  • Day 8 & 9: Rarotonga at leisure

    Spend a day at your own pace with our suggested day trips in the area include Nature Walk with Pa, Rarotonga ATV Tour or discover the island by stopping for a swim, shopping at the small craft stores or walking into a cafe for a cool drink and a bite to eat.


  • Day 10: Rarotonga - Aitutaki

    A 45-minute fly from Rarotonga will take you to the world's most beautiful lagoon, Aitutaki. Secluded and romantic, 15 motus (islets) are sprinkled across this huge turquoise, sunlit lagoon.

    Overnight: Aitutaki


  • Day 11: Aitutaki Cruising

    Today embark on an Aitutaki lagoon cruise with many snorkelling opportunities, chances to feed schools of fish and enjoy a mouth-watering BBQ lunch.

    Overnight: Aitutaki


  • Day 12: Aitutaki at leisure

    Today, explore this beautiful island at your own pace. There are countless ways to explore the crystal clear, warm turquoise waters and the uninhabited islands, called "motu", which fringe the lagoon. How about kayaking to a fine white sandy beach that you can have all to yourselves? Or hiring your own boat and setting a course for Maina, or Honeymoon Island, or One Foot Island "“ where visitors can get their passport stamped at the world's smallest post office.

    Overnight: Aitutaki


  • Day 13: Depart at Rarotonga

    Today, you will depart Aitutaki and fly back home from Rarotonga International Airport.


Download Full Itinerary

DATES & PRICES

Availability:  
AVAILABLE ALL YEAR
Trip start Trip End Accommodation Price Inquire
Rarotonga
Rarotonga
Moderate
$2,730 USD
We accept:
Visa Mastercard American Express

All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.

Pricing is per person, double occupancy.

Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.

Star Icon

OUR KEY TO EARNING TRUST IS

Transparency

What’s Included

  • 12 nights of hotel accommodation
  • Return airport transfers
  • Tropical breakfast daily
  • Flights between Rarotonga and Aitutaki
  • Sightseeing and attractions as listed

What’s Not Included

  • Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance (Strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
  • Pre/post accommodation
  • Tips and gratuities
Download Itinerary

Get Full Itinerary with all includes and exclusions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Booking & Flight Questions

Yes! We can certainly assist with booking airport transfers for you! Some tours have airport transfers included already. Please inquire for further information and pricing.

Yes! We can certainly assist with booking additional nights of accommodation for you before and/or after your fully escorted tour! Please inquire for further information and pricing.

Yes! We can certainly assist with booking your flights for you! We do not recommend you book any flights until you receive your booking confirmation directly from Anderson Vacations Tours, as some tours are not pre-guaranteed. Please inquire for further information and pricing.

Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire about this option, as pricing may also vary and it will be subject to availability.

Anderson Vacations Tours can work with private groups to customize a tour to your needs. Please inquire for further information and pricing.

Tour Questions

Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+

There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo Travelers can choose to pay the single supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share, we also have a Twin Share option that is offered for the majority of our tours. This means you will be sharing the hotel rooms with another single, same gender traveller who also books the Twin Share option. If this is the case, there will be no single supplement charged to either of you. If we are unable to match you with another Twin Share traveler, there may be a single surcharge applied to cover the full cost of the rooms on some of our longer tours. Please enquire before finalizing your booking for full details.

This tour has a low level of physical demand, although there may be some activities or sightseeing tours that require walking short distances. Please inquire if you have any mobility restrictions before completing your booking to ensure this tour is right for you.

Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for this suitcase is 32 kilograms/60 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages. Please advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of the coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations Tours guidelines.

The suggested allowance for non-included meals is $40.00 — $60.00 CAD per day (includes tipping).

Yes! There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices and arrangements made for you.

For your convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals stated on the itinerary are included in the price of the tour. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 15-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Motorcoach Driver and Tour Director are left to your discretion. We recommend $4.00 - $5.00 CAD per person, per day for your Motorcoach Driver and $6.00 - $7.00 CAD per person, per day for your Tour Director. if you can't find your
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Do you have more questions?

If you still have questions or need more information, feel free to ask! Simply fill out the form below, and our team will get back to you with the answers you need

Ask A Question

or

YOU CAN CALL US AT
1-866-347-6881

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