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Cook Islands Discovery-13 Days

Itinerary-13 Days

Day 1: Rarotonga

On arrival at Rarotonga airport, you will be transferred to the Resort for 4 nights. (N)

Day 2: Rarotonga

Morning at leisure. Afternoon tour by 4x4 vehicle into the rugged green interior of the island, providing an insight into the history and culture of the island. (B)

Days 3-4: Rarotonga

Days at leisure to relax or explore the island. An evening cultural show and traditional umu (underground oven) feast is included. (B, D)

Day 5: Fly to Aitutaki

Fly to the island atoll of Aitutaki. On arrival, transfer to theResort for 5 nights. (N)

Days 6-7: Aitutaki

Join a cruise on Aitutaki lagoon, with opportunities to snorkel to see an array of fish, coral and giant clams. The cruise will stop for lunch on the uninhabited One Foot Island before returning. The following day is at leisure. (B, L)

Days 8-9: Aitutaki

This morning, join a 4x4 tour of Aitutaki, visiting sacred Polynesian sites (marae) and learning about the island and traditional ways of the ancient cannibal Polynesians who inhabited the island. The following day is at leisure. (B)

Days 10-12: Fly to Atiu

Fly to the island of Atiu and transfer to the Hotel for 3 nights. Spend the next 2 days relaxing and exploring the island. A small group tour of the island, led by a bird specialist and focusing on the flora and fauna of the rainforest, is included. (L)

Day 13: Fly to Rarotonga

Return by air back to Rarotonga. Transfer to the Hotel for the afternoon before a late evening transfer to the airport for a flight back home. (B)