Cook Islands Discovery

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

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

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

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)

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)

Fly to the island of Atiu and transfer to the Atiu Villas 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)

Return by air back to Rarotonga. Transfer to the Aquarius Hotel for the afternoon before a late evening transfer to the airport for a flight home, or continue your holiday in the South Pacific. (B)