7 night Cook Islands family break

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Trip ideas

Duration(in days): 8

From: Rarotonga

To: Rarotonga

From

£995

Exc. International flights (per person based on 2 adults, 2 children)

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Explore the breath-taking beaches of the Cook Islands with the family! Start in Rarotonga, where lush mountains are fringed with white sands, perfect for playing on the beach with the kids and exploring inland to learn about local life. After a few days exploring you’ll fly to Aitutaki, where the endless turquoise lagoon is full of turtles and a kaleidoscopic array of fish – the perfect place to enjoy a few days of family relaxation. Visit One Foot Island to get your passports stamped before enjoying a fresh seafood dinner overlooking the lagoon as the sun splashes the sky with pinks and reds. Enjoy a couple of nights back in Rarotonga, finishing your Cook Islands family holiday with a few days of relaxation on the beach. 

This Cook Islands family holiday can be tailored to suit your requirements please contact one of our consultants to start planning your dream trip.

You'll remember...

  • Exploring the island of Rarotonga by moped            
  • Venturing inland to learn about the Cook Islanders way of life           
  • Tasting fresh seafood and fruit in the bustling market           
  • Snorkelling amongst colourful fishes in Aitutaki lagoon
  • Visiting One Foot Island, an uninhabited paradise
  • Playing on the white sand beaches with your family

Itinerary in brief:

  • 2 nights Rarotonga         
  • 3 nights Aitutaki
  • 2 nights Rarotonga  

Day 1: Arrive Cook Islands   

On arrival in Rarotonga you will be met at the airport and driven to your hotel, where you will check in for two nights.

Included: Transfers, The Cooks Oasis Villas

Day 2: Rarotonga 

Spend your time in Rarotonga relaxing while the kids mess around in the powdery white sand of Muri Beach and splash about in the gentle waves. When you need a break from the beach, wander to the colourful Punanga Nui Market and grab a tasty local lunch. If you’re after a family adventure, try hiring mopeds to explore the island. Heading inland will give you a glimpse into the Cook Islanders way of life, giving the kids the chance to meet the locals. Afterwards, settle in for a family seafood dinner on the beach as the sun sets into the ocean.

Included: The Cooks Oasis Villas

Day 3: Fly to Aitutaki    

After breakfast you will be driven back to the airport for your short flight to Aitutaki, another of the Cook Islands. On arrival you’ll be taken to your hotel, where you’ll check in for three nights in island paradise.

Included: Transfers, internal flights, Aitutaki Beach Villas

Day 4 & 5: Aitutaki

Aitutaki is the stuff of dreams, with long white beaches circling a turquoise lagoon and a very laid-back attitude to life. It’s a perfect spot for kids and they’ll be blown away by the marine life. Look for turtles cruising through the clear water and go snorkelling where you’ll spot clownfish, parrotfish and colourful wrasse. We’d recommend a visit to One Foot Island, where you can get your passport stamped in the only post office on an uninhabited island! Your time here will fly by, so sit back and relax with your family as you enjoy the tranquillity and freedom of Aitutaki.

Included: Aitutaki Beach Villas

Day 6: Fly to Rarotonga 

After a wonderful week in the Cook Islands, you’ll be picked up this morning after breakfast and driven to the airport in time to catch your onwards flight.

Included: Transfers, internal flights, The Cooks Oasis Villas

Day 7: Rarotonga 

If you want to see what local life is like on the island, head to the main town of Avaru, where there is a market every Saturday. On Sunday mornings you'll find most of the Islanders will be in church, and you're always welcome to join them at their Sunday service for another glimpse of every day local life here.

Why not hire a small car, moped or even a bicycle to do some exploring? There are plenty of lovely beaches to explore - some better for swimming, others snorkelling. If you fancy a bit more action, you can go kite surfing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, or open water diving.

Included: The Cooks Oasis Villas

Day 8: Depart Rarotonga

Enjoy one last stroll along the beach in the morning before being driven to the airport for your onwards flight.

Included: Transfers

The Cook Islands are a great year round destination with temperatures ranging between 18c and 28c in the winter (October to May) and 21c to 29c in the summer (November to April). The Cooks has a pleasantly even climate year round with no real weather excesses, although it can rain often thanks to its high inland mountains. The best time of year to visit is around September/October when you will find warm temperatures and low humidity, also March/April when the weather is generally fine and sunny.      

This family itinerary is purely a suggestion, and can be tailor-made to your requirements, so please contact us with your dates and requests and we’ll put together a bespoke quotation for you.

What's included
  • Accommodation for 7 nights
  • Transfers            
  • Return flights to Aitutaki
Not included
  • Meals not mentioned above        
  • Personal expenses and tips