Island Adventurer

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Journey on a unique island adventure, combining silky sands with Kiwi culture. Begin your itinerary in the Cook Islands. A tiny chain of only 15 islands, the Cook Islands offer the ultimate escape from the civilized world. Spend one night in Rarotonga before making your way to Aitutaki for some rest and relaxation in paradise. After your fill of R&R, head...
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What's this trip about?

    Journey on a unique island adventure, combining silky sands with Kiwi culture. Begin your itinerary in the Cook Islands. A tiny chain of only 15 islands, the Cook Islands offer the ultimate escape from the civilized world. Spend one night in Rarotonga before making your way to Aitutaki for some rest and relaxation in paradise. After your fill of R&R, head to New Zealand, where culture embraces you. Learn about the Maori people, while seeing the beautiful, ever-changing landscapes or New Zealand's North Island. This sea and land itinerary combines the best of both worlds.

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Day 1 : Rarotonga

Today you will begin your Swain Destinations customized itinerary. Please note, international air has not been included in this package price.

Day 2 : Rarotonga

You will be met after clearing customs and immigration, and transferred to your accommodation. A net of 15 islands in the heart of the South Pacific spread over an area the size of India with a population no bigger than a small New Zealand country town, 14,000 souls....

Day 3 : Aitutaki

Today you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Aitutaki. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Life on Aitutaki moves at a wonderfully relaxed tempo which is why it is such a popular destination. The lagoon can be approached in leisurel...

Day 4 : Aitutaki

With its multihued lagoon and rolling plains, it is easy to see why Aitutaki is called the 'Bora Bora of the Cook Islands.' Although eerily similar to Bora Bora in appearance, Aitutaki has a personality all of its own. Reminders of old Polynesia hide around every corn...

Day 5 : Aitutaki

Activities are many and varied. They include hiking, pony trekking, scuba diving, snorkeling, sports and game fishing, cultural tours, bird-watching tours, scenic flights, golf and tennis. Explore the surrounding area on your own or on one of our additional day excursions.

Day 6 : Aitutaki

The Aitutaki Lagoon is a major highlight of any trip to the Cook Islands. It boasts the most vivid lagoon colors and is dotted with other uninhabited isles. As many parts of the lagoon are marine reserves, the schools of fish here are abundant and truly a sight to beh...

Day 7 : Aitutaki

Today is your last day at leisure to enjoy the beautiful Cook Islands.

Day 8 : Auckland

Today you will board your flight transfer from Aitutaki to Rarotonga. Once in Rarotonga, you will board your overnight flight to Auckland, New Zealand.

Day 9 : Auckland

On arrival into Auckland, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. Auckland, ‘City of Sails’, located between two stunning harbors, enjoys a mild year-round climate Auckland is the country's most visited region and largest urban area, offering exciting ...

Day 10 : Auckland

This morning is at your leisure to get acquainted with Auckland. Later in the day you will take off on your Auckland Harbour sailing adventure. Enjoy the unique Auckland landscape from the water on this peaceful cruise. Feel the wind fill the sails and guide you und...

Day 11 : Auckland

Experience Auckland with a local Maori, who will guide you around this fantastic city and region, providing lots of information about its interesting history, places and people throughout the tour. See this magnificent city with its 48 volcanoes, as well as the amazin...

Day 12 : Rotorua

Enjoy a magical journey through Middle-earth to the Hobbiton Movie Set from the Lord of the Rings film trilogy for a fascinating guided tour. Travel south from Auckland over the Bombay Hills to the rich farmland of the Waikato region. Travel through the heritage town ...

Day 13 : Rotorua

Eco Thermal Park Tour Depart from your Rotorua city accommodation for this small group half day tour of Rotorua's most natural and popular geothermal parks. Today's tour will visit Wai O Tapu and Waimangu Volcanic Valley. The two parks offer a variety of thermal acti...

Day 14 : Rotorua

Located 30 miles off the Bay of Plenty coast, experience the fury of nature at work on this awesome Island of the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'. This is New Zealand's most active volcano and we fly over this dramatic venue by floatplane, giving you a view like no other! Dep...

Day 15 : Rotorua

This morning you will transfer from your hotel to Rotorua Airport for your domestic flight to Auckland. Upon arrival in Auckland, you will board your international flight back to the USA.

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Last Updated: 10/30/2019

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