Join our tropical winter holiday to Rarotonga. Enjoy a leisurely stayput in beachside rooms at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium with a fantastic selection of local sightseeing, food and entertainment including ‘Island Discovery’ tour, Lagoon cruise, visits to historic churches, local school and markets, progressive dinner to Island homes, Umu Feast & Drum Dance Show and more…
Home pick up and return within the Auckland metro area (if applicable).
Services of a Travelwise Holidays Tour Leader.
Return economy class airfares Auckland to Rarotonga flying with Air New Zealand.
Quality accommodation at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium. 7 nights in Beachside Rooms.
Return Rarotonga airport/ hotel transfers including traditional flower ‘ei’ meet & greet.
Tropical breakfast daily and 1 x lunch.
7 x dinners including an Umu Feast & Drum Dance Show, a Progressive Dinner, Tamarind House Restaurant..
Discover Rarotonga tour. Koka Lagoon Cruise (includes BBQ lunch).
Visit to Punanga Nui Market.
School visit and interaction with the kids.
Traditional Church service with light refreshments.
Visit Avarua town centre.
Travelwise Holidays documentation and travel bag.
Resort Beachside rooms - tropical-styled rooms are less than a minute’s casual stroll to the water’s edge of Aroa Lagoonarium Marine Sanctuary.
Air conditioned, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling Fans, Clock Radio, Hairdryer, Iron/Ironing board, King Bed, Linen and Towels Provided, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Mini Fridge
Outdoor Setting, Room Safe, Tea/Coffee Making, Telephone, Garden View, Patio, Wall Fan, Room Service (available 7am – 9pm, charges apply), WIFI (chargeable)
Daily Housemaid Service, Filtered + UV Purified Drinking Water on Tap, Insect Screens.
WED 23 JUL - AUCKLAND/RAROTONGA
Fly Air NZ, depart 8.55 am and arrive 2.40 pm on TUE 22. Transfer to The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium, overlooking one of the most beautiful ocean views on the island. Stay 7 nights. Included: D
WED 23 JUL - ISLAND DISCOVERY TOUR
A fascinating tour with an in depth look at the sacred rites and traditions and key historic sites. From the Christian Church built in 1853 and the ancient Road of Toi built in 1050 AD, to the ancient ceremonial sites of Arai Te Tonga and Pa Upokotini. Tonight a home cooked Progressive Dinner this evening with the locals. Included: B, D
THU 24 JUL - FREE DAY, SANCTUARY ON THE BEACH DINNER
Free day today. Take the opportunity for a (optional own expense) flying day trip to spectacular Aitutaki . Sanctuary on the Beach dinner Included: B, D
FRI 25 JUL - MURI LAGOON CRUISE, TAMARIND HOUSE
Explore the lagoon from the comfort of a glass bottom boat on the Muri Lagoon Cruise. Take the opportunity to snorkel amongst the colourful tropical fish and savour lunch while being entertained on the beautiful motu (islet) of Koromiri. This evening, we head to the iconic Tamarind House for a 2-course dinner. Included: B, L, D
SAT 26 JUL - PUNANGA NUI MARKET
This morning we take a trip to Punanga Nui Market in Avarua, Rarotonga’s main town for free entertainment, fresh food stalls, organic coffee, and authentic souvenirs like pearls, artwork, crafts and hats made of coconut frond. Included: B, D
SUN 27 JUL - LOCAL CHURCH VISIT
After breakfast we travel to a local church to experience a Cook Islands service with light refreshments served after. Afternoon at leisure. Dine at the ultimate beachfront location at Sails Restaurant and Isobar for dinner. Included: B, D
MON 28 JUL - SCHOOL VISIT, UMU FEAST & DRUM DANCE SHOW
Visit a local school and interact with the children as they go about their learning. Experience the ‘Legends of Polynesia’ Island Night Umu Feast & Drum Dance Show tonight at the resort. Included: B, D
TUE 29 JUL - Rarotonga/Auckland
Spend your last morning around the pool before your transfer to the airport for your departure from Rarotonga on NZ945 at 4.00pm
fly Air New Zealand NZ945. Included: B Arrive in Auckland at 6.20 pm on 30 JUL.
Optional Excursions
Day trip to Aitutaki Island - $ 699.00 per person. The Aitutaki Day Tour includes: Return domestic flights from Rarotonga to Aitutaki * Aitutaki Island Tour * The Vaka Lagoon Cruise complete with the use of snorkelling equipment and towels * A fresh BBQ lunch served onboard along with tea, coffee and water.
Freedom Turtle Snorkelling - $ 100.00 per person. The tour includes: 2 hour guided experience * 1 “islandhour” of snorkelling in freedom * Quality snorkelling equipment * Drinking coconut refreshment
4 x 4 Raro Safari Tour - $ 100.00 per person Raro Safari Tours offers: An exciting half-day adventures in to the interior of Rarotonga. Hop in one of our 4x4 safari jeeps and let Raro Safari Tours take you on the most thrilling road trip inland of Rarotonga!
(Additional cost, subject to availability)
Deposit: $500pp
