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Air New ZealandGetting There:

Air New Zealand is the only carrier with direct service from LAX to Rarotonga.   The flight takes about 9 hours.  (Late evening departures from the West Coast and by sunrise the next morning you can be settled into your bungalow just steps from a cotton-white beach and a crystal clear lagoon teeming with colorful fish)

Schedules - once weekly from LAX

  • LAX/RAR - SUN Late evening departure / Arrive MON early morning
  • RAR/LAX - Leave SAT late evening / Arrive SUN early afternoon

Alternative is to fly into Auckland, New Zealand and take one of the 4 times weekly flights up to Rarotonga.

Sample Itinerary - 14 days / 12 nights
SUN Late departure from Los Angeles
MON Kia Orana, Welcome to the Cook Islands. Meet & Greet with flower lei at airport this morning before being transferred to you hotel.      For your comfort, the room can be preregistered for immediate occupancy.   Take an optional circle island tour or visit the Market in Avarua. Rent a car, scooter or bicycle.
TUE - SAT Leisure - explore the villages, beaches, Nature Conservation areas & Marine Reserves.  Relax on the sandy white beaches, take a swim, snorkel and a nap!
Take a cross-island nature walk, a scenic flight, go sailing, play golf or take another nap!
SUN Fly from Rarotonga / Aitutaki this morning.
Once you settle into your hotel, enjoy a lagoon swim and the spectacular sunset before dinner at your hotel or local restaurant.  
MON - FRI Leisure - Take a cruise, visit Tapuaetai (One Foot Isl) hand feed the fish, rent a canoe & explore the lagoon or book a fishing charter for the day.  Explore the beaches, snorkel or enjoy a massage.
SAT Check-out time is 11am. Optional "Late Check-Out" available.
Spend the day relaxing before return flight from Aitutaki to Rarotonga
Depart Rarotonga late this evening on Air New Zealand award winning flight
SUN Arrive Los Angeles just after midday.

* 6 nights on each Rarotonga & Aitutaki, transfers, inter-island air, tropical breakfast & Gov Tax - from US$2010 ppdo plus international airfare.

** If you only have one week, you can do a 5 night / 7 day package.


 

"In the Cook's, no building can be higher than a coconut palm"

Some of our favorite accommodation recommendations in:

RAROTONGA

Little Polynesian Resort

Muri Beach Resort*

Rarontongan Beach Bungalows

Ta Vakaroa Villas

Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa

Pacific Resort

AITUTAKI

Etu Moana

Pacific Resort & Spa

Tamanu Beach

Samade on the Beach*

Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa

 

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