Getting
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
as at April 2008 - 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. |
| 14
days / 12 nights Package: |
Per person
double occupancy |
| Deluxe Package: |
$4760 pp |
Extra night |
Rarotonga - 6 nights Pacific Resort - Beachfront Room (TB)
Early Check In |
$236 |
Aitutaki - 6 nights
Pacific Resort - Beachfront Bungalow (TB) |
$318 |
| First Class Package |
$3618 pp |
Extra night |
Rarotonga - 6 nights
Manuia Beach Hotel -
Beachfront Room (TB) + Early Check In |
$194 |
Aitutaki - 6 nights
Are Tamanu Aitutaki - Lagoon View Bungalow (TB) |
$160 |
Packages
include: Economy Class Airfare from LAX to
RAR on Air New Zealand; Meet & Greet on arrival,
flower lei, transfers, inter- island air & accommodation
with (TB) tropical breakfast daily & Early check-in
day of arrival.
Prices
do not include: Sightseeing tours, Optional
late check-out, items of a personal nature, airport taxes,
fuel surcharges and departure taxes.
Prices are valid . 04Jan-12Jun, 23 Aug-12
Dec'08 & 04 Jan-27Mar'09.
Add $150 per person for travel 12 Jun-22Aug'08 & 13
Dec'07-03Jan'09
Note: The extra night price is provided so you
can modify or customize for different number of nights on
each island.
Prices
are subject to change with exchange rate fluctuations.
ANZ booking code "Q" Class based on availability.
Prices are quoted per person double occupancy, TB
= tropical breakfast
Tour Code: CK8DISC3
Page updated: January 11,
2008
