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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 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

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