Tuesday 21 July (NZ Wednesday 22 July). 

This tropical tour begins with our Air New Zealand flight to Rarotonga! We travel back in time as we depart on a Wednesday and arrive on a Tuesday. But with meals provided on the flight, there’s no need to worry about going hungry!

Upon arrival, we collect our luggage and drive around the island to the Muri Beach Club Hotel, our “home” for the next five days. This adults only resort is nestled among tropical landscaped gardens and overlooks the palm-fringed islands of Muri Lagoon, offering the best snorkeling on the island.

Over the next few days, when we’re not touring or snorkeling, you can relax by the pool or enjoy cocktails from the resort’s beachfront deck. Once settled, we’ll meet at the bar in the late afternoon for a welcome drink, followed by dinner together at the resort’s own restaurant.

Please note, that with the diverse range of food on the islands we have only included some meals so you have the freedom of menu choices. Breakfast is included on all days.

Air New Zealand Inflight meal incuded.

Wednesday 22 July. 

Start your morning with a walk along the beach, or simply relax with a book. 

Optional Activity: This morning a local guide will pick you up for a round-island orientation tour of Rarotonga. You’ll quickly notice that this island has no traffic lights, no McDonald’s, and no buildings taller than the highest coconut tree! Plus, it takes just 45 minutes to drive around the entire island. Your guide has arranged a tropical lunch before you head back to the resort, giving you plenty of time to catch up with those who didn’t do the tour and to enjoy the resort and lagoon in the afternoon.

In the evening, we stroll down to the Muri Night Markets, where you can choose from a variety of dishes offered by the many food vendors.

Breakfast.

Thursday 23 July. 

Contemplate your day while wading through the shores of the lagoon and observing the colourful coral between the atolls.

Optional Activity: Today, you’ll board a glass-bottom boat for a cruise around Muri Lagoon. While on board, you’ll see an array of colourful fish and marine life, including giant clams, giant trevally, angelfish, butterflyfish, convict surgeonfish, and triggerfish. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a turtle! You’ll have the chance to snorkel, all while listening to stories of the island’s past and present, and enjoying entertainment provided by the crew. Afterwards, you’ll disembark for a fresh fish BBQ lunch and some lively entertainment from the crew.

Optional Activity: For dinner tonight, savor a progressive three-course meal with locals, dining at three different locations. As you move through each course, you’ll be serenaded by the sounds of local ukuleles, guitars, and a small string band. You’ll also meet our hosts and experience the warm hospitality of the island.

Breakfast.

Friday 23 May. 

 Today is yours to enjoy as you please. You can simply soak up the sun at the resort and immerse yourself in the surroundings, or head out and explore more of the island. 

This evening, you’ll visit a fabulous restaurant for dinner, where we can watch the sun set and bid farewell to Rarotonga as we prepare for our next adventure to Aitutaki tomorrow.

Breakfast.

Saturday 25 July. 

This morning, we pack our bags and head to the Punanga Nui Market in Avarua, Rarotonga’s main town center. The markets offer free entertainment, fresh food stalls, organic coffee, and authentic souvenirs like pearls, artwork, crafts, and coconut-frond hats.

Later we regroup for a Regenerative Organic Garden Tour, discovering sustainable living and community connections. Explore gardens filled with fruits, vegetables, herbs, and medicinal plants, all grown naturally. Learn from locals how they care for the land, promote biodiversity, and grow healthy food.

Then it’s up, up and away as we board our flight to the island atoll of Aitutaki. Just 40 minutes from Rarotonga, the lagoon views are breathtaking and it’s no wonder Aitutaki is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world!

We arrive in the early evening, where our hotel representative greets us and transfers us to Resort Tava’e, our home for four nights. This intimate, family-run resort sits on the bluest lagoon of the Cook Islands, with palm trees, deserted white sand beaches, and lush tropical gardens.

Once settled, we gather at the bar for a pre-dinner beverage and soak up the vistas of our new resort.

Breakfast.

Sunday 26 July. 

Pick up a new book or try out one of the other sun loungers? The choice is yours.

Optional Activity: Going to church on Sunday is an important tradition for most Cook Islanders, and as a result, everything shuts down for the day. Whether you are of faith or not, witnessing the world-famous singing at their Sunday service is an experience not to be missed!

In the evening, we watch the sun set during and indulge in a BBQ dinner hosted by the resort. 

Breakfast, Dinner.

Monday 27 July. 

Wake up to paradise and consider your attire for the day... a sarong or kaftan?

Optional Activity: Set out on an island tour, covering all the must-see spots. The trip may include a visit to the local school and a peek into some locals’ homes and gardens to see what they grow. The tour is a delightful mix of scheduled and spontaneous stops, filled with stories, conversations, and local stories and insights that will make you feel like a true islander!

This evening, we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Breakfast,

Tuesday 28 July. 

Pack your swimwear and day-pack as we all depart mid-morning for a lagoon cruise. We’ll visit three islands; Honeymoon Island, One-Foot Island, and Akaiami, with the opportunity to snorkel if you’re up for it! We’ll learn about the protection of precious giant clams, view stunning coral and fish, and, if you’re lucky, spot a turtle in the lagoon.

Tonight, we gather for a farewell dinner at the resort to reflect on our wonderful 9-day adventure.

Breakfast, Lunch.

Wednesday 29 July (NZ Thursday 30 July). 

This morning, we pack our bags and bid farewell to this beautiful part of the world as we head to Aitutaki Airport for the first leg of our journey home. To keep hunger at bay, we’ve included a meal on your flight back to New Zealand.

The team at Seemore Tours hopes you’ve enjoyed your slice of island paradise and looks forward to hosting you on another tour in the future.

Breakfast, Inflight meal included.