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Cook Islands · 7-12 days

Cook Islands: Rarotonga-Aitutaki

21.2°S · 159.8°W
At a glanceLush, friendly Rarotonga then a short flight to Aitutaki's stunning lagoon, Polynesian paradise at a fraction of Bora Bora's cost. Dry Apr-Nov.
~23h flight estimate7 to 12 days£60 to £350+ per dayStraightforward
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The itinerary

  1. Rarotonga4 nights
  2. Aitutaki4 nights

Why this trip works

This itinerary combines beaches and coastal time, switching off, and romance across Rarotonga and Aitutaki. Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.

How flexible is it? This itinerary can credibly be planned with a very relaxed to relaxed daytime pace, serene evenings and off-beat to popular crowd settings within its fixed route. The typical version has relaxed days, serene evenings and a mixed setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.

Best time to go

The strongest travel period is April to November. March and December are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by internal flights.

Jan29°COther
Feb29°COther
Mar29°CShoulder
Apr28°CBest
May27°CBest
Jun26°CBest
Jul25°CBest
Aug25°CBest
Sep26°CBest
Oct27°CBest
Nov28°CBest
Dec29°CShoulder

Cost

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £60 a day at the budget end, around £120 a day mid-range, and £350+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £2280 to £3190 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

Frequently asked questions

How long do you need for Cook Islands: Rarotonga-Aitutaki?

This itinerary works best over 7 to 12 days across 2 stops: Rarotonga and Aitutaki.

When is the best time for this trip?

The strongest travel period is April to November. March and December are useful quieter alternatives.

How much does it cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £60 a day at the budget end, around £120 a day mid-range, and £350+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £2280 to £3190 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

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