Island Villas

Upon arrival at Rarotonga Airport you will be greeted with Fresh "Flower Ei" and escorted to your private transfer to Sea Change Villas. Along the way you will enjoy a refreshing juice or piccolo bubbly with chilled towels.

In an effort to eliminate plastics on the island, you will also receive an aluminium water bottle with pure water for use and keepsake.

Arrive at Sea Change Villas for check-in and enjoy the resort facilities for the rest of the day. 

Overnight stay at Sea Change Villas in a Lagoon Villa.

NOTE: Breakfast starter pack for Day 1 has been included, daily breakfast platters can be arranged with property.

Muri Beach Rarotonga

It's time to explore the island! Enjoy a pre-selected tour from our Freedom of Choice options below. These tours can be taken on any day of your stay on Rarotonga with a maximum of 2 tours per itinerary as outlined below.

Overnight stay at Sea Change Villas in a Lagoonview Villa.

Freedom of Choice Options

• Tumutoa Umu Private Walking Tour:

  Available Monday- Saturday 
  This interactive tour has you learning hands-on how our ancestors once lived, and the traditional skills many Cook Islanders still practice today. Tumutoas focus is to share his knowledge passed down to him through demonstration which he showcases in a special way through the Umu Walking Tour.

OR

• Island Discovery Private Tour:

  Available Monday to Friday
  Explore Rarotonga as our experienced local guide takes you on a fascinating 3 hour sightseeing tour, your perfect introduction to the islands rich culture & history. You will visit many points of interest including ancient maraes (sacred sites), local arts & crafts shops, the Library & Museum, the Garden of the 7 Canoes, and many more. Light refreshments will be served at the end of your tour.

OR

• Ocean and Earth Private Tour:

  Available Monday to Friday
  Rarotonga is well known for its lush tropical surroundings, great beaches, and stunning lagoons that are all surrounded by the beauty of the Pacific Ocean. This tour gives you a more in-depth experience of the natural surroundings from the comfort of an air-conditioned car or mini van, and with your very own experienced local tour guide. Over 3 hours you will visit a few of the sites including Te Ara Museum, Black Rock and Te Maire Nui Tropical Gardens.

OR

• Myths and Legends Private Tour:

  Available Monday to Friday
  Your personal tour guide will take you on a fascinating journey through history to learn about our culture & traditions. See the first limestone church which was built in 1841 and is still being used to this day. Visit ancient maraes (ceremonial & sacred sites), the departure point of the 7 canoes, the National Museum & Library, and also Pa Arikis Palace Museum, the only exhibition on the ancient chiefs of Rarotonga. Then before your tour ends enjoy a delicious lunch served at the Mooring Fish Cafe.

OR

• Arts and Crafts Private Tour:

  Available Monday to Friday
  In the comfort of an air-conditioned private car or mini van, your friendly local tour guide will take you around Rarotonga to visit a number of local sites including Rito Factory, Natua Ukulele Workshop, Tokerau Jim Pearl Carving, and the Beachcomber to name a few. This 4 hour tour allows you the opportunity to visit and learn about the values of our Arts and Crafts and meet locals who are very passionate about their culture and history.

OR

• ​Highland Paradise Drums of Our Forefeathers Islands Night Show & Dinner:

  Available on Monday, Wednesday or Friday
  Highland Paradise, also known by the locals as ‘the lost village’ is locally owned by the descendants of those who once lived there. They look forward to welcoming you, and taking you on a journey back in time to experience what the life of their ancestors was like 600 years ago. This tour includes guided coach transfers, complimentary cocktail, warrior welcome, tour of cultural village, marae tapu lifting ceremony, umu feast and cultural stage show.

OR

• Te Vara Nui Overwater Island Night Show & Dinner:

  Available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 
  The Cook Islands greeting Kia Orana, “may you live on” reflects the beauty not only of our islands but also of our Cook Islands people. At Te Vara Nui Village you will meet local Cook Island Maori people who will share their stories, knowledge and heritage with you during the Cultural Village Tour. Finish with Rarotonga’s finest dancers and musicians as they perform by flaming torchlight on the floating and fixed stages of our waterfall garden while enjoying our delicious buffet. This stunning Over Water Night Show reflects the experience of our Village delivering an electric and authentic cultural performance like no other on the island.

Tumutoa Uma Walking Tour

It's time to explore the island! Enjoy a pre-selected tour from our Freedom of Choice options below. These tours can be taken on any day of your stay on Rarotonga with a maximum of 2 tours per itinerary as outlined below.

Overnight stay at Sea Change Villas in a Lagoonview Villa.

Freedom of Choice Options

• Tumutoa Umu Private Walking Tour:

  Available Monday - Saturday
  This interactive tour has you learning hands-on how our ancestors once lived, and the traditional skills many Cook Islanders still practice today. Tumutoas focus is to share his knowledge passed down to him through demonstration which he showcases in a special way through the Umu Walking Tour.

OR

• Island Discovery Private Tour:

  Available Monday to Friday
  Explore Rarotonga as our experienced local guide takes you on a fascinating 3 hour sightseeing tour, your perfect introduction to the islands rich culture & history. You will visit many points of interest including ancient maraes (sacred sites), local arts & crafts shops, the Library & Museum, the Garden of the 7 Canoes, and many more. Light refreshments will be served at the end of your tour.

OR

• Ocean and Earth Private Tour:

  Available Monday to Friday
  Rarotonga is well known for its lush tropical surroundings, great beaches, and stunning lagoons that are all surrounded by the beauty of the Pacific Ocean. This tour gives you a more in-depth experience of the natural surroundings from the comfort of an air-conditioned car or mini van, and with your very own experienced local tour guide. Over 3 hours you will visit a few of the sites including Te Ara Museum, Black Rock and Te Maire Nui Tropical Gardens.

OR

• Myths and Legends Private Tour:

  Available Monday to Friday
  Your personal tour guide will take you on a fascinating journey through history to learn about our culture & traditions. See the first limestone church which was built in 1841 and is still being used to this day. Visit ancient maraes (ceremonial & sacred sites), the departure point of the 7 canoes, the National Museum & Library, and also Pa Arikis Palace Museum, the only exhibition on the ancient chiefs of Rarotonga. Then before your tour ends enjoy a delicious lunch served at the Mooring Fish Cafe.

OR

• Arts and Crafts Private Tour:

  Available Monday to Friday
  In the comfort of an air-conditioned private car or mini van, your friendly local tour guide will take you around Rarotonga to visit a number of local sites including Rito Factory, Natua Ukulele Workshop, Tokerau Jim Pearl Carving, and the Beachcomber to name a few. This 4 hour tour allows you the opportunity to visit and learn about the values of our Arts and Crafts and meet locals who are very passionate about their culture and history.

OR

• ​Highland Paradise Drums of Our Forefeathers Islands Night Show & Dinner:

  Available Monday, Wednesday and Friday
  Highland Paradise, also known by the locals as ‘the lost village’ is locally owned by the descendants of those who once lived there. They look forward to welcoming you, and taking you on a journey back in time to experience what the life of their ancestors was like 600 years ago. This tour includes guided coach transfers, complimentary cocktail, warrior welcome, tour of cultural village, marae tapu lifting ceremony, umu feast and cultural stage show.

OR

• Te Vara Nui Overwater Island Night Show & Dinner:

  Available Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
  The Cook Islands greeting Kia Orana, “may you live on” reflects the beauty not only of our islands but also of our Cook Islands people. At Te Vara Nui Village you will meet local Cook Island Maori people who will share their stories, knowledge and heritage with you during the Cultural Village Tour. Finish with Rarotonga’s finest dancers and musicians as they perform by flaming torchlight on the floating and fixed stages of our waterfall garden while enjoying our delicious buffet. This stunning Over Water Night Show reflects the experience of our Village delivering an electric and authentic cultural performance like no other on the island.

Tumutoa Uma Walking Tour

After check out from Sea Change Villas take your private transfer to Rarotonga Airport.

A quick and comfortable forty-five minute flight from Rarotonga takes you to the sublime turquoise waters of one of the world's most beautiful tropical lagoons. 

Arrive at Aitutaki Escape and check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Overnight stay at Aitutaki Escape in a Beachfront Villa.

Tropical Lagoon Aitutaki | Credit: Cook Islands Tourism

Days at leisure, take advantage of the many complimentary activities Aitutaki Escape has to offer.

While you are on Aitutaki you can enjoy the following two tours:

• Private 6 Hour Lagoon Cruise  with lunch and transfers
  While on your private full day charter you get to enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch made up of local tropical salads & fresh fish, also along the way you will explore some of the uninhabited islands of Aitutaki and hear about the local legends and histories.Overall this is a great tour for all adventurous at heart. Tour Inclusions: BBQ lunch, return transfers, towels, cold drinks.
   
• Aitutaki Punarei Adventures Cultural Tour - Monday, Wednesday or Friday
  Enjoy the myths & legends that will be told to you during the tour. You will visit sacred maraes (sacred meeting places). There is a lot of interaction on tour that will allow you to experience, and enjoy what was practised by their ancestors. Learn to weave, prepare your lunch in the umu (underground oven), explore the lush tropical gardens and learn of the plants used for traditional medicine, you’ll also have the chance to learn the basics of the art of Cook Islands dancing. There is so much more that you will learn before you enjoy the traditional feast you prepared earlier in the day.

Overnight stay at Aitutaki Escape in a Beachfront Villa.

Aitutaki Punarei Adventures Cultural Tour

Enjoy your continental breakfast and check out. Relax on your return flight to Rarotonga after your escape in the Cook Islands.