Stunning aerial shot of Sea Change Villas | Credit: Sea Change Villas

Aerial view of Sea Change Villas | Credit: Sea Change Villas

Aerial view of Aitutaki Escape | Credit: Aitutaki Escape

Credit: Aitutaki Escape

Aitutaki | Credit: David Kirkland

Aitutaki Sunshine | Credit: Cook Islands Tourism

Experience the Cook Islands Polynesian culture | Credit: Kieran Scott

Rarotonga | Credit: David Kirkland

Trying out local food at Rarotonga | Credit: Cook Islands Tourism

The Mooring Fish Cafe | Credit: David Kirkland

Island Villas

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Take a break from your everyday life to a world where total privacy in peaceful surroundings simply soothes the soul. Visit, stay awhile and explore all that the Cook Islands little paradise has to offer.

Cook Islands

Beach Holidays

Independent Holiday Packages

Highlights

Fresh Flower Ei Meet and Greet on arrival

Aluminum water bottle for keepsave - eliminate plastic on the islands

Private Transfers with Piccollo Bubbly on arrival in Rarotonga

Breakfast Starter Pack on Day 1 at Sea Change Villas

Internal Flights Rarotonga – Aitutaki – Rarotonga

Transfers on Aitutaki

Daily Continental Breakfast delivered at Aitutaki Escape

200MB Wi-Fi Voucher at Sea Change Villas

A Bottle of Wine and Beers upon arrival at Sea Change Villas

Aitutaki Punarei Adventures Cultural Tour

Private Lagoon Cruise including transfers, towels and BBQ lunch with drinks

2x Freedom of Choice Activities

Firstly, you’ll stay at the Sea Change Villas. Each Lagoon View Villa has a private swimming pool, set amongst luscious tropical gardens featuring banana, pawpaw, coconut and frangipani trees. View the lagoon and the waves breaking on the reef while enjoying your late afternoon cocktail from your deck. The Lagoon View villas are only seventy footsteps across to the white coral sands of the azure lagoon where you will enjoy safe swimming, snorkelling and kayaking.

You will then continue on to Aitutaki Escape where you can indulge yourself in the fully air-conditioned beachfront villas designed to indulge your every need. Immerse yourself surrounded by nature, the beach and the lagoon... Become one. Enjoy spectacular Aitutaki sunsets from your private beach side deck or relax in the seclusion of your own gated courtyard, with your own swimming pool for those warm Cook Island days and romantic lazy nights.

There's a unique choice of tours designed for you to explore the culture and beauty of the islands and its people on your escape to the Cook Islands.

Included

7 nights in Rarotonga at Sea Change Villas - 5*

3 nights in Aitutaki at Aitutaki Escape - 5*

Fresh Flower Ei meet and greet on arrival

Return airfares Rarotonga to Aitutaki

Private return airport to hotel transfers in Rarotonga

Private return airport to hotel transfers in Aitutaki

Daily breakfast starter pack

Daily Island Continental Breakfast at Aitutaki Escape

Private Lagoon Cruise with BBQ lunch and transfers

Aitutaki Punarei Adventures Cultural Tour

200MB Wi-Fi Voucher at Sea Change Villas

Aluminium water bottle with pure water for use and keepsake

Freedom of Choice Days

Excluded

International airfares and taxes
Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package

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Room Upgrades

Beachfront Villa with private Pool

Warm, crystal clear waters ripple invitingly over the white sands surrounding the private decks of the six beachfront villas. The stunning beachfront villas are located within metres of the high tide mark affording step down access onto the white sandy beach. Each gorgeous villa has been thoughtfully designed to ensure your complete privacy and anonymity, along with providing every conceivable indulgence for a perfect, peaceful Cook Islands honeymoon or holiday.

* Prices are dynamic based on travel dates. Please proceed to Book Now or contact us for details.

Freedom of Choice

Our Freedom of Choice program offers flexibility, by allowing you to choose from different options on pre-selected days.

Our per person price includes one tour on each Freedom of Choice day, as follows:

One "Freedom of Choice" tour on day 2-4
One "Freedom of Choice" tour on day 5-7

Expand the itinerary below for more details.

Please note, if more than one room is selected during the booking process, our team will contact you afterwards to discuss options.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Rarotonga

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

Day 2-4

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Day 5-7

Rarotonga

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Day 8

Rarotonga → Aitutaki

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.

Breakfast

Tropical Lagoon Aitutaki | Credit: Cook Islands Tourism

Days 9 & 10

Aitutaki

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.

Breakfast

Aitutaki Punarei Adventures Cultural Tour

Day 11

Aitutaki → Rarotonga

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

Breakfast

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Hotel options

Sea Change Villas

Rarotonga
Nestled on its own secluded white sandy beach with mesmerizing panoramic lagoon views and located on the southern tip of Rarotonga in the village of Titikaveka, Sea Change Villas affords spacious, private, casually elegant villas with all the modern comforts of home. These boutique villas are all boasting their own individual private swimming pools, lagoon or garden views, and tropical surroundings.

Aitutaki Escape

Aitutaki
Sit back, relax and take in the stunning surroundings of Aitutaki Lagoon from your luxury beachfront Villa accommodation at Aitutaki Escape. The spacious villas are designed for couples and small groups providing ultimate privacy and relaxation for those wanting to escape their busy life. Enjoy spectacular Aitutaki Sunsets from your private beachside deck or relax in the seclusion of your own gated courtyard.

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