Cook Islands Remote Island Hopper 9D8N

From $3,738.10 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Immerse yourself in the legends and mystery of the Cook Islands Southern Group, with this partially guided, 9-day remote island hopper package.

A necklace of islands across 2 million square kilometres of wild Pacific Blue, the Cook Islands are simultaneously remote and accessible, modern and traditional. Escape the stresses of everyday life with bright blue water, refreshing inland lagoons, true South Pacific culture and diverse tropical wilderness. The picturesque surrounds, ever-changing days and, of course, the friendly locals make the Cook Islands feel like a home you never want to leave.

Over 9 incredible days, journey to the Cook Island’s Southern Group, home to 4 of the world’s most unspoiled islands: Mangaia, Mauke, Mitiaro and Atiu. Here, life is uncomplicated, inoffensive, colourful and utterly charming. These islands are tranquil and picturesque, each ...

Trip Highlights

  • Swim in subterranean caves and freshwater pools
  • Indulge in a traditional umu feast and experience a traditional Atiu Tumunu
  • Get up close to the many endemic and threatened bird species including the famous Kopeka
  • Be hosted by friendly local families and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for traditional island life
  • Island hop in style with chartered air flights between the islands
  • Attend a local church service and witness the harmonious acapella singing
  • Learn the secrets of the Golden Shells, which are carved into unique jewellery found only on Mangaia
  • Get off the beaten track and explore the Cook Island’s lesser-known southern group including Mangaia, Mauke, Mitiaro and Atiu

What's Included

  • Return airport transfers on all islands 
  • Breakfast and dinner daily 
  • An island tour on each island 
  • 8-nights’ accommodation (2-nights on each island) on a twin share basis 
  • Airfares – Rarotonga/Mangaia/Mauke/Mitiaro/Atiu/Rarotonga 
  • Cook Islands Christian Church experience in Mangaia on Sunday, followed by a swim and picnic lunch at the beach 
  • Additional tours: Weaving with the Mamas in Mitiaro, and Anatakitaki (Kopeka Bird) Cave Tour on Atiu 

Itinerary

DAY 1 Mangaia: Discover one of the oldest islands in the Pacific
Babes Place, Mangaia
Dinner
DAY 2 Mangaia: Learn the secrets of the Golden Shells and enjoy dinner and a show

Babes Place, Mangaia
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3 Mauke: Unearth the Cook Island’s ‘garden island’
Ri’s Hideaway, Mauke
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4 Mauke: Attend a local church service and watch the sunset over the harbour
Ri’s Hideaway, Mauke
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5 Mitiaro: Delve deep into subterranean caves and pools
Divine Retreat, Mitiaro
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6 Mitiaro: Learn to weave with the local women
Divine Retreat, Mitiaro
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7 Atiu: Get up close to the famous Kopeka bird
Atiu Villas, Atiu
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8: Atiu: Tour the island with Birdman George and indulge in a traditional umu feast
Atiu Villas, Atiu
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9: All good things must come to an end!
None
Breakfast

Dates & Prices

Daily departure on request. The price guide is based on a small group of 8 people. Please contact us for a quote if you have different group sizes. Surcharge applies to festival/holiday season. Please contact us for private departures and group bookings.

  • AVAILABLE
  • NOT AVAILABLE
  • SELECTED

FULL PAYMENT INSTALLMENTS
Book Now

More Info

How To Get There

The start point and finish point is Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Weather & Climate
The Cook Islands are located north of the Tropic of Capricorn, they have a typically tropical oceanic climate, with temperatures stable all year round. The average maximum temperatures vary between 25 ° C and 29 ° C, while the average minimum temperatures vary between 18 ° C in July and August and 23 ° C in January and February. 
 
Seasonal differences are mainly due to the rainfall regime. The Cook Islands alternate between two seasons, a wet and rainy season from December to March, and a mild and dry season from April to November. During the rainy season, from December to March, the Cook Islands can sometimes be hit by tropical cyclones and hurricanes. 
 
The annual average rainfall is around 2,100 mm, the rainiest months are between December and April, the least rainy months are between June and October. Anti-mosquito repellents are especially needed during the wet and hot season (December-March), especially on the island of Aitutaki. 
 
The average annual sea water temperature in Rarotonga is 26 ° C, with a maximum temperature of 28 ° C in February and a minimum of 24 ° C in August. 
 
For a trip to the Cook Islands, the less rainy months from May/June to October are generally preferable. 
Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

Product Code : ECKRARCRI09