The Aitutaki Day Tour operates Mondays to Saturdays from Rarotonga, departing at 8 am and returning by 5.30 pm. Coach transfer from all hotels and resorts to Rarotonga International Airport are available for an 8 am departure to Aitutaki. The flight takes 50 minutes on our thirty four passenger Saab 340 pressurised regional airliner.
On arrival at Aitutaki you will be taken on a one hour island tour by 'le truck'. Then it's on to the highlight of the day - The Vaka Cruise aboard the 21 metre vaka (catamaran) Titi-ai-Tonga. The vaka has comfortable covered seating as well as deck sun loungers. Access is easily negotiated for people with physical challenges including those in wheel chairs. There is time for snorkelling and swimming before stopping for a tasty barbecue lunch, cooked right on board. Anyone who has not snorkelled before will find our tour guides happy to help you to experience the wonder of the lagoons underwater world. It's not that hard and after a short lesson most people will find snorkelling easy. The cruise stops at several motu (small islets) including One Foot Island, before passing by Akaiami, once a stopover for huge TEAL (Tasman Empire Airways Limited) Shorts Solent flying boats en route from Fiji to Tahiti on the famous weekly Coral Route. Snorkelling gear and towels are provided on the lagoon cruise. We recommend you bring a light change of clothing, sun protection and lots of extra film or memory cards for your camera.
The Aitutaki Day Tour includes:
Pick up and drop off from your accommodation on Rarotonga
Return domestic flights from Rarotonga to Aitutaki
Aitutaki Island Tour
The Vaka Lagoon Cruise complete with the use of snorkelling equipment and towels
A fresh BBQ lunch served on board along with tea, coffee and water
Experience Aitutaki in style, Island Hopper Vacations offers an exclusive Aitutaki Day Tour by Private Jet or Aitutaki Overnight Luxury Package.
AITUTAKI PRIVATE DAY TOUR
Package Includes:
Return VIP Airport Transfers on both Rarotonga and Aitutaki
Return Private Jet Flights (Rarotonga/Aitutaki/Rarotonga)
Ei Meet & Greet on Arrival into Aitutaki
Private Island Tour of Aitutaki
Private Boat Charter and Lagoon Cruise on Marguerite or Toa Rere
Freshly prepared Buffet Lunch on one of Aitutakiās uninhabited motus
We can customise your itinerary to include other water activities such as lagoon or ocean fishing, whale watching (July-October) or water sports should you wish.
**The Jet can only carry up to 7 passengers. For groups of 8 or more, a larger aircraft will be required which we can arrange
AITUTAKI OVERNIGHT LUXURY PACKAGE
Package Includes:
Return VIP Airport Transfers on both Rarotonga and Aitutaki
Return Private Jet Flights (Rarotonga/Aitutaki/Rarotonga)
Ei Meet & Greet on Arrival into Aitutaki
Private Island Tour of Aitutaki
Private Boat Charter and Lagoon Cruise on Marguerite or Toa Rere
Freshly prepared Buffet Lunch on one of Aitutakiās uninhabited motus
One night in a Premium Beachfront Bungalow at Pacific Resort Aitutaki
Fully cooked A La Carte Breakfast at the resorts Rapae Bay Restaurant the next morning
We can of course customise your package and itinerary to suit what your desire to ensure your Aitutaki holiday experience is as you imagined it to be.
For those guests that are staying till Sunday night or Monday, we could all go on this snorkelling trip together. I will gather numbers during the welcome drinks and organize that while we're in Raro