Aitutaki
🗓 2–3 daysOne of the world's finest lagoons.
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Lush main island and beaches.
Lush main island and beaches. Rarotonga is one of the highlights of any trip to Cook Islands, and most travellers spend around 3 days here.
In Rarotonga, relax on the beaches and swim in clear water.
In Rarotonga, head into the surrounding nature, parks and viewpoints.
Most visitors arrive in Cook Islands via Rarotonga (RAR), then continue to Rarotonga by domestic flight, train, bus or road.
Plan for roughly $70–$450 per day. See the full Cook Islands budget guide.