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Experience the World’s Most Beautiful Lagoon with These Guided Tours of Aitutaki
Immerse in the lagoon scenery, hear local legends and learn about the tropical marine life the lagoon inhabits on a guided tour of Aitutaki. Lagoon tours are the main type of tours on Aitutaki, showcasing its hero asset. But those looking for something a little different will find tours for kitesurfing, fishing, sailing and whale swimming. Find the perfect guided experience for your trip in this list of the best tours on Aitutaki.
And remember to combine these guided tours with the 20 Best Things to Do on Aitutaki for the ultimate trip to Aitutaki.
1. Teking Lagoon Cruises
The first of many Aitutaki tours that are lagoon cruises, Teking Lagoon Cruises offers a small-group tour on the breathtaking Aitutaki Lagoon. Their “Snorkelling Safari Tour” is the most popular tour they offer, visiting four of the lagoon’s motu (islands) and three vibrant snorkelling spots where the focus on ecology and conservation allows you to get more out of the experience. Private charters and two-hour sunset tours with Champagne are also available. Compare this lagoon cruise with others in the 10 Best Lagoon Cruises on Aitutaki.
Location: Transfers are included. Tours depart from Ootu Beach.
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© David Kirkland - Cook Islands Tourism2. Kutekute Tours & Transfers
One of the best private tours on Aitutaki, Kutekute Tours & Transfers specialises in sunset lagoon tours. Be transported to a mix of exciting snorkelling spots with the optional extras of twilight snorkelling and a unique water hammock float. You’ll then enjoy a stunningly presented beach picnic platter on the uninhabited Moturakau as you watch the sunset. The tour is the only tour to return to the mainland after dark, allowing you a stargaze on the journey back to Ootu Beach. See more experiences like this in the 10 Most Romantic Things to Do on Aitutaki for Couples.
Location: Transfers are included. Tours depart from Ootu Beach.
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© CookIslandsPocketGuide.com3. Kia Orana Cruise
One of the most comprehensive lagoon tours on Aitutaki, Kia Orana Cruise is a fun and adventurous day out with “Captain Fantastic”. The lagoon tour makes seven exciting stops throughout the day. Visit where they filmed “Shipwrecked” on Moturakau, stop by the sandbank, Tekopua then the famed One Foot Island. You’ll then cross the lagoon to Honeymoon Island, Tavake then Maina for lunch. Of course, in between are plenty of opportunities for snorkelling.
Location: Tours depart from Arutanga Wharf.
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© CookIslandsPocketGuide.com4. Black Pearl Charters
An alternative tour of Aitutaki, Black Pearl Charters offers half-day and full-day fishing charters, reeling in pelagic fish species or giving you the option to experience spearfishing. As well as their fishing excursions, which you can read more about in the 5 Best Fishing Charters on Aitutaki, they also offer fantastic private charters for snorkelling in the Aitutaki Lagoon. Their half-day snorkelling tour hits three exciting snorkelling locations, which are fully guided, as well as stops by the islands of One Foot Island and Honeymoon Island.
Location: Transfers are included. Tours depart from Ootu Beach.
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© CookIslandsPocketGuide.com5. Sailing Aitutaki
And for something different yet again, cruise the sheltered waters of the Aitutaki Lagoon is on a Hobie sailing catamaran with Sailing Aitutaki. This low impact tour provides one of your best chances for spotting turtles thanks to the unintrusive boat, while those keen to try sailing for themselves can get hands-on experience with your guide, Captain Ted. The half-day trip includes visiting some motu, planting a baby coconut tree on a sandbank and relaxing with some light refreshments.
Location: Transfers are included. Tours depart from Ootu Beach.
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© TuramaPhotography - Cook Islands Tourism6. Wet & Wild
Wet & Wild are the kings of watersports on the Aitutaki Lagoon, and even outside of the lagoon with whale watching/swimming tours and deep sea fishing tours available. Choose your flavour: deep sea fishing, casting, jigging, spearfishing, kitesurfing or exploring the lagoon. All lagoon tours are private, with your choice of sightseeing, snorkelling, island-hopping and the unique options to try wakeboarding or inflatable tube rides off the back of the boat. Let the team know what you want to do and they’ll likely have the gear to give you an awesome alternative experience on the water.
Location: Most tours include transfers. Tour departures vary depending on the activity.
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© Cook Islands Tourism7. Aitutaki Day Tour
If you don’t have time to stay on Aitutaki, then you need the Aitutaki Day Tour. Operated by Air Rarotonga, the day tour is a complete island package from Rarotonga including return flights, a six-hour lagoon cruise with The Vaka Cruise (see below), a barbecue lunch on the boat, as well as transfers both on Rarotonga and Aitutaki. It couldn’t be easier!
Location: Tours depart from Rarotonga Airport, with transfers from Rarotonga accommodations included.
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© CookIslandsPocketGuide.com8. The Vaka Cruise
Part of the Aitutaki Day Tour (see above) but also a day tour that can be experienced independently, The Vaka Cruise takes place on a Polynesian-inspired double-hulled vessel. The six-hour cruise offers plenty of snorkelling time with giant trevally, giant clams and all sorts of tropical fish. You’ll also set foot on One Foot Island and enjoy an island-style lunch on the boat.
Location: Transfers are included. Tours depart from Ootu Beach.
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© David Kirkland - Cook Islands Tourism9. Bishop’s Cruises
The largest tour of Aitutaki, Bishop’s Cruises either has you on their 16 pax boat with a minibar or their 45 pax catamaran with a minibar, changing area and toilets. Enjoy six hours on the lagoon including stops for snorkelling, standing on a heavenly sandbank, and making an obligatory stop at One Foot Island. Indulge in a barbecue lunch under the shade of the company’s hut on the island and spend the rest of the afternoon exploring One Foot Island at your own leisure.
Location: Transfers are included. Tours depart from Ootu Beach.
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© CookIslandsPocketGuide.com10. E2’s Way
Finally, join a local to experience Aitutaki’s famed bonefishing scene with E2’s Way. Specialising in bonefishing, fly fishing and spin fishing, Itu will take newbies and keen anglers on a half-day or full-day experience with transfers, gear and drinking water included. Find out more about the tour and fish targeted in the 5 Best Fishing Charters on Aitutaki.
Location: Transfers are included.
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© David Kirkland - Cook Islands TourismMore About Guided Tours of Aitutaki
Now that you know about the best tours of Aitutaki, check out more experiences you can have across the islands:
- 7 Best Island Nights in the Cook Islands
- Kitesurfing in the Cook Islands: The Top 10 Places to Kitesurf
- 10 Best Tours in the Cook Islands
Finally, see what else you can add to your itinerary using the 101 Best Things to Do in the Cook Islands: The Ultimate List.
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