Two islands, one plan
Rarotonga and Aitutaki
Rarotonga offers a circular ring road, mountain trails, and lively village centers. Aitutaki centers on lagoon sandbars, quiet motu islets, and slow coastal settlements. Compare both before you plan your trip.
Inter-island flights make combining both islands straightforward.
Island by island
Where each island begins
Each island has its own rhythm. Start with the landscape and roads that suit your plans.
Rarotonga
A circular coastal ring road links the main villages. Interior mountain trails lead into dense greenery, and village centers keep the island lively.
Aitutaki
Expansive lagoon sandbars and quiet motu islets define the island. Coastal settlements move at a slower pace.
Practical transit
Moving between the islands
1. Inter-island flights
Book a short flight between Rarotonga and Aitutaki to combine both islands in one trip.
2. Scooter hire
Hire a scooter on either island to reach villages, beaches, and trailheads at your own pace.
3. Island bus loops
Use scheduled bus loops on Rarotonga to travel the ring road between villages and centers.