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Aitutaki Sightseeing
Punarei Cultural Village Tour
This tour is a great way to discover the
history, skills, art and beliefs of the quaint
island of Aitutaki. You will get the chance
to partake in various activities such as
learning the basics of Cook Island dance,
weaving coconut tree fronds, preparing the
traditional umu kai (underground oven)
and your guide will show you some ancient
old remedies for traditional medicines
using local plants. Learn about the purpose
of the site and what life was like back when
Christianity first arrived in Aitutaki. Tour
includes transfers, historical tour and
traditional island feast for lunch.
Bishops Lagoon Cruise
Fun in the sun... and on the sea! One of
the most pleasurable ways to experience
the beautiful lagoon of Aitutaki is aboard
the Lagoon Lova or Maina Express. See
giant clams and join the captain as he
hand-feeds schools of tropical fish.
Tekings Champagne Cruise
Cruise on the stunning Aitutaki Lagoon to Maina
Island and Honeymoon Island where you can enjoy
swimming in the warm blue waters and snorkelling
alongside the tropical fish. If you’re lucky you might
spot a turtle or two. When it’s time for brunch your
friendly
hosts,
with their
contagious
laughs will
prepare a
delicious
and hearty
BBQ meal.
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Black Pearl Fishing
Fish and feast – an angler’s delight! Within 5
minutes of leaving the wharf behind you will
be starting your deep sea fishing adventure
with Black Pearl Fishing. Your hosts, Mike
and Mere, are on hand to give you friendly,
expert advice as
you build up an
appetite fishing
for yellow fin
tuna, wahoo,
giant trevally and
mahi mahi (when
in season). Any
fish you catch will
be filleted and
delivered to your
accommodation
later that same
day freshly
cooked for dinner.
Dive Aitutaki, Bubbles Below
Let ‘Bubbles Below’ take you on an
unforgettable diving experience. Your dive
instructor, Onu, knows all the best diving
spots in Aitutaki. You’ll see schools of spotted
eagle rays, green turtles, napoleon wrasses,
moray eels and you’ll often encounter oceanic
species like tuna, trevally and barracuda.