Artist's Expeditions

This program is for 13 days in the Cook Islands: Four days on Rarotonga, the main island of the Cook Islands with the international airport, 6 days for the Art Expedition on Atiu, and three days on Aitutaki, a stunning atoll with a turquoise lagoon.

These three Cook Islands are an ideal combination to get an impression of very different South Pacific islands. Besides exotic tropical landscapes, dramatic scenery and idyllic village life, they offer natural history tours to see endemic birds, hikes in native rainforest, cultural tours, swimming and snorkelling and various other activities.

The art expeditions are for amateur and professional artists who enjoy painting and drawing outdoors, and who would like to be inspired by a unique South Pacific island off the beaten track. Non-artist partners are welcome to join.

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The program highlights:

- Snorkelling at Tikioki Marine Reserve

- Island Nights with Polynesian food and
ntraditional dance performances.

- Dinner at Windjammer restaurant and
nTamarind House, Rarotonga
- Dinner at Cafe Tupuna, Aitutaki

- Cross-Island Walk

- Walk through the villages of Atiu

- Discover Atiu’s beautiful west coast

- Hike through rugged makatea forest
nwith beautiful, lush vegation, to see the
nunique Kopeka bird (Atiu swiftlet) echo-
nlocating in the dark cave.

- Visit the Church service and enjoy the
nunique Polynesian hymns.

- Visit the Atiu Fibre Arts Studio

- Lagoon Cruise in Aitutaki

For minimum 4 and max. 12 participants

Rates in NZ$	Single	Share Twin/Double
Min 4 PAX	6278	5141
6 PAX or more	5693	4556
8 PAX or more	5400	4264
10 PAX or more	5225	4088

Inquiry and bookings

Information:
Rarotonga is the main island, the cultural and commercial centre of the
Cook Islands. It has stunning mountains and beautiful beaches. Not to
miss are dance performances, and a dinner or two at our very nice
restaurants. For the reasonably fit, the 4-hr Cross-island walk is highly
recommended.

Atiu is a gem, off the beaten track. It is a raised coral island with dramatic,
ragged cliffs, secluded beaches and magical tropical rain-forest. We will
stay at the Atiu Villas in comfortable bungalows made from local timber,
surrounded by a botanical garden, visited by several species of endemic
birds.
More Information about Atiu:
Atiu Fibre Arts Studio and Atiu Coffee

Our program is focused on out-door painting. Alternatives for different
interests can also be organised. Models for portrait and figure drawing can
be arranged, as well as tropical flowers and fruits for still-life studies in
different media.

Aitutaki is a picture-book South-Seas-island, a stunningly beautiful atoll with
a turquoise lagoon and gently swaying palm trees.
Aitutaki on Wikipedia
More Information about Aitutaki