Our 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.
For a shorter art tour on Atiu,
see Sketchbook Therapy.
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 snorkeling 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.
For minimum 4 and max. 12 participants
Rates in NZ$ |
Single |
Share Twin/Double |
Min 4 guests |
6278 |
5141 |
6 or more |
5693 |
4556 |
8 or more |
5400 |
4264 |
10 or more |
5225 |
4088 |
Download the detailed
Art Expedition Program
as pdf (700kb)
Sketchbook Therapy Program
as pdf (600kb)
Island 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.
Atiu Fibre Arts Studio and Atiu Coffee
Aitutaki is a picture-book South-Seas-island, a stunningly beautiful atoll with a turquoise lagoon and gently swaying palm trees.
Our program is focused on out-door drawing and painting.
The program highlights:
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Snorkeling at Tikioki Marine Reserve
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Island Nights with Polynesian food and traditional dance performances.
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Lagoon Cruise in Aitutaki
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Cross-Island Walk
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Walk through the villages of Atiu and Aitutaki.
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Visit a Church service and enjoy the unique Polynesian hymns.
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Discover Atiu’s beautiful west coast
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Hike through rugged makatea forest with beautiful, lush vegetation, to see the unique Kopeka bird (Atiu swiftlet) echo-locating in the dark cave.
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Visit the Atiu Fibre Arts Studio
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Dinners at Windjammer restaurant and Tamarind House, Rarotonga
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The Atiu Villas and Kura's Kitchen
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Dinner at Cafe Tupuna, Aitutaki
