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TaveuniMamanucaIslandsNadiViti LevuAerial view of Bora BoraTailoring your tripThe itineraries shown are designed to give you aflavour of what is possible and are routes thatwork particularly well. We can use these as a basisto plan your trip or can design a completelydifferent itinerary to suit your tastes and interests.Fiji UncoveredThis itinerary is ideal for those wanting a little beachtime but also the chance to learn a bit about thehistory and local culture of the Fijian people.Combining time on Viti Levu with relaxation in theMamanuca Islands and exploration in the north,you’ll get more of a feel for the ‘real’ Fiji.Please call one of our South Pacific specialists tostart planning your itinerary.Days 1-2Fly overnight from the UK to Fiji viaLos Angeles.Telephone: 01993 838 830Getting aroundAlthough you may wish to stay close to the beachor pool, if you intend to travel around the SouthPacific getting around can be an adventure in itselfand often involves several different modes oftransport to reach more remote corners. It takesjust 50 minutes to drive around Rarotonga in theCook Islands, whilst the Cooks’ outer islands arereached by regular flights. An excellent flightnetwork connects the major islands of eacharchipelago in French Polynesia and Fiji, so mostisland-hopping is done by plane, although manyresorts can only be reached by boat, usually ashort trip across a calm lagoon. Flight connectionsto Samoa are more limited, however travellingaround in Samoa is relatively easy and a regularferry connects the two main islands. We can alsoarrange private yacht charters or small-groupsailing adventures and comfortable cruises in manylocations. International flights into the South Pacificoften originate in Los Angeles or Auckland with anumber of flights from Sydney as well, making iteasy to stop in a different country and extendyour trip.Scuba diving, Fiji84Kayaking in Moorea, French PolynesiaWhen to goJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec~ ~ 3 3 33 33 33 33 33 3 3 ~33 The best time to travel.3 A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of.~ Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year.5 Travel is not recommended.Q Snow or ski season.The climate across the islands of the South Pacificis largely similar with no major seasonal differencein temperature but a distinct rainy and dry season.The best time to visit is between May andNovember when conditions are dry, warm andsunny, the humidity levels are low andtemperatures in the 30s Celsius. The rainy season,when tropical cyclones can occur, spansDecember to April and is responsible for the lushverdant landscape. Both seasons are subject totrade winds which provide a pleasant morningbreeze, but are often followed by tropical showerswhich are generally short-lived.Time difference: GMT+12 hours for Fiji,GMT+14 hours for Samoa, GMT-10 hours forthe Cook Islands and French PolynesiaFlight time from UK: 22 hoursPricesWe offer trips to cater for a wide range ofbudgets. You can find up-to-date guideline pricesfor your trip to the South Pacific on our website,alternatively please call our specialists to discussyour plans.Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Arrive in Nadi and transfer to yourbeachfront accommodation.Spend the day at leisure exploringNadi town.You may want to visit the Sri SivaSubramaniya Swami Temple, thelargest Hindu temple outside India.Travel by boat to the MamanucaIslands and relax at your island retreat.Days 7-11 Swim, snorkel, visit tiny villages orsimply relax on the beach – thechoice is yours.Day 12Return to Nadi and fly north toTaveuni and then travel to yourisland resort.Days 13-16 Dive, hike and immerse yourself inthe culture of the north.Day 17Day 18Travel back to Viti Levu and boardyour flight home from Nadi viaLos Angeles.Arrive in the UK.Stay longerAdd additional time to your trip by taking a flighton to Australia. There are regular flights intoSydney allowing you to spend a few days in thisfantastic harbour city.Aitutaki, the Cook Islands
Suggested itinerariesAitutakiBora BoraHuahineSavai’iRarotongaMooreaPapeeteTahitiFrom AucklandApiaUpoluTo AucklandClassic Cook IslandsThis itinerary encompasses the two main islandsof the Cook Islands archipelago. You will start inRarotonga, which is the main hub for the Cooksand therefore a great place to learn about the localculture and traditional way of life. You will thenmove on to Aitutaki, which epitomises the iconicparadise island getaway, complete with clear bluelagoon waters, white sandy beaches and an arrayof marine life.Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10Fly from the UK to Rarotonga viaLos Angeles.Arrive in Rarotonga and transfer toyour beachfront accommodation.Relax and take in the beautifulsurroundings.Snorkel, swim or laze on the beach.Hop on one of the local buses toexplore the island.Visit the Te Punanga Nui marketor take a cross-island walk with alocal guide.Another day at leisure to enjoy thisidyllic location.Enjoy the 40 minute scenic flight toAitutaki and transfer to youraccommodation.Spend the day wandering along thebeach or listening to the waves fromyour veranda.Join a cruise out onto the lagoonwhere you will find a beautiful arrayof marine life.Days 11-12 Take to the water for somesnorkelling or relax on the beach.Day 13Day 14Day 15Day 16Enjoy a final meal and cocktailwhilst watching a stunning CookIsland sunset.Transfer back to Rarotonga for yourflight back to the UK.Transit through Los Angeles.Arrive in the UK.Stay longerFor an extended trip spend time in sunnyCalifornia. Start in Los Angeles and rent a car totravel around the southern part of the state.French Polynesia UncoveredThis itinerary is ideal for those wishing to explorethe Society Islands of French Polynesia andincorporates a mixture of history, culture, beachand relaxation. Starting in Tahiti you will fly toHuahine to see some of the most extensivearchaeological remains in French Polynesia. Fromhere travel to Moorea to explore verdant forestsand fruit plantations, or take a 4x4 trip into themountains. The trip ends in Bora Bora where youcan swim in the turquoise lagoons and snorkelwith sharks and rays.Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10Day 11Day 12Day 13Day 14Fly overnight from the UK to Tahitivia Los Angeles.Arrive in Tahiti and transfer to youraccommodation then spend timerelaxing or exploring.Transfer back to the airport for yourflight to Huahine.Explore the archaeological sites ofHuahine.Enjoy the beach and lagoon,swimming, snorkelling or sunbathing.Transfer back to the airport for yourflight to Moorea.Relax and enjoy your beachfrontsetting.Join a 4x4 tour of the island.Transfer to the airport for your flightto Bora Bora.Take to the water and explore thebeautiful turquoise lagoon.Enjoy a trip on a glass-bottomed boator snorkel amongst the coral.Fly back to Tahiti for your eveningflight to the UK via Los Angeles.In flight.Arrive in the UK.Stay longerAny part of this itinerary can be extended allowingyou more time on each of the islands. Alternativelyyou could add a few nights on nearby Raiatea orTaha’a, staying on a tiny atoll for a real castawayexperience. Time can also be added in Los Angelesto break up your journey.Taste of SamoaThis itinerary is designed for those interested inhistory and local culture but also looking for achance to relax on the beach. Starting with acouple of days in Auckland before heading toSamoa, you will visit both Upolu and Savai’i withsome time at local sites of interest, before a fewdays on a quiet beach.Days 1-2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10Fly overnight from the UK toAuckland via Los Angeles.Arrive in Auckland and transfer toyour accommodation near theharbour.Spend the day exploring Auckland.Catch your flight to Samoa. Arrivein Upolu. Use the rest of the dayto explore the markets of thecapital Apia.Drive to Villa Vailima and on to theBaha’i temple before cooling off atthe Papapapai Tai waterfall.Explore the eastern end of Upolu andsome of the soft white beaches.Catch a ferry to Savai’i and headnorth stopping at tiny villages alongthe way.Travel along the coast road stoppingto see lava flows. Attend a churchservice for an insight into local life.Explore the dramatic blowholes alongthe southern coast.Days 11-13 Return to Upolu and check into yourbeach accommodation. Spend thenext few days relaxing.Day 14Day 15Day 16Depart Upolu on a flight back toAuckland.Catch an international flight to the UKvia Los Angeles.Arrive in the UK.Stay longerThis trip could easily be extended by adding moretime in New Zealand to discover both the Northand South Islands. Alternatively you could stop inLos Angeles for a few nights en route.www.audleytravel.com/southpacific l 01993 838 830 l The South Pacific 85
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