Islands of the South Pacific

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14 days

Nadi (Fiji); Auckland, Hokianga, Paihia (New Zealand); Rarotonga (Cook Islands)

Fiji, New Zealand, and The Cook Islands may share an ocean, but each of these South Pacific countries exhibits its own distinct geological wonders and rich local cultures. Take in breathtaking views on the coast of Fiji, learn about student life by connecting with locals at a Māori marae, and discover marine ecosystems while snorkeling in Rarotonga—all while gaining an extraordinary understanding of the many Indigenous ways of life in this region of the world.

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Day 1: Fly to Fiji

Day 2: Cross the International Date Line

Day 3: Nadi

Meet your Tour Director at the airport

Day 4: Nadi

Travel by boat to an island for a snorkeling excursion

Day 5: Nadi • Auckland

Spend a day learning from the local Nayawa community

Fly to Auckland

Day 6: Auckland

Visit the All Blacks Experience rugby showcase, where you'll:

Learn the history of New Zealand's national sport
Test your skills firsthand in an interactive play zone

Visit Wētā Workshop Unleashed, an immersive museum and craft workshop about fantastical filmmaking

Day 7: Auckland • Hokianga

Travel to Hokianga, the picturesque home to early settlements of the Māori people

Visit the Kawiti Glowworm Caves

Take a twilight walking tour through the magnificent Waipoua Forest

Day 8: Hokianga • Paihia

Embark on the "Footprints of Kupe" tour to learn more about New Zealand's famed ancestor

Travel to Paihia

Day 9: Paihia

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Bay of Islands dolphin-watching cruise

Set out on a four-hour catamaran cruise in the Bay of Islands. Grab a spot on one of the boat’s outdoor viewing decks and keep your eyes peeled for the dolphins and other marine animals that frequent these waters. During the trip, you’ll also visit the bay’s legendary “Hole in the Rock,” a narrow, arched passageway that Māori warriors used to paddle through in their canoes on their way out to battle.

Participate in a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Museum, complete with a Māori song and dance performance

Enjoy a traditional hāngi dinner

Day 10: Paihia • Auckland

Travel to Auckland

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Day trip to Waiheke Island

Take a 40-minute ferry ride to Waiheke Island, a beautiful haven of vineyards, natural wonders, and local artisans. Plant a tree on the island as you learn from expert ecologists and experience the regeneration of this wetland firsthand. Then, see the island and its rainforest from above on a ziplining adventure.

Day 11: Auckland • Rarotonga

Fly to Rarotonga

Enjoy a traditional lei greeting when you arrive

Take a sightseeing tour of the island with your expert local guide

Relax during free time on the beach

Day 12: Rarotonga

Visit a traditional Cook Island community, where you'll: