14 days
Fiji, Nadi, New Zealand, Rarotonga

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.
  • 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

    Take a boat ride with Fijian sailors to Tivua Island, singing traditional sea shanties along the way

    Go snorkeling

  • 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

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Bay of Islands dolphin-watching cruise

    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

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Day trip to Waiheke Island

    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:

    • Learn about island ecology with an expert local guide
    • Help prepare lunch, then sit down for a meal with community members

    Enjoy time to relax on the beach 

  • Day 13: Rarotonga • Depart for home

     Discover nearby reefs during a snorkeling tour

  • Day 14: Arrive home

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • 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

    Take a boat ride with Fijian sailors to Tivua Island, singing traditional sea shanties along the way

    Go snorkeling

  • 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

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Bay of Islands dolphin-watching cruise

    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

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion:
    Day trip to Waiheke Island

    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:

    • Learn about island ecology with an expert local guide
    • Help prepare lunch, then sit down for a meal with community members

    Enjoy time to relax on the beach 

  • Day 13: Rarotonga • Depart for home

     Discover nearby reefs during a snorkeling tour

  • Day 14: Arrive home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; 2 internal flights

  • Hotels

    10 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

  • Regional-style meals

    Dinner on arrival day; breakfast and dinner on Days 4-13; lunch on Days 4, 5, and 12; breakfast on departure day

  • Guided sightseeing

    2 sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides

  • Entrances

    Tivua boat ride and snorkeling; Nayawa community visit; All Blacks Experience rugby showcase; Wētā Workshop Unleashed and craft workshop; Kawiti Glowworm Caves; Footprints of Kupe tour; Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Museum and Māori cultural performance; hāngi dinner; lei greeting; Rarotonga community visit; Rarotonga snorkeling; Māori marae

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

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