Departures
From Papeete:
Departs Thursdays & Sundays December to March
Pacific Classics: Tahiti, Cook Islands & New Zealand
- Cruise across turquoise seas to Moorea, where emerald peaks rise above pristine lagoons.
- Savour Moorea’s culinary diversity on a guided food adventure through local markets and hidden eateries.
- Snorkel with black-tip sharks, meet stingrays, and unwind over a beachside motu lunch.
- Discover Rarotonga’s island charm, share home-cooked feasts with locals, and explore Aitutaki’s shimmering lagoon.
- Journey through New Zealand’s natural wonders, from Auckland’s coastal beauty to Rotorua’s geysers and Queenstown’s alpine scenery.
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Days
55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel
55 Years of Expertise in Tailor-Made Travel
Trip Features
Epic Scenery
Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.Iconic Landmarks
Features renowned sites that capture the essence of each destination.Near the Beach
Situated conveniently close to coastlines for sun and relaxation.Epic Scenery
Showcases landscapes that elevate parts of the journey.Iconic Landmarks
Features renowned sites that capture the essence of each destination.Near the Beach
Situated conveniently close to coastlines for sun and relaxation.Trip Itinerary
At a Glance
DAY
1
Arrive Papeete & Transfer to Moorea
DAY
2
Half Day Moorea Food Adventure
DAY
3
Full Day Outrigger Lagoon Tour with Lunch
DAY
4
Tahiti to the Cook Islands
DAY
5
Half Day Island Discovery Tour & Progressive Dinner
DAY
6
The Cook Islands at Leisure
DAY
7
Full Day Excursion to Aitutaki
DAY
8
The Cook Islands to Auckland
DAY
9
Arrive in Auckland
DAY
10
Full Day Auckland Best of Both Worlds Tour
DAY
11
Full Day Taste of Waiheke Tour
DAY
12
Auckland to Hobbiton, the Waitomo Caves & Rotorua
DAY
13
Half Day Rotorua Highlights Tour & Eveni ng at Te Pa Tu The Gathering Place
DAY
14
Rotorua to Queenstown & Dinner at the Skyline Gondola
DAY
15
Full Day Excursion to Milford Sound
DAY
16
Full Day in Queenstown at Leisure
DAY
17
Depart from Queenstown
Travel Itinerary
Trip Starts
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What to Expect
Explore what moves you.
Aitutaki
Fjordland National Park
Auckland
Te Puia, Rotorua
Most Popular Time to Travel
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Place
Conditions
Daily max temperatureMonthly rainfall
QueenstownPartly Cloudy
21°C / 70°F
35mm / 1.4"
RotoruaPartly Cloudy
21°C / 71°F
40mm / 1.6"
AucklandOccasional Showers
22°C / 72°F
45mm / 1.8"
RarotongaPartly Cloudy
21°C / 71°F
40mm / 1.6"
Weather data is based on monthly averages.Popularity rating
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ExcellentBased on 5,310 ReviewsOur goal for this trip was a stress free honeymoon where we did not have to think about anything! GoAway made that successful. Everything was planned and ready for us. We just had to show up. Brooke recommended fantastic accommodations that were in great locations, clean and comfortable. The tours were took with Thompson's Africa were incredible as well. Brooke was helpful throughout the entire booking process process & we wouldn't have had such an incredible experience without her. We really loved our South African holiday and hope to travel there or other locations again with GoAway.TaylorOctober 9, 2026, was our 50th wedding anniversary. To celebrate, I wanted to take my bride to Europe for 50 days. Also, other than the flight over, I wanted to make the trip by train. I contacted Farnaz at Goway. The trip we planned ultimately extended to 60 days. It was absolutely flawless. We had great hotels, great tours. Even though this trip was complex and had a lot of moving parts, there were no problems. Farnaz and the folks at Goway done a great job. I highly recommend them and will definitely use them on any future tripsDaniel GraffWe had a fabulous Croatia vacation with a cruise from Dubrovnik to Split, followed by land tours on Split and Opatija. Lodging was always comfortable and conveniently located. Tours and activities were perfectly suited to our interests. We have used GoWay for 2 vacations and are currently working on another. KarenWe would like to thank our travel specialist, Bijal for all the planning and coordinating that was done to make our Tanzania trip as spectacular as it was from start to finish!
Everything went so smoothly from our transfers, to our accommodations, to all of our tours! The people we came into contact with were exemplary!
There were so many highlights on our trip from the animal sightings, to the balloon flight and champagne breakfast, to all the incredible scenery.
Our accommodations were stunning! The level of service was remarkable and the locations were beyond our expectations. To think we would be having dinner and seeing the zebras and the elephants in the distance was amazing!
Our tour guide/driver was very knowledgeable, friendly, passionate and had a keen eye for spotting animals in the distance. He made sure that we saw all the animals that we had hoped to see. it was truly a pleasure to spend the week with him.
Thank you again to Bijal for all the work in making this once in a lifetime trip so exceptional!! We look forward to having Bijal help us plan our future trips.The Chadwicks and WilliamsI wanted to do a once in a lifetime vacation but had no idea where to start, other than knowing where I wanted to go. I reached out to goway.com and Jessica (shoutout!), who is an expert on our specific destination, sent me an itinerary quickly! She had me going into the jungle one day, so I requested to swap that nonsense for a fishing charter, and before I knew it, my trip was ready.
We just returned and it truly was a once in a lifetime experience! The resort service was top notch and (according to locals) we had all of the BEST activities the island has to offer.
If you are up in the air at all as to whether or not going through goway is worth the money, I'm here to tell you: If it's peace of mind and a perfect vacation you're looking for, do it now.therealitgirlWe recently worked with Jacqueline to plan our trip to Greece and had a wonderful experience. We made several revisions to our itinerary and Jacqueline was patient, understanding and prompt in responding to our needs. In addition to the specific tours she booked, she provided extra options and local suggestions for each place we visited in Greece. Her attention to detail and responsiveness made our trip incredibly memorable. Mark MendellWe have used Goway several times to plan simple & more complicated trips. The last 2 trips we worked with Brooke Theron who is extremely customer focused. She listens well & is alway flexible to look at alternatives. We will continue using this representative & Goway.
Our only criticism is that they do not break down the various costs of a trip which makes tipping very awkward. It can also create a sense of " mistrust" when all the costs are not transparent. Cheryl HayesOur trip to Switzerland was an amazing experience. Our travel agent at GoWay, Bo was so helpful in helping my husband Louie plan just what we wanted to do on this trip. Taking the trains thru the county was easy by the many hours Louie and Bo worked on this. Also our helicopter ride in Zermatt on my birthday was just unbelievable. Flying around the Matterhorn and the Alps is one flight we will never forget. Thanks Bo for setting this up. The trip was one incredible adventure that we will never forget. Thanks again Bo, Lynn Gerber. Lynn GerberWe booked a Goway tour to Botswana and Zimbabwe and it was excellent. We worked with Brooke, the Goway represntative, to set up the tour and she was an outstanding agent who answered any questions we had very quickly and completely. Her hotel recommendation for the additional night we stayed was pefect.
Goway hires a local tour group, Jenman Safaris, to lead the safari in the 2 countries. The tour itself was amazing...the lodges that we stayed at were very nice and the food was great (except for one lodge's food). The Goway itinerary was slightly different than the actual Jenman Safari itinerary but most of the sites that we went to were the same as listed on the Goway itinerary. I would use Goway again because their choice of a local tour group was very good...nice lodges/camps and good food and knowledgeable tour guides.Ma FaOur GoWay tour representative, Michael Keon, was on top of all of our concerns and questions in a professional manner and we look forward to working with him in the future. Michael was very easy to work with and treated us like family.Thomas
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The iconic Poisson Cru must be tried while in French Polynesia - it is raw fish marinated in lime juice and coconut milk - so good!
The Food - Polynesian cuisine is based upon using top quality fresh local produce and both savory and sweet dishes often flavored with vanilla or coconut milk. It's surprising to hear many of the perishable ingredients that go into your meals are flown in from various other international countries, and yet, can still taste so fresh and exquisite.
I love the stunning natural beauty, the wonderful people and the opportunity to experience this unique Polynesian culture
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