2024 KR Aitutaki Winter Escape – Kiting Holiday

$1,000.00$4,500.00 inc GST

August 16th to 29th, 2024 (+ travel)

*EARLY BIRD SAVINGS NOW*

The ultimate Winter Kiteboarding Escape, book now!

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KR AITUTAKI WINTER ESCAPE - KITING HOLIDAY

TOUR DATES: August 16th to 29th, 2024 (+ travel)

SOLD 53%

NEARLY EVERY YEAR THE Aitutaki Winter Escapes SELL OUT Early.
Don’t miss out on this kiting trip of a lifetime. Improve your skills and confidence out of site and create memories and friendships that will last a lifetime!

Progress out of site in the worlds most beautiful flat water kiting location. A must do adventurous 13 day ( + travel) island kiting holiday in pristine tropical waters. With world class coaching and clinics to get you stepping it up it truly is the ultimate kiting getaway.

Don’t miss out, book now!

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From all reports the past few seasons of Aitutaki Winter Escapes were the most epic kiteboarding tour and progression periods that any of the tour goers had believed possible…  An average of 8 out of 10 great wind days per tour, daily clinics and unlimited water time with some of Australia’s top riders, as well as Chris Sal Australia’s highest qualified instructor and the team running daily clinics and huge amounts of personal help and instruction each day.

Combine this with swimming with Humpback Whales, snorkelling with Giant Trevally, local fire dancing, a presentation at the local primary school, some outstanding parties and so much more and it’s no wonder KR’s Aitutaki Tours are often BOOKED OUT 9 MONTHS IN ADVANCE!!!

Get involved this year and don’t miss out on the most epic kiteboarding tour going around.

Visiting Aitutaki should be on everyone’s “must do” list. The lagoon is truly beautiful, with its turquoise waters, white sandy islets, the people naturally friendly and the culture timeless. All combined with EPIC Kitesurfing conditions, this world class holiday experience is awaiting you!

The KR team with our local friends at Wet’n’Wild Aitutaki will be looking after you during your stay and coordinating daily trips to the outer kite spots, downwinders, beach lunches, cultural shows and a traditional cooked Umu. If the moon is right then an overnight stay on honeymoon island will be on the cards too! There will be daily kite clinics and constant support for every style of rider. From beginner to advanced tricks, tips and demos you will leave with a wealth of kiting knowledge and new skills. The trip is for a maximum 18 people so you will have a great chance to push each other and learn from others on tour as well.

Non kiting partner? No problem, you will be able to relax and experience everything this beautiful island and lagoon has to offer (and probably hear a little bit of kite chatter on the side lol).

Don’t miss out on these jampacked 13 days (+ Travel), full of adventure, fun, and most importantly, kiteboarding so you can take your skills to the next level and come fully prepared for the Aussie summer…


WHAT IS INCLUDED:

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

🌬Exceptional kiting conditions on the flattest water imaginable

🏝 Immaculate Tropical Island Paradise

📢 World Class Coaching & On/Off Water Support each day

🏆 Guaranteed Progression

🐋 Swimming with Whales (1 x Whale Swim or alternate group activity included)

🏡 Twin Share Bungalows (within 30m of the water – private available for extra fee)

🏍 Twin Share Scooters for duration (private available for extra fee)

😎 13 days & 13 nights in Kiteboarding Paradise

🛥 Daily boat transfers to Honeymoon Island for all kiteboarding days

🍔 Daily lunches for all kiteboarding days

👯 Group activities and coordinated food options each evening

🎉 Island Party & Awards Night on final evening

🍻 Good times with an amazing crew

👪 Family Friendly Location

🚘 Airport welcomes, transfers and great vibes

🐟 The ultimate Ocean & Lagoon playground for adventurous water lovers

☀ Guaranteed sunshine & warm weather kiting (almost always 😉)

🪄and so much more Cook Islands magic

PACKAGE DOESN’T INCLUDE:

– Alcohol

– Flights (Expect roughly $2000-2500)

– Extra activity costs on non-windy days or evenings if you opt in (1 x Swim with Whales or alternate group activity included this season)

– Private beginner lessons, however, can be arranged with the local school we work with for an extra cost

– Breakfast & dinner (bungalows fully self catered, restaurant prices vary, plenty of selection for different budgets)

PACKAGE PRICES: 

13 day (+ travel) getaway in Aitutaki

$ 4950pp AUD (twin share room)

$ 1000pp deposit to lock in spot

  • Remaining amount due June 1st, 2024
  • Reduction for non-sailor rates – contact us directly to discuss the best family options.

SUITABLE FOR 

– Kiters of all levels & partners

– Anyone wanting to progress whilst on holidays

– People wanting to make friends for a lifetime

– Adventure seekers and non kiting partners

ACCOMMODATION:

We are staying at Ranagnui’s Retreat. The bungalows are beachfront rustic & fully self catered; Bedding options are for twin share or double. What a perfect end to the day sitting on the balcony or waterfront beach chairs watching the sunset and shimmering turquoise lagoon, swaying palms and coconut trees next to you 🙂 If you would prefer private luxury accommodation, this can be arranged however you will be staying separately from the group and will incur any additional costs. Also, if you would prefer private accommodation we can discuss upgrades or moving to one of a small number of private rooms available.

FLIGHTS & TRAVEL INSURANCE: 

(Melbourne to Rarotonga return, Then Rarotonga to Aitutaki)

Flights are booked independently and are roughly $2000-2500 return. Flight times and details available on request however we’ve worked this tour out around the best weekly flights. Please ensure you are on the same or similar flights as the group to help with organized transfers/accom. We can be flexible on this area so please touch base if you’d like to discuss further.

We recommend you get Travel Insurance straight after booking the tour. This will cover you in case of cancellations or changes. Make sure your insurance covers you for Kiteboarding as not all of them do!

 

VISAS & COVID REQUIREMENTS:

An Aitutaki Tourist visa is not required for Australian citizens. But you should check the validity of your passport (min six months from tour date) & check if your nationality requires a visa to enter the Cook Islands.

For a list of any current Covid requirements to enter the Cook Islands please click here.

THE LOCATION & WHAT TO TAKE:

In Aitutaki every wind direction is catered for at the main three kite spots. The water is warm, no wetsuit required. The wind varies from 10-25 knots in trade cycles of 5-8 days.

We recommend you take a quiver of 2x Kites, 1 x twin tip, harness, booties, boardshorts, pump, long sleeve rashie, suncream, first aid kit, hat & clothes for “hitting the town” for a night. Oh, and if you’re into foiling totally bring your foil & board!

You are solely responsible for medical/accident/holiday insurance and costs.

There is a hospital on Aitutaki …they have the basics but no x-ray or ‘serious’ care facilities…….. major stuff gets airlifted to Rarotonga or Auckland.

Take an empty water bottle with you and refill it to save cluttering Aitutaki with more plastic junk! Bottled and treated water is available on the island.

We will have an organized information session leading up to the tour so all questions can be answered and shared. For those outside of Melbourne we’ll offer online zoom participation also.

 


OTHER ACTIVITIES:

– Swimming with Whales, Deep sea fishing, Beach party UMU , Island Dance Show, Snorkelling, Spearfishing, Sightseeing, Wakeboarding, Scuba Diving, Island Adventuring and so much more

– Hang out with other cool people stoked about kiting FREE

Check out these short clips/PICS from some prior tours... For previous year Tour Wraps please click the year below...

WHAT THE KITER’S SAY…

Thanks guys! The trip was truly amazing, so well organised, very impressed! The coaching was fantastic too.

Lily & Fred, 2022

I loved my trip to Aitutaki with Kite Republic. Amazing coaching and super fun social scene set against the most beautiful tropical backdrop. What more could you ask for!?

Shevy H, 2018

Great trip with an awesome crew. The instruction is the best available and the location can’t be beat.

Matt D, 2018

Amazing location and a great bunch of kiters. Good mix of kiting, other water activities and socialising.

Aidan B, 2018

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Up to 60 days prior to travel – $500 administration fee will be charged

Within 60 days of travel the tour is non-refundable (but you are welcome to transfer it to another person)

For more information contact the Kite Republic Shop on 03 9537 0644 or email info@kiterepublic.com.au

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