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The island formation of is not what one expects to see in the South Pacific. RurutuBasaltic and limestone cliffs dotted with caves where the islanders once lived, a JANUARY TUAMOTU, GAMBIER, PITCAIRN volcanic interior with a lush tropical jungle, white sand beaches and beautiful bays NEW VOYAGE N°01 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 05 JANUARY / 17 JANUARY TUESDAY / SUNDAY NEW 2021 create stunning visuals. Archeological digs have uncovered habitation sites, council NEW VOYAGE N°02 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 19 JANUARY / 31 JANUARY TUESDAY / SUNDAY platforms and marae temples in the village of Vitaria, showing man’s presence FEBRUARY around 900 A.D. Rurutu is known throughout Polynesia for the exceptionally fine NEW VOYAGE N°03 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 06 FEBRUARY / 18 FEBRUARY SATURDAY / THURSDAY quality of its woven products. From August to October each year, humpback whales TUAMOTU, GAMBIER, AUSTRALS, PITCAIRN can be seen and heard in Rurutu, where they come south to mate and give birth. SPECIAL VOYAGE DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 20 FEBRUARY / 04 MARCH SATURDAY / THURSDAY As Aranui 5 will be here in September, this should be a feast for your eyes and ears. MARCH Included activities : Taro fields and handicraft center visit. Island tour with stops at the NEW VOYAGE N°04 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 06 MARCH / 18 MARCH SATURDAY / THURSDAY different island viewpoints. Make the most of this tour to admire superb views of the sea VOYAGE N°05 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 20 MARCH / 01 APRIL SATURDAY / THURSDAY and limestone cliffs. APRIL Optional activities : Horseback riding on the island. VOYAGE N°06 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 08 APRIL / 20 APRIL THURSDAY / TUESDAY VOYAGE N°07 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 24 APRIL /06 MAY SATURDAY / THURSDAY MAY ISLV*, TUAMOTU VOYAGE N°08 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 08 MAY /19 MAY SATURDAY / MERCREDI VOYAGE N°09 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 22 MAY / 03 JUNE SATURDAY / THURSDAY JUNE VOYAGE N°10 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 10 JUNE / 22 JUNE THURSDAY / TUESDAY As you approach Rapa, only accessible by sea, the Captain may announce: “Wel- VOYAGE N°11 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 26 JUNE / 08 JULY SATURDAY / THURSDAY Rapacome to Rapa. Next stop Antartica.” As the southernmost inhabited island, this cres- cent shaped island — with a fjord-like coastline deeply indented by 12 bays —is JULY as remote as it gets in . Rapa-Iti —or “small Rapa”, as the island is VOYAGE N°12 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 15 JULY / 27 JULY THURSDAY / TUESDAY also called —has a strong cultural connection to , known as Rapa-Nui AUGUST or big to the . Legend tells of the settlement of Rapa-Nui by the people VOYAGE N°13 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 05 AUGUST / 17 AUGUST THURSDAY / TUESDAY of Rapa-Iti. Once home to fierce warriors who lived in fortified settlements built on VOYAGE N°14 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 21 AUGUST / 02 SEPTEMBER SATURDAY / THURSDAY terraces among volcanic peaks, the islanders now live by farming and fishing. SEPTEMBER Included activities : Visit ancient forts overlooking Rapa Bay and have lunch with the popu- , AUSTRALS, TUAMOTU VOYAGE N°15 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 04 SEPTEMBER / 16 SEPTEMBER SATURDAY / THURSDAY lation. Taro Poipoi demonstration and the making of head crowns. VOYAGE N°16 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 18 SEPTEMBER / 30 SEPTEMBER SATURDAY / THURSDAY OCTOBER VOYAGE N°17 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 07 OCTOBER / 19 OCTOBER THURSDAY / TUESDAY Journey of discovery VOYAGE N°18 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 23 OCTOBER / 04 NOVEMBER SATURDAY / THURSDAY NOVEMBER VOYAGE N°19 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 06 NOVEMBER / 18 NOVEMBER SATURDAY / THURSDAY VOYAGE N°20 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 27 NOVEMBER / 09 DECEMBER SATURDAY / THURSDAY COOK•AUSTRAL•TUAMOTU Known as the “ of the ”, ’s white sand beaches, DECEMBER Raivavaelarge emerald lagoon and 28 motus encircling the lush green main island, FESTIVAL OF ARTS VOYAGE N°21 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 16 DECEMBER / 28 DECEMBER THURSDAY / TUESDAY have earned it this distinction. Giant stone tikis resembling those in the Marque- sas and on Easter Island, including an unusual smiling tiki, wood sculptures, an ISLV/ Leeward islands. No freight for the special trips. SPECIAL TRIPS open air marae temple and Polynesian canoes are some of the archaeological Embark on a journey like no other elements you will discover during a circle island tour. If you wish to relax on one of the motus and swim in the crystal clear lagoon, an excursion by speed boat For more than 30 years, Aranui has been offering adventure travelers one of the most is available. A beach barbecue featuring local dishes will be served for lunch. unique cruises in the world throughout the South Pacific. You will quickly discover Included activities : Tour around the island of Raivavae and typical local lunch with the though that a trip with the Aranui is not just a cruise. It is an experience, or better yet, population. Discovery of local handicrafts. Optional activities : Island bike tour / Hike to the top of Mount Hiro / Motu pool excursion. a journey through time. Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Polynesians and their SA Compagnie Polynésienne de Transport Maritime heritage by exploring these three archipelagos. BP 220 Papeete • 98713 • Polynésie française • Tél (689) 40 42 62 42 • Fax (689) 40 43 48 89 • [email protected] • www.aranui.com TheL’île island de of

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Cet the archipel Northern idylliqueand Southern de 15 îles, Cook réparties Islands, entre was lesnamed îles Cookin honor du Nordof Captain et les IlesJames Cook Cook, Située au milieu de l’océan Pacifique, est l’île habitée la plus isolée et la plus sudiste MapCarte of deRapa. Rapa. du whoSud, visited a été nomméin the late en 18thl’honneur Century. du capitaine James Cook, qui explora ème Locateddes Australes. in the Lamiddle forme ofparticulière the Pacific de l’îleOcean, et son Rapa éloignement Iti is the ne mostpermettent isolated pas deand s’y les îles à la fin du XVIII siècle. southernmostrendre par avion inhabited : seuls lesisland navires of ythe ont Australaccès. Islands. The particular shape of the itinerary island and its remoteness does not allow one to get there by plane: only ships have Un itinéraire L’île abrite une population de 507 personnes décrite comme « les personnes les plus CROISIÈRE DE 13 JOURS / 12 NUITS access. The island is home to a population of 507, described as «the happiest CRUISE 13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS peopleheureuses in the au world”.monde ». ItLes is plusso isolatedisolées aussi, that authe point inhabitants que les habitants speak reoparlent rapa, le reo a lanrapa,- Unique langue différente des autres îles australes. guage that is different from the rest of the Austral Islands. Several characteristics A Unique distinguish Rapa from the other islands of French Polynesia. As a matter of fact, it DU 4 AU 16 SEPTEMBRE 2021 | Embarquement à Papeete entre 07h00 et 09h00 Plusieurs caractéristiques distinguent Rapa des îles de la Polynésie française. En effet, elle FROM 4 TO 16 SEPTEMBER 2021 | Boarding in Papeete between 07:00 and 09:00 registers the lowest temperature of the 5 archipelagos: a low of up to 8 ° C during connaît la température la plus basse des 5 archipels : une fraîcheur pouvant descendre the dry season (July-August, with records as cold as 4 ° C). Thanks to this climate, jusqu’à 8°C lors de la saison sèche (juillet-août principalement, avec des records à JOUR 1 DEPART SAMEDI 4 JOUR 8 RAPA (AUSTRALES) SAMEDI 11 Autre paradis insulaire du Pacifique Sud, Aitutaki a tout pour plaire : de ma- you will find a delicious flora, unique in Polynesia: apple and pear trees, necta- DAY 1 DEPART SATURDAY 4 DAY 8 RAPA (AUSTRAL) SATURDAY 11 AitutakiAnother island paradise in the South Pacific, Aitutaki has it all: gorgeous 4°C). Grâce à ce climat, vous y trouverez une flore délicieuse, unique en Polynésie : des gnifiquesAitutaki plages de sable blanc et un lagon turquoise magnifique entouré de rines ... An orchard worthy of the Garden of Eden! white sand beaches and a stunning turquoise lagoon surrounded by motus on pommiers, des poiriers, des nectarines… Un verger digne du jardin d’Eden ! Papeete – Tahiti (voir page précédente) motu sur la barrière de corail. Bien que l’île soit considérée comme un atoll, (See previous page) the barrier reef. Though considered an atoll, it has a significant large area of Papeete – Tahiti elle possède une vaste étendue de hautes terres du côté nord, offrant une high land on the north side, providing sweeping views across the lagoon. Ac- JOUR 2 EN MER DIMANCHE 5 JOURDAY 9 9 RAIVAVAE RAIVAVAE (AUSTRAL) (AUSTRALES) SUNDAY DIMANCHE 12 12 vue imprenable sur le lagon. Selon la légende, l’île aurait été créé par Ru cording to legend, the island was settled by Ru, who sailed from Raiatea in the DAY 2 AT SEA SUNDAY 5 qui avait quitté Raiatea dans les îles de la Société pour trouver de nouvelles in search of new lands and many Aitutakians believe they are JOUR 3 AITUTAKI (COOK) LUNDI 6 DéjeunerLunch of delocal spécialités specialties locales in theau villagevillage de of Mahanatoa, Mahanatoa, terres et de nombreux Aitutakiens croient descendre de ce guerrier marin. tour de l’île en bus, activités optionnelles masque et tuba. descended from this seafaring warrior. Today, they are known for their charm, DAY 3 AITUTAKI (COOK ISLANDS) MONDAY 6 island tour by bus, optional snorkeling activities. Aujourd’hui, ils sont connus pour leur charme, leur ouverture d’esprit et leur Découvrez toutes les beautés de Aitutaki avec un tour de easy going attitude and hospitality. Whether relaxing on the beach, snorkeling hospitalité. Qu’il s’agisse de se détendre sur la plage, de faire de la plongée l’île. Profitez d’une vue panoramique de l’île et de son ma- the crystal clear lagoon in search of colorful tropical fish and corals, or dis- Discover all of the beauty of Aitutaki with a circle island tour. JOURDAY 10 10 AT EN SEA MER MONDAY LUNDI 13 13 libre dans le lagon aux eaux translucides à la recherche de poissons tropicaux Enjoygnifique a panoramiclagon, avant view d’aller of theà la island rencontre and desits magnificenthabitants. covering remnants of an ancient past, Aitutaki offers the best of both worlds. multicolores et de coraux ou de découvrir les vestiges d’un passé ancien, lagoon, before meeting the inhabitants. JOUR 11 ANAA (TUAMOTU) MARDI 14 DAY 11 ANAA (TUAMOTU) TUESDAY 14 AitutakiIncluded offre activities le meilleur : Swimming des deuxin Aitutaki mondes. lagoon. JOUR 4 RAROTONGA (COOK) MARDI 7 Soyez initiés à la confection de l’artisanat local et défiez votre DAY 4 RAROTONGA (COOK ISLANDS) TUESDAY 7 familleIntroduction ou vos to amis the makingau traditionnel of local lancer crafts deand javelot. challenge your Activités incluses : Baignade sur le lagon d’Aitutaki.

family or friends in the traditional javelin throw. ©ARTNOW AGENCY / PHOTOS : Lionel Gouverneur • Programme non contractuel, sous réserve de modifications. AdmireAdmirez the l’île island et son and artisanat its local artslocal. and Vous crafts. pouvez You can égale- also ©ARTNOW AGENCY / PHOTOS : Lionel Gouverneur • Programme non contractuel, sous réserve de modifications. ment partir nager au milieu d’un ballet unique de poissons swim among a unique ballet of multicolored fish and in JOURDAY 12 12 AT EN SEA MER WEDNESDAY MERCREDI 1515 Fruits de Rapa. watermulticolores so clear, et itdans is like un living océan out d’une a dream. eau si claire que l’on Fruits of Rapa. croirait vivre un rêve. JOUR 13 ARRIVEE JEUDI 16 DAY 13 ARRIVAL THURSDAY 16 DAY 5 RURUTU (AUSTRAL) WEDNESDAY 8 JOUR 5 RURUTU (AUSTRALES) MERCREDI 8 Papeete – Tahiti Papeete – Tahiti Explore this island full of charm and take a circle island tour TuamotuÎLES Islands TUAMOTU byRendez-vous «truck». Stop sur at cette the differentîle pleine scenic de charme viewpoints et effectuez to capture un beautifultour de l’île images en «truck». and asArrêtez-vous many memories aux différents as you pointscan take de SOCIETYÎLES ISLANDS DE LA SOCIÉTÉ Profitez d’une journée à Rapa vue pour capturer de belles images et autant de souvenirs Rarotonga, la plus grande et la plus peuplée des îles Cook, en est la plaque Enjoy more than a day in Rapa with you. The largest and most populous, Rarotonga is the hub of the Cook Islands, with POUR UN VOYAGE HORS DES SENTIERS BATTUS, L’ARANUI 5 EFFECTUERA UNE ESCALE À que vous emporterez avec vous. Rarotongatournante avec sa capitale Avarua, la ville principale. On y trouve de nombreux FORRAPA A JOURNEYLE 10 SEPTEMBRE OFF THE 2021 BEATEN PATH, THE ARANUI 5 WILL MAKE A STOP IN RAPA ON anaa anaa sitesRarotongaits archéologiqueschief town, Avarua, importants, as its capital. comme Many Arai important Te Tonga, archeological les marae (sites) sites canles be SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 DAY 6 AT SEA THURSDAY 9 found here, such as Arai Te Tonga, the most sacred marae in Rarotonga, and JOUR 6 EN MER JEUDI 9 tahiti tahiti plus sacrés de Rarotonga, et tout près, l’Ara Metua (« route des ancêtres »), unenearby, route intérieurethe Ara Metua, millénaire a thousand- pavée de year-oldbasaltes ouinterior de plaques road, paved de corail, with qui basalt or coral slabs, that once circled the island and of which, about two thirds still > VISITEZ AHUREI, LE VILLAGE PRINCIPAL DE RAPA DAYJOUR 7 RAPA7 RAPA (AUSTRAL) (AUSTRALES) FRIDAY VENDREDI 10 10 autrefois entourait l’île et dont les deux tiers environ existent encore. Highland > VISIT AHUREI, THE MAIN VILLAGE OF RAPA Paradise,exists. Highlandparfois connu Paradise, sous sometimes le nom de known « village as perdu“the lost », village”est aujourd’hui is now a un cultu - > PARTEZ À LA DÉCOUVERTE DES ANCIENNES FORTERESSES SITUÉES SUR LES POINTS AITUTAKI AITUTAKICook ÎLES (See(voir previouspage précédente) page) centreral centerculturel consisting composé of de old structures and faithfully traditionnelles rebuilt traditional anciennes structures, et fidèlement offering > DISCOVER THE OLD FORTRESSES LOCATED ON THE ISLAND’S MOUNTAINTOPS MANUAE IslandsMANUAE cook rurutu rurutu CULMINANTS DE L’ÎLE rimatararimatara reconstruites,guided tours offrant of the desonce visites large guidéessettlement du site, site andautrefois re-enactments très peuplé, and culturaldes > VISIT AN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION CENTER MITIARO MITIARO tubuai > VISITEZ ÉGALEMENT UN CENTRE DE PRODUCTION AGRICOLE ATIU MAUKEATIU MAUKE raivavaeraivavae reconstitutionsdemonstrations. et des manifestations culturelles. > DISCOVER LOCAL ARTS AND CRAFTS AUSTRAL ÎLES > DÉCOUVREZ L’ARTISANAT D’ART LOCAL ISLANDSAUSTRALES ActivitésIncluded incluses activities : tour : Visitde l’ile of de the Rarotonga Pearl farm et visiteand bathing des points on the stratégiques. public beach of Rotoava. > MEET THE INHABITANTS OF THIS ISLAND AND SHARE A COMMUNAL WOOD FIRE MA’A (LOCAL Optional activities : Scuba diving excursion / Glass bottom boat. > RENCONTREZ LES HABITANTS DE CETTE ILE ET PARTAGEZ UN MA’A rapa rapa Activités en option : visite de l’île et des sites historiques (3h30) / Tour de Rarotonga en SPECIALTIES(SPÉCIALITÉS OR MEAL) LOCALES AT THEOU REPAS) VILLAGE AU FEU DE BOIS ENSEMBLE AU VILLAGE RAROTANGA RAROTANGA 4x4 (3h) / Aroa Beach break – plongée en masque et tuba (4h). TheL’île island de of

LesAutrefois membres de Ilesl’Empire britannique, les îlesCook Cook sont aujourd’hui TheOnce part of the CookBritish Empire, and now Islandsa self-governing country in free RapaRapa un associationétat autonome with enNew libre Zealand, association the Cook avec Islands la Nouvelle-Zélande have maintained qui their ont Po- Partir pour un voyage authentique à la découverte des Set sail on an authentic journey to discover islands of conservélynesian leur identity. identité From polynésienne. the various Les island différents dialects, dialectes all originating insulaires, from tous the theîles South du Pacifique Pacific Sud…... Embarking Embarquer aboard à bord Aranui de l’Aranui, is an originairesold Maori de (Maohi l’ancienne in Tahitian) langue language,maorie (maohi to the en arts tahitien), and crafts, les arts dancing et l’ar- and c’est vivre une émotion inoubliable. A commencer par la IslandÎle de ofRapa. Rapa. tisanat,performing la danse arts, et lesthe arts traditional du spectacle, culture ainsi and que customs la culture have et remained les coutumes strong. unforgettable experience, starting with the introduction traditionnellesLess affected sont by developmenttoujours très présents.and tourism Moins unlike touchées some parof itsle neighborsdévelop- in ofrencontre «little Rapa», de la an « petite island Rapa at the », l’îleends du of bout the duearth. monde pementthe South et le Pacific,tourisme the que Cook certains Islands de haveses voisins been describeddu Pacifique as Sud,Hawaii les over îles 60 Cookyears ont ago. été comparées This idyllic aux group îles ofHawaï 15 islands,d’il y a plus divided de 60 between ans. Cet the archipel Northern idylliqueand Southern de 15 îles, Cook réparties Islands, entre was lesnamed îles Cookin honor du Nordof Captain et les IlesJames Cook Cook, Située au milieu de l’océan Pacifique, Rapa Iti est l’île habitée la plus isolée et la plus sudiste MapCarte of deRapa. Rapa. du whoSud, visited a été nomméin the late en 18thl’honneur Century. du capitaine James Cook, qui explora ème Locateddes Australes. in the Lamiddle forme ofparticulière the Pacific de l’îleOcean, et son Rapa éloignement Iti is the ne mostpermettent isolated pas deand s’y les îles à la fin du XVIII siècle. southernmostrendre par avion inhabited : seuls lesisland navires of ythe ont Australaccès. Islands. The particular shape of the itinerary island and its remoteness does not allow one to get there by plane: only ships have Un itinéraire L’île abrite une population de 507 personnes décrite comme « les personnes les plus CROISIÈRE DE 13 JOURS / 12 NUITS access. The island is home to a population of 507, described as «the happiest CRUISE 13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS peopleheureuses in the au world”.monde ». ItLes is plusso isolatedisolées aussi, that authe point inhabitants que les habitants speak reoparlent rapa, le reo a lanrapa,- Unique langue différente des autres îles australes. guage that is different from the rest of the Austral Islands. Several characteristics A Unique distinguish Rapa from the other islands of French Polynesia. As a matter of fact, it DU 4 AU 16 SEPTEMBRE 2021 | Embarquement à Papeete entre 07h00 et 09h00 Plusieurs caractéristiques distinguent Rapa des îles de la Polynésie française. En effet, elle FROM 4 TO 16 SEPTEMBER 2021 | Boarding in Papeete between 07:00 and 09:00 registers the lowest temperature of the 5 archipelagos: a low of up to 8 ° C during connaît la température la plus basse des 5 archipels : une fraîcheur pouvant descendre the dry season (July-August, with records as cold as 4 ° C). Thanks to this climate, jusqu’à 8°C lors de la saison sèche (juillet-août principalement, avec des records à JOUR 1 DEPART SAMEDI 4 JOUR 8 RAPA (AUSTRALES) SAMEDI 11 Autre paradis insulaire du Pacifique Sud, Aitutaki a tout pour plaire : de ma- you will find a delicious flora, unique in Polynesia: apple and pear trees, necta- DAY 1 DEPART SATURDAY 4 DAY 8 RAPA (AUSTRAL) SATURDAY 11 AitutakiAnother island paradise in the South Pacific, Aitutaki has it all: gorgeous 4°C). Grâce à ce climat, vous y trouverez une flore délicieuse, unique en Polynésie : des gnifiquesAitutaki plages de sable blanc et un lagon turquoise magnifique entouré de rines ... An orchard worthy of the Garden of Eden! white sand beaches and a stunning turquoise lagoon surrounded by motus on pommiers, des poiriers, des nectarines… Un verger digne du jardin d’Eden ! Papeete – Tahiti (voir page précédente) motu sur la barrière de corail. Bien que l’île soit considérée comme un atoll, (See previous page) the barrier reef. Though considered an atoll, it has a significant large area of Papeete – Tahiti elle possède une vaste étendue de hautes terres du côté nord, offrant une high land on the north side, providing sweeping views across the lagoon. Ac- JOUR 2 EN MER DIMANCHE 5 JOURDAY 9 9 RAIVAVAE RAIVAVAE (AUSTRAL) (AUSTRALES) SUNDAY DIMANCHE 12 12 vue imprenable sur le lagon. Selon la légende, l’île aurait été créé par Ru cording to legend, the island was settled by Ru, who sailed from Raiatea in the DAY 2 AT SEA SUNDAY 5 qui avait quitté Raiatea dans les îles de la Société pour trouver de nouvelles Society Islands in search of new lands and many Aitutakians believe they are JOUR 3 AITUTAKI (COOK) LUNDI 6 DéjeunerLunch of delocal spécialités specialties locales in theau villagevillage de of Mahanatoa, Mahanatoa, terres et de nombreux Aitutakiens croient descendre de ce guerrier marin. tour de l’île en bus, activités optionnelles masque et tuba. descended from this seafaring warrior. Today, they are known for their charm, DAY 3 AITUTAKI (COOK ISLANDS) MONDAY 6 island tour by bus, optional snorkeling activities. Aujourd’hui, ils sont connus pour leur charme, leur ouverture d’esprit et leur Découvrez toutes les beautés de Aitutaki avec un tour de easy going attitude and hospitality. Whether relaxing on the beach, snorkeling hospitalité. Qu’il s’agisse de se détendre sur la plage, de faire de la plongée l’île. Profitez d’une vue panoramique de l’île et de son ma- the crystal clear lagoon in search of colorful tropical fish and corals, or dis- Discover all of the beauty of Aitutaki with a circle island tour. JOURDAY 10 10 AT EN SEA MER MONDAY LUNDI 13 13 libre dans le lagon aux eaux translucides à la recherche de poissons tropicaux Enjoygnifique a panoramiclagon, avant view d’aller of theà la island rencontre and desits magnificenthabitants. covering remnants of an ancient past, Aitutaki offers the best of both worlds. multicolores et de coraux ou de découvrir les vestiges d’un passé ancien, lagoon, before meeting the inhabitants. JOUR 11 ANAA (TUAMOTU) MARDI 14 DAY 11 ANAA (TUAMOTU) TUESDAY 14 AitutakiIncluded offre activities le meilleur : Swimming des deuxin Aitutaki mondes. lagoon. JOUR 4 RAROTONGA (COOK) MARDI 7 Soyez initiés à la confection de l’artisanat local et défiez votre DAY 4 RAROTONGA (COOK ISLANDS) TUESDAY 7 familleIntroduction ou vos to amis the makingau traditionnel of local lancer crafts deand javelot. challenge your Activités incluses : Baignade sur le lagon d’Aitutaki.

family or friends in the traditional javelin throw. ©ARTNOW AGENCY / PHOTOS : Lionel Gouverneur • Programme non contractuel, sous réserve de modifications. AdmireAdmirez the l’île island et son and artisanat its local artslocal. and Vous crafts. pouvez You can égale- also ©ARTNOW AGENCY / PHOTOS : Lionel Gouverneur • Programme non contractuel, sous réserve de modifications. ment partir nager au milieu d’un ballet unique de poissons swim among a unique ballet of multicolored fish and in JOURDAY 12 12 AT EN SEA MER WEDNESDAY MERCREDI 1515 Fruits de Rapa. watermulticolores so clear, et itdans is like un living océan out d’une a dream. eau si claire que l’on Fruits of Rapa. croirait vivre un rêve. JOUR 13 ARRIVEE JEUDI 16 DAY 13 ARRIVAL THURSDAY 16 DAY 5 RURUTU (AUSTRAL) WEDNESDAY 8 JOUR 5 RURUTU (AUSTRALES) MERCREDI 8 Papeete – Tahiti Papeete – Tahiti Explore this island full of charm and take a circle island tour TuamotuÎLES Islands TUAMOTU byRendez-vous «truck». Stop sur at cette the differentîle pleine scenic de charme viewpoints et effectuez to capture un beautifultour de l’île images en «truck». and asArrêtez-vous many memories aux différents as you pointscan take de SOCIETYÎLES ISLANDS DE LA SOCIÉTÉ Profitez d’une journée à Rapa vue pour capturer de belles images et autant de souvenirs Rarotonga, la plus grande et la plus peuplée des îles Cook, en est la plaque Enjoy more than a day in Rapa with you. The largest and most populous, Rarotonga is the hub of the Cook Islands, with POUR UN VOYAGE HORS DES SENTIERS BATTUS, L’ARANUI 5 EFFECTUERA UNE ESCALE À que vous emporterez avec vous. Rarotongatournante avec sa capitale Avarua, la ville principale. On y trouve de nombreux FORRAPA A JOURNEYLE 10 SEPTEMBRE OFF THE 2021 BEATEN PATH, THE ARANUI 5 WILL MAKE A STOP IN RAPA ON anaa anaa sitesRarotongaits archéologiqueschief town, Avarua, importants, as its capital. comme Many Arai important Te Tonga, archeological les marae (sites) sites canles be SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 DAY 6 AT SEA THURSDAY 9 found here, such as Arai Te Tonga, the most sacred marae in Rarotonga, and JOUR 6 EN MER JEUDI 9 tahiti tahiti plus sacrés de Rarotonga, et tout près, l’Ara Metua (« route des ancêtres »), unenearby, route intérieurethe Ara Metua, millénaire a thousand- pavée de year-oldbasaltes ouinterior de plaques road, paved de corail, with qui basalt or coral slabs, that once circled the island and of which, about two thirds still > VISITEZ AHUREI, LE VILLAGE PRINCIPAL DE RAPA DAYJOUR 7 RAPA7 RAPA (AUSTRAL) (AUSTRALES) FRIDAY VENDREDI 10 10 autrefois entourait l’île et dont les deux tiers environ existent encore. Highland > VISIT AHUREI, THE MAIN VILLAGE OF RAPA Paradise,exists. Highlandparfois connu Paradise, sous sometimes le nom de known « village as perdu“the lost », village”est aujourd’hui is now a un cultu - > PARTEZ À LA DÉCOUVERTE DES ANCIENNES FORTERESSES SITUÉES SUR LES POINTS AITUTAKI AITUTAKICook ÎLES (See(voir previouspage précédente) page) centreral centerculturel consisting composé of de old structures and faithfully traditionnelles rebuilt traditional anciennes structures, et fidèlement offering > DISCOVER THE OLD FORTRESSES LOCATED ON THE ISLAND’S MOUNTAINTOPS MANUAE IslandsMANUAE cook rurutu rurutu CULMINANTS DE L’ÎLE rimatararimatara reconstruites,guided tours offrant of the desonce visites large guidéessettlement du site, site andautrefois re-enactments très peuplé, and culturaldes > VISIT AN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION CENTER MITIARO MITIARO tubuai tubuai > VISITEZ ÉGALEMENT UN CENTRE DE PRODUCTION AGRICOLE ATIU MAUKEATIU MAUKE raivavaeraivavae reconstitutionsdemonstrations. et des manifestations culturelles. > DISCOVER LOCAL ARTS AND CRAFTS AUSTRAL ÎLES > DÉCOUVREZ L’ARTISANAT D’ART LOCAL ISLANDSAUSTRALES ActivitésIncluded incluses activities : tour : Visitde l’ile of de the Rarotonga Pearl farm et visiteand bathing des points on the stratégiques. public beach of Rotoava. > MEET THE INHABITANTS OF THIS ISLAND AND SHARE A COMMUNAL WOOD FIRE MA’A (LOCAL Optional activities : Scuba diving excursion / Glass bottom boat. > RENCONTREZ LES HABITANTS DE CETTE ILE ET PARTAGEZ UN MA’A rapa rapa Activités en option : visite de l’île et des sites historiques (3h30) / Tour de Rarotonga en SPECIALTIES(SPÉCIALITÉS OR MEAL) LOCALES AT THEOU REPAS) VILLAGE AU FEU DE BOIS ENSEMBLE AU VILLAGE RAROTANGA RAROTANGA 4x4 (3h) / Aroa Beach break – plongée en masque et tuba (4h). NEW CALENDAR 2021

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The island formation of Rurutu is not what one expects to see in the South Pacific. RurutuBasaltic and limestone cliffs dotted with caves where the islanders once lived, a JANUARY TUAMOTU, GAMBIER, PITCAIRN volcanic interior with a lush tropical jungle, white sand beaches and beautiful bays NEW VOYAGE N°01 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 05 JANUARY / 17 JANUARY TUESDAY / SUNDAY NEW 2021 create stunning visuals. Archeological digs have uncovered habitation sites, council NEW VOYAGE N°02 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 19 JANUARY / 31 JANUARY TUESDAY / SUNDAY platforms and marae temples in the village of Vitaria, showing man’s presence FEBRUARY around 900 A.D. Rurutu is known throughout Polynesia for the exceptionally fine NEW VOYAGE N°03 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 06 FEBRUARY / 18 FEBRUARY SATURDAY / THURSDAY quality of its woven products. From August to October each year, humpback whales TUAMOTU, GAMBIER, AUSTRALS, PITCAIRN can be seen and heard in Rurutu, where they come south to mate and give birth. SPECIAL VOYAGE DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 20 FEBRUARY / 04 MARCH SATURDAY / THURSDAY As Aranui 5 will be here in September, this should be a feast for your eyes and ears. MARCH Included activities : Taro fields and handicraft center visit. Island tour with stops at the NEW VOYAGE N°04 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 06 MARCH / 18 MARCH SATURDAY / THURSDAY different island viewpoints. Make the most of this tour to admire superb views of the sea VOYAGE N°05 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 20 MARCH / 01 APRIL SATURDAY / THURSDAY and limestone cliffs. APRIL Optional activities : Horseback riding on the island. VOYAGE N°06 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 08 APRIL / 20 APRIL THURSDAY / TUESDAY VOYAGE N°07 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 24 APRIL /06 MAY SATURDAY / THURSDAY MAY ISLV*, TUAMOTU VOYAGE N°08 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 08 MAY /19 MAY SATURDAY / MERCREDI VOYAGE N°09 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 22 MAY / 03 JUNE SATURDAY / THURSDAY JUNE VOYAGE N°10 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 10 JUNE / 22 JUNE THURSDAY / TUESDAY As you approach Rapa, only accessible by sea, the Captain may announce: “Wel- VOYAGE N°11 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 26 JUNE / 08 JULY SATURDAY / THURSDAY Rapacome to Rapa. Next stop Antartica.” As the southernmost inhabited island, this cres- cent shaped island — with a fjord-like coastline deeply indented by 12 bays —is JULY as remote as it gets in French Polynesia. Rapa-Iti —or “small Rapa”, as the island is VOYAGE N°12 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 15 JULY / 27 JULY THURSDAY / TUESDAY also called —has a strong cultural connection to Easter Island, known as Rapa-Nui AUGUST or big to the Polynesians. Legend tells of the settlement of Rapa-Nui by the people VOYAGE N°13 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 05 AUGUST / 17 AUGUST THURSDAY / TUESDAY of Rapa-Iti. Once home to fierce warriors who lived in fortified settlements built on VOYAGE N°14 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 21 AUGUST / 02 SEPTEMBER SATURDAY / THURSDAY terraces among volcanic peaks, the islanders now live by farming and fishing. SEPTEMBER Included activities : Visit ancient forts overlooking Rapa Bay and have lunch with the popu- COOK ISLANDS, AUSTRALS, TUAMOTU VOYAGE N°15 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 04 SEPTEMBER / 16 SEPTEMBER SATURDAY / THURSDAY lation. Taro Poipoi demonstration and the making of head crowns. VOYAGE N°16 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 18 SEPTEMBER / 30 SEPTEMBER SATURDAY / THURSDAY OCTOBER VOYAGE N°17 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 07 OCTOBER / 19 OCTOBER THURSDAY / TUESDAY Journey of discovery VOYAGE N°18 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 23 OCTOBER / 04 NOVEMBER SATURDAY / THURSDAY NOVEMBER VOYAGE N°19 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 06 NOVEMBER / 18 NOVEMBER SATURDAY / THURSDAY VOYAGE N°20 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 27 NOVEMBER / 09 DECEMBER SATURDAY / THURSDAY COOK•AUSTRAL•TUAMOTU Known as the “Bora Bora of the Austral Islands”, Raivavae’s white sand beaches, DECEMBER Raivavaelarge emerald lagoon and 28 motus encircling the lush green main island, FESTIVAL OF ARTS VOYAGE N°21 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 16 DECEMBER / 28 DECEMBER THURSDAY / TUESDAY have earned it this distinction. Giant stone tikis resembling those in the Marque- sas and on Easter Island, including an unusual smiling tiki, wood sculptures, an ISLV/ Leeward islands. No freight for the special trips. SPECIAL TRIPS open air marae temple and Polynesian canoes are some of the archaeological Embark on a journey like no other elements you will discover during a circle island tour. If you wish to relax on one of the motus and swim in the crystal clear lagoon, an excursion by speed boat For more than 30 years, Aranui has been offering adventure travelers one of the most is available. A beach barbecue featuring local dishes will be served for lunch. unique cruises in the world throughout the South Pacific. You will quickly discover Included activities : Tour around the island of Raivavae and typical local lunch with the though that a trip with the Aranui is not just a cruise. It is an experience, or better yet, population. Discovery of local handicrafts. Optional activities : Island bike tour / Hike to the top of Mount Hiro / Motu pool excursion. a journey through time. Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Polynesians and their SA Compagnie Polynésienne de Transport Maritime heritage by exploring these three archipelagos. BP 220 Papeete • 98713 Tahiti • Polynésie française • Tél (689) 40 42 62 42 • Fax (689) 40 43 48 89 • [email protected] • www.aranui.com TheL’île island de of

LesAutrefois membres de Ilesl’Empire britannique, les îlesCook Cook sont aujourd’hui TheOnce part of the CookBritish Empire, and now Islandsa self-governing country in free RapaRapa un associationétat autonome with enNew libre Zealand, association the Cook avec Islands la Nouvelle-Zélande have maintained qui their ont Po- Partir pour un voyage authentique à la découverte des Set sail on an authentic journey to discover islands of conservélynesian leur identity. identité From polynésienne. the various Les island différents dialects, dialectes all originating insulaires, from tous the theîles South du Pacifique Pacific Sud…... Embarking Embarquer aboard à bord Aranui de l’Aranui, is an originairesold Maori de (Maohi l’ancienne in Tahitian) langue language,maorie (maohi to the en arts tahitien), and crafts, les arts dancing et l’ar- and c’est vivre une émotion inoubliable. A commencer par la IslandÎle de ofRapa. Rapa. tisanat,performing la danse arts, et lesthe arts traditional du spectacle, culture ainsi and que customs la culture have et remained les coutumes strong. unforgettable experience, starting with the introduction traditionnellesLess affected sont by developmenttoujours très présents.and tourism Moins unlike touchées some parof itsle neighborsdévelop- in ofrencontre «little Rapa», de la an « petite island Rapa at the », l’îleends du of bout the duearth. monde pementthe South et le Pacific,tourisme the que Cook certains Islands de haveses voisins been describeddu Pacifique as Sud,Hawaii les over îles 60 Cookyears ont ago. été comparées This idyllic aux group îles ofHawaï 15 islands,d’il y a plus divided de 60 between ans. Cet the archipel Northern idylliqueand Southern de 15 îles, Cook réparties Islands, entre was lesnamed îles Cookin honor du Nordof Captain et les IlesJames Cook Cook, Située au milieu de l’océan Pacifique, Rapa Iti est l’île habitée la plus isolée et la plus sudiste MapCarte of deRapa. Rapa. du whoSud, visited a été nomméin the late en 18thl’honneur Century. du capitaine James Cook, qui explora ème Locateddes Australes. in the Lamiddle forme ofparticulière the Pacific de l’îleOcean, et son Rapa éloignement Iti is the ne mostpermettent isolated pas deand s’y les îles à la fin du XVIII siècle. southernmostrendre par avion inhabited : seuls lesisland navires of ythe ont Australaccès. Islands. The particular shape of the itinerary island and its remoteness does not allow one to get there by plane: only ships have Un itinéraire L’île abrite une population de 507 personnes décrite comme « les personnes les plus CROISIÈRE DE 13 JOURS / 12 NUITS access. The island is home to a population of 507, described as «the happiest CRUISE 13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS peopleheureuses in the au world”.monde ». ItLes is plusso isolatedisolées aussi, that authe point inhabitants que les habitants speak reoparlent rapa, le reo a lanrapa,- Unique langue différente des autres îles australes. guage that is different from the rest of the Austral Islands. Several characteristics A Unique distinguish Rapa from the other islands of French Polynesia. As a matter of fact, it DU 4 AU 16 SEPTEMBRE 2021 | Embarquement à Papeete entre 07h00 et 09h00 Plusieurs caractéristiques distinguent Rapa des îles de la Polynésie française. En effet, elle FROM 4 TO 16 SEPTEMBER 2021 | Boarding in Papeete between 07:00 and 09:00 registers the lowest temperature of the 5 archipelagos: a low of up to 8 ° C during connaît la température la plus basse des 5 archipels : une fraîcheur pouvant descendre the dry season (July-August, with records as cold as 4 ° C). Thanks to this climate, jusqu’à 8°C lors de la saison sèche (juillet-août principalement, avec des records à JOUR 1 DEPART SAMEDI 4 JOUR 8 RAPA (AUSTRALES) SAMEDI 11 Autre paradis insulaire du Pacifique Sud, Aitutaki a tout pour plaire : de ma- you will find a delicious flora, unique in Polynesia: apple and pear trees, necta- DAY 1 DEPART SATURDAY 4 DAY 8 RAPA (AUSTRAL) SATURDAY 11 AitutakiAnother island paradise in the South Pacific, Aitutaki has it all: gorgeous 4°C). Grâce à ce climat, vous y trouverez une flore délicieuse, unique en Polynésie : des gnifiquesAitutaki plages de sable blanc et un lagon turquoise magnifique entouré de rines ... An orchard worthy of the Garden of Eden! white sand beaches and a stunning turquoise lagoon surrounded by motus on pommiers, des poiriers, des nectarines… Un verger digne du jardin d’Eden ! Papeete – Tahiti (voir page précédente) motu sur la barrière de corail. Bien que l’île soit considérée comme un atoll, (See previous page) the barrier reef. Though considered an atoll, it has a significant large area of Papeete – Tahiti elle possède une vaste étendue de hautes terres du côté nord, offrant une high land on the north side, providing sweeping views across the lagoon. Ac- JOUR 2 EN MER DIMANCHE 5 JOURDAY 9 9 RAIVAVAE RAIVAVAE (AUSTRAL) (AUSTRALES) SUNDAY DIMANCHE 12 12 vue imprenable sur le lagon. Selon la légende, l’île aurait été créé par Ru cording to legend, the island was settled by Ru, who sailed from Raiatea in the DAY 2 AT SEA SUNDAY 5 qui avait quitté Raiatea dans les îles de la Société pour trouver de nouvelles Society Islands in search of new lands and many Aitutakians believe they are JOUR 3 AITUTAKI (COOK) LUNDI 6 DéjeunerLunch of delocal spécialités specialties locales in theau villagevillage de of Mahanatoa, Mahanatoa, terres et de nombreux Aitutakiens croient descendre de ce guerrier marin. tour de l’île en bus, activités optionnelles masque et tuba. descended from this seafaring warrior. Today, they are known for their charm, DAY 3 AITUTAKI (COOK ISLANDS) MONDAY 6 island tour by bus, optional snorkeling activities. Aujourd’hui, ils sont connus pour leur charme, leur ouverture d’esprit et leur Découvrez toutes les beautés de Aitutaki avec un tour de easy going attitude and hospitality. Whether relaxing on the beach, snorkeling hospitalité. Qu’il s’agisse de se détendre sur la plage, de faire de la plongée l’île. Profitez d’une vue panoramique de l’île et de son ma- the crystal clear lagoon in search of colorful tropical fish and corals, or dis- Discover all of the beauty of Aitutaki with a circle island tour. JOURDAY 10 10 AT EN SEA MER MONDAY LUNDI 13 13 libre dans le lagon aux eaux translucides à la recherche de poissons tropicaux Enjoygnifique a panoramiclagon, avant view d’aller of theà la island rencontre and desits magnificenthabitants. covering remnants of an ancient past, Aitutaki offers the best of both worlds. multicolores et de coraux ou de découvrir les vestiges d’un passé ancien, lagoon, before meeting the inhabitants. JOUR 11 ANAA (TUAMOTU) MARDI 14 DAY 11 ANAA (TUAMOTU) TUESDAY 14 AitutakiIncluded offre activities le meilleur : Swimming des deuxin Aitutaki mondes. lagoon. JOUR 4 RAROTONGA (COOK) MARDI 7 Soyez initiés à la confection de l’artisanat local et défiez votre DAY 4 RAROTONGA (COOK ISLANDS) TUESDAY 7 familleIntroduction ou vos to amis the makingau traditionnel of local lancer crafts deand javelot. challenge your Activités incluses : Baignade sur le lagon d’Aitutaki. family or friends in the traditional javelin throw. ©ARTNOW AGENCY / PHOTOS : Lionel Gouverneur • Programme non contractuel, sous réserve de modifications. AdmireAdmirez the l’île island et son and artisanat its local artslocal. and Vous crafts. pouvez You can égale- also ©ARTNOW AGENCY / PHOTOS : Lionel Gouverneur • Programme non contractuel, sous réserve de modifications. ment partir nager au milieu d’un ballet unique de poissons swim among a unique ballet of multicolored fish and in JOURDAY 12 12 AT EN SEA MER WEDNESDAY MERCREDI 1515 Fruits de Rapa. watermulticolores so clear, et itdans is like un living océan out d’une a dream. eau si claire que l’on Fruits of Rapa. croirait vivre un rêve. JOUR 13 ARRIVEE JEUDI 16 DAY 13 ARRIVAL THURSDAY 16 DAY 5 RURUTU (AUSTRAL) WEDNESDAY 8 JOUR 5 RURUTU (AUSTRALES) MERCREDI 8 Papeete – Tahiti Papeete – Tahiti Explore this island full of charm and take a circle island tour TuamotuÎLES Islands TUAMOTU byRendez-vous «truck». Stop sur at cette the differentîle pleine scenic de charme viewpoints et effectuez to capture un beautifultour de l’île images en «truck». and asArrêtez-vous many memories aux différents as you pointscan take de SOCIETYÎLES ISLANDS DE LA SOCIÉTÉ Profitez d’une journée à Rapa vue pour capturer de belles images et autant de souvenirs Rarotonga, la plus grande et la plus peuplée des îles Cook, en est la plaque Enjoy more than a day in Rapa with you. The largest and most populous, Rarotonga is the hub of the Cook Islands, with POUR UN VOYAGE HORS DES SENTIERS BATTUS, L’ARANUI 5 EFFECTUERA UNE ESCALE À que vous emporterez avec vous. Rarotongatournante avec sa capitale Avarua, la ville principale. On y trouve de nombreux FORRAPA A JOURNEYLE 10 SEPTEMBRE OFF THE 2021 BEATEN PATH, THE ARANUI 5 WILL MAKE A STOP IN RAPA ON anaa anaa sitesRarotongaits archéologiqueschief town, Avarua, importants, as its capital. comme Many Arai important Te Tonga, archeological les marae (sites) sites canles be SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 DAY 6 AT SEA THURSDAY 9 found here, such as Arai Te Tonga, the most sacred marae in Rarotonga, and JOUR 6 EN MER JEUDI 9 tahiti tahiti plus sacrés de Rarotonga, et tout près, l’Ara Metua (« route des ancêtres »), unenearby, route intérieurethe Ara Metua, millénaire a thousand- pavée de year-oldbasaltes ouinterior de plaques road, paved de corail, with qui basalt or coral slabs, that once circled the island and of which, about two thirds still > VISITEZ AHUREI, LE VILLAGE PRINCIPAL DE RAPA DAYJOUR 7 RAPA7 RAPA (AUSTRAL) (AUSTRALES) FRIDAY VENDREDI 10 10 autrefois entourait l’île et dont les deux tiers environ existent encore. Highland > VISIT AHUREI, THE MAIN VILLAGE OF RAPA Paradise,exists. Highlandparfois connu Paradise, sous sometimes le nom de known « village as perdu“the lost », village”est aujourd’hui is now a un cultu - > PARTEZ À LA DÉCOUVERTE DES ANCIENNES FORTERESSES SITUÉES SUR LES POINTS AITUTAKI AITUTAKICook ÎLES (See(voir previouspage précédente) page) centreral centerculturel consisting composé of de old structures and faithfully traditionnelles rebuilt traditional anciennes structures, et fidèlement offering > DISCOVER THE OLD FORTRESSES LOCATED ON THE ISLAND’S MOUNTAINTOPS MANUAE IslandsMANUAE cook rurutu rurutu CULMINANTS DE L’ÎLE rimatararimatara reconstruites,guided tours offrant of the desonce visites large guidéessettlement du site, site andautrefois re-enactments très peuplé, and culturaldes > VISIT AN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION CENTER MITIARO MITIARO tubuai tubuai > VISITEZ ÉGALEMENT UN CENTRE DE PRODUCTION AGRICOLE ATIU MAUKEATIU MAUKE raivavaeraivavae reconstitutionsdemonstrations. et des manifestations culturelles. > DISCOVER LOCAL ARTS AND CRAFTS AUSTRAL ÎLES > DÉCOUVREZ L’ARTISANAT D’ART LOCAL ISLANDSAUSTRALES ActivitésIncluded incluses activities : tour : Visitde l’ile of de the Rarotonga Pearl farm et visiteand bathing des points on the stratégiques. public beach of Rotoava. > MEET THE INHABITANTS OF THIS ISLAND AND SHARE A COMMUNAL WOOD FIRE MA’A (LOCAL Optional activities : Scuba diving excursion / Glass bottom boat. > RENCONTREZ LES HABITANTS DE CETTE ILE ET PARTAGEZ UN MA’A rapa rapa Activités en option : visite de l’île et des sites historiques (3h30) / Tour de Rarotonga en SPECIALTIES(SPÉCIALITÉS OR MEAL) LOCALES AT THEOU REPAS) VILLAGE AU FEU DE BOIS ENSEMBLE AU VILLAGE RAROTANGA RAROTANGA 4x4 (3h) / Aroa Beach break – plongée en masque et tuba (4h). NEW CALENDAR 2021

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The island formation of Rurutu is not what one expects to see in the South Pacific. RurutuBasaltic and limestone cliffs dotted with caves where the islanders once lived, a JANUARY TUAMOTU, GAMBIER, PITCAIRN volcanic interior with a lush tropical jungle, white sand beaches and beautiful bays NEW VOYAGE N°01 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 05 JANUARY / 17 JANUARY TUESDAY / SUNDAY NEW 2021 create stunning visuals. Archeological digs have uncovered habitation sites, council NEW VOYAGE N°02 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 19 JANUARY / 31 JANUARY TUESDAY / SUNDAY platforms and marae temples in the village of Vitaria, showing man’s presence FEBRUARY around 900 A.D. Rurutu is known throughout Polynesia for the exceptionally fine NEW VOYAGE N°03 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 06 FEBRUARY / 18 FEBRUARY SATURDAY / THURSDAY quality of its woven products. From August to October each year, humpback whales TUAMOTU, GAMBIER, AUSTRALS, PITCAIRN can be seen and heard in Rurutu, where they come south to mate and give birth. SPECIAL VOYAGE DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 20 FEBRUARY / 04 MARCH SATURDAY / THURSDAY As Aranui 5 will be here in September, this should be a feast for your eyes and ears. MARCH Included activities : Taro fields and handicraft center visit. Island tour with stops at the NEW VOYAGE N°04 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 06 MARCH / 18 MARCH SATURDAY / THURSDAY different island viewpoints. Make the most of this tour to admire superb views of the sea VOYAGE N°05 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 20 MARCH / 01 APRIL SATURDAY / THURSDAY and limestone cliffs. APRIL Optional activities : Horseback riding on the island. VOYAGE N°06 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 08 APRIL / 20 APRIL THURSDAY / TUESDAY VOYAGE N°07 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 24 APRIL /06 MAY SATURDAY / THURSDAY MAY ISLV*, TUAMOTU VOYAGE N°08 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 08 MAY /19 MAY SATURDAY / MERCREDI VOYAGE N°09 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 22 MAY / 03 JUNE SATURDAY / THURSDAY JUNE VOYAGE N°10 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 10 JUNE / 22 JUNE THURSDAY / TUESDAY As you approach Rapa, only accessible by sea, the Captain may announce: “Wel- VOYAGE N°11 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 26 JUNE / 08 JULY SATURDAY / THURSDAY Rapacome to Rapa. Next stop Antartica.” As the southernmost inhabited island, this cres- cent shaped island — with a fjord-like coastline deeply indented by 12 bays —is JULY as remote as it gets in French Polynesia. Rapa-Iti —or “small Rapa”, as the island is VOYAGE N°12 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 15 JULY / 27 JULY THURSDAY / TUESDAY also called —has a strong cultural connection to Easter Island, known as Rapa-Nui AUGUST or big to the Polynesians. Legend tells of the settlement of Rapa-Nui by the people VOYAGE N°13 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 05 AUGUST / 17 AUGUST THURSDAY / TUESDAY of Rapa-Iti. Once home to fierce warriors who lived in fortified settlements built on VOYAGE N°14 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 21 AUGUST / 02 SEPTEMBER SATURDAY / THURSDAY terraces among volcanic peaks, the islanders now live by farming and fishing. SEPTEMBER Included activities : Visit ancient forts overlooking Rapa Bay and have lunch with the popu- COOK ISLANDS, AUSTRALS, TUAMOTU VOYAGE N°15 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 04 SEPTEMBER / 16 SEPTEMBER SATURDAY / THURSDAY lation. Taro Poipoi demonstration and the making of head crowns. VOYAGE N°16 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 18 SEPTEMBER / 30 SEPTEMBER SATURDAY / THURSDAY OCTOBER VOYAGE N°17 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 07 OCTOBER / 19 OCTOBER THURSDAY / TUESDAY Journey of discovery VOYAGE N°18 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 23 OCTOBER / 04 NOVEMBER SATURDAY / THURSDAY NOVEMBER VOYAGE N°19 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 06 NOVEMBER / 18 NOVEMBER SATURDAY / THURSDAY VOYAGE N°20 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 27 NOVEMBER / 09 DECEMBER SATURDAY / THURSDAY COOK•AUSTRAL•TUAMOTU Known as the “Bora Bora of the Austral Islands”, Raivavae’s white sand beaches, DECEMBER Raivavaelarge emerald lagoon and 28 motus encircling the lush green main island, FESTIVAL OF ARTS VOYAGE N°21 DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL 16 DECEMBER / 28 DECEMBER THURSDAY / TUESDAY have earned it this distinction. Giant stone tikis resembling those in the Marque- sas and on Easter Island, including an unusual smiling tiki, wood sculptures, an ISLV/ Leeward islands. No freight for the special trips. SPECIAL TRIPS open air marae temple and Polynesian canoes are some of the archaeological Embark on a journey like no other elements you will discover during a circle island tour. If you wish to relax on one of the motus and swim in the crystal clear lagoon, an excursion by speed boat For more than 30 years, Aranui has been offering adventure travelers one of the most is available. A beach barbecue featuring local dishes will be served for lunch. unique cruises in the world throughout the South Pacific. You will quickly discover Included activities : Tour around the island of Raivavae and typical local lunch with the though that a trip with the Aranui is not just a cruise. It is an experience, or better yet, population. Discovery of local handicrafts. Optional activities : Island bike tour / Hike to the top of Mount Hiro / Motu pool excursion. a journey through time. Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Polynesians and their SA Compagnie Polynésienne de Transport Maritime heritage by exploring these three archipelagos. BP 220 Papeete • 98713 Tahiti • Polynésie française • Tél (689) 40 42 62 42 • Fax (689) 40 43 48 89 • [email protected] • www.aranui.com