Aitutaki Lagoon Tours with Teking Tours

Boutique Small Group Snorkel Safari on Aitutaki Lagoon

Snorkeling-first. Small groups. Special reef sites. Maximum time in the water.

Luxury Private Charter on Aitutaki Lagoon

Design the day your way. Flexible snorkel stops. Iconic motu.

Teking Tours offers boutique Aitutaki Lagoon tours designed for guests who want real time on the water, not time spent waiting, loading, or following a rigid schedule. Whether you choose a small-group snorkel safari or a luxury private charter, every experience is built around quality over quantity, flexibility, and deep respect for the lagoon itself.

We specialize in snorkeling-first lagoon adventures, visiting carefully chosen reef systems and motu that larger tours often skip. Fewer guests mean more time in the water, easier movement between stops, and the freedom to adjust the day based on conditions, interests, and pace. Our captains actively read tides, light, and lagoon conditions to make each day the best possible version of itself.

From vibrant coral gardens and giant clams to uninhabited islands and iconic stops like One Foot Island and Honeymoon Island, these are experiences designed to feel personal, unrushed, and authentic. This is Aitutaki as it’s meant to be experienced. Calm, expansive, and unforgettable.

Choose the tour style that fits your group, and let the lagoon do the rest.

What “Private Tour” Means
• Private boat and skipper for your group
• Custom snorkeling and lagoon stops
• Shared transfers and shared BBQ lunch
• Fixed lunch timing and coordinated return transfers

Note: Lunch is a shared island experience with other Teking Tours guests. This is part of how we operate sustainably on Aitutaki and allows us to maintain our private island facilities.

Group Snorkeling Safari

This is our most popular tour and for good reason. The Group Snorkel Safari is built around what Aitutaki does best. World-class lagoon snorkeling. Not drive-by stops. Not crowded swim zones. Real time in the water, at carefully chosen reef systems that most tours never visit.

We operate as a small-group, boutique snorkel safari, which means less waiting, more water time, and access to specialized snorkel sites selected for coral health, marine diversity, and conditions on the day. Our captains and guides actively read tides, light, and currents to choose locations where reef life thrives. Healthy coral gardens. Giant clams you truly have to see to believe. Schools of tropical fish moving through clear, shallow water.

Over the course of the day, you’ll explore over 75% of Aitutaki Lagoon, enjoy three guided snorkel excursions, and visit four motu. Expect uninhabited islands, white-sand beaches, and that surreal, glass-clear water the lagoon is famous for. This is snorkeling as the main event, not a side activity between stops. We are deeply committed to the lagoon and its reef ecosystems. Snorkeling is conducted responsibly, with respect for coral structures and marine life, and with an emphasis on preservation. The lagoon gives generously. We take care to give back by how we operate.

Midday, relax over a BBQ lunch (selections vary by the day based on availability) served for all our Teking Tour guests on our private island. The food is fresh, satisfying, and paired with authentic island side dishes. After lunch, the day continues with more lagoon exploration, swimming, and island time. And yes. You’ll stop at One Foot Island to get your passport stamped.

Tour includes: shared transfers, towels, water, snorkel fins rental, water, and a freshly prepared BBQ lunch with authentic island side dishes. Guests may bring their own mask, or masks are available for rental at NZD $10 per person.

Tour cost:
Base tour prices are listed below. Credit card payments include a 4% processing fee. Credit card totals are shown for transparency.

Adults (10 years and up): NZD $250 per person + 4% credit card fee = NZD $260 per person
Children (5 to 9 years): NZD $100 per child + 4% credit card fee = NZD $104 per child
Infants (4 years and under): NZD $50 per infant + 4% credit card fee = NZD $52 per infant
Proof of age required

Approximate pick-up time: 9:00 AM
Approximate drop-off time: 3:30–4:00 PM
Approximate duration: 5 hours

Sunset Tour

Slip away into one of the South Pacific’s most romantic experiences. This intimate, private sunset cruise carries you across the legendary turquoise waters of Aitutaki Lagoon to iconic Honeymoon Island, where time slows and the colors of the lagoon begin their evening transformation.

Champagne in hand and cameras at the ready. Waterproof ones encouraged. Your private captain gently ferries you toward the pristine motu as the lagoon shifts from brilliant blues to soft golds. Once ashore, stroll barefoot along the shoreline, explore the island, or pose for unforgettable photos against a backdrop that feels almost unreal. This is Aitutaki at its most magical. Quiet, cinematic, and wildly beautiful.

As the day draws to a close, you will toast the moment with a chilled bottle of New Zealand champagne while the sun dips toward the horizon. While sunsets are nature’s art and cannot be guaranteed, the experience itself never disappoints. Even on evenings when the sun plays coy, the lagoon delivers something extraordinary.

Tour includes: water taxi transfer, towels, snorkel fins, and one (1) bottle of New Zealand champagne.

Duration: approximately two hours. Pickup time is typically around 4:00 PM, with exact timing adjusted seasonally to align with sunset and ensure a safe return before nightfall.

Tour cost: Base tour prices are listed below. Credit card payments include a 4% processing fee. Credit card totals are shown for transparency.

NZD $650 per couple + 4% credit card fee = NZD $676 total, based on two adult guests. The vessel accommodates a maximum of two adults. Up to two children may be added for an additional NZD $50 per child plus applicable credit card fees.

Additional child charges may be arranged in advance by contacting us via email, or paid in cash on the day of the tour.

This is romance, Polynesian-style. Effortless. Intimate. Unforgettable.

Private Charter (Small Boat)

This is our most affordable private charter, ideal for couples or two guests who want the freedom of a private day on the lagoon in a simple, relaxed setting. The boat is compact and practical, designed for up to four guests plus the captain, two are included in the tour price standard. It’s not about space or luxury. It’s about time on the water, flexibility, and experiencing Aitutaki Lagoon at your own pace.

Work directly with your skipper to design the day as it unfolds. Customization applies to lagoon activities and stops between departure and lunch. Lunch timing and return transfers are coordinated with other Teking Tours guests. Choose as many or as few snorkeling stops as you like, explore uninhabited motu, relax in shallow turquoise waters, or visit iconic stops such as One Foot Island and Honeymoon Island. The itinerary is shaped around your priorities, with the captain offering local insight and recommendations along the way. Final routing and timing are always subject to weather, sea conditions, and the day’s operational schedule, with safety and guest experience guiding all decisions.

Midday, the pace slows for a relaxed BBQ lunch on our private island, reserved exclusively for Teking Tours guests. While we do not have facilities for private lunches, what we offer instead is the authentic island experience lunch that is shared with other guests. Freshly prepared food, local side dishes, cold drinks, and time to unwind in a truly spectacular setting.

Transfers to and from the dock are included and are shared with other guests, reflecting the easygoing rhythm of island life. Once on the water, the experience opens into something expansive, personal, and unforgettable.

Tour includes: private boat charter with an experienced captain, shared dock transfers, towels, mask and snorkel fins rental, shared BBQ lunch with authentic island side dishes, and beverages including beer and water.

Tour cost: Base tour prices are listed below. Credit card payments include a 4% processing fee. Credit card totals are shown for transparency.

NZD $1200 for up to 2 guests + 4% credit card fee = NZD $1248 total.
Additional guests: NZD $250 per person + 4% credit card fee = NZD $260 per additional guest.
Maximum capacity is 4 guests total (excluding captain).

Additional guest charges may be arranged in advance by contacting us via email, or paid in cash on the day of the tour.

Approximate pick-up time: 9:00 AM
Approximate drop-off time: 3:30–4:00 PM
Approximate duration: approximately 5 hours

Simple. Flexible. And an easy, relaxed way to experience the lagoon without the delays of a group setting.

Private Charter (Big Boat)

This is a spacious, comfortable, and highly flexible full-day lagoon experience, perfect for smaller groups who want the freedom to shape their own adventure without sacrificing comfort or style. From the moment you step aboard, you set the pace and the itinerary. You are the boss. Teking Tours is your captain.

Work directly with your skipper to design the day as it unfolds. Choose as many or as few snorkeling stops as you like, explore uninhabited motu, relax in shallow turquoise waters, or visit iconic stops such as One Foot Island and Honeymoon Island. The itinerary is shaped around your priorities, with the captain offering local insight and recommendations along the way. Final routing and timing are always subject to weather, sea conditions, and the day’s operational schedule, with safety and guest experience guiding all decisions.

Midday, the pace slows for a relaxed BBQ lunch on our private island, reserved exclusively for Teking Tours guests. While we do not have facilities for private lunches, what we offer instead is the authentic island experience lunch that is shared with other guests. Freshly prepared food, local side dishes, cold drinks, and time to unwind in a truly spectacular setting.

Transfers to and from the dock are included and are shared with other guests, reflecting the easygoing rhythm of island life. Once on the water, the experience opens into something expansive, personal, and unforgettable.

Tour includes: private boat charter with an experienced captain, shared dock transfers, towels, mask and snorkel fins rental, shared BBQ lunch with authentic island side dishes, and beverages including beer and water.

Tour cost: Base tour prices are listed below. Credit card payments include a 4% processing fee. Credit card totals are shown for transparency.

NZD $3500 for up to 6 guests + 4% credit card fee = NZD $3640 total.
Additional guests: NZD $250 per person + 4% credit card fee = NZD $260 per additional guest.
Maximum capacity is 8 guests total (excluding captain).

Additional guest charges may be arranged in advance by contacting us via email, or paid in cash on the day of the tour.

Approximate pick-up time: 9:00 AM
Approximate drop-off time: 3:30–4:00 PM
Approximate duration: 5 hours

Everything you love about our signature lagoon experience. Just right-sized for a more intimate group.

Private Charter (Large Boat)

This is our biggest and best boating experience on the lagoon. A full-day adventure where you set the pace, the priorities, and the itinerary. You are the boss. Teking Tours is your captain.

From the moment you step aboard, you work directly with your skipper to shape the day as it unfolds. Choose as many or as few snorkeling stops as you like, explore uninhabited motu, relax in shallow turquoise waters, or visit iconic stops such as One Foot Island and Honeymoon Island. The itinerary is shaped around your priorities, with the captain offering local insight and recommendations along the way. Final routing and timing are always subject to weather, sea conditions, and the day’s operational schedule, with safety and guest experience guiding all decisions.

Midday, the pace slows for a relaxed BBQ lunch on our private island, reserved exclusively for Teking Tours guests. While we do not have facilities for private lunches, what we offer instead is the authentic island experience lunch that is shared with other guests. Freshly prepared food, local side dishes, cold drinks, and time to unwind in a truly spectacular setting.

Transfers to and from the dock are included and are shared with other guests, reflecting the easygoing rhythm of island life. Once on the water, the experience opens into something expansive, personal, and unforgettable.

Tour includes: private boat charter with an experienced captain, shared dock transfers, towels, mask and snorkel fins rental, shared BBQ lunch with authentic island side dishes, and beverages including beer and water.

Tour cost: Base tour prices are listed below. Credit card payments include a 4% processing fee. Credit card totals are shown for transparency.

NZD $5500 for up to 8 guests + 4% credit card fee = NZD $5720 total.
Additional guests: NZD $250 per person + 4% credit card fee = NZD $260 per additional guest.
Maximum capacity is 10 guests total (excluding captain).

Approximate pick-up time: 9:00 AM
Approximate drop-off time: 3:30–4:00 PM
Approximate duration: 5 hours

Everything our signature tour is. And more.

A few helpful recommendations for your day on the lagoon:

The sun in Aitutaki is strong, so we recommend reef-safe sunblock, a hat, and sunglasses. A light cover-up or rash guard is ideal between snorkel stops. Please bring waterproof devices only, and feel free to pack a dry change of clothes for after snorkeling. Noodle floats are available on board, and small dry bags are welcome. Space is limited, so large bags are not necessary. If you are prone to motion sensitivity, we suggest taking any precautions before departure. If you would like, bring cash for beverage incidentals, and don’t forget your passport to get stamped at One Foot Island.