Kia orana. Welcome to Te Vaka Group.
Te Vaka Group is a Cook Islands visitor experience business helping guests book and enjoy local tours, transfers, shuttles, and private transport services.
Our work started from real island tourism — sharing local stories, movement, culture, migration, voyaging, whakapapa, and Cook Islands knowledge with visitors.
What we do
For Phase 1, Te Vaka Group offers:
- Te Waka Tour / Te Vaka Tour
- Airport transfers
- Private airport transfers
- Market shuttles
- Private charters
- VIP transfers
- Guest booking support
- Digital confirmations and QR tickets
- Ask Papa T basic island concierge
Our mission
Our mission is to make it easier for visitors to move around, discover local experiences, and feel looked after while they are in the Cook Islands.
We want guests to feel welcomed from the moment they arrive.
Ask Papa T
Ask Papa T is our guest concierge tool.
Guests can ask simple travel and service questions, discover Te Vaka options, and get help finding the right tour, transfer, shuttle, or private transport option.
Ask Papa T is designed to feel warm, local, and practical.
Local care
Te Vaka Group is built around local knowledge, hospitality, and respect for the Cook Islands.
We want every guest experience to feel personal, helpful, and connected to the island.