Arrival to Easter Island. Reception at Mataveri Airport with flower necklaces. Transfer to the hotel in Hanga Roa. Overnight.
Day 2
Hanga Roa / Moai Route / Anakena Beach
A full day tour, along the Moai Route visiting the “Ahu” (ceremonial platform in ruins) Vaihu, a place surrounded by enormous
statues which have fallen down, and the Ahu Akahanga, where the first king of the island was buried. Further along, trip to the
Rano Raraku Volcano, which is the most spectacular crater in the zone and where the former island-people carved the giant
statues from the volcano's quarry, located close to the southern shore of the island. Here it is possible to watch different stages
in the Moai construction, the biggest one still remains at the basis of the quarry and is more than 20m long and weighs around
200 tons. Afterwards, visit the Ahu Tongariki, the biggest Ahu of the Island with 15 Moais, destroyed by a tidal wave in 1960 but
restored to its original position. Finally, expedition to Te Pito Kura, an ancient settlement with a mystical circular stone, and
then finishing the tour at Anakena Beach. Leisure time to enjoy the warm sea waters that surround the island. In the afternoon, return to the hotel. Lodging.
Day 3
Hanga Roa-Rano Kao Volcano - Orongo - Ahu Akivi
Half-day tour to the Rano Kao Volcano, whose deep crater of lush vegetation contains a large fresh-water lake covered with
totora. Afterwards, expedition to the Ceremonial Centre of Orongo, located at the top of the crater, over 300 m above sea
level and where every year the Bird Man or Tangata Manu ceremony takes place. There are more than 100 petroglyphs that
represent the Make-Make god and the Manutara seabird, among others. Visit to Ana Kai Tangata, a cavern where the island
people took refuge during times of war and where many pre-historic paintings can be seen. Finally, visit to Ahu Vinapu, where
the interesting architectural style reminds us of the Inca's legacy, due to the perfection of the cuts and location of the stones.
Return to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 4
Hanga Roa - Ahu Akivi
Half-day excursion, visiting Ahu Akivi, a big platform, which is composed of 7 Moais, all of them facing the sea; the Ana
Tepahu Caverns and the quarry of Puna Pau, where the top part of the Moais were sculpted (named Pukao, which means
"typical hairstyle"). Finally, visit to Ahu Tahai. Return to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 5
Hanga Roa
Transfer to Mataveri Airport at the agreed time for the departure flight. Farewell with shell necklaces.
Included:
- Excursions Spanish-English guide
- 4 nights of Hotel with breakfast
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