Ahu Tongariki, Ahu Vaihu, Ahu Akahanga, Rapa Nui, Ahu Akivi, Rano Kao Volcano, Hanga Roa,
Itinerary
Day 1
Hanga Roa
Arrival to Easter Island. Reception at Mataveri Airport with flower necklaces. Transfer to Taha Tai Hotel.
Overnight.
Day 2
Hanga Roa - Moai's
In this full day tour, visit the Ahu Vaihu, ceremonial place surrounded by fell down Moais, and the Ahu Akahanga, where the first king of the island was buried. Heading, afterwards, to the Rano Raraku Volcano. Here people carved the giant statues from the volcano's quarry. Here it is possible to observe the different stages in the Moai
construction; in this place lies the biggest Moai in the island, still unfinished, with more than 20 meters long and 200 tons. After that, visit the Ahu Tongariki, the biggest Ahu on the Island with 15 Moais. Finally, expedition to Te Pito Kura, an ancient settlement, and then, finishing the tour at the Anakena Beach to enjoy its warm sea waters. In the afternoon, return to the hotel. Lodging.
Day 3
Hanga Roa-Rano Kao Volcano - Orongo - Ahu Akivi - Hanga Roa
Half-day tour to Rano Kao Volcano, which has a large fresh-water lake covered with totora. On the top of the crater
is the Cerimonial Centre of Orongo, where every year the Bird Man or Tangata Manu ceremony is celebrated. There
are more than 100 petroglyphs representing gods. Visit to Ana Kai Tangata, a cavern where many pre-historic
paintings can be seen. In the afternoon, trip to Ahu Akivi, this big platform is formed by 7 Moais, the unique Moais
facing the sea; the Ana Tepahu Caverns and the quarry of Puna Pau, where the Pukaos, top part of the Moais, were
sculpted. Finally, visit to Ahu Tahai. Return to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 4
Hanga Roa
Transfer to Mataveri Airport at the agreed time for the departure flight. Farewell with shell necklaces.
Included:
- Transfer from Airport/hotel/ Airport
- Tours
- 03 lodging nights with breakfast.
Not Included:
- Entrance Fee to Rapa Nui National Park (USD$60.00)
- International and Domestic Flight
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