Rapa Nui
Mysterious Civilization
Invitation to Travel:
Located more than 3000 km away from the American continent, lost in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Easter Island was the cradle of the Rapa Nui culture, a mysterious civilization that left us the majestic “moai” (huge stone statues of amazing beauty). Let the magical atmosphere of the island capture your imagination while you visit its main attractions, like the impressive volcano Rano Raraku, or the ceremonial site of Orongo. An experience in the fascinating enigmas of this mystic island, that will surely make you desire to come back for more…
Duration 4D / 3N
Type of Trip Discovery
Lodging Hotel
Period Year round
Itinerary
1st DAY: EASTER ISLAND (IN)

Reception at Easter Island airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon excursion to the volcano Rano Kau (3.5 hours approximately).  From the top we have a wonderful view of the sea, crater, and town of Hanga Roa. We will visit the ceremonial site and village of “Orongo” with 53 houses with unique design. Numerous petroglyphs can also be observed in the site. Then, transfer to the site of Vinapu, where the stones look like the ruins of Machu Pichu. We continue with the visit of the cave ANA KAI TANGATA and its impressive cave paintings. Return to the hotel.

Overnight in Hotel.
Meals not included
2nd DAY: EASTER ISLAND

Meeting in the morning with our guide and full day tour (7.5 hours approximately) to the Rano Raraku volcano and surroundings. Our journey begins on the southern coast of the island, at the archaeological un-restored site of Vaihu. After visiting the archaeological site of Akahanga where the famous king Hotu Matua is supposedly buried, we arrive at one of the most important and greatest attractions of Easter Island: Volcano Rano Raraku, Almost all the moai were carved in its quarries. We can reach the crater and observe many moai still lying unfinished.  We continue towards “Ahu Tongariki” where 15 moai stands aligned, to get finally to “Te Pito Kura” where we can admire a huge moai, the highest ever lifted on an ahu. Our tour ends at the beautiful beach of Anakena, with golden sand and numerous palm trees. Return to the hotel.

 

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Overnight in Hotel
Included meals: Breakfast / Box-lunch
3rd DAY: EASTER ISLAND

Half day tour in the morning to the sector of “Ahu Akivi”. Our journey begins at the ceremonial site of “Tahai” where we find remains of the Rapa Nui culture at its height. Then we visit Ahu Akivi (a platform with 7 restored moai) and the quarry of Puna Pau where the Pukao (topknots of the moai) were carved. Return to the village of Hanga Roa and free afternoon .

Overnight in Hotel.
Included meals: Breakfast
4th DAY: EASTER ISLAND (OUT)

Transfer to the airport to take the return flight

End of the services
Included meals: Breakfast
The program Includes
- Accommodation in hotel
- Meals as mentioned
- Transportation by private vehicle
- Local private bilingual guide
- National Park fee

The program does not Include
- Flights and taxes
- Meals not mentioned.
- Personal equipment
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Services NOT mentioned in the program

Rapa Nui

Mysterious Civilization