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Easter Island
PC0400IPC: Mysteries and Treasures of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) |
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DAY 01 HANGA ROA
Arrival to Easter Island. Reception at Mataveri Airport with flower necklaces. Transfer to the hotel in Hanga Roa.
Overnight.
DAY 02 HANGA ROA-MOAI`S ROUTE - PLAYA ANAKENA - HANGA ROA
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 face 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, situated close to the southern shore of the island. Here it is possible to observe the 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 just under 200 tons. Afterwards, visit to Ahu Tongariki, the biggest Ahu on 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, finishing at Anakena Beach. Free time to enjoy the warm sea waters that surround the island. In the afternoon, return to the hotel. Lodging.
DAY 03 HANGA ROA - VOLCÁN RANO KAO - ORONGO - AHU AKIVI-HANGA ROA
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 Cerimonial Centre of Orongo, situated at the top of the crater at 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 04 HANGA ROA - AHU AKIVI - HANGA ROA
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 05 HANGA ROA
Transfer to Mataveri Airport at the agreed time for the departure flight. Farewell with shell necklaces.
NOTES
Season: All year round
Services: SIB
Languages: Spanish - English
Minimum 1 passenger.
Program subject to flight schedule.
Excursions may change according to weather conditions.
Good physical conditions for trekking.
MEALS
DAY 01 No Meals
DAY 02 Breakfast – Box Lunch
DAY 03 Breakfast
DAY 04 Breakfast
DAY 05 Breakfast
PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE ENTRANCE FEE TO RAPA NUI NATIONAL PARK. IT IS MANDATORY AND HAVE TO BE PAID DIRECTLY IN THE ISLAND. THE RATE IS USD 60 FOR PASSENGER. |
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