This program can be booked as an extension or independently.
Departs: Year round, according to the flight schedules
DAY 01 EASTER ISLAND
Reception at Mataveri airport and hotel transfer to your hotel. Overnight
DAY 02 EASTER ISLAND
Continental breakfast at the hotel.
Am Rano Kau, Orongo and Vinapu:
Departure towards Rano Kau Volcano where Orongo is located. Here it is possible to admire houses built from flagstone and the petroglyphs on the quarries. Here there also is a magnificent panoramic view of the islets (Motu) Nui, Iti and Kao-Kao as well as the huge crater of the Rano-Kau Volcano at the foot of Orongo.
Pm: Ahu Akivi and Puna Pau:
Departure to visit Ahu Akivi, ceremonial site located in the area of Roihi, this site was the first one to be restored in the 60s; this Ahu is curious due to its location inland, these 7 Moais are also famous for their legends. Then visit Puna Pau, archeological site where the hats of the Moais were carved on rocks. It is also possible to observe the transportation path the islanders used in the past, where some vestiges of these hats can be seen.
Overnight. (B)
DAY 03 EASTER ISLAND
Continental breakfast at the hotel.
Full day excursion to Tongariki, Rano Raraku & Anakena beach:
Departure to visit Vinapu with the ruins of two Ahu, one of which bears a striking resemblance to Machu Pichu's stone masonry work. The moai that used to sit at the top of this structure was toppled, one of them is lying semi-buried and staring the heavens. Afterwards visit to Vaihu where stone hats of the moais can been seen. Continue then to Rano Raraku Volcano located northeast of the town of Hanga Roa, considered one of the most important archeological sites of the island, where almost all of the moais were built. In the quarry, around 300 stone statues in different stages of construction give the impression of a statue factory. Climbing to its crater inside we find the Totora Lagoon and in the distance the Ahu Togariki can be seen; recently restored and with its 15 Moais is the largest ceremonial statue center in the island. Continue to Anakena beach, where the Ahu Nau-Nau and Ature Huki are located. This tropical beach is perfect with its palms, white sands and cool waters. Box lunch en route. Return
Overnight. (B/L)
DAY 04 EASTER ISLAND
Continental breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to airport for your return flight. (B)
ALTURA'S Included Features:
* Choice of Hotel accommodations for 3 nights. Extra nights available.
* Meals and sightseeing (SIB) as specified on the itinerary.
* Roundtrip transfers (SIB) as specified on the itinerary.
* Hotel taxes and service charges.
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