Itinerary

Day 1 Easter Island

Easter Island is a Polynesian island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, at the southeastern most point of the Polynesian triangle. The island is a special territory of Chile. Easter Island is famous for its monumental statues, created by the Rapanui people. It is a world heritage site with much of the island protected within the Rapa Nui National Park. Easter Island is one of the world's most isolated inhabited islands. It is 3,600 km (2,237 mi) west of continental Chile and 2,075 km (1,290 mi) east of Pitcairn.

A private airport transfer with professional driver.

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Set on a property of 1.5 ha the hotel has a panoramic view of the shoreline on one of the world’s most unique destinations, Altiplanico Rapanui is designed in the style of the traditional Rapanui boathouse, with luxurious gardens, a beautiful swimming pool viewing the sea and large open spaces to relax after encountering the seductive mysteries of the island. The deep blue of the Pacific Ocean will permeate your stay as well as the warmth of the Rapanui culture, with its music, art, history and architecture.

Overnight at Hotel Altiplanico Rapa Nui.

Day 2 Easter Island

On this full day excursion, visit the ruins of the temple of Akahanga where the hats of the moai are the outstanding feature, they lie where they fell when the platform was destroyed. Continue to the volcano of Rano Raraku, where all the moai on the island were carved out of the rock. Climb to the edge of the crater of the volcano to appreciate the small lake inside and moai scattered about the inner slopes in various stages of construction. Continue to Ahu Tongariki, where many of the huge moai were toppled by a large “seaquake” in 1960. Finally the tour ends at Anakena beach with its two beautiful ahu. Time for a bathe in the sea before returning to Hanga Roa in the afternoon.

Enjoy a picnic lunch (included in tour price)

Overnight at Hotel Altiplanico Rapa Nui.

Day 3 Easter Island

Ahu Akivi is the archaeological centre of the Roihi sector and was the first site to be properly restored in the 1960’s. It is a ceremonial site which is particularly interesting not only because of its location (in the centre of the island) but also because of the legends which surround the Seven Moai which are situated on the platform or Ahu. The tour also visits Puna Pau, to the east of the town of Hanga Roa which is situated in a small crater of red stone. This is where the “pukao” or hats (topknots) which crowned the moai were made. On the way it is possible to see the path where they were transported, including some examples of the pukao which have fallen by the wayside.

From the town of Hanga Roa journey towards the archaeological zone of Tahai, which was restored in 1967 and 1968 by the American Professor William Mulloy. This ceremonial site is the oldest on the island, and has been dated to the VI century. Continue on to the Sebastian Englert Museum, founded by the priest of the same name. The Museum’s collection included interesting drawings, artefacts and examples of the Rapa Nui culture.

Overnight at Hotel Altiplanico Rapa Nui.

Day 4 Easter Island

Visit Ana Kai Tangata, a cave that has many paints made from mineral pigments found on the island. The painting depicts the Manutara bird. The arrival of this bird in spring would initiate the Tangata Manu competition. Next continue to Ranu Kau that was the second of the three main volcanoes to erupt about 2.5 million years ago. It has a height of 310m and a huge crater of 1.6km in diameter and a fresh water lagoon 11m deep.

Next to the volcano is the ancient ceremonial city of Orongo, where exist the greatest concentration of petroglyphs. There are pictures of the Tangata manu birdman, the creator god Make

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

Overnight at Hotel Altiplanico Rapa Nui.

Day 5 Easter Island

A private airport transfer with professional driver.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard).

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