Easter Island
Come discover the rich history and traditions of Easter Island, the world’s most isolated speck of land. Meander through the picturesque countryside dotted with volcanoes, and learn about the mysterious Moai statues erected by the original Polynesian tribes who inhabited the island. You’ll have opportunities to relax on deserted, white sand beaches, explore volcanic caves with petroglyphs, and walk the rim of a seaside volcano.
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Easter Island
DAY 1 Visit Hanga Roa Village with its lone Moai before heading to Rano Kau, a colorful volcano rising high above the Pacific with a freshwater lake filling its crater. Learn of the ‘bird man’ legend, see an amazing string of petro-glyphs and explore the ancient ruins of Orongo.
DAY 2 Head to the southern coast and visit Ahus Vaihu and Akahanga where you’ll see 100-ton basalt Moai gaurding their sacred grounds. Visit Rano Raruku volcano where nearly 400 Moais are scattered throughout the volcano rim in various states of completion long after the mysterious disappearance of their carvers. End the day with a swim at Anakena beach, whose white sands were the landing place of Hotu Matu’a, thought to have discovered the island.
DAY 3 Visit Ahu Vinapu, whose Moai platform is heralded as the most intricate stone work on the island.
You will also see the Puna Pau quarry, a small volcano where the Red Scoria stone is found, which was used to make the headdresses or ‘topknots’ adorning some of the Moai. Finish the day exploring the Ana Te Pahu cave and learn how these volcanically formed caverns were an intricate part of Rapa Nui civilization.
DAY 4 Explore the handicraft market, Catholic Church, and the archaeological museum in Hanga Roa, as well as the Anai Kai Tangata cave paintings.
*Choose to go fishing with a local or scuba diving in pristine waters.
DAY 5 Depart from Easter Island.
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Easter Island
EASTER ISLAND • PACIFIC OCEAN
- TYPE Flexible Date Private Departures
- LIGHT TO MODERATE TRIP Activities inlude hiking, swimming, visits to ancient ruins & cultural opportunities.
*Optional scuba diving or fishing. - LENGTH 5 days
- ACCOMMODATIONS 4 nights hotel
- DEPARTURES Year round
- BEGIN | END Easter Island, Chile
- COST $910 [single supplement $450] Includes 70% of meals
Highlights
- Visit sites of over 600 Moai statues
- Relax on deserted beaches
- Legend, culture and mystery in Polynesian paradise
IS IT FOR ME?
A tropical paradise with history, culture and mystery at every beautiful turn. A visit to Easter Island will captivate any traveler.
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