4-Day Rapa Nui
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On this adventure, you'll spend four days exploring the mystical wonders of Easter Island!
A mystical hidden island off South America’s western coast, Easter Island was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site and is part of the Polynesian triangle. The island is filled with authentic Rapa Nui culture that is present in ancient relics, exotic dances, language, legends and typical food.
On this Easter Island trip, you'll put your explorer hat on and discover the many moai statues across the island, the hidden caverns, and the unrestored sites that show their impressive masonry skills.
A mystical hidden island off South America’s western coast, Easter Island was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site and is part of the Polynesian triangle. The island is filled with authentic Rapa Nui culture that is present in ancient relics, exotic dances, language, legends and typical food.
On this Easter Island trip, you'll put your explorer hat on and discover the many moai statues across the island, the hidden caverns, and the unrestored sites that show their impressive masonry skills.
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Easter Island!
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You will be welcomed at the airport and driven to your hotel in Easter Island. Easter Island is a mystical hidden island off South America’s western coast. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is part of the Polynesian triangle. It is a land filled with authentic “Rapa Nui” culture that is present in ancient relics, exotic dances, language, legends, and typical food.
Accommodation
Taha Tai Hotel★3 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Airport Mataveri to Taha Tai Hotel
Destinations
Easter Island
Day 2
Rano Kau, Orongo, Ahu Vinapu and Ana Kai Tangata Private Tour
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You'll drive up the extinct volcano Rano Kau, appreciating on the way a view over the whole island and its distinct geological features. After taking in the view, you'll drive to the ceremonial village of Orongo, where the birdman competition took place and you can see the spectacular petroglyphs related to this culture. You'll then drive down again to Ahu Vinapu to see the influence of pre-Inca architects in Easter Island culture. The last stop is Ana Kai Tangata cave with its paintings.
Accommodation
Taha Tai Hotel★3 star
Activities
Rano Kau
Orongo Ceremonial Village
Ahu Vinapu
Ana Kai Tangata
Transportations
Private Driver from Easter Island to Easter Island
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Easter Island
Valparaiso Region
Day 3
Discover Easter Island and Anakena Beach
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Today, you'll drive to the south coast and visit representative examples of unrestored platforms, Ahus Vaihu in the bay of Hanga Te’e, and Akahanga. You'll proceed to Rano Raraku, a quarry of almost 900 stone statues, 397 of them still lying or standing at the slopes of the extinct volcano with its crater lake. You'll visit Ahu Tongariki, the most recent and biggest restoration on the island. Last but not least, you'll visit the beach of Anakena with its restored Ahus Nau Nau and Ature Huke.
Accommodation
Taha Tai Hotel★3 star
Activities
Discover Easter Island and Anakena Beach
Rano Raraku
Ahu Tongariki
Anakena
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Easter Island
Valparaiso Region
Day 4
Ahu Akivi, Hanga Poukura and Puna Pau Tour then Departure
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This morning, you'll drive to restored Ahu Akivi with 7 Moais, built in the middle of the island. The legend tells us that these statues are representing the 7 explorers who were sent to Rapa Nui by the king Hotu Matua. After visiting Ahu Hanga Poukura, you'll visit Puna Pau with its red scoria stone, where all the Pukaos were made. At the end of your Easter Island trip, visit the ceremonial site Tahai, close to the village of Hanga Roa. You will then be driven to Easter Island airport.
Activities
Ahu Akivi
Puna Pau
Ahu Tahai
Transportations
Private Driver from Easter Island to Airport Mataveri
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Easter Island
Valparaiso Region
Hanga Roa
Included in Price
- 3 nights accommodation
- 11 activities
- 3 breakfasts
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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