Treasures of Rapa Nui and Easter Island

Few areas in the world possess a more mystical pull than Easter Island. Visit the “graveyard of stone giants” at Rano Raraku volcanic crater where time stands still and the mysterious Moai remain. Travel to the ceremonial village of Orongo where ancient stone houses are adorned with petroglyphs. Experience Ana Kai Tangata’s spectacular location on the seafront, one the most interesting caves on the island. Here you will see its cave paintings and the legends that surround it. If you are looking for a trip of a lifetime, visit the treasures of Easter Island–Rapa Nui and its many faces of mystery!

DAY 1 | Welcome to Easter Island!

Arrive at the Hanga Roa Airport from mainland Chile. Transfer to the hotel of your choice on Easter Island.

• Standard Class:  O’tai Hotel
• Standard Plus Class:  Taha Tai Hotel
• First Class: Iorana Hotel
• Deluxe Class: Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa (Kainga Sea View rooms)

DAY 2 | Moais Route – Anakena Beach | B.L.

ANAKENA AND THE LOST CULTURE OF RAPA NUI: Departure from our hotel at Easter Island to the east of the island to visit the Ahu Vaihu and Akahanga, temples formed by platforms or stone altars where Moais (huge monolithic figures carved of volcanic stone) and Pukaos (the hats or topknots formerly placed on top of some Moai statues) are assembled together. Continuing our trip, we will go to Rano Raraku, a volcanic crater formed of consolidated ash, which contains also a lagoon. The volcano has a historical significance for the island, because on its slopes the Moais were carved. Currently there remain 397 of these impressive sculptures.

Then we will visit the most surprising Ahu, a ceremonial platform, on the island. Ahu Tongariki has got 15 huge Moais. But in fact, it is Te Pito Kura which has the largest statue erected on an Ahu, the Moai Paro, with 10 meters high and 85 tons in weight. Next to Te Pito Kura we will find a large spherical stone which is identified as the navel of the world–Te Pito o Te Henua.

Finally, we will finish our day resting at Anakena, the most popular beach on the island. Besides its natural beauty, what makes it a unique beach is a row of Moais which turn their backs to the sea. Definitely Anakena beach is a unique landscape to enjoy before returning to our hotel at Easter Island. Box lunch is included.

DAY 3 | Rano Kao Volcano – Orango – Ahu Akivi | B.

ORONGO, TANGATA MANU CEREMONIAL. We will depart from our hotel at Easter Island to visit the Ana Kai Tangata cave, which has drawings of stylized birds on its walls representing the Manutara (sea swallows). Its precious egg was the center of the annual birdman competition.

Then we will visit the area of Vinapu, archaeological site which has large basalt slabs made carefully fit, and similar to Cuzco Inca constructions. Also we will appreciate the Rano Kau Volcano, a place where you will find a lake with small islands of reeds, lush vegetation and micro fauna.

Finally, we will arrive to the Orongo ceremonial village, where the Birdman ceremony was performed which designated together with the king who would be the spiritual and political leader during a period of one year. The sacred character of human body shrunk and large beak is sculpted in many engraved stones. Return to our hotel at Easter Island.

In the afternoon: Ahi Akivi, the seven Moais. We will depart from our hotel at Easter Island to Ahu Akivi, one of the few platforms on the island where the Moais seem to look to the sea. Legend tells that these structures represent the seven explorers sent by the King Hotu Matu’a before his colonization voyage.

After this visit we will continue through the Ana Te Pahu caverns, an intermediate before finally reaching Puna Pau, a small red scoria crater in which were made the Pukao, a kind of hats or topknots placed on top of some Moais of the island. Return to our hotel at Easter Island.

DAY 4 | Hanga Roa Airport – Home / Next Destination | B.

After breakfast at the hotel, at the appropriate time, transfer to the Hanga Roa Airport for your onward flight.

PRICES PER PERSON STARTING AT US$510.00

– SHARING DOUBLE ACCOMMODATIONS –

STANDARD CLASS HOTELS

             

In Hanga Roa – Easter Island: O’tai Hotel, Our hotel offers the best location on the island to fully enjoy your stay. We’re located on one of the main streets, just 2 minutes walk to the sea and all services you need. Hotel O’tai is a perfect place to stay on easter island, features 40 rooms with ensuite bathrooms with garden view and swimming pool view. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site.

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STANDARD PLUS CLASS HOTELS

              

In Hanga Roa – Easter Island: Hotel Taha Tai, is located on the coast and only 5 minutes from the urban center of Hanga Roa, which makes it an excellent alternative to stay and enjoy all the activities and services offered by Easter Island. About 15 minutes walking, from the hotel, is one of the “must see” of Easter Island, this is the ceremonial center of Tahai, perfect place to enjoy one of the most spectacular sunsets you can see.

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 FIRST CLASS HOTELS

             

In Hanga Roa – Easter Island: Iorana Hotel is a place for your well being that invite you to rest and recharge your batteries all year long. The hotel has two swimming pools, one in the big garden and the other formed in the sea cliffs. Guests can enjoy beautiful sunsets from the pool chairs. Hotel rooms have wood walls, ceramic floors, television, phone and mini-bar, with views on the ocean or on different beautiful landscapes.

Every day, a buffet breakfast is served. Moreover, the restaurant offers local and international specialties and media pension is included. We have 25 years of experience providing our services in a pleasant atmosphere.

DELUXE CLASS HOTELS

            

In Hanga Roa – Easter Island: Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa. Our hotel is unique, both for the environment, for its designs, materials and history. Its identity is a magical appeal. Our arquitecture, which blends with the enviroment through its grass roofs, colors and textures of the island, is a tribute to the Orongo ceremonial village, whose vestiges are still near volcano Ranu Kau, an iconic place of Rapa Nui culture, (There was the celebration the election of Tangata Manu , or Birdman, the most important ceremony of the second period of the island).

The reception and lounge area is based on the ancestral “boat house”, a building that is shaped like a boat set reversely, as seen in the stone ruins of the island. The village concept allows a harmonious interplay between spaces, also linked by a landscape design of native species, where nature and inhabited surfaces merge with respect and admiration for Easter Island. The hotel has high-efficiency electrical equipment, massive solar lighting, and LED technology, it also has self-supplying irrigation water through a purification system of wastewater. All detergents and cleaning products used at the hotel are made under environmental management systems.

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