Chile Tours:
TREASURES OF EASTER ISLAND

Highlights: Anakena - Rano Kao Volcano - Orongo - Ahu Akivi

Day 01 | Arrive in Hanga Roa
Arrival on Easter Island. Reception at Mataveri Airport with flower necklaces. Transfer to the hotel in Hanga Roa.

Day 02 | Hanga Roa - Moai's Route - Anakena Beach - Hanga Roa
This full day tour takes you to the Ahu Vaihu, ceremonial place surrounded by moais that are face down, and the Ahu Akahanga, where the first king of the island was buried. Heading afterwards to the Rano Raraku Volcano, where people carved the giant statues from the volcano's quarry. At this site it is possible to observe the different stages in the Moai construction. You will see the largest moai on the island, still unfinished, it is more than 20 meters long almost 200 tons. Afterwards, visit Ahu Tongariki, the largest ahu on the Island with 15 Moais. Finally, continue to Te Pito Kura, an ancient settlement at Anakena Beach. In the afternoon, return to the hotel.

Day 03 | Hanga Roa - Rano Kao Volcano - Orongo - Ahu Akivihanga Roa
Half-day tour to Rano Kao Volcano, which contains a large fresh water lake covered with totora. On top of the crater you will find the Cultural Centre of Orongo, where every year the Bird Man or Tangata Manu ceremony is celebrated. Visit Ana Kai Tangata, a cavern where many pre-historic paintings can be seen. There are more than 100 petroglyphs representing gods.

In the afternoon, visit Ahu Akivi, a large platform containing 7 Moais. The only ones
facing the sea; the Ana Tepahu Caverns and the quarry of Puna Pau, where the Pukaos, top part of the Moais, were sculpted. Finally, visit Ahu Tahai. Return to the hotel.

Day 04 | Depart Hanga Roa
Transfer to Mataveri Airport at the agreed time for the departure flight.

Tour Code: CH-12

Departs: Daily