Signature Easter Island 5 days

• DAY 1: Rano Kau – Orongo
• DAY 2: Trekking or Horseback Poike
• DAY 3: Rano Raraku – Anakena
• DAY 4: West Coast – terevakai
• DAY 5: Transfer to Mataveri airport

DAY 1 Rano Kau – Orongo

Welcome at Mataveri airport with traditional flower necklaces and transfer to an exceptional hotel. In the afternoon exploration of the island will begin with the encounter of spectacular Moais in every corner of  Hanga Roa village, continuing with a trekking from Vaitiare to the striking Rano Kau volcano crater, going through the also will visit the beautiful ceremonial village of Orongo, a compound of fifty basalt elliptical houses. In this place other investment of the powers of Tangata Manu, the bird man, took place every year after the celebration and contest for the title. Continuing the expedition, we will stop by the West side of the volcano into the cave of Ana Kai Tangata, whose  walls contain representations of Manutara (sea swallow), the sacred bird of Rapanui.

Transfer Mataveri airport / Hotel Hotel

DAY 2 Hourseback Poike – West Coast – Terevaka

Be intimate with nature, silence, the immensity of the sea, hills, forests and cliffs. You'll appreciate the incomparable colors of wild grasses, the soft slopes that make the Poike Volcano a peaceful yet very intense and amazing place. During the ride you will also encounter Vai a Heva. Includes transportation to and from your hotel.

Breakfast Hotel

DAY 3 Rano Raraku – Anakena.

The day starts early to continue discovering the secrets of the island, today you will discover the path of the mysterious Moais. The expedition begins visiting the least explored places in the island;  Vinapu, with its Ahu Tahira, whose perfection reminds the walls of Machu Picchu, then retracing the path of the Moais, heading to the east coast of the island, you will admire the process of construction and transport of these colossal sculptures. At the feet, beside the coast you will see the largest Moai in the island installed on the Ahu of Tongariki, the most striking Ahu of the island. From there the trail takes you up the slopes of Rano Raraku volcano where the quarry still contains a large number of Moais in the process of being sculpted, still buried in their bed of rock. After Rano Raraku the road continues to Anakena beach, with white sand, palm trees, but also an archeological site, with petro glyphs, Moais, caves and different types of platforms , with  the immensity of the Pacific Ocean  as backstage.  Finally enjoy bathing in the quiet turquoise water of Anakena Beach, a place where the true spirit of the island lives.

Lunch: Box lunch Breakfast Hotel

DAY 4 Trekking Ara O Te Moai

You will continue living the magic of Rapa Nui today with the discovery of the coastal road west of the island, passing through caves, admiring Ahus and petro glyphs, you will also find various hare vaka (typical boats houses), and hare paena, typical chicken houses.. The voyage will begin visiting the cave of the two Windows, Anna Kakenga, then you will head to the ancestral village houses of Ahu Te Peu, these boat houses are astonishing with their perfect blocks of stones that fit exactly together. Continuing this path in the direction of Puna Pau, we will encounter the quarry where the Red Pukaos, Moai hats were produced. The excursion ends in lava tunnels and ancient caves used by the old Rapanui to hide during wartime.

Breakfast

Hotel

DAY 5 Free

Free morning. Transfer to Mataveri airport Breakfast

PRICES

The following rates are applicable until

INCLUDES / DOES NOT INCLUDE

THE RATE INCLUDES

• Shuttles airports/hotels/airports in all destinations
• Accommodation in all hotels listed in itinerary.
• Administrative expenses.
• Half  day excursion (Rano kau – Orongo)
• Half  day excursion (Trekking Poike)
• Half day excursion (west coast – terevaka)
• Full day excursion (Rano Raraku – Anakena)
• Private  Services with Spanish / English guide
• Breakfasts

THE RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Tickets to parks, museums, ruins for the excursions and visits included in the itinerary.
• Personal expenses such as laundry
• Costs associated with obtaining passports or entry visas
• Flights
• Meals, except breakfast
• Alcoholic beverages at lunch or dinner
• Personal, medical costs and last-minute requests
• Tips
• Services not mentioned

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Accommodation Details

ALTIPLANICO RAPA NUI HOTEL:

Located in front of the shoreline on one of the world’s most unique destinations, Altiplanico Easter Island is designed in the style of the traditional Easter Island 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.

TAHA TAI HOTEL:

The Hotel Taha Tai was built on the sea shore from which it adopted its name. The hotel is located a mere 5 minutes from the urban centre of the town Hanga Roa. The hotel also has a bar and restaurant from which it is possible to enjoy the island amazing sunsets.