Easter Island Tour (3 days & 2 nights)

Destinations
Written by Daniel, May 19 2012

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Day 1 Santiago - Easter Island. 
Reception and welcome with fresh flower leis at Mataveri airport in Easter Island. Transfer to selected hotel. Half-day excursion bordering Rano Kau, a dormant volcano located on the southwestern tip of the island. Inside the volcano there is a lake with abundant vegetation. We continue with a visit to the village and ceremonial temple of Orongo, where annual competitions were held to elect the chief of the island, the Tangata Manu (birdman). The tour ends with a visit to Ana Kai Tangata cave. Lodging.

Day 2 Easter Island.
Breakfast in hotel. Visit to Tahai, located on the west side of the island and comprising three ahu or stone platforms that serve as the foundation for the moai: Ko Te Riku, Vai Uri, and Tahai. We continue towards the extinct volcano Rano Raraku and the quarry where the moai were made, and later enjoy lunch, picnic style. Near the volcano there is an ahu called Tongariki, the largest in Polynesia, with 15 restored statues. The tour continues with a visit to Te Pito Kura, where a destroyed platform contains the largest moai on Easter Island, currently lying on the ground. On one side of this ahu there is a large round stone known as the Energy Rock for its special magnetism. After visiting the last platform of Ahu Nau Nau, we finish our mystical journey in the beautiful Anakena beach. Return to hotel. Lodging.

Day 3 Easter Island - Santiago.
Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to Mataveri airport for flight back to Santiago. End of our services.

Prices per person in USD. Valid until December, 2012.

Hotel

Doble

Ad. Single

Hotel Oceania

380

130

Otai Superior

430

90

Hotel Iorana

610

200

Altiplanico Rapa Nui

730

360

* Hotels subject to availability upon confirmation of requested program.
* Includes entrance fee to National Park.
* Airfares are not included.
* Travel insurance is not included.