This morning, we will embark on a half-day "Birdman Journey" tour of Orongo, which will take approximately three hours to complete. The tour will include visits to the following destinations:
- Rano Kau Volcano, the biggest crater on the island with a diameter of 1.6km.
- Orongo ceremonial village, boasting 53 restored houses and about 1000 petroglyphs.
- Ahu Vinapu, notable for its well-preserved stonework, which features large blocks of basalt and red scoria that have been fitted together with remarkable precision.
After the tour concludes, we will return to the hotel. Please note that lunch will be at your own expense. At approximately 3pm, you will be picked up for the "The Seven Explorers" half-day tour of Akivi. The tour will last approximately 3 hours and will include visits to the following sites:
- Puna Pao, a red scoria quarry where topknots for the moai were created.
- Ahu Akivi "7 moai": the only altar with statues facing seaward.
- Tahai ceremonial village, home to several ahu, or ceremonial platforms, as well as a number of restored moai.
Overnight: Taha Tai Hotel or similar.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ORDER OF TOURS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON YOUR DAY OF ARRIVAL.
Meals: B