Moais on Easter Island

Appreciate the incredible Rano Kau Crater Lake on Easter Island

Take in the stunning coastal beach of Anakena on Easter Island

Sunset over the beautiful Moai stone heads | Heike Krumm

Majority of the Moai heads were carved from the volcano Rano Raraku | Heike Krumm

A Silver Bosun bird perches on it's nest | Heike Krumm

Easter Island

Discover the ancient history of this remote island

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$1090 USD

Trip Code: EAS

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Essential Information

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*Prices listed are per person

Duration

4 Days

Activities

4 days adventure touring

Accommodation

3 nights hotel

Meals

3 Breakfasts

Difficulty Grading

1 / 10

Discovery and Cruising

Carbon Footprint

88kg of CO₂-e PP per day

(265kg of CO₂-e PP entire trip)

Trip highlights

Marvel at the cultural phenomenon of Rapa Nui National Park
Tour the fascinating archeological sites of Ahu Vinapu, Ahu Akivi and Ahu Vinapu
Experience Orongo ceremonial village
Visit Rano Kao Volcano and witness it's large 1.6km crater
Enjoy beautiful Anakena beach, a white coral beach, with archaeological remains from the first settling on Easter Island

Overview

Explore and discover a unique cultural heritage on one of the most isolated islands on earth. Easter Island really is an unusual destination made famous by its monolithic stone Moai and ancient Pacific culture.

Itinerary

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Upon your arrival at Easter Island, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Please ensure that you purchase your entrance fee (approx USD$80) to the Rapa Nui National Park. While it is possible to pay for your entrance ticket on the island, it is much easier to buy it online beforehand from https://www.rapanuinationalpark.com/en/ Overnight: Taha Tai Hotel or similar. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ORDER OF TOURS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON YOUR DAY OF ARRIVAL.

Meals: Nil

Today, we have a full-day tour of the island, lasting approximately six hours. The tour will cover the following highlights: - Ahu Akahanga archaeological site, featuring many important ancient remains. - Ahu Tongariki, the biggest restored platform with 15 standing moai. - Rano Raraku, the quarry where the moai were made. - Ahu Te Pito Kura, an archaeological site where you can view the semispherical stone with magnetic power named "The navel of the world - Ahu Nau Nau, which showcases 7 moai standing in front of Anakena beach. - Anakena white coral sandy beach, where you can enjoy swimming (don't forget to bring your swimsuit) and also see archaeological remains from the first settling on Rapa Nui. - lunch is available for an additional cost and must be booked before the tour. Overnight: Taha Tai Hotel or similar. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ORDER OF TOURS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON YOUR DAY OF ARRIVAL.

Meals: B

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

Following a leisurely breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport marking the end of your trip.

Meals: B

Map

Elevation

The map and elevation chart are for illustrative purposes only and meant to provide general guidelines.

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What's included?

Included

3 breakfasts
English speaking local guide (tours are non private and are conducted in English and Spanish)
Comfortable hotel on a twin share basis
1 full day trip and 2 half day trips on Easter Island (non-private, non-exclusive services, conducted in English and Spanish)
Return airport transfers (non-private, non-exclusive services)
Hotel upgrade options or additional nights at additional cost - please ask us for details

Not included

Rapa Nui National Park entrance (purchase online: www.rapanuinationalpark.com, approx USD$80)
Airfares, Visas, reciprocity fees and airport taxes
Meals not mentioned in itinerary
Aerated and alcoholic drinks
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls etc
Travel Insurance
Excess baggage costs