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Rapa-Nui (Easter Island)


Destinations:  Rapa-Nui
Length:  4 Days / 3 Nights



Easter Island “The Navel of the World” is one of the most fascinating and remote places on earth. An incredibly unique place in the sense that - its history is still yet to be written. You will have to discover it on the basis of speculation and oral traditions. The island is forever surprising travelers due to its natural and archaeological treasures; including over 1000 ancient stone statues called ‘Moai’. The fact that its inhabitants still belong to the ancient “Rapa Nui Culture”, never ceases to amazing travelers. Enjoy the Anakena beach with its white sands and crystal-clear water, walk along the volcanic craters and lava formations, or explore its underwater world. Discover the never-ending picturesque scenery, a very inviting setting to go horseback riding, surfing, walking or hiking.


Detailed Itinerary:


Day 1
Arrival to Easter Island


Upon arrival, we offer a welcoming reception and will transfer you to the hotel.

Accommodation at the hotel


Day 2
Easter Island – Ranu Kau, Ceremonial Village of Orongo & Ahu Akivi

Orongo Ceremonial Village (3,5 hours)
In the morning we drive up to the extinct volcano Rano Kau appreciating a view over the whole island and with its distinct geological features. On top of the volcano we proceed to a breathtaking view of the crater lake. Afterwards we will drive to the ceremonial village of Orongo, where the birdman competition took place, and you can see the spectacular petroglyphs related to this culture and the 3 islands situated opposite the coast. Then we drive down again to Ahu Vinapu (not restored) and the Ana Kai Tangata cave with its paintings before we return to the hotel.

Ahu Akivi and its 7 Moai (3,5 hours)
In the afternoon this half day tour takes you to the restored Ahu Akivi with its 7 Moais, built in the middle of the island. From here you proceed to the Ana Te Pahu Cave, one of the biggest lava tubes of the island before you visit Ahu Tepeu (not restored) and afterwards the topknot-quarry Puna Pau. Return to the hotel.

Accommodation at the hotel


Day 3
Easter Island – Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki, Ahu Te Pito Kura and Anakena Beach


Anakena and the lost culture of Rapa Nui (7,5 hours)
This unique tour first takes you to the south coast in order to visit representative examples of the not restored platforms, Ahus Vaihu and Akahanga. Then we proceed to Rano Raraku, the quarry of almost 900 stone statues, 397 of them still lying or standing at the slopes of the extinct volcano with a crater lake. After this stop we visit Ahu Tongariki (restored with 15 Moais) which is the most recent and biggest restoration on the island. Next we drive to the east coast and visit Ahu Te Pito Kura and the “Navel of the World”. Last but not least we visit the beach of Anakena with its recovered Ahus Nau Nau and Ature Huke. There you will have the opportunity to enjoy the warm Pacific Ocean. Return to the hotel.

Accommodation at the hotel


Day 4
Easter Island – Departure

At the scheduled time, we will transfer you to the airport to take your departure flight.


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