Easter Island
Reception al Mataveri airport in Easter Island and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 2
Easter Island
Full day excursion towards the south coast visiting Ahu Vaihu, Ahu Akahanga Rano Raraku quarry and volcano and Ahu Tongariki, the largest ahu ever built. En route to Anakena beach where, it is believed, the King Hotu Matua first first came ashore. Return along Vaitea Road in the evening. Overnight (B, Picnic L).
DAY 3
Easter Island
AM Half day excursion visiting Ahu Vinapu, Rano Kau volcano and the ceremonial village of Orongo and its hundreds petroglyphs.
PM Half day excursion visiting Ahu Tahai, which is the oldest on the island, and consists of the three different ahus: Ahu Ko Te Riku, Ahu Vai Uri and Ahu Tahai. Stop in Hanga Roa with a visit of Sebastian Englert Anthropological Museum. Overnight. (B)
DAY 4
Easter Island
AM Half day excursion visiting Ana te Pahu and Ahu Akivi, seven spectacular that date back to 1460 A.D. The tour finishes at Puna a Pau hill, a red stone quarry that was most likely the source for the moais' topknots and ornamental hairpieces. Balance of the day at leisure. (B)
DAY 5
Easter Island
Transfer to airport on time to board departure.
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