Easter Island 6 days 5 nights at altiplanico hotel

PRIVATE TOURS

2012 rates

Package prices per person:

(*) Triple room is considered as a double with an aditional bed.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 Rano Kau – Orongo

Welcome at Mataveri airport with traditional flower necklaces and transfer to an exceptional hotel whose architecture evokes the traditional Rapa Nui boat houses.

In the afternoon exploration of the island will begin with the encounter of spectacular Moais in every corner of Hanga Roa village, continuing with a trekking from Vaitiare to the striking Rano Kau volcano crater, going through the also will visit the beautiful ceremonial village of Orongo, a compound of fifty basalt elliptical houses. In this place other investment of the powers of Tangata Manu, the bird man, took place every year after the celebration and contest for the title. Continuing the expedition, we will stop by the West side of the volcano into the cave of Ana Kai Tangata, whose walls contain representations of Manutara (sea swallow), the sacred bird of Rapanui.

• Transfer Mataveri airport / Altiplánico Rapa Nui
• Hotel: Altiplánico Rapa Nui

DAY 2 Rano Raraku – Anakena.

The day starts early to continue discovering the secrets of the island, today you will discover the path of the mysterious Moais. The expedition begins visiting the least explored places in the island; Vinapu, with its Ahu Tahira, whose perfection reminds the walls of Machu Picchu, then retracing the path of the Moais, heading to the east coast of the island, you will admire the process of construction and transport of these colossal sculptures. At the feet, beside the coast you will see the largest Moai in the island installed on the Ahu of Tongariki, the most striking Ahu of the island. From there the trail takes you up the slopes of Rano Raraku volcano where the quarry still contains a large number of Moais in the process of being sculpted, still buried in their bed of rock. After Rano Raraku the road continues to Anakena beach, with white sand, palm trees, but also an archeological site, with petro glyphs, Moais, caves and different types of platforms , with the immensity of the Pacific Ocean as backstage. Finally enjoy bathing in the quiet turquoise water of Anakena Beach, a place where the true spirit of the island lives.

• Breakfast: Altiplánico Rapa Nui
• Lunch: Box lunch
• Hotel: Altiplánico Rapa Nui

DAY 3 Trekking Ara O Te Moai

The hike begins in the sector of Ara O Te Moai, ancestral trail which was used by the Rapanui to carry the Moais, you will encounter numerous statues in the way lying across the path. Next comes the climb to Rano Raraku Volcano with the quarry of the Moais in the slopes and the view of the lagoon in the crater. Finally comes a walk around the volcano crater arriving to One Makihi, which are natural pools in the rocks.

• Breakfast: Altiplánico Rapa Nui
• Hotel: Altiplánico Rapa Nui

DAY 4 West Coast – Terevaka

You will continue living the magic of Rapa Nui today with the discovery of the coastal road west of the island, passing through caves, admiring Ahus and petro glyphs, you will also find various hare vaka (typical boats houses), and hare paena, typical chicken houses.. The voyage will begin visiting the cave of the two Windows, Anna Kakenga, then you will head to the ancestral village houses of Ahu Te Peu, these boat houses are astonishing with their perfect blocks of stones that fit exactly together. Continuing this path in the direction of Puna Pau, we will encounter the quarry where the Red Pukaos, Moai hats were produced. The excursion ends in lava tunnels and ancient caves used by the old Rapanui to hide during wartime.

Back in the hotel you will enjoy the incredible sunset alongside Moai Akapu.

• Breakfast: Altiplánico Rapa Nui
• Hotel: Altiplánico Rapa Nui

DAY 5 Trekking Terevaka – Anakena

The trek starts from Vaitea (center of the island) ascending towards the Maunga Terevaka, highest point on the island, measuring 511 mts above the sea level, with a 360º view, that gives you the perspective of the island, this place allows you to appreciate the full majesty of Rapanui. The walk continues downhill towards the beach of Anakena characterized by its white sand and transparent, turquoise water.

• Breakfast: Altiplánico Rapa Nui
• Hotel: Altiplánico Rapa Nui

DAY 6 Free

Free morning.

• Breakfast: Altiplánico Rapa Nui
• Transfer to Mataveri airport

THE RATE INCLUDES

- Shuttles airports/hotels/airports in all destinations.
- Accommodation in all hotels listed in itinerary.
- Administrative expenses.
- Half day excursion. (Rano kau – Orongo)
- Full day excursion. (Rano Raraku – Anakena)
- Half day excursion (Costa Oeste – Ahu te Peu)
- Half day excursion (Trekking Ara O Te Moai)
- Half day excursion (Trekking Terevaka – Anakena)
- Private Services with Spanish / English guide.
- Breakfasts.

THE RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE

- Tickets to parks, museums, ruins for the excursions and visits included in the itinerary. (Optional: 60 USD p.p.)
- Personal expenses such as laundry.
- Costs associated with obtaining passports or entry visas.
- Flights.
- Meals, except breakfast.
- Alcoholic beverages at lunch or dinner.
- Personal, medical costs and last-minute requests
- Tips
- Services not mentioned