4-Day Tour of Easter Island: Moai Statues, Ahu Akivi and Akahanga

4 Days

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

English,French,Spanish

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Overview

Uncover the ancient mysteries of Easter Island on a comprehensive 4-day tour of the island's most enigmatic attractions. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, see the atmospheric ruins of the ancient temple of Akahanga;delve into the history of the poignant archeological site, Ahu Akivi; and see captivating collections of moai statues scattered across the landscape. Gaze at the vibrant bird paintings of Ana Kai Tangata and select from luxurious 3.5- or 4-star accommodation during this enriching excursion.

4-day Easter Island tour
See the Manutara bird paintings in Ana Kai Tangata cave
Visit the temple and fallen statues of Akahanga
See where the moai statues and their red topknots were quarried and carved
Explore Rano Raraku volcano with your expert guide
Choice of three-star, 3.5-star or four-star hotel

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Visit the most enigmatic and intriguing archeological sites of Easter Island on this 4-day tour led by an accomplished guide. See a captivating selection of sacred temples, moai statues and colossal volcanoes as you explore the ancient landscapes of the island. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from the airport and select from comfortable 3.5- or 4-star accommodation. Breakfast is included each day, as are a selection of other meals indicated in the Itinerary section below.ItineraryDay 1: Easter IslandAfter arriving at Mataveri Airport, you'll be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel for your evening's accommodation. Once here, the rest of the day and night is yours to explore on your own.Accommodation: O'tai Hotel (three-star), Taha Tai Hotel (3.5-star) or Hotel Altiplanico (four-star)Day 2: Easter Island (B)After breakfast at your hotel, your tour of Easter Island begins with a visit to see the Manutara bird paintings of Ana Kai Tangata cave, sacred to the warriors of Easter Island. Next, see the huge lagoon crater of Ranu Kau volcano and visit the ceremonial city of Orongo at its base. Here, admire the island's greatest concentration of petroglyphs, depictions of the Tangata manu birdman creator god. In the afternoon, visit the Ahu Akivi archaeological site in the island's heart, and hear the legends of Ahu's seven moai (head statues). On the way back to your hotel, visit the small town of Hanga Roa, where the statues' signature red stone hats, or topknots, were quarried and sculpted.Accommodation: your same hotelDay 3: Easter Island (B, L)Breakfast at your hotel is followed by a full-day excursion to the ruins of the temple of Akahanga, where you'll see the moais' topknots lying tumbled on the ground. Next, visit the Rano Raraku volcano, whose rock was used to carve the island's moai statues. If you climb to the edge of the crater and peer within, you'll see the volcano's lake and see moai in various stages of construction scattered around. Continuing to Ahu Tongariki, you'll see where many moai were toppled by a large sea quake in 1960. In the afternoon, go for a swim at Anakena beach before revisiting the town of Hanga Roa and returning to your hotel.Accommodation: your same hotelDay 4: Easter Island (B)After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to Mataveri Airport for your departing flight. Depending on the time of your flight, you might have free time for you to explore Easter Island further on your own.

4-Day Tour of Easter Island: Moai Statues, Ahu Akivi and Akahanga

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