Easter Island: cultural tourism and ethnic groups

Arrival to Easter Island. Reception at the airport Mataveri with flower necklaces. Transfer to hotel in Hanga Roa. Accommodation.

Full day tour visiting the Moai Route: Ahu Vaihu surrounded by moai are lying face down and Ahu Akahanga, where he was buried the first king of the island. Then visit to Rano Raraku, the most spectacular crater in the area, where once the statues were carved. You’ll see moai in various stages of construction, the largest of which still remains at the base of the quarry, with a length of 20 meters and a nearby 200 tons weight. Then, visit to Ahu Tongariki, this ceremonial center has 15 Moai. Expedition to Te Pito Kura, finishing in Anakena beach where you can enjoy warm waters. In the evening return to hotel. Accommodation.

Half day excursion visiting the Rano Kao, whose deep crater in an extensive freshwater lake covered with reeds formed. At the top of the crater, visit the Cultural Center of Orongo, where year after year the ceremony Bird Man or Tangata Manu is held. Here are more than 100 petroglyphs representing gods. Visit Ana Kai Tangata, cavern where numerous rock paintings appreciated. In the afternoon, hike Ahu Akivi, this platform has the only seven Moai on the island who are looking towards the sea. Visit Ana Tepahu and Puna Pau quarry where Pukao, top of the Moai were carved. Finally, visit to Ahu Tahai. Return to hotel. Accommodation.

Transfer to airport. Farewell with shell necklaces.