|
Half day excursion the Power of the Birdmen (3hrs) daily by regular service: Visit Ana Kai Tangata, a cave that has many paints made from mineral pigments found on the island. The painting depicts the Manutara bird. The arrival of this bird in spring would initiate the Tangata Manu competition. Next continue to Ranu Kau that was the second of the three main volcanoes to erupt about 2.5 million years ago. It has a height of 310m and a huge crater of 1.6km in diameter and a fresh water lagoon 11m deep.Next to the volcano is the ancient ceremonial city of Orongo, where exist the greatest concentration of petroglyphs. There are pictures of the Tangata manu birdman, the creator god Make.
Half day excursion looking towards the stars (3hrs) daily by regular service
Visit to Ahu Huri, one of the last Ahu (altars) to be restored by Dr. William Mulloy, It is believed to be astronomically oriented such that the sun on the morning of both the winter and summer solstices rise directly on the facade of the moai as it stands on its Ahu (altars). Next visit Ahu Akivi, an archaeological site, that was the first scientifically restored site during the 60`s. It's a ceremonial place, particularly interesting not only for its location (center of the island), but also by the legends that are known around seven moai.The tour continues to Ahu Vai Teka, an archeological site that was apparently set up to be oriented towards the rising sun of equinox (beginning of spring and autumn). In the vicinity of this ahu, a large number of caves and waterholes a very important source of freshwater for the ancient populations are found. Finally we will visit Puna Pau, site located east site of the town of Hanga Roa, in a small crater of red scoria.
Half day excursion The First Ahu “altars” (3hrs) daily by regular service
The tour start with the visit to Vinapu , one of the oldest sites on the island (AD600), the stone masonry found on the Ahu Tahira has a fit so perfect it is often compared to that found at Cuzco in Peru. Next visit Hanga Poukura archaeological site located southeast of Hangaroa. It is an excellent example of an Ahu (open-air altar) belonging to an era of great turmoil on Easter Island (1680-1864 AD), at a time when the statue-cult lost importance and the moai (statues) were toppled, giving rise to new cults, among them the Tangata Manu (birdman).
Finally visit Hanga Teè (Vaihu), where it's possible to see 8 toppled Moai resting face down in their ancestral homeland .
Half day excursion The Twilight of the Moai (3hrs) daily operated by regular service
Visit the Father Sebastian Englert Museum, which has an original moai eye on display and is located in the Tahai sector, 2 km . from the center of Hanga Roa. Next; vist Ahu Tepeu, one of the largest and best preserved ceremonial centres of the west coast.Among other things the largest foundation of a Hare Paenga (house in the shape of an upturned canoe). The tour continues on to Tahai, an old ceremonial complex that dates back to the 6 th century. It includes three different Ahu. Ahu Ko Te Riku, stands 4.73 meters high, has an estimated weight of 20 tons. Finally visit Hanga Kio`e, located 3 km north of Hangaroa`s downtown. Legend claims that the island's leader, the Ariki Henua, was proclaimed king at this ceremonial site.
Half day excursion Rapa Nui and the 21ª Century (3hrs) daily operated by regular service
Get to know how one of the most enigmatic cultures in the world lives. We invite you to visit the neuralgic sites that give life to the people of Rapa Nui: see the entertainment centre in the world´s most isolated inhabited site: Te Pito O Te Henua.Visit the Handicraft Market, the Catholic Church, the commercial center and two local bays, Hanga Roa and Hanga Piko.
Note:Entrance Fees to Easter Island National Park is not included in the tours
Private services are available only in German, French & Italian/Regular service (SIB) are available in Spanish& English
|
