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Easter Island evokes many things but never
indifference. Exciting, it symbolizes its people's mystery and its past is
just known by a few. This volcanic land, lost in the middle of the Pacific
Ocean, hides the most amazing treasures. Its Moais, caves, craters and
beaches give this place a unique atmosphere. Easter Island is one of the
masterpieces of our planet, a magical rendezvous with the past. We invite
you to discover Easter Island in an absolutely unique manner, far from the
crowded paths and the tourists, and on horseback... Unforgettable sunsets,
warm nights in campfire-heated caves, a wonderful ambience and lots of
memories are waiting for you. The history of the island will be told by
native narrators.
Easter Island, located in exotic Polynesia offers the enchantment of
warm beaches and agreeable climate, transparent seas and remarkable
volcanic geology.
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Rates include accommodations (2 nights hotel and 4 nights
camping) and all meals as indicated. English speaking guide. Luggage transfer
by vehicle.
7 days/ 6 nights
02 PAX $ 2,450 / per person
03 PAX $ 2,280 / per person
04+ PAX $ 1,870 / per person
Single room/tent +$ 225
-- the hiking option of this trip: -$435
2008/09 Dates:
Weekly from September to May
May and June have a $100 Low Season discount
Taxes: included
Gratuities: 10% suggested
Meeting: Rapa Nui
Transfer: included
Level:
Novice +
Tack:
Chilean
Horses:
Criollos
Pace: Slow, some canters
Note: Easter
island is the most isolated place in all the planet, at a distance of
3.000 km from the nearest populated point. The inhabitants carved 100
ton basalt statues (called moai) from a quarry in the side of a volcano.
The statues were then transported many kilometers to the coast and
erected on giant stone altars -How and why the inhabitants of the island
achieved this may always remain a mystery .
The same itinerary is also available for non riders.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: (SANTIAGO) - EASTER ISLAND
Reception at Rapa Nui airport. Transfer to the hotel.
DAY 2: After breakfast, we visit Ahu Akivi,. From here
we’ll start our ride in direction of Rano Aroï and Terevaka (507m),
highest point of the island. We enjoy the fantastic panorama of the
island. Descent to the wild and dry north-east coast where we observe
several petro glyphs, caves and Ahus. Cross of Hanga Oteo crater before
arriving at the magnificent site of Anakena -beautiful beach with white
sand- dominated by the Ahu Nau Nau. (CB,L,D)
DAY 3: After a bath (IF POSSIBLE), we ride along the
coast visiting the beautiful Ovahe beach, then the Te Pito Kura, Hekii
and Mahatua sites on the foot of Volcano Poike. Small climb to Parehe,
Tea Tea, Vai Aheva (huge figure carved in the rocks) and Pua Katiki
(360m). Ride down to the south coast in order to arrive at Hanga Nui Bay
where we can observe the huge Ahu Tongariki. (CB,L,D)
DAY 4: Today, we do not change the camp. We are close to
Volcano Rano Raraku, place where all the Moais of the island were born.
We spend most of the day visiting this impressive quarry. Possibility to
have a bath in the crater lake. Relax and taste of the Umu (Polynesian
oven). (CB,L,D)
DAY 5: We pass again in front of the quarry for a last
picture before continuing the “Moai way”. Short transfer from the camp
to Vaihu site with a stop at Haka Hanga on the way. From Vaihu ride
along the coast and climb of Rano Kau through eucalyptus forests to
reach the camp(CB,L,D)
DAY 6: In only a few minutes, we are on the edge of the
impressive Rano Kau crater (1600m of diameter), a mosaic of small lakes,
natural flora reserve. We see the 3 little islands (Motu Nui, Motu Iti
and Motu Kao Kao). Ride along the border of the crater in order to reach
the extreme south-west with the impressive Orongo site. In that place,
about 150 years ago, they started with the bird man culture, a long and
mysterious drama which is celebrated each year in order to name the
political boss of the island. Visit of numerous petro glyphs
immortalizing the bird man and the supreme God Make Make. Later, descent
to Hanga Roa with stop at the Ana Ka Tangata cave (rock paintings), the
port of Hanga Piko and its Ahu.. Night at the hotel in Hanga Roa.. (CB,L)
DAY 7: After breakfast transfer to the airport.
(CB)
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Tahai Complex Semi-Wild horses
photos by:
Wassmann Photography
Ahu Tahai, Foreground
Rano Kau
Ahu Tongariki
Rano Raraku -The Birthplace of the
Moai
Ahu Naunau
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