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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 in Hotel Chez Joseph and 3 nights
camping) and meals as indicated. English speaking guide. Luggage transfer
by vehicle.
6 days/ 5 nights $ 995
.... after June'07 $1,100
Single hotel room/tent + $125
2007 Dates:
Weekly from September to May
Min/Max Riders: 4-12
3 riders only + $ 150
2 riders only + $ 310
Taxes: included
Gratuities: 10% suggested
Meeting: Rapa Nui
Transfer: included
Level:
B
and C
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 HOTEL
Reception at Rapa Nui airport. Transfer to the hotel Poike, Manavai
or similar.
DAY 2:
EASTER ISLAND CAMP
First part of the horse ride. Then, we go on to the Rano Kau Volcano
an visit the Cannibals Cave (Ana Kai Tangata). Arrival at the impressive
crater (1600m of diameter), panoramic view and visit of Orongo site
where the birdman cult used to take place more than a century ago.
Observation of the geoglyphs and the Nui, Iti, and Kao Kao motus. Ride
down to the South Coast, visit of Ahu Tahiri site and camp in Vaihu.
Camp. (B,L,D)
DAY 3:
EASTER ISLAND CAMP
Visit of Ahu Hanga Tee site, then we follow the coast and pass in
front of Ahu Akahanga and Ahu Tetenga sites, before reaching the famous
Rano Raraku Volcano, where all of the Moais come from. Visit of the
site and possibility to have a bath in the crater lake, before setting
camp on the coast, in the Hanga Tuu Hata Cave. (B,L,D)
DAY 4:
EASTER ISLAND CAMP
Departure to Tongariki and Papa Totuku Poki sites (petroglyphs). We
climb to the big carved figure in the Poike Peninsula Mountain: the Vai
Aheva. Then we go down to the North-East coast and visit La Perousse,
Moai Paro (10m high!) and the rock that symbolizes the navel of the
world: Te Pito o Te Henua. Camp on Anakena Beach.
(B,L,D)
DAY 5:
EASTER ISLAND HOTEL
Beach, bath, and visit of Ahu Nau Nau site. Departure to the
North-West Coast where we visit Ahu Vai-Mata, Ahu Vaai-Taki-Te-Moa
sites, the sculpted cave with the 60 faces of Make-Make God, and Omoi
geoglyphs. We go up to the Terevaka (highest point of the island) and
get down to Ahu Akivi (7 Moais), where we take the car back to Hanga Roa.
On the way, we visit Tepahu Cave with flash lights. Hotel.
(B,L)
DAY 6:
EASTER ISLAND - (SANTIAGO)
Transfer to Rapa Nui airport. Flight back to Santiago. (B)
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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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