Departure from your hotel at Easter Island to Ahu Akivi, one of the few platforms on the island where the Moais face the ocean. Legend tells that these structures represent the seven explorers sent by King Hotu Matu’a before his colonization voyage.
After this visit we will continue our trip toward the site of Puna Pau, a small red scoria crater, location at which the Pukao were made, a kind of hats or top knots placed on top of some Moais of the island.
Finally, visit Ahu Uri Aurenga, which has a single statue and has the distinction of having an orientation in the line of the winter solstice, marking not only the beginning of this season (tonga), but also the time of different taboo (prohibitions) regulating fishing and other activities on the island. Astronomically it is also facing east, lined with two neighboring hills, and Maunga Mataengo and Maunga Tararaina, as well as 2 smaller Ahu nearby.
Return to your hotel at Easter Island.
This tour includes:
- Pickup and drop-off at Hanga Roa hotels
This tour excludes:
Things you need to know:
- Pick up and drop-off is from Hanga Roa hotels only; pickups are not available from the pier or cruise ship port
- Maururu Travel reserves the right to give the excursions according to the itinerary it deems according to weather conditions or other
Recommendations
Bring:
- During the winter, a rain jacket is recommended
- Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing, and bring sunblock and sunglasses
Pick-up is at 15:00 PM according to your tour time option.
The schedule will be always confirmed by the executive the day before the excursion.
