Shore Excursion: Easter Island to Ahu Akivi, Ahu Vinapu and Puna Pau
Easter Island, Chile
Trip Type: Ports of Call Tours
Duration: 3 hours
Let us provide you with a brief introductory tour of Easter Island with this Shore Excursion in which you’ll learn the stories of the island and discover famous sites including Ahu Akivi, Ahu Vinapu, Puna Pau Quarry, and Te Pahu Cavern.
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Let us provide you with a brief introductory tour of Easter Island with this Shore Excursion in which you’ll learn the stories of the island and discover famous sites including Ahu Akivi, Ahu Vinapu, Puna Pau Quarry, and Te Pahu Cavern.Let us introduce you to the mysteries of Easter Island. Departing from Hanga Roa, this tour will take you to visit Ahu Akivi, Ahu Vinapu, Puna Pau Quarry, and The Te Pahu Cavern.
Ahu Akivi’s 7-Moai platform faces the equinoctial rising sun with each statue at a height of around 16 feet and a weight of around 18 tons. According to folklore, the seven statues represent the seven young explorers who left Hiva, a legendary Polynesian homeland, to do reconnaissance on the island after the spirit priest Haumaka made the first chief, Hotu Matu´a, aware of the island’s existence.
You’ll have time to reflect on this story and the many other mysteries of Easter Island as you walk around exploring the incredible Moai structures.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Hanga Roa cruise port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
Ahu Akivi’s 7-Moai platform faces the equinoctial rising sun with each statue at a height of around 16 feet and a weight of around 18 tons. According to folklore, the seven statues represent the seven young explorers who left Hiva, a legendary Polynesian homeland, to do reconnaissance on the island after the spirit priest Haumaka made the first chief, Hotu Matu´a, aware of the island’s existence.
You’ll have time to reflect on this story and the many other mysteries of Easter Island as you walk around exploring the incredible Moai structures.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Hanga Roa cruise port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
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