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Easter Island is the most isolated place in all the planet, at a distance of 3,000 km from the nearest populated point and one of the most fascinating archaeological riddles of all time. The inhabitants of Easter Island, whose origin is still an enigma, developed the only script known to people of America and Polynesia at that time, carved enormous 100 tons basalt statues (called Moai) from a quarry in the side of a volcano, transported them many kilometers to the coast and erected them on giant stone altars. Easter Island conserves the enchantment of warm beaches, agreeable climate, transparent oceans and remarkable volcanic remains. Dotted around the island are several extinct craters, two of which now contain freshwater lakes, and hundreds of caves, once used as refuges or secret burial places. This is a remarkable opportunity to visit one of the world's most remote and magnificent places. |
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| • | 5 days |
| • | Starts and finishes in Santiago |
| • | Maximum 16 participants |
| • | Includes all meals |
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| Taha Tai, Easter Island |
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| ITINERARY IN BRIEF: |
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Fly to Easter Island |
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Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki |
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Ranu Kau, Orongo, Vinapu |
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Ahu Te Pito Te Kura, Ovahe Beach |
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Fly to Santiago and depart |
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 Marguerite has travelled extensively in South America and has a passion for the archaeology, culture, natural history and most of all the peoples of this sometimes overlooked continent. She speaks Spanish and loves to share her knowledge of mysterious Easter Island.
416-633-5666 / 1-800-387-1483
 Peru: Discovering the Inca Empire
Cusco, Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley
• Private Journey •
Length: 8 days
Start: Lima, Peru
Finish: Lima, Peru
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