Below are a list of Tour Packages that will be offered.  (N.B  Please note that these could change due to differing circumstances.

Day 1:
Reception at Mataveri airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest  of the day at leisure. Overnight.

Day 2:
Half-day morning or afternoon tour to Rano Kao Volcano and the ceremonial city of Orongo. Further visit to the Vinapu temple to enjoy its remarkable architecture. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight.

Day 3:
Full-day tour to Vahui and Akahanga temples. Next to Raro Raraku Volcano, site of the colossal quarry where the ancient statues were created. Next Ahu Tongariki, recently re stored  with the most numerous group of Moasis. Continue to Te Pito, Te Kura and Ahu Nau Nau. Lunch and afternoon at beautiful Anaker Beach.

Day 4:
Free day for optional tours.

Day 5:
Transfer to Mataveri airport to board departure flight

Day 1:
Arrival to Easter Island. Reception at Mataveri Airport with flower and/or shell necklaces. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 2:
Breakfast at the hotel. A full day tour, along the Moai route, visiting: Vaihu, a place which is surrounded by enormous statues which have fallen face down; the ruins of Akahanga, which are in their natural condition and where the first king of the island was buried. Further along, we will see the Rano Raraku volcano, situated close to the southern shore of the island, and at the base of Poike, which is the most spectacular crater in the zone and where the former island-people carved the giant statues from the volcano's quarry. Here we can see the different stages in the construction of the Moais, the biggest of which still remains at the base of the quarry and which is more than 20m long and weighs just under 200 tons. We carry on towards the beautiful beach of Anakena, where we will see Ahu Tongariki, which was the biggest of the 15 Moais on the island. They weighed an average of 50 tons and were destroyed by a tidal wave in 1960. Lunch Box and free time to enjoy the warm sea waters which surround the island. In the afternoon, return to the hotel.

Day 3:
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport at the arranged time for the departure flight.

Notes:

• Minimum 2 people.
• Operates all year round but is subject to flight schedules.
• All Transfers and tours are by regular services.
• Rates:
• 01January - 30 April 2002 & 01 August - 31 December. Rates vary with hotel selected from a low of $190 to $295 for the best hotel. Single supplements from $62 to $215.
• 01May - 31 July 2002 Rates vary with hotel selected from a low of $157 to $267 for the best hotel. Single supplements from $74 to $163.

Day 1:
Arrival to Easter Island. Reception at Mataveri Airport with flower and/or shell necklaces. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 2:
Breakfast at the hotel. A full day tour, along the Moai route, visiting: Vaihu, a place which is surrounded by enormous statues which have fallen face down; the ruins of Akahanga, which are in their natural condition and where the first king of the island was buried. We will see the Rano Raraku volcano and at the base of Poike, which is the most spectacular crater in the zone and where the former island-people carved the giant statues from the volcano's quarry. Here we can see the different stages in the construction of the Moais, the biggest of which still remains at the base of the quarry and which is more than 20m long and weighs just under 200 tons. We carry on towards the beautiful beach of Anakena, where we will see Ahu Tongariki, which was the biggest of the 15 Moais on the island. Lunch Box and free time to enjoy the warm sea waters. In the afternoon, return to the hotel. Stay overnight.

Day 3:
Breakfast at the hotel. A half-day tour to the Rano Kao volcano, whose deep crater of lush vegetation contains a large fresh water lake covered with totora. From there, we will continue onto the Cultural Centre of Orongo, situated at the top of the crater at over 300m above sea level and where year after year the Bird Man or Tangata Manu ceremony takes place . We can see more than 100 petroglyphs which represent the Make-Make God and the Manutara seabird amongst others. Next, we will proceed to Ana Kai Tangata, a cavern where the island people took refuge during times of war and where you can see many pre-historic paintings. Then we will visit Ahu Vinapu, where the interesting architectural style reminds you of the Inca's handiwork. In the afternoon we will make another excursion visiting Ahu Akivi, the big platform, which is composed of 7 Moais, all of them facing the sea; the Ana Tepahu caverns and the quarry of Puna Pau, where the top part of the Moais were sculpted (named Pukao, which means "typical hairstyle"), and Ahu Tahai. Return to the hotel. Stay overnight.

Day 4:
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Mataveri Airport at the agreed time for the departure flight.

• Notes:
• Minimum 2 people.
• Operates all year round but is subject to flight schedules.
• All Transfers and tours are by regular services.
• Rates:
• 01January - 30 April 2002 & 01 August - 31 December. Rates vary with hotel selected from a low of $317 to $464 for the best hotel. Single supplements from $95 to $278.
• 01May - 31 July 2002 Rates vary with hotel selected from a low of $326 to $433 for the best hotel. Single supplements from $95 to $214.

Easter Island - Rapa Nui
5 days/4 nights

Day 1:
Arrival to Easter Island. Reception at Mataveri Airport with flower and/or shell necklaces. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

Day 2:
Breakfast at the hotel. A full day tour, along the Moai route, visiting: Vaihu, a place which is surrounded by enormous statues which have fallen face down; the ruins of Akahanga, which are in their natural condition and where the first king of the island was buried. We will see the Rano Raraku volcano, and at the base of Poike, which is the most spectacular crater in the zone and where the former island-people carved the giant statues from the volcano's quarry. Here we can see the different stages in the construction of the Moais, the biggest of which still remains at the base of the quarry and which is more than 20m long and weighs just under 200 tons. We carry on towards the beautiful beach of Anakena, where we will see Ahu Tongariki, which was the biggest of the 15 Moais on the island. They weighed an average of 50 tons and were destroyed by a tidal wave in 1960. Lunch Box and free time to enjoy the warm sea waters. In the afternoon, return to the hotel. Overnight.

Day 3:
Breakfast at the hotel. A half-day tour to Orongo, visiting the Rano Kao volcano, whose deep crater of lush vegetation contains a large fresh water lake covered with totora. From there, we will continue onto the Cultural Centre of Orongo, situated at the top of the crater at over 300m above sea level and where year after year the Bird Man or Tangata Manu ceremony takes place. We can see more than 100 petroglyphs which represent the Make-Make God and the Manutara seabird amongst others. Next, we will proceed to Ana Kai Tangata. Then we will visit Ahu Vinapu, where the interesting architectural style reminds you of the Inca's handiwork. This is due to the perfection of the cuts and location of the stones. Return to the hotel. Overnight.

Day 4:
Breakfast at the Hotel. Half-day excursion, visiting: Ahu Akivi, the big platform, which is composed of 7 Moais, all of them facing the sea; the Ana Tepahu caverns; the quarry of Puna Pau, where the top part of the Moais were sculpted and Ahu Tahai. Return to the hotel. Overnight.

Day 5:
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Mataveri Airport at the arranged time for the departure flight.

• Notes:
• Minimum 2 people.
• Operates all year round but is subject to flight schedules.
• All Transfers and tours are by regular services.
• Rates:
• 01 January - 30 April 2002 & 01 August - 31 December. Rates vary with hotel selected from a low of $372 to $568 for the best hotel. Single supplements from $114 to $371.
• 01 May - 31 July 2002 Rates vary with hotel selected from a low of $307 to $526 for the best hotel. Single supplements from $114 to $279.

TRIP DATES: (These are tentative at the moment)                                       

(Per person double occupancy) includes round-trip air tickets from Auckland to Easter Island, and hotel accommodation.

Passport or visa fees, all beverages and food, laundry, excess baggage charges, personal tips, or airport and departure taxes.   

A deposit of $500.00, plus a check for $150 made out to the Easter Island Tours, is required with your reservation. Final payment is due 75 days before departure. Any cancellation received in writing at least 75 days before departure will result in an administration fee of $250.00. Cancellations received less than 75 days before the starting date will not receive a refund.  Should you for any reason be unable to complete the tour, Easter Island Tours will not reimburse any fees. Registrants are strongly advised to purchase travel protection that includes trip cancellation