The rapa nui are the aboriginal polynesian inhabitants of easter island in the pacific ocean. Jardin tau kiani rapa nui hanga roa 2020 what to know. Roosendaal to easter island 6 ways to travel via train. Travel on horseback for days and camp under the stars in the wild under rough camping conditions and feel the true spirit of rapa nui. Discover easter island the way you imagined it with our awardwinning guided tours. Love between the representatives of two warring tribes changes the balance of power on the whole remote island. Amsterdam to rapa nui 3 ways to travel via train, plane. For me, it was the opportunity to visit one of the most remote places on our planet, and it combined well with a visit to the atacama desert, also in chile. Book explora rapa nui all inclusive, easter island on tripadvisor. We are rapa nuigerman owners with offices on easter island. The easternmost polynesian culture, the descendants of the original people of easter island make up about 60% of the current easter island population and have a significant portion of their population residing in mainland chile. I saw the exact same story playing out over the centuries as the spanish colonizers came in contact with the indigenous peoplesthe same story we have here in canada with just a change in names here it was the british and french colonizers chile is situated in southern south america, bordering the south pacific ocean. German, english, spanish or french, and your private vehicle only at your. We also try to make your whole visit on the island comfortable and can accommodate your entire stay.
In 1995, unesco named easter island a world heritage site. Be part of this 4 or 5day travel easter island tour and get to know the islands history and legends, always accompanied by astonishing landscapes and scenic views of the island. Accessible travel americas is a subsidiary of anglatin travel ltd. Easter island travel guide rapa nui in chile cycling around the. A rapa nui welcome alex munoz wilson, executive director of oceana in chile, discusses the encouraging meetings he and national geographic fellow enric sala have had with rapa nui officials at the outset of the expedition, as well as the extraordinary work theyre doing with the chilean navy. Tapura reo means inscribed voicelanguage and is the the first newspaper ever written entirely in rapa nui language. Tapati rapa nui literally means week of rapa nui in the local language, but under that name a series of unique events that make up this festival come together. To its original inhabitants the island is known as rapa nui, and its population is predominantly of polynesian descent. Tapati fest 2020 chile travel guide my guide chile. We are a small family owned business that loves to provide our customers with a great tour experience while visiting rapa nui. Around 3,500 kilometres west of the mainland of chile is the pacific island of rapa nui, otherwise known. Plan your trip with our complete free online easter island travel guide with practical information.
Our agency was founded in 1995 and for all these years we are working to realize the travel plans and requirements of our clients coming from all over the world, usa, europa, asia, latin america. Tour the most wellknown highlights of the island or hike through the desolate remoteness to reach hidden archaeological treasures. Easter island, chilean dependency in the eastern pacific ocean. Florence, the capital of tuscany is home to some of the worlds most recognizable renaissance art and architecture. Resort explora rapa nui all inclusive, hanga roa, chile booking. With jason scott lee, esai morales, sandrine holt, eru potaka dewes. Rapa nui remained under military rule until the mid1960s, followed by a brief period of civilian government until the military coup of 1973 once again brought direct military control. What type of room can i book at easter island ecolodge.
Far is at work on the sociotechnical analysis of the territory of rapa nui, the legendary island in the middle of the pacific ocean, home to the moai sculptures. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Look out for a tiny hole in the ground indicated with a cairn and climb inside. Digging further into the history of the indigenous peoples of chile. Great historical details about the island, its people, the explorers, and its archaeological sites. Whether you plan on using a guide or touring yourself, this book is a must. Rapa nui travel easter island rapa nui guia completa. Things to do on easter island imagina easter island.
History of rapa nui easter island lonely planet travel. Endowed with the most logicdefying statues on the planet the strikingly familiar moai easter island rapa nui to its native polynesian inhabitants emanates a magnetic, mysterious vibe. The seven statues of ahu akivi in the interiors of easter island. Endowed with the most logicdefying statues in the world the strikingly familiar moai. Passengers from papeete with rapa nui easter island as a final destination. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. James grantpeterkin was born in scotland, and fulfilled a childhood dream when he first set foot on easter island in 1996, aged just 19. New york to rapa nui national park 3 ways to travel via. The gardens of tau kiani rapa nui or jardin tau kiani rapa nui on easter island are the best examples of local plants and shrubs in the area. Of course, nothing better that to spend one morning of relaxing in the beautiful beach of anakena and. Friendly and laidback, with indoor and outdoor seating. Rapa nui national park easter island 2020 what to know.
In the 1960s the islanders grievances included unpaid labor, travel restrictions, suppression of the rapanui language, ineligibility to vote chilean universal. I will share with you my travel adventures on here, from rapa nui to the world. Explora hotel from usd 2280 view details part of the explora luxury chain, the explora rapa nui, opened in december 2007, was built on 9. For coffee lovers, there are currently several easter island cafes that serve rich and well prepared italianstyle coffees. Easter island is most famous for its nearly 1,000 extant monumental statues, called moai, created by the early rapa nui people. Aku aku by thor heyerdahl easter island statues, beautiful book covers. They speak both the traditional rapa nui language and the primary language. For travel planning advice, please refer to our rome2rio coronavirus information page. We offer you a complete cafe guide to help you choose, with 20 varieties of our delicious coffee grain. Petroglyphs rock carvings depicting the birdman cult, carved rongorongo script the only written language in oceania, ancient dwellings and caves can all be found here. A unique event in the world whose next edition will be held in february 2020. Few areas in the world possess a more mystical pull than this tiny speck of land, one of the most isolated places on earth. Rome2rios travel guide series provide vital information for the global traveller.
We recommend booking an option with free cancellation in case your travel plans change. This destination seems to be on many peoples must see lists, due in large part to thor heyerdahl and his kon tiki expedition. Was it perhaps the privilege of the winning tribe every year to carve their own emblem on the rocks, and did they employ their very best craftsmen to do the carving. My name is anais hucke and im a rapa nui traveller born in tahiti, raised in rapa nui aka easter island and currently living in aotearoa aka new zealand. Explore easter island rapa nui holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Around 3,500 kilometres west of the mainland of chile is the pacific island of rapa nui, otherwise known as easter island. The rapa nui people, who have lived on easter island since before europeans arrived, accomplished incredible feats of engineering. Our anglatin experience in hosting people with a wide variety of needs has led us to create a new enterprise dedicated to people. Guests at rapa nui can try out regional cuisine at the hotel. The name easter island was given by the dutch explorer jacob roggeveen in 1722 to commemorate. Rock art the birdman village was a highly sacred place, and many of the rocks at the end of the peninsula were carved with very elaborate carving.
Resort explora rapa nui all inclusive, hanga roa, chile. With 600 meters of the mountain perehau, it stands alone in the middle of the ocean, more than 500 km from any human habitation. Rapa the tahiti traveler your ultimate travel companion. You cant share your ticket with other people, because they stamp on your ticket when you go inside. With 600 meters of the mountain perehau, it stands alone in the middle of the ocean. Reward yourself with your dream trip to italy, where you will join chef rodrigo at one of our luxury villas. You will need good walking shoes to enjoy the lovely walks along the gardens and plenty of time to take in the hard work that went on to. Peacefully located in central hanga roa, easter island, hotel rapa nui is 164 feet. Rapa nui press 23 books meet your next favorite book. A rapa nui welcome national geographic society newsroom.
Rome2rio makes travelling from new york to rapa nui national park easy. Best events in chile the tapati rapa nui is the most important cultural festival of easter island. Things to do on easter island imagina easter island rapa nui. Located 5 mi from hanga roa, explora rapa nui offers allinclusive packages. But these are not the only remains of the nowextinct culture.
Aug 14, 20 travel video about nature park rapa nui. See great photos, full ratings, facilities, expert advice and book the best hotel deals. A tiny speck of an island in the vast pacific, rapa nui is the worlds most remote inhabited island you can go more than 1900km in any direction without seeing another soul. In 1995, unesco named easter island a world heritage. Paris to easter island 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and shuttle. Book your tickets online for rapa nui national park, easter island. Lying isolated in the east pacific, in an extreme windward position, rapa nui is the easternmost polynesian island.
If you want to visit easter island who better to contact than the rapa nui travel team. Little rapa, rapa iti in tahitian,is the little sister of easter island chile, the legendary rapa nui. Atamu tekena is lined with cafes, supermarkets and tour agencies while the pier and bay are. Easter island lies in the middle of the pacific, 2000 miles from the nearest mainland in chile, and is the most remote of all the islands to be settled in the first. Facts about rapa nui easter island jo anne van tilburg, ph. Easter island travel your ultimate tourism resource. Sep 07, 2017 adventure travel rare views on rapa nui. I cant wait to visit rapa nui after reading this book and im so glad i purchased this before going. Rapa is the most farflung of the austral islands, some 1,420 km to the south of tahiti. Surrounded by the pacific ocean, the island is located on the eastern point of the polynesian triangle.
Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. Rome2rio makes travelling from amsterdam to rapa nui easy. You will be checked upon arrival to the island and not at the origin. And if you prefer, you can also choose from our menu of. Find all the transport options for your trip from amsterdam to rapa nui right here. We are rapa nui german owners with offices on easter island. It is the easternmost outpost of the polynesian island world and is famous for its giant stone statues.
Its hard to feel connected to chile, over 3700km to the east, let alone the wider world. A graduate of cambridge university, he wrote his finals dissertation on the unique linguistic situation of easter island the only place in the world where spanish is spoken alongside a polynesian language. Would you like to delve into the native rapa nui culture and discover what this mystical island has to offer. Find all the transport options for your trip from new york to rapa nui national park right here.
An inside look at explora rapa nui all inclusive explora rapa nui is located on a tranquil spot from which the islands mysteries and dramatic isolation are in full view. Easter island or rather rapa nui as the islanders themselves tend to call it, is home to some of the strangest and most remarkable monuments to be found anywhere in the world. Its award winning architecture blends the islands unique geography and heritage, with its vibrant present. The tapati rapa nui is the most important cultural festival of easter island. Chile, easter island, stonehenge, vintage travel posters, travel and tourism. Easter island, also known as rapa nui, is one of the worlds most remote inhabited islands and a definite bucket list destination. Nov 20, 2014 travel video about destination rapa nui in chile. It is in the southern hemisphere at 27 9 s latitude, 109 26 w longitude. Last fall i finally got a chance to visit easter island. For more information, visit the website of the ministry of the interior and public security of chile. This project was created by one of the founders behind easter island travel marcus edensky.