Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located rapa nui hotels. Rapa nuis main tourist draw is the mysterious moai the solemn stone sentinels which dot the coastline. Everything you need to know about a trip to easter island. Accessible travel easter island, vacations with wheel the. 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. Tour the most wellknown highlights of the island or hike through the desolate remoteness to reach hidden archaeological treasures. 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. The year 1805 saw the first in a series of slaveraids when the captain of the new london schooner nancy landed on easter island with the. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Rome2rio makes travelling from rapa nui to virginia beach easy. For many years, how the moai and the islands native rapa nui people arrived on the island was a topic of heated debate among researchers and anthropologists. Easter island rapa nui may be best known for its stone head monoliths moai, but for two weeks every february, the island stages its most important cultural eventthe tapati festival.
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. Rapa the tahiti traveler your ultimate travel companion. Nov 20, 2014 travel video about destination rapa nui in chile. Easter island ecolodge offers 38 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptopcompatible safes. New york to rapa nui 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus. Rapa nui has coupled the ancient secrets of easter island with the science of modern day reflexology. This new approach to relaxation and meditation will be like nothing you have ever experienced before. Tapati began in 1969, as a simple summer festival that celebrated polynesian pride. It contains information on every single significant archaeological site of rapa nui, and also includes the best times to visit each site, best light for photography and even the times to avoid coinciding with large tour buses.
Rapa nui is a minority language, as most rapa nui people speak spanish as their first language. Rome2rios travel guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. But these are not the only remains of the nowextinct culture. The name easter island was given by the dutch explorer jacob roggeveen in. The cheapest way to get from chicago union station to easter island costs. 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. Would you like to delve into the native rapa nui culture and discover what this mystical island has to offer. Youll find suggested itineraries, maps of the town and the island, as well as uptodate restaurant recommendations. This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. Blog rapa nuis tapati festival inca small group and. The only way you can reach this remote island that marks the southeasternmost point of the polynesian triangle is by flying there on one of the daily flights from santiago, or catching the. This tour with easter island travel was everything that i had hoped for and gave me a very personal and concise introduction to the island, its. The rapa nui national park is now under the administrative control of the ma. Nov 18, 2015 rapa nui is served daily by flights from santiago, chile however flights during tapati are sold out months in advance and accommodations are scarce during this time.
Chicago union station to easter island 2 ways to travel via train. Travel restrictions may apply and transportation services are subject to change. Accessible travel easter island is possible thanks to our advanced equipment, trained guides and assistants, and our admiration for this aweinspiring place. Rapanui island cafe menu, menu for rapanui island cafe. 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.
Having wanted to visit rapa nui for ages, the opportunity arose and i booked this two day tour to get the most out of my visit. The rapa nui people, who have lived on easter island since before europeans arrived, accomplished incredible feats of engineering. Rapa nui is the most isolated place of inhabited land in the world, located in the south pacific. Easter island phrasebook wikitravel the free travel guide. Santi hitorangi and the indian law resource centre questioned the legitimacy of chiles control over the rapa nui people, including their natural resources, and voiced concerns over human rights violations against rapa. Rapa nui native camping club, a economic manner to live the magic of this incredible island in midle of the pacific ocean, you will have a equiped kitchen, telephone and hot wather in midle of nature, close of the most incredible archelogical points like puna pau, ahu akivi an. Customers are free to download and save these images, but not use these digital files watermarked by the zomato logo for any commercial purpose, without prior written permission of zomato. Tapati rapa nui is the islands namesake festival that began in the 1970s as a way to celebrate. Resort explora rapa nui all inclusive, hanga roa, chile. Rapanui island cafe menu in image format shown on this website has been digitised by zomato. Reward yourself with your dream trip to italy, where you will join chef rodrigo at one of our luxury villas. Last fall i finally got a chance to visit easter island. Parque nacional rapa nui is a national park and unesco world heritage site located on easter island, chile.
Murder, rape, mass deportation and repeated attempts to destroy the islands environment characterised the poignant history of rapa nui during much of the 19th century owsley, 1994. Also known as rapa nui, easter island is an interesting tropical paradise with a unique rapa nui culture and an air of mystery due to the giant moai statues found there. The 10 best restaurants near rapa nui national park in easter. If youre going to be travelling in chile, easter island is just a skip and hop away.
Easter island is made up principally of three volcanoes. Polynesians arrived in rapa nui by dugout canoe 1,600 years ago and lived in isolation until the island was discovered by dutch explorers on easter sunday, 1722. Facts about rapa nui easter island jo anne van tilburg, ph. The moai or easter island heads or easter island statues, represent the most important pieces of rapa nui art and they have become its trademark. Find all the transport options for your trip from rapa nui to virginia beach right here. 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. If you wish to observe the tapati festivities, it is best to plan and book as much as a year in advance to avoid disappointment. 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. See great photos, full ratings, facilities, expert advice and book the best hotel deals. The tapati rapa nui festival, which literally means rapa nui week, is the most important cultural festival in easter island, and it is celebrated every year during the first two weeks of february. Rapanui island cafe menu in image format shown on this website has been digitised by. Friday, sept 18, 2015, the united nations human rights council continued general debate on the promotion and protection of all human rights. 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. Lote e sector hinere, hanga roa, 2770000, easter island, chile.
On my last full day on easter island, also known as rapa nui, i had lunch with the sea turtles. This festival was born in 1968 with the goal of promoting the rapanui culture among the islanders and instilling a sense of belonging within. However, in spite of their abundance, there are around 600 moai distributed throughout the whole island and 397 are in the rano raraku quarry, there are still plenty of unanswered questions regarding. Score a books 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. Book your tickets online for rapa nui national park, easter island. Spanish is the most widely spoken language on easter island and the primary language of education and administration. Separated by some 3,200 km from the nearest continent of south america, it was rediscovered in 1722 on easter day hence its name by the dutch explorer jacob roggeveen. Florence, the capital of tuscany is home to some of the worlds most recognizable renaissance art and architecture. Nowadays, most agree that the rapa nui arrived in the 8th century as descendants from the polynesian people on the other side of the pacific ocean. Mystery and history on easter island princess cruises. Around 3,500 kilometres west of the mainland of chile is the pacific island of rapa nui, otherwise known as easter island. Rapa nui to virginia beach 5 ways to travel via train, bus. Dec 15, 2014 james grantpeterkin was born in scotland, and fulfilled a childhood dream when he first set foot on easter island in 1996, aged just 19. The 10 best restaurants near rapa nui national park in.
Pronunciation guide vowels a mama e red i peace o zone u woot e, a, etc. Rome2rio makes travelling from new york to rapa nui easy. Little rapa, rapa iti in tahitian,is the little sister of easter island chile, the legendary rapa nui. The rapa nui national park was created in 1935 and is located in the island of pascua, having a surface of. Easter island is most famous for its nearly 1,000 extant monumental statues, called moai, created by the early rapa nui people. With 600 meters of the mountain perehau, it stands alone in the middle of the ocean, more than 500 km from any human habitation. The only way to travel to rapa nui for the common traveler is by air. Airline travel traffic is exclusive to latin americas largest airline lan airlines. They are part of the oneworld alliance and offer approximately one flight per day during high season, decmar, sometimes two flights per day. 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. It is in the southern hemisphere at 27 9 s latitude, 109 26 w longitude. Book explora rapa nui all inclusive, easter island on tripadvisor.
Its award winning architecture blends the islands unique geography and heritage, with its vibrant present. This destination seems to be on many peoples must see lists, due in large part to thor heyerdahl and his kon tiki expedition. Unlike traditional methods, we approach the physiological experience with a mulitsensory approach. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. The island is located in the southeastern pacific ocean, at the southeastern extremity of the polynesian triangle. Vacation rentals near rapa nui national park easter island. One of the best ways to see the island is to book a tour, both for.
Lying isolated in the east pacific, in an extreme windward position, rapa nui is the easternmost polynesian island. Discover easter island the way you imagined it with our awardwinning guided tours. New york to rapa nui 7 ways to travel via train, plane. Next to it it is a smaller volcano, rano raraku, which is the volcano from which all the statues on the island were quarried, and where over 300 of them still remain. In this article we will tell you about the traditional festivals that you cannot miss if you travel to chile. James grantpeterkin was born in scotland, and fulfilled a childhood dream when he first set foot on easter island in 1996, aged just 19.
Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation. Rapa nui national park easter island 2020 what to know. Rapa nui press 23 books meet your next favorite book. 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. Find all the transport options for your trip from new york to rapa nui right here. If your device doesnt you may buy a simple connection converter at the central internet cafe hare pc or the iron store kanina close to the airport. Rapa is the most farflung of the austral islands, some 1,420 km to the south of tahiti. Easter island travel hanga roa all you need to know.
After tourism, fishing is the secondmost important industry on easter island. I traveled to easter island in november, 2005 and this book was essential for planning the trip. This hanga roa hotel provides wireless internet access for a surcharge. It is believed that rapa nui is currently undergoing a shift toward more spanish sentence structure. 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. Including rapa nui flight in a multidestination fare. Guests at rapa nui can try out regional cuisine at the hotel. A rapa nui welcome national geographic society newsroom. If you travel to many different places during the same trip, it might be a good idea to include your flight to rapa nui in a ticket with several flights, such as circle pacific or tam south america airpass your flight may be part of a round the world trip crossing the pacific ocean, when you travel to these destinations in either. In addition to the great weather, theres another reason to travel to easter island in february. Frolicking sea turtles and their role in easter island mythology and.
Vacation rentals near rapa nui national park easter island, chile. The people and cuisine reflect that blending of backgrounds, and though spanish is widely spoken, most islanders also speak rapa nui. How american anthropologist william mulloy helped restore easter. Restaurants near rapa nui national park, easter island on tripadvisor. Children 2 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult. None of the major guidebooks such as lonely planet or rough guides devote more than a few pages to easter island, but the complete guide to easter island is as good as its name implies. Rapa nui to virginia beach 5 ways to travel via train.
Her book, based on the 17 months she spent on the island also known as rapa nui in. Easter island travel your ultimate tourism resource. But the trip to easter island changed mulloys life. The indigenous rapa nui people have regained authority over their ancestral lands and are in charge of the management, preservation and protection of their patrimony. 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. Breakfast, wifi, and an airport shuttle are free at this property. Find vacation rentals near rapa nui national park, easter island on tripadvisor.
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