Akivi (Puna Pau and Seven Moai)

When you come to Easter Island, you simply must see the Moai that are scattered around the island. On this tour, you'll travel to one of the restored areas where you'll see seven of these amazing Moais. This area also have astronomical significance - at the Equinoxes, the statues look directly at the setting sun.

Enjoy this half day excursion to Ahu Akivi, the archaeological center of the Roihi sector on Easter Island. This was the first area to be restored in the 1960s. It is a ceremonial area, particularly of interest not only for its location, at the center of the island but also for the legends which surround the 7 Moais or statues to be found there.

Then visit Puna Pau, a site to the east of the town of Hanga Roa in a small crater. This is where the 'pukao' or hats which crowned the Moais were carved. On the journey it is possible to see the path where they were transported including some of the hats which were left on the wayside.

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