2013 南美會師 Easter Island

2013 是山社50 年,(若我沒記錯的話), 所以, 楊思棣同學打算在這前後辦個南美會師, 因為南美很大, 不太可能把所有著名的景點擠進14 – 21天的假期, 所以我寫出這份問卷調查, 希望大家投票, 最後票選出最多人報名的活動 也希望大家選出希望的預算 Easter Island Tour Summary: Day 1: Arriving to Easter Island Day 2: Ahu Vaiha - Rano Raraku - Anakena Day 3: Orongo - Ahu Vinapu - Ana Kai Tangata Cave Day 4: Ahu Akivi Day 5: Easter Island - Santiago See the accommodations options: Easter Island: http://www.adventure-life.com/lodging/easter-island-87/ Santiago: http://www.adventure-life.com/lodging/hotel-orly-657/ Trip itinerary: Travel to the world's most isolated bit of land - Easter Island. A tiny pinprick in the great Pacific, the island is actually a mound of consolidated lava and ash from three submarine volcanoes. Spend 5 days discovering the ancient history and traditions of Easter Island. Day 1 Arriving to Easter Island Arrive to Easter Island today (the natives call their island Rapa Nui or Te Pito o Te Henua, "the navel of the earth"). You'll be met at the local airport and transferred the short distance to your family-style hotel minutes from Hanga Roa, a small township where Easter Island's 2,500 inhabitants live. Or send your luggage ahead, and stroll to the hotel on foot, enjoying your new tropical home for the next few days. Day 2 Ahu Vaiha - Rano Raraku - Anakena (B,L) Early this morning you start our tour of the island by driving along the southern coast. The first stops are at Ahus Vaihu and Akahanga. Ahu, which means "sacred place" and refers to the rectangular stone platform on which the famous Moai (enormous, 100-ton basalt statues) were often erected.. Next, head to the volcanic crater of Rano Raraku. This might be the most impressive site on the island. Seventy standing sentinels, embedded up to their shoulders in grass on the south slope of the volcanic crater Rano Raraku, lead the way to the quarry or "nursery" inside of the impressive crater rim. This is where the Moai were cut from volcanic tuff, and some 150 figures remain here in all stages of completion. They are mute witnesses to the mystery that suddenly stopped all work. Next, visit the Ahu of some of the nearby Moai, and check out the holes in the crater rim that were used to maneuver the statues. After this amazing site, drive to Ahu Te Pito Kura on the northern coast and visit the Anakena beach, the legendary landing place of the island's founder Hota Matua. After swimming and relaxing in this piece of South Pacific paradise, we return you to the hotel for the evening. Day 3 Orongo - Ahu Vinapu - Ana Kai Tangata Cave (B) Today's drive takes you to Rano Kau volcano, the biggest on the island, whose enormous crater is now a fresh water lake with floating green fields of totora reeds. This site offers an exceptional view of three tiny and craggy off-shore islands: Nui, Motu and Kao-Kao. Perched 400 meters above the lake on the crater wall is the ceremonial village of Orongo, where the bizarre "bird man" ritual took place. The partially restored village has 48 oval buildings built out of overlapping stone slabs. Over the cliffs you can see an amazing string of "bird man" petroglyphs. The Ana Kai Tangata cave sits at the end of a beautiful little bay. A rocky trail leads to the cave entrance, and venturing inside you see a few paintings relating to the birdman culture. After exploring the cave, return to your hotel and have the afternoon free. Day 4 Ahu Akivi (B) At the ceremonial center of Ahu Akivi there are seven standing Moais who, unlike most others, look out at the sea. It is said they represent the sons of a Maori sorcerer sent to search for Rapa Nui, the home for King Hotu Matua. However, Georgia Lee states "their function was to look out over the ceremonial area... the ocean just happens to be out there in the distance." Approximately a week after the spring equinox, the seven statues all look directly at the setting sun. This inland ahu was restored in 1960, and all around the site are volcanic caves which you are free to explore. The most impressive caves are called "Two Windows" and the "Cave of the Banana." Before returning to your base, visit Ahu Tepeu and the quarry Puna Pau, where topknots - hats or hairpieces for the Moai, in essence - were carved from the soft volcanic scoria. Day 5 Easter Island - Mainland (B) Enjoy a relaxing morning in Hanga Roa before taking your flight for home. With more time, allow us to make additional arrangements in Santiago, Patagonia, or Peru. Tour Cost Summary: $ 855: Ground Costs per person for Easter Island 5-day Tour (based on 2010/2011 rates) Single Supplement: $180 Includes: 4 nights comfortable hotels Meals as indicated by B, L, or D. Most hotels offer a continental breakfast that may not be listed above Bilingual Private Guide Excludes: Chilean visa reciprocity fee International airport pickup/dropoff (can be added for additional cost) Optional excursions during free time Optional Travel insuranceInternational Flights Airport taxes Gratuities Recommended Budgeting (per person): $125 Meals not included $140 Chilean Visa Reciprocity Fee $18 international airport departure tax $13 local airport taxes $80 Optional Excursions Money for souvenirs and gratuities Tour Notes: Roundtrip flights Santiago-Easter Island-Santiago or Lima-Easter Island-Lima are not included. Please add US$475 - 1150 (flight cost subject to change and vary greatly depending upon your travel month) Flights to/from Easter Island may be limited. As of Dec 13, 2010, LAN air offers flights from Santiago to Easter Island every day of the week EXCEPT Thursdays. They offer return flights back to Santiago every day. Tours depart: Any Day of the Week