Monday - Day 1

Upon arrival in Easter Island, we check into hotel, unpack our luggage and get *grounded* in Hanga Roa, the only village on the island. Easter Island, called Rapa Nui by the local population, lies 2,400 miles from the mainland of Chile and is the most isolated human habitation in the world. Easter Island, called Rapa Nui by the local population, lies 2,400 miles from the mainland of Chile and is the most isolated human habitation in the world.

Our hotel is surrounded by lovely gardens and located near the ocean and the centre of the village. You will feel the high energy and see how easy it is, to become a member of the Rapa Nui community. Breakfast at the hotel. Later on Monday morning, after the Tahiti group arrives, we will gather for a first celebration and walk along the coast to reach the location where we will enjoy our first Easter Island family meal. To honour the locals and their culture on this very first day, we will have a traditional curanto in a private setting near the ocean. The local food is cooked in the traditional way on hot stones covered with earth and leaves. A ceremonial meal will be specially prepared and all food will be blessed by traditional prayers, dances and chants. Musicians and dancers will show us their dances and songs. After lunch we will visit caves along the coast. Here there will be time to honour Mother Earth, time for group ceremony and meditation & prayer time. The island is full of sacred caves, known only to the Rapa Nui tribes. Dinner at the hotel. Before sunset we will walk to a sacred spot along the coast called Tahaj, to greet our first Moai´s, the famous giant statues. Tahaj is a special sunset spot and ideal for group ceremony and meditation. Here we will meet the only statue on the island that has eyes. Easter Island’s sunset time is pure magic with many hues of different colours. This sacred site is ideal for a first connection to the ancient ones, the sacred teachings of the statues, the altars and ….. the Rapa Nui horses, that often come here at sunset, as they are free to run the island. You will be introduced to the cultural history and the sacred environment.

General Note: The island of Rapa Nui is special and is one of a kind - very inviting and green with clear tropical skies and beautiful sunsets, many volcanic craters and thousands of horses everywhere, free to go where ever they wish. There are wild, unspoiled open spaces in every direction and you really feel as if you are in paradise. The energy is very high and many can feel it. The island is twenty two miles long, has 5,000 residents (3500 locals from island lineages, 1500 from the continent) and relatively few tourists arrive each week, staying mostly for two or three days although during the Festival Tapati weeks it get more crowded!!!

Tuesday – day 2

Early breakfast in the morning (or we take a breakfast box from the hotel, and while it is still dark, we will drive to one of the most impressive sites, called Ahu Tongariki, a huge altar platform near the ocean with 15 Moais (giant statues) and wait for sunrise. It is magic to experience the sun rising behind the statues. They had been toppled as most of the statues on the island, but in 1992 a team of Japanese archaeologists put them up again.

After sunrise we will visit the sacred stones at La Perouse, a site called *the navel of the world*. This spot was known over thousands of years throughout the Pacific Triangle for navigation, it indicated the canoes where to land on Rapa Nui. The magnetics are strong as the main boulder is not from our planet (as they say!) This sacred spot is called Te Pito Te Henua and we find a large round boulder surrounded by 4 others. It symbolises a connection to the womb of the planet for the ancient people.

We continue our journey and visit the only white sand beach on the island, called Anakena Beach, to greet the ocean. Anakena is an ancient abode of the main chiefs of Rapa Nui. This place has many archaeological sites - Ahus (altars) with statues, including two large altars and important groups of petroglyphs. We will have time to swim in the crystal clear water and celebrate inceremony.

After Anakena, we will then drive to the birth place of the statues at Rano Raraku. On this volcano mountain most of the statues were carved out of the rocks and about 400 giant statues are still lying on/in the ground, still attached to the rocks or standing halfway in the earth in varying stages of completion. It is an overwhelming sight!

The statues are very sacred and there are over 800 of them on the island, some as tall as 68 feet, weighing as much as 200 tons. Lunch (we order lunch/picnic from the hotel) is at the crater lake, inside the Rano Raraku volcano, where the interior of the caldera contains many finished and unfinished statues as well. Erosion has covered many nearly completely and it's possible that more lay beneath the ground, covered by hundreds of years of erosion. After or before lunch we can swim in the sweet water crater lake. We can greet the sweet water element. We will have plenty of time for ceremony, meditation or group activity. In the afternoon we have some free time to explore this magic site on our own, meditate alone and connect with the energy of the statues in the crater and the mountain slopes. Dinner at the hotel.

Wednesday - Day 3

After breakfast we will hike to the volcano Rano Kau, which has a huge lake inside its crater. This hike is an easy one and no climbing is necessary. After all the days travelling to get here, this will be good exercise! (Those who cannot walk will be transported in a bus and meet the others at the craterpeak.) From here we walk together to the Orongo ancient village, which is mostly *flat walking* at the crater wall). This site is not especially known for its giant statues or dramatic ruins but for its natural beauty and the ancient village Orongo, dedicated to the bird man. We start our walk at the foot of the volcano Rano Kau. On the slope we will hike through forests, meadows and have spectacular views all the time. Glistening lakes and grasslands dot the floor of this crater (plants much like in Lake Titicaca grow here). Hawks ride the thermals along its green and brown streaked walls. The crater wall drops 1000 feet to the deep blue ocean. It is here on the far end of the crater rim that we find Orongo, a ceremonial village of the ancient Tangata Manu (birdman) cult.

Fertility rites were performed here in the old culture. Up until the 1878 the islanders practiced ancient rights and tests of skill. Most famous was the ritual whereby Rapa Nui would scale down the sheer cliffs, swim through shark infested water and then fast on the tiny islets off shore waiting for the first Tern (specie of bird) to lay her eggs. The winner, the one who brought back the first egg, would be the ruling King for one year.

The rocks at Orongo are carved with hundreds of petroglyphs of the birdman. The sea birds, especially the frigate bird, were an important symbol for the Rapa Nui, as they brought hope and new life to the island, in a time when the inhabitants were kind of imprisoned by themselves. They could not build any boats as they lost all their forests and had no more wood. We will lunch (from the hotel) at the crater site. During this day, we will have enough time for ceremony, meditation and sacred work. Our guide will share the story and wisdom of the ancient peoples with us. In the afternoon we hike back (those who cannot walk can take our bus down) and enjoy the views, which are amazing in all directions. Evening: free time to have a private dinner in one of the little restaurants of the village. Time to explore the village with its many little shops and cafés and join the Rapa Nui family. Dinner on your Own.

Thursday - Day 4:

Breakfast at the hotel; We will visit the Rapa Nui Cultural Museum at the Tahaj end of the village to get a better understanding of the history and struggles of the island. Free morning. Later in the afternoon we gather for some energy and helaing work. Dinner in the hotel.

General Note:

The dancing, chanting and story telling on the island is amazing as young and old are part of this! There is always a lot going on at night and we will be informed where and when groups are playing or repetitions and special events are going on.

Friday - Day 5:

Breakfast at the hotel. During this day we visit the many altars with Moais on the south coast, many of enormous archaeological importance, like Hanga Hahave, Hanga Poukura, Ura Uranga te Mahina, Akahanga, Poike and several less famous ones. There will be plenty of time for ceremonial or healing group work. We have dinner at the hotel.

Saterday - Day 6:

Breakfast at the hotel. THIS IS HORSE BACK RIDING DAY: We will be visiting sites that are only accessible by horseback. We will be riding for as long as 4 hours on this day Those who option to ride will be provided with good saddle horses. Our guides will lead us on a trip exploring the rest of the island, much of which is inaccessible by car and prohibited by motor or 4x4. We will explore the altars and statues at the northwest side of the island. We will pass the volcano mountain Tere Vaka, from where you can see the entire island. On horses we return back to our hotel. We will have a lunch made on lava stones, with fresh fish and lots of goodies. Free time for a dinner in town of your choice.

Sunday - Day 7:

Breakfast at the hotel. It is our last day on Easter Island; We will celebrate this day with a wonderful *thank you* curanto meal, during which some artists will be with us, presenting their art, culture, costumes etc. We will learn how to work on wood to make little statues, how to make their costumes or crowns, learn how the local artisans work the stones, make the mahute and paint it. Early Rapa Nui snack at the hotel. Our flight for Papeete/Tahiti leaves at 9.25 pm. We must be at the check-in at 7.25 pm. Arrival at Faaa airport in Papeete at 11.30 pm. Transfer and check-in to our hotel in Tahiti on the west coast.

TAHITI Monday - Day 8:

Our beautiful hotel is located on a natural white sandy beach, in Punaauia, 20 minutes from the town of Papeete. After breakfast at the hotel you have free time to enjoy the beach. The beaches are protected by coral reefs; this is real Polynesian and pacific feeling!! Those who want, can drive to Papeete, for a nice French or Polynesian lunch, for shopping at the famous Tahitian market or at the little shops in town. Dinner in the hotel.

Tuesday - Day 9:

Discovering the Island of Tahiti, its Marae´s (sacred spiritual spots for ancient ceremony). Free afternoon for beach, drinks at the bar and a wonderful siesta.

MOOREA:

Wednesday – Day 10:

We gather at the harbour to board the ferry to Moorea. This is a beautiful half hour trip to enjoy the spectacular sights of the famous volcanic island coming nearer. Transfer to and check-in to our hotel, which is located on the coast of the island. Afternoon meditation and ceremony on the spot where the group of Drunvalo Melchizedek activate the Unity Grid. February 7, 2008. Dinner at the hotel.

Thursday - Day 11:

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning we will visit several sacred sites and spots in the mountains, accompanied by our Tahitian and/or French guides. We will take lunch from our hotel to enjoy a nice outdoor meal on a beach or in the mountains as we choose. Free afternoon, to swim and enjoy the lagunes. In the evening we will enjoy a Polynesian traditional dinner with hula dance and chants in a wonderful beach setting.

Friday - Day 12:

Breakfast in the hotel. We will visit ancient sacred spots in the mountains, accompanied by our Tahitian guides. We take lunch from our hotel to enjoy an outdoor meal on a beach or in the mountains. Last Moorean dinner at our hotel.

OPTIONAL EXTENSION: to the little white sandy beach island Aitutaki::

Saterday - Day 13

People travel back to their country or come with us to Aitutaki. Flights to Tahiti and Rarotonga. Cook Islands, circa 2-3 hours. Arrival at our hotel in Rarotonga. Time for exploring the beaches. Depending on flights we have time for an afternoon trip into the mountains.

Sunday - Day 14:

During the day we will have time to explore Rarotonga, do ceremony and sit in Meditation. Late flight to the outer Cook Island Aitutaki. Check-in and late dinner.

Monday - Day 15:

Aitutaki – beach holiday Time for personal sessions, little groups doing lightwork etc. or relax and enjoy the beach, a book, the beautiful waters and life!!

Tuesday - Day 16:

Aitutaki – beach holiday Time for personal sessions, little groups doing lightwork etc. or relax and enjoy the beach, a book, the beautiful waters and life!!

Wednesday - Day 17:

Aitutaki – beach holiday Time for personal sessions, little groups doing lightwork etc. or relax and enjoy the beach, a book, the beautiful waters and life!!

Thursday – Day 18:

Aitutaki – beach holiday Time for personal sessions, little groups doing lightwork etc. or relax and enjoy the beach, a book, the beautiful waters and life!!

Friday – Day 19:

Aitutaki – beach holiday Time for personal sessions, little groups doing lightwork etc. or relax and enjoy the beach, a book, the beautiful waters and life!!

Saterday – Day 20:

Aitutaki – beach holiday Time for personal sessions, little groups doing lightwork etc. or relax and enjoy the beach, a book, the beautiful waters and life!!

Sunday – Day 21:

Flight to Rarotonga – Tahiti – and back home to your country

ARRIVAL INFORMATION:

Two Points of Arrival: Santiago de Chile OR Papeete, Tahiti. Participants may arrive into Santiago de Chile or Papeete, Tahiti.

Those Departing from Santiago de Chile: departure Santiago de Chile is around 6:05 pm, arriving at Mataveri Airport/Easter Island at 9:25 pm local time. (5 1/2 hours). Meals supplied on flight. Transfer to our hotel in Easter Island. Upon arrival in Easter Island, check into hotel, unpack our luggage and get *grounded* in Hanga Roa, the only village on the island.

Those Departing from Papeete, Tahiti: Arrive from your international flight either Saturday or Sunday. Your flight leaves early Monday morning at .30 a.m. – 30 minutes after Sunday midnight. Flight time: approximately 5 hours. You will arrive in Easter Island early in the morning.

Included are:
Hotel: 7 nights (Hotel tax included)
Transfers airport/hotel: Easter Island
Transport: 7 days bus or when needed taxis
Breakfast: all days
Lunch: 5
Dinner: 5
Tour: 5 days
Museum fee Easter Island
Park fees Easter Island
Horses tour 1 day
Dance show
Guides
Landleader Carolina

Not included are:
International flight to Santiago de Chile or Papeete
Visas fee if they should need one
Dinner: 2
Lunch: 2
Drinks or purified water at meals (normally there is water (tap) at all meals, special drinks at breakfast. (Extras like espresso, beer, wine, fresh fruit juices, cocktails etc. must be paid separately by the person itself)
Tip drivers and guides
Flights: Santiago de Chile to Easter Island; Easter Island to Papeete; Moorea to Papeete

Tahiti:
Included are:
Hotel: 3 nights (Hotel tax included)
Transfers airport/hotel: Tahiti
Transport: 2 days bus or when needed taxis
Breakfast: all days
Lunch: 3
Dinner: 3
Tour: 2 days
Guides
Landleader Carolina

Not included are:
Visas fee for French Polynesia if they should need one
Drinks or purified water at meals (normally there is water (tap) at all meals, special drinks at breakfast. (Extras like espresso, beer, wine, fresh fruit juices, cocktails etc. must be paid separately by the person itself)
Tip drivers and guides

Moorea:
Included are:
Hotel: 3 nights (Hotel tax included)
Transfers airport/hotel: Moorea
Transport: 2 days bus or when needed taxis
Breakfast: all days
Lunch: 3
Dinner: 3
Tour: 2 days
Ferry arrival
Dance show
Guides
Landleader Carolina

Not included are:
flight to Rarotonga
Drinks or purified water at meals (normally there is water (tap) at all meals, special drinks at breakfast. (Extras like espresso, beer, wine, fresh fruit juices, cocktails etc. must be paid separately by the person itself)
Tip drivers and guides

Rarotonga:
Included are:
Hotel: 1 night (Hotel tax included)
Transfers airport/hotel
Transport: 2 days bus or when needed taxis
Breakfast: 1 day
Lunch: 1
Dinner: 1
Tour: 1 or 2 days
Guides
Land guide Carolina

Not included are:
International flight to Rarotonga
Visas fee for Cook Islands if they should need one
Drinks or purified water at meals (normally there is water (tap) at all meals, special drinks at breakfast. (Extras like espresso, beer, wine, fresh fruit juices, cocktails etc. must be paid separately by the person itself)
Tip drivers and guides

Aitutaki:
Included are:
Hotel: 7 nights (Hotel tax included)
Transfers airport/hotel
Breakfast: all days
Lunch: 7
Dinner: 7

Not included are:
Drinks or purified water at meals (normally there is water (tap) at all meals, special drinks at breakfast. (Extras like espresso, beer, wine, fresh fruit juices, cocktails etc. must be paid separately by the person itself) Tip drivers and guides
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