Poike: Leave your mark program Full Day Private Trekking

<h3 style="font-size:28px;line-height:1.6;color:#34404e;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><strong>Description</strong></h3><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Embark on a challenging and culturally rich trek across <strong>Poike</strong>, the island’s oldest volcano, located on the eastern edge of Easter Island. This remote area is only accessible on foot and demands both physical endurance and curiosity, rewarding hikers with a mix of sacred sites, breathtaking views, and archaeological marvels.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Your journey begins at <strong>Vai to Heva</strong>, a monumental carved head believed to be used in ritual rainwater ceremonies. As you continue, you’ll encounter a white-stone <strong>moai fragment</strong> from the Maunga Tea Tea quarry, and visit the legendary <strong>Ana o Keke</strong> cave—known as <em>&#34;The Cave of the Virgins,&#34;</em> with its ceremonial significance and haunting petroglyphs tied to ancient rites of passage.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Continue across <strong>Kava Kava Kio’e</strong>, an eroded desert-like area of red earth once used by the islanders for celestial observation. Here, as part of our sustainable tourism effort, we will <strong>plant a native aito tree</strong>—symbol of resilience and the warrior spirit—to aid in reforestation and ecological healing.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">The hike concludes at the <strong>Motu Maratiri viewpoint</strong>, where the vast Pacific, Poike cliffs, and Ahu Tongariki form an unforgettable backdrop.</p><h3 style="font-size:28px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 52 , 64 , 78 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><strong>Who is this tour for?</strong></h3><ul><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Experienced hikers seeking a strenuous and meaningful trek</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Nature lovers interested in Rapa Nui’s oldest and most rugged volcanic terrain</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Visitors passionate about cultural heritage and environmental sustainability</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Travelers looking for a remote, immersive experience far from typical routes</li></ul><h3 style="font-size:28px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 52 , 64 , 78 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><strong>Important to Know</strong></h3><ul><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">There are no marked trails; terrain includes steep slopes, loose rock, and cliffs</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">This tour is not suitable for travelers with limited mobility or low fitness level</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Bring water, hat, sunscreen, and sturdy hiking shoes</li></ul><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><br /></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><br /></p>