What is our World Heritage? The concept of World Heritage is remarkable. The Pyramids of Egypt, Angkor Wat, Easter, Island, Petra, Chichén Itzá…these make up our world’s heritage. World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which they are located. They are irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration....Read More
Far Horizons specializes in upscale, educational tours throughout the world, each led by a renowned scholar who reveals the secrets and solves the mysteries of the sites we explore. Our small groups experience a wide range of journeys to countries where the boundaries of archaeological and historical knowledge are being tested and pushed ever outward....Read More
Far Horizons Archaeological, Cultural, and Historical adventures are all accompanied by renowned scholars. So where do you wish to travel? We cover The Americas, Asia, Egypt + Africa, Oceana + Easter Island, The Middle East + Arabia, and Turkey + Europe. Our small groups, itineraries off-the-beaten-path, behind-the-scenes access, and expert scholars have inspired our travels to...Read More
On Far Horizons’ Easter Island Tour Including Tapati Festival, you can experience a truly unique history and culture. Learn more about the Tapati Festival.Read More
By Heather Stoeckley, Tour Manager Easter Island is the epitome of an island paradise. The varying hues of green lands and bright blue ocean waters, punctuated by dirt-red stone (red scoria, used for the moai topknots) make for a visual delight, almost like looking at a perfectly composed painting. In the village of Hanga Roa,...Read More
Archaeological and cultural tour to Tahiti and Easter Island including the Tapati Festival. Join Dr. Steven Fischer, specialist on Easter Island and Polynesia, on this exciting trip.Read More
By Steven Roger Fischer, former Study Leader A 25-year-old Finnish tourist caused excitement on Easter Island in March of this year when he broke off part of the ear of a possibly 600-year-old statue at the holy site of ‘Anakena on the island’s northeast coast. The act was witnessed by an angry Rapanui, one of...Read More
