This exceptional tour combines the tourist, the historical, the contemporary and the local to offer a complete and enriching experience of Easter Island, fusing past and present in an unforgettable journey.
Incredible landscapes and knowledge about a town and its living culture will remain in your memory.
This exceptional tour combines the tourist, the historical, the contemporary and the local to offer a complete and enriching experience of Easter Island, fusing past and present in an unforgettable journey.
Incredible landscapes and knowledge about a town and its living culture will remain in your memory.
- Ahu Nau Nau - Situated on the beach of Hanga Rau o te Ariki (Anakena), this platform marks the location of the ancient capital. It features 7 moai, which are the best-preserved and restored on the island, showcasing the grandeur of Rapa Nui culture. Visitors can also see Ahu Ature Huki, restored by the Rapa Nui community in the 1950s.
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Ahu Nau Nau - Situated on the beach of Hanga Rau o te Ariki (Anakena), this platform marks the location of the ancient capital. It features 7 moai, which are the best-preserved and restored on the island, showcasing the grandeur of Rapa Nui culture. Visitors can also see Ahu Ature Huki, restored by the Rapa Nui community in the 1950s.
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Ahu Te Pito Kura - Home to the remarkable Moai Paro, the largest successfully transported from the Rano Raraku quarry to its ahu. Although it has been lying down for nearly two centuries, this moai is a significant landmark in statue history, standing 9.9 meters tall and weighing over 80 tons. It remains unrestored. The massive pukao, nearly 2 meters high and weighing about 10 tons, is one of the largest headdresses from Puna Pau. According to navigators, this was one of the last Ahu with its moai standing.
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Rano Raraku - Known as the Moai factory, it contains approximately 400 examples where visitors can observe the construction techniques. Many moai remain embedded in the volcanic rock, while others are scattered in the surrounding area. Almost all statues were carved here, and today, hundreds remain untransported.
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Ahu Tongariki - The largest platform (ahu) in Polynesia, featuring 15 upright moai with their backs to the ocean.
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Ahu Vaihu - This site includes an interpretation center that allows visitors to explore the settlements and enter the buildings. It illustrates the impact of statue toppling due to clan conflicts, offering a captivating insight into Rapa Nui’s history.
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Ahu Vinapu - A ceremonial complex with a unique platform constructed from large basalt slabs, suggesting a possible link to the Inca empire. It comprises two ceremonial platforms, Ahu Tahira and Ahu Vinapū. Despite some damage during 18th-century tribal conflicts, the site retains ruins of a third, older ahu.
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Puna Pau - This location features a red slag quarry primarily used to sculpt the Pukao that crowned some Moai.
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Ahu Tahai - This archaeological site boasts three impressive ceremonial platforms: Ko Te Riku, Tahai, and Vai Uri. It is a key location for contemporary ceremonies and one of the oldest inhabited areas. Adding to its historical importance, Tahai is the resting place of William Mulloy, an American archaeologist who made significant contributions to Rapa Nui. Tahai is renowned for its breathtaking views, tranquil atmosphere, and the calming sound of the sea, making it an ideal spot for photography.
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Ahu Akivi - Akivi is an Ahu with seven Moai facing the ocean. Originally named Ahu Atiu, it is over 500 years old.
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Rano Kau - The largest volcano and one of the most stunning natural settings on Rapa Nui. Its crater was a crucial source of drinking water in ancient times. The vastness and tranquility make Rano Kau a favorite and must-visit location on the island.
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Orongo - This ceremonial village offers the chance to explore unique archaeological structures, notable for their javelin stone houses with a distinctive style and petroglyphs that highlight the island’s cultural connection to the birdman cult. Strategically located atop the Rano Kau volcano, it provides panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and its motu (islets). Discover Orongo’s intriguing history and cultural significance.
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- Lunch
- Raincoats provided in case of rain
- Lunch
- Raincoats provided in case of rain
- Before starting the first day of the excursion, travelers must have their ticket to the national park. This can be purchased in person at the Ma’u Henua offices or at the following link https://www.rapanuinationalpark.com/pages/compra-de-tickets
- Before starting the first day of the excursion, travelers must have their ticket to the national park. This can be purchased in person at the Ma’u Henua offices or at the following link https://www.rapanuinationalpark.com/pages/compra-de-tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.