Private Easter Island Full-Day Tour: Explore Birdman Cult History and Island Highlights

Embark on a private full-day tour of Easter Island, delving into the fascinating history of the Birdman Cult and exploring the island’s breathtaking highlights. Discover caves, ocean vistas, volcanic craters, and stunning rock-work with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Start your exclusive 6.5-hour tour with convenient hotel pickup at your selected departure time.
Begin your journey with a visit to Ana Kai Tangata, a cave adorned with roof paintings, named after the island’s history of cannibalism during wartime. Explore Rano Kau, a volcano offering a stunning panoramic view of the island, with a descent of 200m…

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (exclusions apply)
  • Personalized private tour
  • Knowledgeable driver/guide
  • Live onboard commentary
What's Not Included
  • National park fee is not included in the price
  • Food and drinks
  • Port pick up not included / NOT COMPATIBLE WITH CRUISE EXCURSIONS
Additional Information

Indulge in an all-day exclusive excursion around Easter Island, delving into the past of the enigmatic Birdman Cult contest while taking in the island’s magnificent landmarks. Explore caverns, witness exquisite sea panoramas, marvel at the immense Rano Kau volcanic caldera, visit the top knot quarry, and encounter some of the island’s finest stonework…

Location
Rano Kau
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ha333
Sep 28, 2024
Do not miss this experience! - My wife and I came to Easter Island on vacation and to celebrate our anniversary by seeing this remote island with their wondrous Moai statues carved by the ancient Rapa Nui but we were blessed to receive the fantastic experience that can only be provided by exceptional human interaction. Marc served as our guide and, not only was he a fount of information, but also a personable, grounded individual with a tremendous, positive spirit who offered great perspective and connection. This adventure would not have been the same without him and we are extremely thankful that the stars aligned in our favor in this regard. This was, by far, the best tour we have ever experienced in our travels… Marc and the Green Island tour group are highly recommended!
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Lorann_d
May 14, 2024
Brilliant Monuments Tour - We had a brilliant tour with Patricio. We chose the Monuments Tour and saw everything we hoped for including the ‘maoi factory’ and the volcano crater which were highlights. Patricio’s deep knowledge of the island’s history brought to life the landscape, the archaeology and social connections. Patricio is among the very best guides we’ve had.
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Amie_b
Jan 16, 2024
Amazing Day Tour - Our tour guide was Yoyo. He was absolutely amazing. Made the day so much fun and was super knowledgeable about the island and its history! We had the best day and couldn’t fault it. Will be recommending this to anyone coming to Easter Island!
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Chiddy32
Mar 24, 2023
Amazing - Amazing tour guide names Yo-Yo. Knew his stuff and helped us have a great time. Highly recommend him and the company.
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S213gapeterb
Feb 24, 2023
Want a great tour company? Go with Green Island Tours Easter Island - My wife and I went on a 7 hours Private Tour around the island in a private group of 10 people in total. And it was a really great experience from booking to the end of the tour. I shall give you some points as to why you can comfortably book a tour with Green Island Tours: 1) I booked through TA, but got quickly in direct email/whatsapp contact with Pauline and she was indeed "on her toes" - quick, friendly, service minded, flexible, straight....exactly as you want your travel agent to be. 2) The payment was extremely flexible - paid a deposit via PayPal - worked perfectly. The balance should be paid in cash on day of travel, but unfortunately I did not have enough cash. So I asked Pauline if I could transfer the funds via PayPal in advance or pay with credit card. Pauline's comment was something like: "Don't worry - if the credit card machine does not work on the day, you just pay afterwards via PayPal" (this is what I mean with "flexible" and "service minded"). 3) On the day of travel we (and the rest of the group) were severely delayed (should have been there 9am) caused by circumstances totally beyond the control of Green Island Tours. But yet again: no problem "if you come at 11 we are there, if you come at 12 we are waiting for you" 4) The guide Yoyo is just a great guy - full stop!! Very friendly, well-informed, qualified and not least service minded. We had one person with reduced mobility in the group, and he was just there for the 93-year old lady without in any way sacrificing the attention to the rest of the group. We had a wonderful day with Green Island Tours and especially Yoyo. My very best recommendation to the company and the people there.
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Beersgr8
Feb 22, 2023
Exceeded Our Expectations! - We did two full tour days. Ludo was our guide for both days. Ludo was an exceptional guide! His knowledge about the island's history and his passion for the culture made it a truly memorable experience. Our expectations were exceeded ten times over! Pauline at Green Island Tours provided great communication and kept us up to date on all the details. You won't go wrong booking with Green Island Tours!
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Lulugrey
Feb 21, 2023
Best Choice on Easter Island - Green Island Tours was a pleasure to work with from the correspondences with Paulina to the day of the tour - coordinating our disembarkation from the cruise ship to meeting our guide on the pier. The tour was fantastic; Yoyo, our guide, an Easter Island native, knew everything there was to know about the island and imparted his knowledge and insights in a fun and informative way. The price was very competitive. It was an excellent value. Highly recommended!
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Eugene
Feb 21, 2023
Fantastic service and amazing guides - Green Island Tours did an amazing time setting up three days of sightseeing on the island. They were incredibly communicative and did everything they could to tailor the trip to my requests. The guides were also incredibly accommodating and knowledgeable, unveiling the history of the island as we went along.
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Celiacoameicano
Feb 11, 2023
Knowledgeable, Caring and Passionate Guides; Great Management, too - The communication with Paulina, the administrator of the company, was excellent from the start. When we arrived on the island and found that the heat and humidity were causing problems for my health, she quickly and efficiently rearranged the tours to take advantage of the cool weather in the morning. Yoyo, our guide for two of the excursions, is incredibly knowledgeable, but also a kind and funny man - the type you'd want to have as your friend. I learned as much from him in our time together as I did reading several books about the island. He was also a lead performer in one of the Tapati festival events and is known and respected all over the island. The Stargazing tour with Marc and his partner was beyond words. It was again a mix of deep knowledge about the stars, navigation, and Polynesian history and a true passion for those subjects. Unexpectedly, they sang and played the guitar for us beautifully. The picture they took of us at Anakena Beach at midnight looks like it was from a professional photo shoot. That was possible because of their attention to detail concerning the position of the moon and the time of its rising. On the tour, we saw the Milky Way with the naked eye, Venus, Jupiter and some of its moons, and star clusters through their telescope. All in all, it was an awesome experience that I'd do again given the chance.
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Spitcool
Jan 9, 2023
Amazing tours, people, and sights - We booked two days of private tours (myself and my wife). Tiko, our guide, was excellent. A native of Rapa Nui, he was able to answer every question we had about the things he was showing us as well as just about anything else. The car used was comfortable and capable, and the flexibility by Tiko and Green Island Tours was very useful to make the most of our two days on the island. We also did Stargazing with Marc. This was a shared activity and was hugely informative and enjoyable and we even got a great picture go along with it!
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From $230
up to 6 guests
2 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).