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Archaeological Horseback Riding in Rapa Nui
Explore Rapa Nui’s hidden archaeological sites on horseback. Advanced riders only. Gallop through ancient routes and discover the secrets of the Moai.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Adventure Terevaka - IMPORTANT: Riders with advanced level experience.
Pick up at your hotel (any accommodation in Hanga Roa). Travel by vehicle for 20 minutes to Vaitea Forest, on the southeastern slope of Mount Terevaka.
Here you will meet and prepare your horse.
Then we head out into the open countryside to the plains on the east side of the island, here we will find Moais off the tourist trails.
There will be many moments of galloping, as we move among herds of horses and cattle that graze freely through the countryside.
We will visit one of the main archaeological sites in Rapa Nui, the quarry where the Moai were sculpted.
From here we will follow one of the ancient routes where these stone giants walked to their destination.
What's Included
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Riding equipment
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
IMPORTANT: Riders with advanced level experience.
From the center of the island, we rode eastward towards the plains. Our destination is the island’s most significant archaeological site, the quarry at Rano Raraku where the Moai were carved.
From there, we will follow one of the ancient paths that these stone giants took to reach their final locations.
Be ready to keep up the pace during several galloping intervals.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Andrew_m
Jul 7, 2024
Best experience of my life! - This was such a great and memorable trip! Tonchi was such a great guide and was so helpful with riding tips. The horses were very calm and well-trained and the route was just magical!
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Laurabugs2
Mar 12, 2023
Incredible experience - My husband and I are very experienced horse riders and this was the highlight of our week at Easter Island. We bought our tickets through Tripadvisor with no problems. The horses are safe and sure-footed and the saddles are comfortable. Guide Tonchi speaks excellent English and is responsive to Whatsapp messages. He will tailor the ride to what you want - a gallop the countryside or leisurely ride to take in the scenery. We rode around the Terevaka area and northern part of the island, through eucalyptus forest, huge grass pastures of cows and horses, and along sweeping scenery of the coast. It was absolutely breathtaking. We finished the ride into the sunset and under the stars of the night, where the horses took us home in total darkness. I will never forget this experience.
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