What to expect
The guide will pick you up at your hotel to start the adventure towards the most representative sites of Rapa Nui.
30 MinutesOur first stop is Vaihu, an Interpretive Rapa Nui Village where you can explore traditional houses, ovens, and chicken coops.
30 MinutesWe continue to Ahu Akahanga, a platform with 12 moai surrounded by remnants of an unrestored village, giving you an authentic view of ancient life.
30 MinutesAhu Tongariki is one of the most famous platforms on the island, with 15 restored moai in an impressive ceremonial formation.
30 MinutesThe Rano Raraku volcano houses more than 400 moai at various stages of carving. During our 1-hour walk, you’ll learn about the history of the statues’ carving and transportation.
1 HourAfter lunch, you'll have free time to enjoy the tranquility of the beach before continuing the tour towards the village.
1 HourWe finish the tour by returning to the village, with a panoramic tour of the island.
30 MinutesThe guide will pick you up at your hotel to start this second day of exploration.
30 MinutesAt Ahu Vinapu, we admire the impressive walls similar to Inca structures and the moai made of red scoria, possibly representing a woman with two heads.
30 MinutesWe ascend to the Rano Kau volcano, whose crater offers one of the best views of the island. Here, you'll enjoy panoramic views of the entire landscape.
45 MinutesWhen Orongo is open, you'll learn about the fascinating history of the Birdman competition, an ancient ritual that determined the island’s leader, while visiting the ceremonial village and its petroglyphs. When Orongo is closed due to landslides, the visit is replaced by Huri a Urenga, an ahu with an astronomically aligned moai, where you will learn about the Rapa Nui calendar and ancestral sky watching.
45 MinutesAfter the visit, we return to the village to enjoy a beautiful sunset, full of colors, in front of Ahu Tahai or any nearby place by the sea.
1 HourWe start in the village by visiting Ahu Tahai, which has 3 restored platforms and the only moai with eyes made of white coral.
30 MinutesWe continue the excursion to Ahu Akivi, a place with 7 moais restored in 1960, facing the sea.
30 MinutesIn Puna Pau, we’ll learn about the “Pukao,” the moai hats, carved from a volcano with red scoria.
30 MinutesAfter exploring, we return to your accommodation.
30 MinutesWhat you should know
- Identification document
- Proper footwear and clothing for hiking
- Sunscreen
- Sun hat
- Pets
- Alcohol
- Drones
- Professional photography cameras
- You must purchase your entrance ticket to the National Park at least one day in advance.
What is included
- Full-Day Tour and 2 Half-Day Tours
- Round-trip transfer to your accommodation
- Guide
- Rapa Nui National Park entrance fee
- Lunches
- Accommodation
