Full Day Tour: The Moai Trail
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 6–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Live Rapa Nui from the inside with a local native company dedicated to keeping the culture of the island alive. At Maori Tour Rapa Nui, every experience is guided by a young and enterprising team, descended from Rapa Nui families who preserve stories handed down from generations. We run small group tours to offer a real connection to each site. Rather than dates, we share ancestral stories, family memories and the authentic vision of those who grew up on this sacred land. Thus, each place comes alive and allows travelers to feel the essence of Rapa Nui. Explore moai, ceremonial villages and volcanic landscapes with passionate local guides who share the mana and vivid spirit of the Rapanui people. Book now and discover Rapa Nui with those who call it home.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local guide
- Transport
- Pick up & Drop off
- Essential equipment
What's not
- Entrance to Rapa Nui National Park (not included; must be purchased separately prior to tour).
- Entrance fee for Chileans to Rapa Nui National Park (not included; must be purchased separately prior to tour).
- Gratuities
- Power is not included unless indicated
- Snacks
Itinerary
In Vaihu, a replica of the ancient villages where our ancestors lived was made, in order to know what their daily life was like and the various structures that made it up, such as chicken coops, stone gardens, boat houses, among others.
Oral history, which is the main source of history on the island, tells that the remains of the first king of Rapa Nui, Hotu Matu'a, lie there, who are missing. You can also see an original village with its structures and platforms, with moai in front of it.
The largest ceremonial center in the Pacific, which had to be restored after one of the most immense catastrophes recorded, a tsunami caused by the Valdivia earthquake. The entire restoration was possible thanks to the great contribution of Tadano and Sano, of Japanese origin. This place is better known as the platform of the 15 moai.
The largest ceremonial center in the Pacific, which had to be restored after one of the most immense catastrophes recorded, a tsunami caused by the Valdivia earthquake. The entire restoration was possible thanks to the great contribution of Tadano and Sano, of Japanese origin. This place is better known as the platform of the 15 moai.
Here resides the largest moai ever erected on its platform, the Paro moai. At an impressive 10 meters high and weighing around 88 tons, it was crowned the largest on its platform. Next to him is a mysterious round magnetic stone known to disorient compasses, in addition to possessing particular energies.
Anakena, originally named Hanga Rau o Te Ariki, meaning 'king's landing bay', was the intended location for the people, led by King Hotu Matu'a, to colonize the island. Over time, this area became an exclusive space for royalty. Anakena has a white sand beach unique in the world, crystal clear waters and is located between palm trees and Moais.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 11 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Maori tour Rapa Nui
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is necessary to be physically compatible with the activity carried out.
How it compares in Hanga Roa
- Its from-price is 40% below the median of the 94 experiences we list in Hanga Roa.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 32 of 94.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Hanga Roa
Hanga Roa is the only town on Easter Island, Chile's remote Pacific outpost, with a small harbour and giant stone moai within walking distance.
Hanga Roa stretches along the west coast of Easter Island, called Rapa Nui by its people, some 3,500 km west of the Chilean coast. Nearly all the island's residents live here, in low houses among gardens, around a small fishing harbour and a church. A short walk north, the moai of Tahai stand on a platform beside the sea, facing inland, and the sun sets behind them.
Top-ranked sights in Hanga Roa: Ana Kai Tangata.
