Half Day The Origin of Rapa Nui
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Relive the arrival of the first boaters in Rapa Nui on a half-day tour that takes you to explore the island’s most iconic sites. Start at Puna Pau, the red slag quarry where the pukao, stone headdresses of the moai, were made. Then, visit Ahu Akivi, with its seven moai looking at the horizon, full of history and legends. It ends at Ana Te Pahu Cave, an ancient refuge that reveals the adaptation of the Rapanui to their environment. This tour offers a unique connection to the culture and myth of Rapa Nui, ideal for those looking to delve into its history.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local guide
- Transport
- Pick up & Drop off
- Essential equipment
What's not
- Foreign Entrance Fee - Entrance to Rapa Nui National Park (not included; must be purchased separately prior to tour).
- Chilean Entrance Fee - Foreign Entrance Fee - Entrance to Rapa Nui National Park (not included; must be purchased separately prior to tour).
- Gratuities
- Power is not included unless indicated
- Snacks
Itinerary
Puna Pau, the ancient red slag quarry, carved the pukao crowning the moai, a silent place that reflects the prestige and power of the Rapa Nui clans.
Ahu Akivi, seven moai lined up look to the horizon, shrouded in the mystery of the stories linking them to the first navigators who would have arrived on the island.
Ana Te Pahu Cave, used as a refuge and living space, still notice traces of ancient crops and the ingenious adaptation of the Rapa Nui people to their environment.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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 in physical compatibility with the activity performed
How it compares in Hanga Roa
- Its from-price is 63% below the median of the 94 experiences we list in Hanga Roa.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- 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.
