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Rapanui Origins: Full Day Private Tour

  • 7h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Rapanui Origins: Full Day Private Tour is an exploration in search of the origins of the Rapanui people, the inhabitants of Easter Island, as it is revealed by the archaeological sites. To shed light into the island's history we visit iconic sites like Vinapu, Hanga Poukura, Anakena, Te Pito Kura, Papa Vaka, Puna Pau and Ahu Akivi. Insights are provided by expert local guides with vast experience in the Rapanui National Park. This experience is especially tailored to travelers who want to spend a bit more time on each site. However, it can also be customized based on our travelers' special interests. Private service only. Limited availability.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's not

  • National Park Ticket

Itinerary

  1. Ruins of two important ceremonial centers can be seen in this area. Multiple fallen and broken statues are visible and many pukao as well. The wall of one of the ahu looks similar to some inca and pre-inca stonework which led to speculations about the origin of the first settlers. Lots of peculiar things to be found in the surrounding area.

    1 h

  2. Te Pito Kura is an egg-shaped magnetic rock that has been the subject of old legends. Next to it there is a large ahu that has only one fallen statue: Moai Paro, a huge moai among the biggest of the whole island.

    45 min

  3. In this site we will see some examples of petroglyphs, all related to the sea and related legends.

    45 min

  4. The beach is a well sheltered bay with white sand that surrounds the archaeological sites. Three volcanic hills flank the southern and eastern parts. Anakena was the legendary landing spot of the first Polynesian settlers. Swimming at the beach is possible. There are changing rooms and services for US$1. Lunch will be served here.

    1 h

  5. Ahu Naunau is probably the best preserved restored ahu of the island. Located within the royal district, it tells the story of the ancient Rapanui highest chiefs and their immense power before it declined in later centuries.

    30 min

  6. The first proper archaeological restoration of the island, Ahu Akivi has seven moai facing west. Old and modern myths blend together in this place.

    1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Meeting point
We meet travelers at their accomodation or at their preferred pickup place including the Mataveri International Airport.
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Rapanui Pioneers Society (RPS)
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Chile, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 79% above the median of the 153 experiences we list in Chile, outside the cities.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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