Private Tour: Full-Day Easter Island Birdman Cult

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6 hours (approximately)
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Learn about the last stage of Easter Island before evangelization. The Ceremonial village of O'rongo was the scene where the bird man or Tangata Manu was rammed every year. Visit the crater of the Rano Kau volcano and other archaeological sites left behind such as Tahai and Ahu ‘A kivi .

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
National Park ticket mandatory - Valid for 10 days from first entry and for all park sites.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout .
Pickup details:

PORT AND TENDER PICK UP NOT AVAILABLE We pick up our travelers from any hotel in Hanga Roa urban area

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Orongo

    Orongo village is located on one side of the Rano Kau volcano crater. It's one of the two main sites on the island as in this place was celebrated the Birdman ceremony.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Rano Kau

    ​Located in the southwest side of the island the crater of this volcano is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes of Rapa Nui. With 1.5 Km large this crater is the biggest reserve of endemic flora of Rapa Nui and it lake served as an important source of drinking water in ancient times.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Ahu Vinapu

    Highlighted archaeological site characterized by the fine work of the ancient builders of Rapa Nui. There are some theories about the construction of this first platform establishing a hypothetical relationship with the Inca construction style.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Ceremonial Complex restored in 1974 by the American archaeologist Dr. William Mulloy. Tahai embraces three principal ahu from north to south: Ko Te Riku (restored eyes one), Tahai, and Vai Ure. For its proximity to town it's a popular place for sunset photos.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Quarry from where the red volcanic stone was extracted and used for the carving of the Pu Kao or the moai's hair. In this place we find 23 cylindrical prototypes of Pu Kao at an early stage of carving facilitating the transportation to the ahu. Here you also have a privileged view of Hanga Roa village.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Ahu Akivi

    ​One of the very few ceremonial platforms not located by the sea. Its seven moais have been restored to their standing position by the archaeologists William Mulloy and Gonzalo Figueroa along with the Rapa Nui community. These moai have the particularity of having astronomical positioning guidance and look towards the setting sun.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Kava Kava Tours

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