Shore Excursion: Highlights of Easter Island

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Upcoming dates:
- Crown Princess - Sep 8, 2025
- Crown Princess - Aug 15, 2025
- Aida Sol - Dec 6, 2025
- Holland America Volendam - Feb 15, 2026
- Silversea Whisper - Mar 23, 2026

Experience Easter Island to the fullest with an intimate group of up to 8 individuals, ensuring a personalized exploration. Embark on a 6-hour journey to discover the island's prominent landmarks, including the renowned quarry of Rano Raraku, the majestic Ahu Tongariki, and the historic site of O’rongo. Your expert local tour guide will accompany you, providing insightful commentary and answering all your queries about the intriguing archaeology of this unparalleled culture. Enjoy convenient pick-up and drop-off services at the pier, ensuring a seamless and memorable adventure.

What's Included

Bottled water
Professional guide
Pier pickup and drop-off
Bilingual Live Guide (English & Spanish)
National Park entrance fees ticket mandatory for all travelers
Food and drinks
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will be at the pier even before the time the first tender arrives. We will be waiting for you at the docking area with a sign with your name on it. Once the group is gathered we will start our tour.  After the tour, we will return you to the pier to take you back to the tender area before the ship leaves the dock.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Rano Raraku

    This is the only volcanic cone tuff quarry existing on the island. This material allowed the construction of the moai on a larger scale. Rano Raraku houses the quarry where the moai were built and from where they were moved to the ahu (ceremonial platforms) on the island.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Ahu Tongariki

    Located opposite to Rano Raraku this is the largest platform from all of the reconstructed on the island. The ahu Tongariki is the most imposing moai platform on the island. This altar has fifteen visible standing statues overlooking the island with their backs to the Pacific Ocean.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Anakena Beach

    This beach is characterized by warm turquoise waters and coral sand. It is the main beach of the island and used to be the ancestral residence of the Miru Araki royal family. The ahu Nau Nau is undoubtedly one of the most accomplished Ahu on the island because of the refinement of its moai.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    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 the endemic flora of Rapa Nui and it lake served as an important source of drinking water in ancient times.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Orongo

    O'rongo village is located on one side of the Rano Kau volcano crater. Its spectacular scenic location, its archaeological and historic relevance, the diversity and complexity of the site, make Orongo village one of the most important attractions of the island. It's one of the two main sites on the island as in this place was celebrated the Birdman ceremony. It also has a visitor reception center with a permanent interpretive exhibition.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • It is recommended to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing, a hat, sunscreen, and flat comfortable shoes.
Supplied by Kava Kava Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Additional fees
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

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