The Origin of Rapa Nui and the Moai to Birdman

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This program has been designed as a complete experience that brings together between two and three days of exploration, allowing you to understand the history of Rapa Nui in a chronological and profound way.
Throughout the tour, travelers will discover the origin of the Rapawi people and how they arrived on the island, learn about the development of the megalithic culture and the creation of the Moai, and understand the context that led to the closure of this period.
Finally, the journey culminates with the emergence of a new cultural stage: Birdman, marking a change in the history of the island and giving way to a new form of organization and beliefs.
An experience designed not only to travel, but to understand Rapa Nui in its entirety.

What's Included

Local guide
Transport
Pick up & Drop off
Essential equipment
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
Refreshments

Meeting and pickup

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

We ask for punctuality to respect the schedule and experience of all passengers. We also recommend that you be attentive to the arrival of the vehicle or guide and, if possible, wait at the reception of your accommodation or at a visible point on the street.
We also appreciate your patience, as on many occasions we pick up passengers in different accommodations, so the process may take a few minutes.

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Meeting point

The meeting point will be in the ticket shop located in the center, next to the artisan fair, specifically in the ticket shop of the National Park.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    The Moai Road

    6 stops
  • 1
    Ahu Vaihu

    In Vaihu a replica of the old villages where our ancestors lived was made, in order to know how their day to day life was and the various structures that made up it, such as chicken coops, stone gardens, boathouses, among others.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Ahu Akahanga

    Oral history, which is the island’s main source of history, says that there lie the remains of Rapa Nui’s first king, Hotu Matu’a, who are missing. You can also see an original village with its structures and platforms, with moai in front of it

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Rano Raraku

    The quarry where about 98% of Rapa Nui's moai were sculpted. Here we can observe these imposing figures in different stages of construction, some still attached to the rock, which allows us to understand how they were created by the ancient rapanui.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Ahu Tongariki

    The largest ceremonial center in the Pacific, which had to be restored after one of the most immense disasters on record, a tidal wave caused by the Valdivia earthquake. All the restoration was possible thanks to the great contribution of Tadano and Sano, of Japanese origin. This place is better known as the 15 Moai platform.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Ahu Te Pito Kura

    Here lies the largest moai ever erected on its platform, the moai Paro. With its imposing 10 meters high and a weight of about 88 tons, it was crowned the largest on its platform. Next to it is a mysterious magnetic round stone known to disorient compasses, as well as possessing particular energies.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Anakena Beach

    Anakena, originally named Hanga Rau or Te Ariki, whose meaning is 'the king's landing bay', was the intended place for the people, commanded by King Hotu Matu'a, to colonize the island. Over time, this area became an exclusive space for royalty. Anakena has a unique white sand beach in the world, crystal clear waters and is situated between palm trees and Moai.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 2

    Rapa Nui: From Origins to Bird Man

    7 stops
  • 7
    Puna Pau

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Ahu Akivi

    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.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Ana Te Pahu

    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.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    Orongo

    Orongo : At the top of the Kau Frog, this stone village relives the Birdman rite and its ancestral mystery.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 11
    Rano Kau

    Rano Kau : Volcanic crater with an inner lagoon surrounded by cliffs, a landscape that unites nature and mysticism.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Ahu Vinapu

    Vinapu : Ceremonial site famous for its precisely carved stone walls, compared to Inca constructions.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 13

    Ahu Huri to Urenga: Single altar with a four-handed moai, associated with astronomical and spiritual functions.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Maori tour Rapa Nui

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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