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Join a small group of up to 8 people and immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Easter Island with this shore excursion. From ancient Moai statues to breathtaking coastal viewpoints, our tour covers the island’s must-see highlights at a fair price. We’ll take care of all the logistics so you can relax and enjoy the journey. Our team will be waiting for you at the pier before the first tender arrives, holding a sign with your name. Once the group is assembled, we’ll begin the tour, and at the end we’ll return you safely to the pier in time to board your tender before the ship departs.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our team will be ready at the pier ahead of the first tender’s arrival, holding a sign with your name for easy recognition. Once all participants are assembled, the tour will begin. At the end of the experience, we’ll return you to the pier in time to board the tender before your ship’s departure.
Itinerary
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1Rano 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) in the island.
50 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Ahu 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 in the island. This altar has fifteen visible standing statues overlooking the island with their backs to the Pacific Ocean.
50 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Anakena 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 of the island because of the refinement of its moai.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Orongo
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
5
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 not included -
6Ahu 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
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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