Private Tour: 2 Half Days & 1 Full Day Easter Island Essentials
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About This Tour in Easter Island
Why Visit Easter Island?
Easter Island, Chile offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Easter Island provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Easter Island
You can reach Easter Island, Chile by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- National park ticket (80 USD per person)
- Tour not available for cruise ship passengers
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Half Day Tour
Orongo village is located on one side of the Rano Kau volcano crater 1 hour 30 minutes
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.
Located on the southwest side of the island... 30 minutes
Located on 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 its lake served as an important source of drinking water in ancient times.
Highlighted archeological site characterized by the fine work... 30 minutes
Highlighted archeological 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.
Ceremonial Complex restored in 1974 by the American archaeologist Dr 1 hour
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.
Full Day Tour
Located on the southeast coast of the island... 1 hour
Located on the southeast coast of the island it is considered as an emblematic place. In this place, we can understand how the village was arranged in relation to the ceremonial center or ahu. Seeing the giants on their backs and on their foreheads on the ground is a great experience.
Located opposite to Rano Raraku this is the... 1 hour 30 minutes
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.
This is the only volcanic cone tuff quarry existing on the island 2 hours
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.
With 11 meters long and about 90 tons... 30 minutes
With 11 meters long and about 90 tons weight here we find the largest moai transported from Rano Raraku: Ahu o Paro. Next to this Ahu we find the famous rounded stone called Te Pito 'o te Henua. According to tradition, this stone was brought to the island by the ancestors.
This beach is characterized by warm turquoise waters and coral sand 1 hour
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.
Half Day Tour
Prepare to be seduced by the breath-taking sunrise... 1 hour 30 minutes
Prepare to be seduced by the breath-taking sunrise in the Moai statues of Ahu Tongariki. The sun rises behind the platform during summertime (October to March) and from Poike volcano during the rest of the year. There are more chances of unclear skies during wintertime.
One of the very few ceremonial platforms not located by the sea 30 minutes
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.
Quarry from where the red volcanic stone was... 30 minutes
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
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