(Tour in French) DISCOVER EASTERN ISLAND AND ITS ARCHITECTURAL ACHIEVEMENTS


9 to 10 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 8
Mobile ticket

Overview

(Excursion available from mid-November to the end of March, summer hours of the sites). Our longest circuit. AROHA TOURS RAPA NUI makes you enjoy your day to the fullest by visiting the main archaeological sites and the magnificent natural landscapes of the island.
With the latest scientific and academic studies, we take you to discover this fantastic megalithic civilization
If you only have or want to spend one day on a guided tour, this is THE tour to book.
The private nature of the excursion ensures personal attention.
We adapt to your desires, at your own pace, trying to avoid tourist overcrowding on sites.

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • Private guided tours with French tour guide
  • Entry/Admission - Rano Kau

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Ahu Tahai, Rapa Nui, Easter Island Chile

Very nice ceremonial complex restored in the village, nestled in the bay of Hanga Roa. This former royal residence is the ideal place to admire the sunsets with several platforms and Moai in the foreground. It is also an opportunity to understand the territorial arrangement characteristic of the ancient civilization and the way in which humans modify their environment to arrive at these surprising constructions.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Anakena Beach, Easter Island Chile

On the other side of the island, opposite the only village, the white sandy beach of Rapa Nui: Anakena. This is where the first Polynesian settlers arrived. An idyllic place, worthy of the most beautiful postcards, bathed in translucent waters and sheltered in the only coconut grove of Easter Island. Here, too, the site has been completely restored, and its Moai are the best preserved that we can still admire today.



Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Ahu Te Pito Kura, Easter Island Chile

Continuing between Anakena beach and the Poike peninsula in the North East, you will discover the largest Moai which was raised on its altar. Knocked down in the 19th century and broken in two, it bears witness to the gigantism of this astonishing megalithic civilization. Next to the platform, a stone with magnetic anomalies seems to protect the giant stone.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Papa Vaka, Camino Vaitea Anakena, Easter Island Chile

Shortly after, we stop on a basalt outcrop that houses petroglyphs, the other great expression of the Neolithic civilization of Easter Island. Concentrated on fishery resources, these representations remind us of the importance of the marine universe, an essential component of the Rapa Nui environment.


Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Pu o Hiro, Hanga Roa, Easter Island Chile

A stop of a few minutes to appreciate the aerophone stone.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island Chile

Then we will arrive at one of the architectural gems of Polynesia: the Ahu Tongariki. It is the most important and undoubtedly the most remarkable restored site on the island. 15 Moai, these monoliths that have made Easter Island world famous, face visitors. Supposed to be astronomical, the sunrises give the place a special atmosphere.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rano Raraku, Easter Island Chile

Almost all the stone giants of Easter Island have been carved here. The Moai quarry is the site that most fascinates visitors. Hundreds of statues are still there and continue to captivate tourists from around the world who wander among them.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Puna Pau, Hanga Roa, Easter Island Chile

Rapa Nui's other career, that of hats and / or hairstyles and facings. The gigantism of the statues was no longer sufficient on its own: the red stone was then used for the sake of aesthetics. Superb panoramic view over the bay of Hanga Roa.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Rano Kau, Easter Island Chile

Here too, one of the most beautiful panoramas of Rapa Nui. The large crater of the extinct volcano and its indentation on the vastness of the South Pacific reminds us of the geographic isolation of Easter Island.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Orongo, Easter Island Chile

Tangata Manu, the cult of the Bird Man. The ceremonial village of Orongo, repeatedly restored, was built on the side of a cliff, facing the islets that shelter the seabirds that come to lay eggs there during the southern spring. The quest for the first egg designated the religious authority of the year.

Duration: 1 hour

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
micheldach108
February 2020

C'est une visite que nous recommandons chaudement, parfaitement documentée, bien racontée et avec bonne humeur. Excellent

jbguenet
June 2023

Avons passé un superbe séjour sur l’imes de Pâques. Guide très compétant et passionné par Rapa Nui. Une ile magnifique commenté en français

cocotaravao
February 2020

Merci encore David pour cette extraordinaire journée a la découverte de l'histoire et légendes de RAPA NUI avec la visite de tous les sites principaux. A faire absolument pour ne rien manquer !! On y reviendra avec grand plaisir.

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