Full Day Private Tour: Explore the Factory of the Moai Stone Giants
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Embark on a full day private tour to explore the factory of the Moai stone giants in Rapa Nui. Our native guides and exclusive collaboration with Hotel Hare Nua Boutique guarantee a unique and unforgettable experience.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ahu Vinapu - We will find the only female Moai on the entire island, and we will also see the theory about whether the Incas ever really inhabited Rapa Nui.
  • Ahu Akahanga - We will see the place where the first King of the Island lived his last years and all the history that entails.
  • One Makihi - This impressive archaeological site, the ahu one makihi, with its fallen moai not restored to its natural state, becomes the perfect prelude to discover the moai factory located on the rano raraku volcano.
  • Ahu Tongariki - The largest construction on all of Easter Island and the largest monument in all of Polynesia is the ahu tongariki. 15 stone giants, an altar 100 meters long and a unique landscape in the world.
    As the natives say, if you don’t know this ahu, then you don’t know Easter Island.
  • Rano Raraku - Dozens of moai heads come out from all over the land, you will see many holes and stones from which they took out the giants to move them to different parts of the island.
    If you are looking for a surprising landscape and full of history, the Rano Raraku is a must.
  • Playa Ovahe - Ovahe is a postcard-sized white sand beach, surrounded by a high cliff face of red scoria.
  • Anakena Beach - After touring the island’s most impressive historical sites, relax at Anakena, a beach steeped in history with archaeological sites and an imposing ahu.
    Enjoy its crystal clear waters and its beautiful palm trees.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Travel map brochure included
  • Expert certified guide
  • Optional lunch at Anakena (additional $50 USD per person)
What's Not Included
  • National park ticket. This has a value of approximately 80 dollars per person
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Explore a one-of-a-kind adventure with our indigenous, certified guides who promise an exceptional and memorable journey through Rapa Nui. Our excursions are unlike any others, leading you to seldom visited locations brimming with history and culture. Furthermore, our exclusive partnership with the top-rated Hotel Hare Nua Boutique ensures world-class service and an unparalleled experience. To enhance your visit, we provide commemorative tour brochures, snacks, and a special memento upon conclusion of our tours. Reserve with us for an extraordinary and unforgettable experience in Rapa Nui.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Ren_p
Apr 8, 2024
Easter Island top spots as solo traveler in private guided tour - This private tour was exactly as advertised and I had a great time with my guide, Bai. Informative, laid back, and casual which is what I prefer as a solo traveler. Definitely recommend!
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Rhonda_a
Mar 23, 2024
Don’t miss seeing Factory of the Moai tour! - This was a wonderful tour. Our guide, Javier, was knowledgeable and patient. This tour requires some walking over rough steps and paths and Javier took his time and made sure we were ok every step of the way. He even took us to the Mercado to buy souvenirs. I can’t imagine a trip to the island without seeing the factory of the Moai! Seeing where and how they were made was amazing. Javier brought it to life!
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Lawrence_m
Jan 25, 2024
Extraordinary - We spent 4 days on Rapa Nui in 2014, when it was possible to "self drive/guide" all around the island. We are glad that guides are now required because it is not only good for the local economy, but it is much more educational for the visitors. We strongly recommend flying to Rapa Nui and spending a few days vs. the 5+ days at sea on a cruise ship that will only provide, at most, a day and a half on the island.
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Bria_s
Jan 16, 2024
The best local guides! - We booked this tour last minute because another tour was cancelled. There were some miscommunications with the booking, but we all made the best of it and had a great day! We went out with Tamaragi Arevalo and Kavere from Haka Tari Tours and they were wonderful. I was grateful to learn from them and have a tour guided by local Rapa Nui people.
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Bigboy
Jan 1, 2024
History and wonder in such a peaceful place - Roberto is such a knowledge resource and passionate about the island people - truly a compassionate and wonderful tour guide!
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Beylka
Oct 19, 2023
Factory of titans - This was a second tour with Mai, who again went out of her way to help us understand island culture, then and now. The mountain where the moai were carved is a phenomenon. You can see finished statues as well as ones that are incomplete or failures. It gives you a real perspective on how it was all done. The economic and cultural aspects are especially fascinating to me, and Mai went above and beyond fielding questions about those.
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Rima_w
Oct 12, 2023
A terrific day touring the moai sites in Easter Island - The tour was terrific. The guide, Hugo, was friendly, knowledgeable, and very happy to share the history of Easter Island. He picked us up at our hotel and was accommodating as to us taking pictures at the various sites. Thank you for a wonderful day of learning about this beautiful part of the world!
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Levio566
Sep 22, 2023
Absolutely epic - Picked up from hotel by local Vaihere She was very knowledgeable and friendly She did a lap of most of the island with us It shows first some of the heads that have fallen over due to time, tribal wars, tsunamis etc Guide gives you good history and context Then you arrive at reconstructed villages that help you feel the life they had Then you start to see the factory in the distance and it looks so amazing and you can feel the energy from it even at distance Then you tour the factory You can see tongariki from the mountain factory again holding a really captivating energy Then you go to see the most impressive statues standing at tongariki Then we viewed some more natural attractions at the island and finished with the beach Vaihere dropped us home Absolutely amazing
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Seaside01172813891
Sep 10, 2023
Great Full Day Tour - Bai did an excellent job of showing me around the island and explaining the history behind the Moai, she is from the island so has so much context to share. Very thorough and pleasant experience.
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