Embark on a full-day private tour exploring the history and origins of the Rapanui people on Easter Island. Visit key archaeological sites and learn from local experts for a thorough and customizable experience.
Embark on a full-day private tour exploring the history and origins of the Rapanui people on Easter Island. Visit key archaeological sites and learn from local experts for a thorough and customizable experience.
- Ahu Vinapu - This area features the ruins of two significant ceremonial centers. Numerous fallen and broken statues are visible, along with many pukao. One of the ahu walls resembles Inca and pre-Inca stonework, sparking theories about the origins of the first settlers. The surrounding area is full of intriguing discoveries.
- Ahu Te Pito Kura…
- Ahu Vinapu - This area features the ruins of two significant ceremonial centers. Numerous fallen and broken statues are visible, along with many pukao. One of the ahu walls resembles Inca and pre-Inca stonework, sparking theories about the origins of the first settlers. The surrounding area is full of intriguing discoveries.
- Ahu Te Pito Kura - Te Pito Kura is an egg-shaped magnetic rock surrounded by ancient legends. Nearby is a large ahu with a single fallen statue: Moai Paro, one of the largest moai on the entire island.
- Papa Vaka - This site showcases petroglyphs, all depicting the sea and its associated legends.
- Anakena Beach - This beach is a well-protected bay with white sand encircling archaeological sites. Three volcanic hills border the southern and eastern sides. Anakena is famed as the legendary landing site of the first Polynesian settlers. Swimming is allowed, and changing rooms and services are available for US$1.
Lunch will be served here.
- Ahu Nau Nau - Ahu Nau Nau is likely the best-preserved restored ahu on the island. Situated in the royal district, it narrates the story of the ancient Rapanui highest chiefs and their great power before its decline in later centuries.
- Ahu Akivi - Ahu Akivi is the first proper archaeological restoration on the island, featuring seven moai facing west. It is a place where ancient and modern myths intertwine.
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Government fees
- Government fees
Rapanui Origins: Full Day Private Tour offers an in-depth exploration of the Rapanui people’s origins, the native inhabitants of Easter Island, as revealed through its archaeological sites. The tour includes visits to renowned locations such as Vinapu, Hanga Poukura, Anakena, Te Pito Kura, Papa Vaka, Puna Pau, and Ahu Akivi to illuminate the island’s…
Rapanui Origins: Full Day Private Tour offers an in-depth exploration of the Rapanui people’s origins, the native inhabitants of Easter Island, as revealed through its archaeological sites. The tour includes visits to renowned locations such as Vinapu, Hanga Poukura, Anakena, Te Pito Kura, Papa Vaka, Puna Pau, and Ahu Akivi to illuminate the island’s history.
Expert local guides, with extensive experience in the Rapanui National Park, provide valuable insights. This tour is specifically designed for travelers who wish to spend more time at each site, but it can also be tailored to meet the unique interests of our guests.
This is a private service with limited availability.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
