2 Half-day & 1 Full-day Tour | Easter Island

Tour Overview

This guided tour explores key archaeological and cultural sites on Easter Island (Rapa Nui), suitable for history and nature enthusiasts staying in Hanga Roa.

Highlights

• Discover Rano Raraku Quarry
• Visit the Tongariki moai platform
• Explore Rapa Nui National Park
• See Rano Kau Crater
• Experience Rapa Nui culture

Description

Half-day Tour (15:00 pickup)
Visit O’rongo village near the Rano Kau volcano crater, an archaeological site where the ancient Birdman ceremony took place. Explore Rano Kau, a natural crater and former water source. Continue to Vinapu, an archaeological site showing Rapa Nui craftsmanship with links to Inca construction. The tour ends at Tahai, a restored ceremonial complex featuring three main ahu: Ko Te Riku, Tahai, and Vai Ure. This is an ideal location for sunset photography.

Full-day Tour (09:00 pickup)
Begin near Akahanga village, an important ceremonial site. See the island’s moai statues and learn about tribal wars that caused some statues to fall. Visit hare paenga, ancient boat-shaped stone houses, and then Ahu Tongariki, the largest platform with 15 moai. Explore Rano Raraku quarry, the volcanic rock source for moai carving, with about 400 statues in various stages of completion. Continue to Ahu Te Pito Kura to see the island’s tallest statue, the Paro moai, and a massive spherical stone known as the 'navel of the world.' Visit Anakena beach, where the first settlers Ariki Hotu Motua and Avareipua arrived, and explore Ahu Nau Nau, an archaeological site featuring five moai with pukao and petroglyphs. The tour includes lunch at Anakena or Rano Raraku quinchos, offering chicken or ribs, fresh salads, rice, fruit, juice, and water. Drop-off at your hotel in Hanga Roa ends the day.

Half-day Tour (06:00 pickup)
Experience sunrise at Ahu Tongariki while the moai face the Pacific Ocean. Coffee and tea are served onsite. At the end of each day, you may be dropped off at your hotel or a central location to continue exploring independently.

Includes

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Private tour with professional guide
• Lunch on day 2
• Transport by private vehicle
• Bottle of water

Excludes

• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• National Park entrance fee ($100 USD, mandatory)
• Gratuities (optional)
• Port pick-up

Important Information

• National Park ticket is mandatory for this tour
• The tour involves moderate walking
• Lunch is included only on day 2
• The tour operates rain or shine; bring weather-appropriate clothing

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable walking shoes, bring sun protection, and book early to secure your preferred date.