Explore Polynesia: Rapa Nui, nature, and adventure

Easter Island, Chile



Explore the essence of Rapa Nui by visiting Puna Pau, Ahu Akivi, Ana Te Pahu, and Ana Kakenga, combining history, ancestral caves, and spectacular ocean views.

Overview

This guided tour on Easter Island explores its cultural and natural landmarks, ideal for history and nature enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Local guide and comfortable transportation
  • Nature and adventure experiences
  • Expertise in quality services

Description

The tour begins at Puna Pau quarry, where the traditional red stone headdresses (Pukao) for the moai statues were carved. These headdresses symbolize status and power in Rapa Nui culture.

Next, visit Ahu Akivi, a ceremonial platform featuring seven moai statues facing the ocean. These statues relate to the legend of seven explorers sent from the ancestral land of Hiva, significant in Rapa Nui history.

Afterward, explore Ana Te Pahu, one of the island’s largest volcanic caverns. This site served as a refuge and water source and offers insight into underground life and local legends.

The final stop is Ana Kakenga, an underground cavern connected directly to the sea. This location provides a unique viewpoint of the island rarely experienced by visitors.

Includes

  • Transportation to and from your accommodation
  • Local Rapa Nui guide
  • Sunrise visit to Ahu Tongariki
  • Time allocated for photos
  • Rain gear, if needed
  • Support canes, if needed

Cancellation Policy

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

Booking Tip

Bring comfortable walking shoes and a light jacket. Sunrise visits offer optimal lighting for photography. Book in advance to secure your preferred date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes visits to cultural sites like Puna Pau quarry and Ahu Akivi, guided exploration of volcanic caverns, and comfortable transportation on Rapa Nui Island, Chile.
A local guide with expertise in Rapa Nui culture and natural history leads the tour on the island of Chile.
Puna Pau quarry is located on Rapa Nui Island in Chile and is known for the traditional red stone used for moai headdresses.
Yes, the tour visits Ahu Akivi and other sites featuring moai statues on Rapa Nui Island, Chile.
Tour duration varies; check the website for current times and schedules in Chile.
Basic walking shoes are recommended; the tour provides transportation and guidance for safe cavern exploration in Chile.
Yes, this guided tour combines nature exploration and cultural history on Rapa Nui Island in Chile.
The tour begins at Puna Pau quarry, known for carving the red stone headdresses on Rapa Nui Island, Chile.
The tour involves moderate walking on uneven terrain around cultural sites and volcanic caverns on Rapa Nui Island, Chile.
Visit the official tour website to check current hours, availability, and booking details for the Rapa Nui tour in Chile.

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