2 Day Private Tour: Easter Island’s Cultural Heritage
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About the Activity
Over two days, our private tour ensures that you make the most of your time on Easter Island, with direct access to the island's most iconic sites, without the need to wait for others. Accompanied by a native guide, you will explore the island's rich heritage, gaining deep insights into its four distinct cultural phases. The tour provides an unparalleled opportunity to comprehend the island's ancient history, culture, and people while also exploring the complex methods used to create the remarkable Moai figures. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off you can immerse yourself in the island's history without any concerns about transportation or activities.2 days
Private Tour
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 2
Inclusions & Exclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Accredited local guide
100% Private and personalized experience
National park fee
Gratuities
Lunch is not included
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Locations in the itinerary
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Anakena Beach
ChileAnakena Beach is revered as the historical and cultural cradle of Easter Island. Legend has it that the first king, Hotu Matu'a, landed here, establishing the initial settlement of Rapa Nui culture. Initially named Hanga Mori or One, it was later dubbed Anakena after a nearby cave. This beach evolved into a significant population center and a crucial site for the Miru tribe. Anakena boasts vital archaeological remains dating back to 1200 AD, including ceremonial centers, residential areas, and ahus—ceremonial platforms. Notable among these ahus are Ahu Ature Huki, featuring a single moai, and the impressive Ahu Nau Nau, adorned with seven finely detailed moai. The latter, restored in 1978, is a remarkably preserved complex, its moai protected from weathering by being buried in sand after their initial destruction.45 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Ahu Te Pito Kura
ChileTe Pito Kura is home to the impressive Paro moai, the largest statue ever erected on an ahu. The moai, standing at 10 meters tall and weighing over 80 tons, remains in the same position as it was left when it collapsed nearly two centuries ago. Its colossal pukao, about 2 meters high and 10 tons in weight, rests in front of it. Legend suggests it was commissioned by a widow in memory of her late husband and was one of the final statues to be toppled from its ahu, around 1838. Nearby lies a unique stone, Te Pito Kura, with alleged magnetic and supernatural properties, believed to concentrate a mystical energy called mana.40 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location3
Puna Pau
Hanga Roa, ChilePuna Pau, an extinct volcano, housed a crucial red slag quarry, the source of the iconic pukao—cylindrical headdresses adorning the island's statues. The soft, reddish volcanic ash was easily carved and used for crafting small statues, water containers, ornamental blocks, and moai eyes. This quarry, vital for the islanders, symbolized sacred rites and spiritual force. Intense extraction during the 14th-17th centuries produced the pukao, transported over a specially constructed path to ceremonial altars, some over 10 km away. Unlike Rano Raraku, Puna Pau was a secretive and revered site, hidden within the crater, adding to its mystique. Recent excavations revealed the original pukao transport path, shedding light on the monumental task of moving these massive headdresses across challenging volcanic terrain.40 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location4
Ahu Akivi
ChileAhu Akivi, is unique due to its location, astronomical orientation, and the restoration work that marked a milestone in the island's recent history. It is the most significant interior ahu, associated with the powerful Miru clan, featuring seven carefully crafted moai, indicative of political stability and economic abundance. The statues were transported 15 km from Rano Raraku quarry and are facing the sea, unlike others. The seven statues are thought to symbolize the island's first explorers or ancient Polynesian kings. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location5
Ahu Tahai
Rapa Nui, ChileThe ceremonial complex of Tahai on Easter Island is a historically significant archaeological site. Occupied by the Marama and Miru clans, it served as a political and religious center. The restoration of the site by William Mulloy revealed that between 75 and 200 people lived there, utilizing nearby caves and rocky shelters as rooms. The most striking features are the three ahu or ceremonial platforms. Additionally, a stone ramp between Ahu Vai Uri and Ahu Tahai is believed to have been used to lower fishing boats from the upper level to the shore, showcasing the practical ingenuity of the ancient inhabitants. 40 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location6
Rano Kau with its almost circular crater forms one of Rapa Nui's most stunning natural landscapes. Spanning 1.5 kilometers, the crater houses the largest reserve of endemic flora on the island, while its lake served as a vital source of drinking water. Additionally, obsidian, found primarily in Maunga Orito and Maunga Te Manavai, was a valuable resource used for crafting various tools and artifacts. Rano Kau's serene ambiance, accompanied only by the sounds of wind and distant waves, makes it a must-visit destination.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Orongo
, ChileOrongo was the location of the ancient ritual known as the Tangata Manu competition. This ritual, held in honor of the creator god Make Make, determined the tangata manu or birdman of the season, granting the winner rights and privileges over rivals. The site's first constructions were built around 1400 AD, with houses specially constructed for the competition. The village's surroundings are adorned with over 1,700 petroglyphs, making it the place with the highest concentration of rock art on the entire island. The competition involved representatives from different clans descending the cliff, swimming to Motu Nui, and waiting for the arrival of seabirds to obtain the first Manutara egg, signifying the chosen tangata manu. This tradition emerged when the old political and religious order lost prestige, and opposing tribal groups competed for power. 1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationAccommodation : Not Included
Meals : Not Included
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Pick Up Time: For both days pick up time will be around 09.30, unless a different time is agreed upon Start Point: Your hotel on Easter Island Return point: Your hotel on Easter Island
- Travelers will be picked up 5 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Pacific/Easter time to receive 100% refund.
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