Top Chile Archaeology Tours - page 2

The sunrise in Ahu Tongariki, with its 15 majestic moai, is one of Rapa Nui’s most unforgettable moments. As the sun appears, statues light up, the ocean reflects the colors of the sky, and the atmosphere becomes truly sacred. With us you will enjoy expert local guides, small groups for a more personal experience and direct pick-up from your hotel or meeting point. Remember to have your National Park ticket. Book with us and experience the magic of dawn in Rapa Nui like never before.

Skip the lines for taxis and save time with this private transfer from Santiago International Airport to your hotel in the district of Providencia, Las Condes, Vitacura, or Santiago Centro. Accompanied by only your own party and a driver, travel quickly in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. Don't worry if you are arriving on a late flight, as the service is available 24 hours a day.

On this mysterious tour, you will reach the most remote and abandoned area of Rapa Nui. In addition, together with our experienced guides, you will experience something that not even many of the Rapa Nui know about, as well as ancestral kitchens, caves, moais, hills, among others. Get ready to discover the story without intervention and let yourself be surprised by the enigma of the Poike. This tour is the only one that will guarantee that you have really known Rapa Nui...

Live Rapa Nui from the inside with a local native company dedicated to keeping the culture of the island alive. At Maori Tour Rapa Nui, every experience is guided by a young and enterprising team, descended from Rapa Nui families who preserve stories handed down from generations. We run small group tours to offer a real connection to each site. Rather than dates, we share ancestral stories, family memories and the authentic vision of those who grew up on this sacred land. Thus, each place comes alive and allows travelers to feel the essence of Rapa Nui. Explore moai, ceremonial villages and volcanic landscapes with passionate local guides who share the mana and vivid spirit of the Rapanui people. Book now and discover Rapa Nui with those who call it home.

Unravel the mysteries of Rapa Nui (or, "Easter Island") on this full-day private guided tour of its archeological sites. In the company of just your party, enjoy your guide's undivided attention as they show you around the islands' moai and explain the complex methods used to create these incredible figures. Also visit the quarry of Rano Raraku where the ancient islanders carved the moai before transporting them to their ahus (platforms).

On this tour we will see the sun rise behind the most impressive ahu moai that exists in Polynesia, the Ahu Tongaritki. When we enter this place you can see an incredible view of the Pacific Ocean and the sunrise behind Ahu Tongariki. We will be back at your lodging place around 9:00 or 10:00 am. Additionally, the tour time may vary depending on how much time you want to spend in this incredible sector. Places we will visit: Ahu Tongariki: The most impressive moai platform in Polynesia. An incredible view of the Pacific Ocean while we see the sun rise behind the moais, a view that is undoubtedly unmissable.

Experience Easter Island's wonders with Mahinatur, the island’s leading tour operator. Our expert guides will take you on a journey through the island’s most fascinating archaeological sites, sharing captivating stories and insider knowledge. We provide comfortable transportation, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. Lunch options are available, and we offer flexible breaks for you to enjoy and explore archaeological sites. With decades of experience and a deep commitment to preserving the island's culture, Mahinatur guarantees an authentic and immersive tour that stands out for its personalized service and attention to detail. Let us make your visit unforgettable!

Pangue Observatory is probably the best Astrotourism Observatory in Chile, its privileged location at 1300 meters above sea level and the absence of light pollution teaches the universe, galaxies and stellar objects of the Southern Hemisphere like nowhere else in the world. The El Pangue Observatory has two types of tours, the classic tour (16" telescope) and the extreme tour (25" telescope). The number of stellar objects to observe is the largest that can be obtained in an astronomical tour in Chile, from 8 to 12 objects are seen. We recommend booking in advance as spaces are limited.

On this tour you will learn the story of the explorers who had the mission to find Rapa Nui from the mythical island of Hiva and how thanks to them this beautiful story called Rapa Nui began. They are represented in the Ahu Akivi. In addition, our experienced guide will take you through the caves where they anciently lived and lived in community. You will be surrounded by mystery and adventure. You will visit the place where the pukao was made, which represents the hair of the moais and was made in another place on the island with a different rock.

Enjoy a Chilean wine experience on this wine tasting tour from Santiago to Concha y Toro, one of the largest producers of wine from Latin America, known for wines such as Casillero del Diablo and Don Melchor. With a guide, you'll visit the old summer residence of the Concha y Toro family in Pirque to explore its gardens and enjoy a tasting of three varietals. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Spend the day immersed in Easter Island's culture, history, and folklore during this small-group tour. With just eight other travelers, follow your guide to the island's most important landmarks, including Puna Pau, Rano Kau, Ahu Akivi, and others. Round-trip hotel transportation included. Private tour ensures personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere.

Immerse yourself in the mountainous splendor of the Andes on an exhilarating full-day excursion to In Situ Vineyard from Santiago. With a professional guide, travel through spectacular scenery to one of the most beautiful lagoons in the Andes Mountains; capture photographs of the water’s iridescent turquoise surface and listen to poignant legends of Incan royalty. Ascend to the vertiginous altitude of Hotel Portillo ski resort; and absorb the verdant beauty of the vineyard before pleasuring your palate with wine samples.

Make the most of your time on Easter Island—without juggling transport or crowded group schedules—on this private island tour. As you journey around the island, your guide shares the history behind the famous moai (giant stone statues), before taking you off the usual tourist trail to less-frequented natural highlights such as the Rano Kau crater and Anakena Beach.

The Valley of Enchantment is a marvelous place with a unique nature and numerous striking resources that surprised and enchanted thousands of years ago primitive nomadic tribes native to the Atlantic and the Amazon, attracted by the good climate, precious stones, and the Pacific coast. and its ancient oceanic forests, becoming the first sedentary of the regional valleys. This mysterious culture settles in this beautiful natural space and hidden semi-arid ravine, turning it into the most important artistic, astronomical and ceremonial center of Chilean prehistory. Its attractive and strategic location, geomorphology, variety of slopes, flora and fauna, its large stones with surprising engravings, paintings and mortars, teach the amazing art, rituals and worldview of the oldest and shamanic culture of the Coquimbo Region: Molle culture.

Combine three of Easter Island’s most popular tours into one great-value package with this Super Saver deal. Stand in awe before the island’s iconic moai statues on a 3.5-hour tour of the UNESCO-listed archaeological sites of Ahu Akivi, Ahu Vinapu and Puna Pau. Visit the Tahai ceremonial complex, the Rano Kau volcano and the village of Orongo on a half-day tour, then explore the Rano Raraku volcano and Anakena Beach on a full-day tour including lunch. Best of all: you can take the tours in any order and hotel pick-ups are included.

Through our archaeological tour we will take you to visit not only impressive landscapes of the highlands but also places of historical importance, while we visit the most important archaeological sites in the sector to learn about the origin of the Atacameña culture.

Discover the colourful port city of Valparaiso and the garden city of Viña del Mar on this full-day tour of Chile’s Pacific Coast gems, including hotel pick-up and round-trip transport from Santiago. Explore the UNESCO-listed historic quarter of Valparaiso, admire the views from the hilltop elevator (your expense) and opt to visit the house museum of Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda. Then, marvel over the landmark flower clock and cool off at the beaches of Viña del Mar.

Discover the rich spirituality of Rapa Nui through the enigmatic Birdman Rite. It begins in the ceremonial village of Orongo, on top of the Rano Kau volcano, where the men birds competition was held. Admire the crater of Rano Kau, a landscape that fuses nature and mysticism. Visit Vinapu, famous for its precise stone constructions, and conclude in Ahu Huri to Urenga, home to a singular and revered moai. This tour offers an immersion in the history, mysticism and traditions of Rapa Nui. Explore the ceremonial village of Orongo and its Birdman story - Enjoy panoramic views of the Rano Kau crater - Visit Vinapu, notable for its Inca architecture - Know the unique moai in Ahu Huri to Urenga and its spiritual significance

Explore one of the most fascinating islands on the planet on this tour aimed at introducing you to the Rapanui people and their culture on Easter Island. Visit Rano Kau, a wetland filled with rare wildlife and flora, situated in the crater of a caldera. Then, tour the stone village of Orongo, where the Birdman competition was once held.

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On this tour you will be able to visit the mythical ceremonial city of Orongo, where the Tangata Manu (Bird Man) competition was held, which consisted of jumping into the sea from a cliff and bringing a manutara egg to the shore. Whoever achieved it became the new king of Rapa Nui for a year, until the next competition. You will visit the incredible crater of the Rano Kau volcano and enjoy its beautiful landscape. In Vinapu, several theories are discovered, which suggest the possible arrival and influence of the Incas since time immemorial.

Delve into the mystifying mysteries of Easter Island on an intriguing half-day tour of the southwestern coast. Visit a series of iconic ‘moai’ sculptures at the Tahai ceremonial complex; admire advanced stone masonry in the traditional Orongo village; and venture into the depths of darkened caves to marvel at ancient murals. Watch waves crash against the dramatic cliffs of the coastline and absorb the natural splendor of a crater lake at the colossal Rang Kau volcano, while gaining fascinating insight into the Rapa Nui culture. Convenient round-trip transportation is included from your hotel in Hanga Roa.

Transfer to the center of Valparaíso passing through Curacaví and Casablanca Valley, Lo Vásquez Sanctuary and Peñuelas Forest Reserve. Walk through the financial, commercial and maritime sector towards the port. Lift in funicular to the joyful hill. Walk the Yugoslavian Promenade and its streets with colorful houses, art galleries and beautiful murals. Transfer to the house of the famous poet Pablo Neruda "La Sebastiana". Transfer to Viña del Mar through its coast and stop at Reloj de flores y Reñaca. Stroll along its wide beach. We are a company of young professionals in the field of tourism, all our guides are enthusiastic and eager to deliver their knowledge We have one of the best routes through the hills of Valparaíso, created by ourselves. Custom tours, according to the preferences of the passengers. Minimum 2 passengers

Unmissable full-day tour that highlights the most important points of the last civilization of this island. You will visit the ceremonial village of Orongo, the place where the Tangata Manu (Bird Man) competition was held to learn about and delve into the history of the civilization, its archaeological and historical remains and social behavior. You will also learn how the ancient civilization lived, by visiting one of the largest caves in Rapa Nui. Important archaeological remains are found here. Immerse yourself in the ancestral culture of Easter Island, learning its secrets, culture and history and let yourself be surprised by this incredible and mythical place.