Top Easter Island Private Sightseeing Tours - page 3

Discover Easter Island’s most spectacular moai statues on a private tour. See the biggest and most impressive remnants of the ancient Easter Island civilization, from the fallen statues of the southwest to the towering monuments on the island’s eastern edge. At each site, learn the stories behind the statues, exploring what’s known—and what remains a mystery—about Easter Island moai.

This two-day tour is the most complete way to discover the essence of Rapa Nui. Unlike other tours, it combines the most iconic sites with less traveled corners, allowing you to experience the island from different perspectives. On the first day you will tour the Moai Factory, visiting the sacred quarry of Rano Raraku, the imposing Ahu Tongariki and Anakena beach, along with other symbolic places like Akahanga and Te Pito Kura. On the second day you will explore the crater of Rano Kau and the ceremonial village of Orongo, center of the Birdman cult, and then delve into volcanic caves such as Ana Te Pahu, the quarry of Puna Pau and the moai of Ahu Akivi, aligned with astronomical precision. Throughout the trip, a certified local guide will share legends, stories and secrets that will bring each site to life, ensuring an enriching, diverse and profound experience, ideal for those who want to know Rapa Nui beyond the superficial.

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).

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.

Hike up to Maunga Terevaka ("Navigator's Mountain"), the highest point of the island, to experience breathtaking views of Rapa Nui. After a ten minute drive, our ascent begins in Vaitea, along the gentle slopes of the mountain. This hike offers unique possibilites to appreciate the geology, nature and landscapes of the island. The upper plateau rewards us with views of the Rano Aroi reed covered lagoon and the summit of Terevaka where we obtain a 360° view of the horizon and the sea surrounding the island. A must during your visit to Rapa Nui - Easter Island.

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.