Moai Rise and Fall: Full Day Private Tour

Easter Island, Chile

5 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Perfect for history buffs, dive deep into the past of the Rapa Nui people of Chile during this Easter Island Full-Day Private History Tour from Hanga Roa. Explore archaeological sites to learn about the creation and destruction of the Rapa Nui (Easter Island) statues. This private tour allows focused attention on your interests, visiting key sites like Ahu Vaihu memorial ruins and Rano Raraku, the birthplace of the moai.

Spend the day exploring the sites of the Rapa Nui people of Easter Island
Enjoy a slow-paced experience to immerse yourself in the environment
Benefit from a private guide focused on your questions and interests
Snacks are included to keep you energized for the day

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation

National Park Ticket is required to take this field trip.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We meet or pick up our travelers from any place in Hanga Roa urban area including the Mataveri International Airport (IPC) and major hotels, hostels, vacation homes, camping sites, downtown, etc. Travelers need to have the National Park Ticket to enter most of the sites. Ticket not included.

Meeting point

Atamu Tekena, Hanga Roa, Isla de Pascua, Valparaíso, Chile
Since we offer private tours exclusively, we will find our travelers at their preferred pickup spot.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Ahu Tahai

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ahu Vaihu

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ahu Akahanga

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ahu Tongariki

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rano Raraku

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 3 reviews

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A Must do Experience!

David_h, Feb 2023

This experience will leave you with a deeper understanding of Polynesian culture and a complete framework for conceptualizing the processes driving the cultural development of Rapa Nui. Truely, a must do before you leave the island.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

We are really happy to hear about your experience, David. Our responsibility goes both ways, towards our dear travelers and towards our ancient Rapanui culture. We think it essential to present it in its entire complexity as accurate as possible. Best regards!

Best Easter Island Tour!

jkfuller, Jan 2020

I can’t imagine a better guide than the one we had. Christian had such in depth knowledge of Easter Island and his mastery of the English language was superb. The tour itself hit all of the high points including hidden gems that only a local expert would know about. I highly recommend this tour and company!

Riche et belle découverte de l'île de pâques

Jacqueline_B, Feb 2023

Belle journée Vraiment très intéressante Christian, féru en histoire nous a raconté les légendes et l'évolution et transformations de l'île au fil des epoques