Chile · Archaeology

4-Hour Easter Island Tour with Orongo, Rano Kau and Moai Sites

4 Hours Round trip from Easter Island Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Orongo, the ceremonial stone village of Rapa Nui
02 See the extinct Rano Kau volcano and its crater lake
03 Learn about the Birdman cult and its role in choosing Rapa Nui leaders
04 Admire the island's iconic Moai statues carved by the Rapa Nui people
05 Explore the archaeological sites of Ahu Vinapu and Ahu Tahai

Explore Easter Island in Polynesia on a 4-5 hour guided tour and discover some of Rapa Nui's most important archaeological and cultural sites. Visit Orongo, see the volcanic landscape of Rano Kau and its crater lake, admire the unique Moai statues, and learn about the Birdman cult. The tour also includes stops at Ahu Vinapu and Ahu Tahai, both known for their archaeological importance.

Proceed to see the Rano Kau volcano, a 324 m tall extinct volcano.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, French, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Orongo, Rano Kau, Moai Statues and Petroglyphs

Explore Easter Island (Rapa Nui in the native language) with your first stop at Orongo, the stone village, with your tour guide.
Proceed to see the Rano Kau volcano, a 324 m tall extinct volcano.
See a crater lake, one of the island's three natural bodies of freshwater.
Continue towards the famed Moai statues. These statues were carved by the Rapa Nui people years ago and feature human faces.
Learn about the Birdman cult, which helped decide a leader for the Rapa Nui people in earlier times.
See the petroglyphs - artworks and carvings on rocks that can be found at many locations on Easter Island.
End the trip with stops at Ahu Vinapu and Ahu Tahai. Ahu Vinapu is an archaeological site known for its stonemasonry, and Ahu Tahai is an old settlement area of archaeological importance.