Chile · Archaeology

1-Day Private Easter Island Culture Tour with Rano Raraku and Anakena

1 Day Round trip from Hanga Roa Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Ahu Akahanga, where the island's first king, Hotu Matu'a, is buried
02 See more than 400 Moai statues and crater lakes at Rano Raraku
03 Admire Ahu Tongariki, the largest ahu on Easter Island
04 Explore Ahu Nau Nau, an archaeological complex tied to the origins of Rapa Nui culture
05 Relax on the beautiful sandy beach of Anakena under clear skies

Explore the remote volcanic landscapes of Easter Island in Chile on a full-day journey through the culture and history of the Rapa Nui natives. Visit some of the island's most important archaeological sites, including the famed Moai statues at Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki, and Ahu Te Pito Kura. Learn about Polynesian heritage while taking in scenic views of the volcanic crater and its crater lakes. The day ends at the beautiful sandy beach of Anakena, where you can relax under clear skies.

Visit the Rano Raraku volcanic crater, located on the lower slopes of Terevaka in Rapa Nui National Park, and enjoy an excellent view of more than 400 Moai statues and the crater lakes inside Rano Raraku.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

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

Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki, and Anakena Beach

Depart from Hanga Roa town at 9:30 am and travel towards the southeast and northeast coasts of the island.
Stop at Ahu Akahanga, the place where the first king on this island, Hotu Matu'a, is buried.
Spend time exploring the Moai statues and the remains of an old village, including stone foundations of boathouses and old stone ovens.
Visit the Rano Raraku volcanic crater, located on the lower slopes of Terevaka in Rapa Nui National Park, and enjoy an excellent view of more than 400 Moai statues and the crater lakes inside Rano Raraku.
Pass by Ahu Tongariki, the largest ahu (stone platform) on the island.
Enjoy the famed Paro Moai site at Ahu Te Pito Kura, home to the largest moai statue transported from the Rano Raraku volcano quarry and successfully erected on an ahu.
Arrive at Ahu Nau Nau, an archaeological complex where the origin of the Rapa Nui culture began.
Relax under the clear skies at the beautiful sandy beach of Anakena.
End the trip back in Hanga Roa town. If interested, one more stop can also be made at the Vaitea farm.