Easter Island: Archeology & Sunset With Moais

Upon arrival, you will be taken to the hotel and have the rest of the day to relax and enjoy the first glances of this beautiful Island Type of service: Shared Included: Transportation mentioned above Half Day Sunset at Tahai Beach Depending on the time of the year we will leave your hotel 1,5 hrs before sunset (between 18.30 to 20.30). We will go to the ceremonial center of Tahai and enjoy the lovely sunset with the Moais as a breathtaking background. After this we will take you back to your Hotel or to the restaurant of your choice.

Our journey begins on the southern coast of the island, at the archaeological un-restored site of Vaihu. After visiting the archaeological site of Akahanga where the famous king Hotu Matua is supposedly buried, we arrive at one of the most important and greatest attractions of Easter Island: Volcano Rano Raraku, Almost all the moai were carved in its quarries. We can reach the crater and observe many moai still lying unfinished. We continue towards Ahu Tongariki where 15 moai stands aligned, to get finally to Te Pito Kura where we can admire a huge moai, the highest ever lifted on an ahu. Our tour ends at the beautiful beach of Anakena, with golden sand and numerous palm trees. Return to the hotel.

Half Day Orongo Excursion to the volcano Rano Kau (3.5 hours approximately). From the top we have a wonderful view of the sea, crater, and town of Hanga Roa. We will visit the ceremonial site and village of Orongo with 53 houses with unique design. Numerous petroglyphs can also be observed in the site. Then, transfer to the site of Vinapu, where the stones look like the ruins of Machu Pichu. We continue with the visit of the cave ANA KAI TANGATA and its impressive cave paintings. Half Day Aviki & Tahai Our journey begins at the ceremonial site of Tahai where we find remains of the Rapa Nui culture at its height. Then we visit Ahu Akivi (a platform with 7 restored moai) and the cave Ana Te Pahu, one of the largest in the island. Our tour ends at the quarry of Puna Pau where the Pukao (topknots of the moai) were carved. Return to the village of Hanga Roa