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Easter island Moai experience: History & Archaeology Day tour
Joined 2024
The best start to your discovery of Easter island culture!
Spend the day learning about the original settlement of the polynesians though the altars and Moai statues. Be amazed by the quarry of the statues with almost 400 Moai in different stages of the carving process. Continue with the biggest restored altar with 15 statues in a row. Finish the day at the beautifull White Sandy beach of Anakena.
This tour complements well with the Birdman village, crater and interior of the island Day tour!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel or accommodation
- Pick up will be from the reception or main hall of the accommodation.
Vaihu- Ahu Hanga Tee
Ceremonial altar with statues in ruins and a reconstructed village settlement
Akahanga
Ceremonial altar in ruins with moai statues
Rano Raraku Moai quarry
An hour long hike through the outskirts of the crater with almost 400 moai statues in different stages of the carving process.
Lunch
A cafeteria within the national park that allows you to have a simple lunch (NOT INCLUDED).
OPTIONAL.
Ahu Tongariki
Restored platform altar with fifteen statues varying between 6o to 80 tonnes each.
Ahu Te pito kura
Altar with the biggest statue ever raised.
Anakena
Beautiful white sandy beach with polynesian palm trees and restored moai statues.
Ending Point
Hotel or anywhere in town you wish
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide/driver fee
Private transportation
Hotel pick up
National park fee USD 80 per person and one ticket is valid for all sites.
Meals USD 20 per person considering food and drink.
Tour Important Information
National park opens 9 am
Wear suitable walking shoes.
Bring water, hat and sunblock.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Patricia R.
Iorana!
My name is Patricia and I am a local acredited guide in Easter island.
I have 20 years worth of experience guiding our beautiful island.
I am also a mother, so I have plenty of patience and a great personality to make your visit unforgettable!
I would love to show you our island and its amazing polynesian culture including the Moai statues, so please enquire about my flexible and personalized services.
$345/ per group
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Dawn and Sunrise on the East coast
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