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Easter Island Tour: Explore Ceremonial Wonders
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16 Ratings
Orongo
Uncover archaeological wonders on Easter Island’s southwestern coast. Explore Ahu Vinapu, Ana Kai Tangata cave paintings, Orongo village, and the Rano Kau volcano. Learn about Rapa Nui culture and the legends of the birdmen.
Uncover archaeological wonders on Easter Island’s southwestern coast. Explore Ahu Vinapu, Ana Kai Tangata cave paintings, Orongo village, and the Rano Kau volcano. Learn about Rapa Nui culture and the legends of the birdmen.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Orongo - Explore the ceremonial heart of Easter Island on this engaging half-day tour rich in history, culture, and intrigue.
Start at the Orongo Ceremonial Village, the site of the famed Birdman Ceremony (Tangata Manu). Here, ancient Rapa Nui competed to collect the first egg of the manutara bird on Motu Nui, a ritual that symbolizes power,…
- Orongo - Explore the ceremonial heart of Easter Island on this engaging half-day tour rich in history, culture, and intrigue.
Start at the Orongo Ceremonial Village, the site of the famed Birdman Ceremony (Tangata Manu). Here, ancient Rapa Nui competed to collect the first egg of the manutara bird on Motu Nui, a ritual that symbolizes power, wisdom, and a spiritual connection with ancestors and nature.
- Rano Kau - Proceed to Rano Kau, a breathtaking volcanic crater offering sweeping views of the ocean and Motu Nui. This site is not only visually stunning but also holds ceremonial significance, as it was the venue for the Birdman competition and represents the Rapa Nui people’s profound connection with the sea.
- Ahu Vinapu - The tour wraps up at Ahu Vinapu, an archaeological site that highlights the expert craftsmanship of the ancient moai builders and their advanced architectural techniques, with traces of pre-Incan influence.
This tour blends history, archaeology, and stunning landscapes, providing a deep and unforgettable insight into Easter Island’s ancestral culture.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned van or bus
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned van or bus
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee to Rapa Nui National Park
- Transfers from the pier
- Admission fees
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee to Rapa Nui National Park
- Transfers from the pier
- Admission fees
Additional Information
Explore the ceremonial center of Easter Island on this half-day excursion. Start at Orongo, the historic site of the renowned Birdman Ceremony, representing strength, wisdom, and ancestral ties. Proceed to Ranu Kau, a volcanic crater offering stunning vistas, and conclude at Ahu Vinapu, which highlights the ancient architectural brilliance of the Rapa…
Explore the ceremonial center of Easter Island on this half-day excursion. Start at Orongo, the historic site of the renowned Birdman Ceremony, representing strength, wisdom, and ancestral ties. Proceed to Ranu Kau, a volcanic crater offering stunning vistas, and conclude at Ahu Vinapu, which highlights the ancient architectural brilliance of the Rapa Nui. This is a journey through history, culture, and awe-inspiring scenery. Pickup and drop-off services from Hanga Roa hotels are provided.
- Remember that this excursion is not a private tour
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring water and snacks
- Note: Port pickup is not available. This tour is not suitable for passengers coming by cruise.
- Entrance Fee Information – Rapa Nui National Park Passengers traveling to Easter Island are required to pay an entrance fee of USD 100 to visit the Rapa Nui National Park. The ticket can be purchased: - Upon arrival at the CONAF Office inside Mataveri Airport, or - Online in advance through the official website. The entrance fee is valid for 10 consecutive days from the date of purchase and must be presented when visiting archaeological sites during our tours. We recommend purchasing the ticket with the date of your first tour, so you can make the most of the 10-day validity period. Please remember to download the ticket to your phone or carry a printed copy, as internet access is limited in most tourist areas of the island
- Excursions can be modified by weather conditions
Location
Orongo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(16 Ratings)
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Thalia_n
Sep 23, 2023
a must go tour in easter island - josephina, our guide's expertise and personal touch were very beneficial to the tour. Of course the beautiful views of the crater and the surroundings, the petroglyphs and the history connected to the birdman cult were a real bonus
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Kimberly_k
Aug 8, 2023
Fantastic guide. - Amazing guide and excellent value. Highly recommend. It was a private tour for only $55 per sets on. We had a separate tour organized by our hotel Hare Nua which charged 3 times the price and was not nearly as good. Do not book through a hotel they take much of the money from local guides.
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Johndo4326ga
Feb 15, 2020
John dodds - Valentine was excellent and very informative and fun . She took a lot of time to me helpful telling us lots of stories n info . She was extremely timely and picked us up and dropped us off at our lodging
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Stefania
Feb 12, 2019
Breathtaking....and amazing - As soon as you arrive in Orongo and look at the crater filled with water, you cannot believe that what you see is actually real. It is a breathtaking view. The position of the crater overlooking the sea, the colours of the vegetation and water are simply spectacular. A must see
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Mbloomer1
Feb 6, 2018
we made it at last - For anyone out there who is going on a cruise to get to easter island go visit green island tours.
This was our second visit in 4 years the first time we couldnt get in because of swell on the sea so this time with everything crossed we were alittle bit more prepared or so I thought!
c ouldnt get any information from the ship tried trip advisor everything booked for both days.
Having got on the ship early went straight to excursions and booked one half day tour which incedentelly was the same trip the next day.Horrendously priced but didn't care we were going.
That night we met up with people at dinner two brits and two Canadians who had all booked one full day and one half day with green island tours; they then contacted green island to see if they could take us yes they could and it was booked and we cancelled the ships tour.
It was absolutely wonderful even better than we dared hope.
After waiting 3 hours the first day and 2and a half hours the second day to get off the ship green island were waiting for us .
The whole experience just blew me away we saw just about everything and not at all rushed and including a packed lunch on day one.
Our guide was Patricio a Chilean married to a raponui and lived on the island for over 40 years so he knew everything there was to know.
He was so kind to me I am 75 and a bit over weight so getting up to the quarry was a bit of a challenge.
My face was bright red and it was very hot he helped me down some steps and enquire what sun factor I was using.
To be fair if the ship cant get in you lose your deposit of £160 to green island and you do have to pay$80 p.p. for park entrance fees.Whereas if you go with the ship tours you are
covered.
BUT by going with green island the cost of both trips was less than one half day with the ship tours.
I'm a very happy and lucky bunny.
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Alison_m
Dec 8, 2016
The tour was well worthwhile... - <p>The tour was well worthwhile - informative and interesting. The guide Christina was knowledgeable and helpful.</p>
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Diane_y
Nov 17, 2016
Loved this tour! Exactly as... - <p>Loved this tour! Exactly as advertised. Learning more of the history was great. Cristine, the guide did a great job speaking to two different languages!</p>
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Enrique
Nov 22, 2017
The tour has beauiful sights and... - <p>The tour has beauiful sights and some truly interesting archeological sites. The guide has a great personality, but there are several translation issues that make it difficult for english native speakers to get the big picture of the amazing history sorrounding the island.</p>
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Gill808
Nov 4, 2017
Check Your Operator - There is a need to take care when booking full or half day tours on Easter Island which on ground local operator will be running the tour. We thought we were doing this half day tour, but while we visited Orongo and Rano Kau, we did not go to Tahai. Whilst surprised, that was not too much of a problem as it is in easy walking distance of the main settlement of Hanga Roa and could be visited easily from our accommodation. Our local tour operator was Maururu Travel who specialise in using local "native" guides. They are excellent at explaining the history, culture, and traditions at places like Orongo, and Rano Kau. However, the focus is on that with little time for photo deviations, etc. If your interest is photography we would certainly recommend more independent travel (cars / bikes are easily hired) as this would provide more flexibility for photo stops, and could also be timed to get better light and less tourists. We also found that of the half day tour, a great deal of time related to just collecting and returning guests to their various hotels.
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Warjan43
Nov 12, 2018
A huge disappointment to Easter Island - We booked a half day tour with Viator [part of Trip Advisor] toTahai Orongo and Rano Kau on Easter Island.We arrived by ship and was collected on the dock by a Viator representative who did not speak one word of English. He drove us to Orongo and handed us over to a guide who did speak English.He took us around the Orongo site. After this he took us to a mini van where 3 or 4 other people were waiting. It was obvious we were just joining another tour.We left Orongo and went to another site not listed on our voucher. We then asked our guide why, and he had no answers. He said our tour would be for 2 hours and he was not interested in our voucher which clearly stated what we had paid for and the sites involved.He said we could talk to his local office which we did and they gave us the same story.On return to Australia we sent an email to Viator complaining how we treated.They have now come back with a lousy refund of AUD38.41 after we paid out AUD 361.52 for 2 persons.This is terribly disappointing when Viator hand the booking to an overseas agent and they can just do what they like and not honour what we booked and what we paid for . We would never consider using Viator again
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