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2 Day Private Tour: Easter Island’s Cultural Heritage

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Duration

2 days

Group Size

1 to 4 people

Ages

6 - 99 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Over two days, our private tour ensures that you make the most of your time on Easter Island, with direct access to the island's most iconic sites, without the need to wait for others. Accompanied by a native guide, you will explore the island's rich heritage, gaining deep insights into its four distinct cultural phases. The tour provides an unparalleled opportunity to comprehend the island's ancient history, culture, and people while also exploring the complex methods used to create the remarkable Moai figures. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off you can immerse yourself in the island's history without any concerns about transportation or activities.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pickup

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water

Accredited local guide

100% Private and personalized experience

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: The Royal Route

Anakena Beach is revered as the historical and cultural cradle of Easter Island. Legend has it that the first king, Hotu Matu'a, landed here, establishing the initial settlement of Rapa Nui culture. Initially named Hanga Mori or One, it was later dubbed Anakena after a nearby cave. This beach evolved into a significant population center and a crucial site for the Miru tribe. Anakena boasts vital archaeological remains dating back to 1200 AD, including ceremonial centers, residential areas, and ahus—ceremonial platforms. Notable among these ahus are Ahu Ature Huki, featuring a single moai, and the impressive Ahu Nau Nau, adorned with seven finely detailed moai. The latter, restored in 1978, is a remarkably preserved complex, its moai protected from weathering by being buried in sand after their initial destruction.

Day 2: The Moai Route

Vinapu showcases remarkable construction and carving techniques in its ahus or platforms. The area's enigmatic wall, resembling Inca architecture, has sparked theories of contact between Polynesia and South America. Notably, the site features the Tahira ahu, with six fallen statues and a precisely constructed wall, and the older Vinapu II with scattered moai and a unique red column, possibly representing a female moai. This eroded "column" is made of red scoria, similar to pukao, and may have originally had two heads, potentially used for drying corpses before burial. The area's historical significance lies in its unique architectural mastery, the potential link to South American cultures, and the scarcity of female moai representations, shedding light on the island's ancient cultural and architectural practices

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (12 - 99 years)

Minimum: 2, Maximum: 4