Easter Island
Easter Island, Chile
Explorations in
Easter Island
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Navigators Mountain
Miru
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Bike -
Advanced
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Half-day
We leave Explora and ride uphill along the Terevaka Volcano, a point of orientation for navigators...
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Exploration Path
We leave Explora and ride uphill along the Terevaka Volcano, a point of orientation for navigators. With a 360° view, we can see the remoteness of this destination. We then ride up to Ahu Akivi, the platform with seven moai facing the ocean. We return by van.
406 m 1332 ft
-374 m -1227 ft
500 m 1640 ft
106 m 348 ftElevation Profile
Hanga Roa
Rano Kau
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Self Guided
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Easy
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Half-day
For those travelers who want to explore the town of Hanga Roa independently, we offer you the option to go during your stay.
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Exploration Path
For those travelers who want to explore the town of Hanga Roa independently, we offer you the option to go during your stay. Request map and recommendations from our guides.
Cook’s Bay
Rano Kau
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Overland
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Easy
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Half-day
We go by van to the Hanga Kioe archaeological site, where the Ahu Akapu is located on the west coast near the town of Hanga Roa...
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Exploration Path
We go by van to the Hanga Kioe archaeological site, where the Ahu Akapu is located on the west coast near the town of Hanga Roa. We continue by van to the anthropological museum to visit it. We continue walking from the museum along the coast to the village cove, passing through the Tahai archaeological complex and other attractive historical sites.
14,7 m 48 ft
-33,9 m -111 ft
25 m 82 ft
3 m 10 ftElevation Profile
Tongariki
Hotu Iti
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Overland
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Easy
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Half-day
We take a van to Ahu One Makihi with its huge tumbled moai. We continue to Tongariki to learn the history of Rapa Nui’s largest Ahu...
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Exploration Path
We take a van to Ahu One Makihi with its huge tumbled moai. We continue to Tongariki to learn the history of Rapa Nui’s largest Ahu and we explore its surroundings, after which we understand the division between east and west in Rapa Nui.
26 m 86 ft
-35 m -113 ft
18 m 59 ft
4 m 13 ftElevation Profile
Pukao
The South
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Overland
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Easy
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Half-day
On this exploration we discover the traces of the Pukao (“hair bun” in Rapa Nui) trail to the Moais. We start in Puna Pao, the Pukao quarry, continue toward the Ahu Huri and on to Urenga, a curious platform because of its style and astronomical alignment. After this visit, we take the van to the south coast to visit Hanga Poukura, the largest unrestored platform or Ahu on the island, and Hanga Te'e with its interpretive center, where we will walk to gain more profound knowledge of the history and landscape of one of Rapa Nui’s less explored areas.
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Exploration Path
On this exploration we discover the traces of the Pukao (“hair bun” in Rapa Nui) trail to the Moais. We start in Puna Pao, the Pukao quarry, continue toward the Ahu Huri and on to Urenga, a curious platform because of its style and astronomical alignment. After this visit, we take the van to the south coast to visit Hanga Poukura, the largest unrestored platform or Ahu on the island, and Hanga Te'e with its interpretive center, where we will walk to gain more profound knowledge of the history and landscape of one of Rapa Nui’s less explored areas.
23 m 75 ft
-25 m -83 ft
16 m 52 ft
3 m 10 ftElevation Profile
Hanga
Miru
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Overland
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Easy
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Half-day
We take a van to Papa Vaka, an archaeological site with petroglyphs. We hike and go by a cove and continue hiking up to Tepito Kura...
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Exploration Path
We take a van to Papa Vaka, an archaeological site with petroglyphs. We hike (1) and go by a cove and continue hiking up to Tepito Kura, a site featuring a huge tumbled moai and a magnetic stone associated to Rapa Nui’s origins. We continue by van to Anakena, the landing area of the first Polynesian settlers (2). Time to enjoy the beach. Bring your swimsuit.
34 m 112 ft
-17 m -55 ft
26 m 85 ft
4 m 13 ftElevation Profile
Rapa Nui Sanctuaries
Lava Flows
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Overland
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Easy
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Half-day
We visit Akivi, with its Ahu and 7 moais facing the sea. We will walk through the Roiho lava field and visit a lava tunnel, the cave Ana Te Pahu. We continue by van to visit the ahu Tahai, an archeological complex with a coral-eyed moai.
More details >Rapa Nui Sanctuaries
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Exploration Path
We visit Akivi, with its Ahu and 7 moais facing the sea. We will walk through the Roiho lava field and visit a lava tunnel, the cave Ana Te Pahu. We continue by van to visit the ahu Tahai, an archeological complex with a coral-eyed moai.
38 m 123 ft
-56 m -182 ft
138 m 453 ft
89 m 292 ftElevation Profile
Bird Cult
Rano Kau
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Overland
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Easy
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Half-day
We depart by van toward Vinapu, visiting its ahu and its unique construction. We then go to Rano Kau, the biggest crater on the island. We hike around part of the crater, where we will see the biodiversity of the wetland inside, before reaching the ceremonial village of Orongo, where we will learn more about the story of the famous Birdman competition.
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Exploration Path
We depart by van toward Vinapu, visiting its ahu and its unique construction. We then go to Rano Kau, the biggest crater on the island. We hike around part of the crater, where we will see the biodiversity of the wetland inside, before reaching the ceremonial village of Orongo, where we will learn more about the story of the famous Birdman competition.
159 m 522 ft
-146 m -479 ft
294 m 965 ft
213 m 699 ftElevation Profile
Rapa Nui Diving
Moana
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At the sea
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Advanced
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Half-day
Private diving for travelers with diving certificates, either beginner’s or advanced. This exploration is an invitation to discover...
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Exploration Path
Private diving for travelers with diving certificates, either beginner’s or advanced. This exploration is an invitation to discover Easter Island’s underwater world and includes two dives. Some of the places we visit include the sunken moai the Nui and Iti motus, surrounded by corals, and the Cathedral, a complex of submarine caves.
*This exploration incurs an additional cost operated by third parties. Subject to climate conditions.
Discover Scuba Diving
Moana
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At the sea
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Easy
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Half-day
This exploration is the easiest way to get to know Rapa Nui’s amazing submarine world. It includes two stages...
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Exploration Path
This exploration is the easiest way to get to know Rapa Nui’s amazing submarine world. It includes two stages: The first stage where a guide teaches diving theory and conducts a controlled immersion so that guests can get used to the equipment and perform some exercises. The second stage involves a dive in the Hanga Roa bay, experiencing diving in waters known worldwide for their visibility. After completing the diving experience, the traveler gets a discovery or baptism PADI Certificate.
This exploration incurs an additional cost operated by third parties. Subject to climate conditions.
Snorkeling Motu Tautara
Moana
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At the sea
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Easy
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Half-day
Departure by van from the lodge to the Hanga Roa cove, where we take a boat north to the Motu Tautara...
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Exploration Path
Departure by van from the lodge to the Hanga Roa cove, where we take a boat north to the Motu Tautara, an islet that is located very close to the island and in front of Ana Kakenga, a cave also known as two windows. During the boat trip you can appreciate a different view of the Tahai complex, as well as other archaeological sites located on the northwest coast of the island. The area where the Motu Tautara is located is part of a protected coastal marine area in which corals and a diversity of marine fauna can be seen, in addition to endemic species.
Snorkeling Bird islets
Moana
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At the sea
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Moderate
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Half-day
We take a van from the lodge to Hanga Roa’s cove, where we take a boat to sea caves with views to the cliffs...
More details >Snorkeling Bird islets
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Exploration Path
We take a van from the lodge to Hanga Roa’s cove, where we take a boat to sea caves with views to the cliffs, the Rano Kau crater and Motus, the famous islets due to the Birdman competition. We can snorkel around the Motus due to unbeatable clear water conditions.
Rano Kau
Rano Kau
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Combination
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Advanced
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Full-day
We start in Ahu Tahira, a construction platform with perfectly overlapping rock structures...
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Exploration Path
We start in Ahu Tahira, a construction platform with perfectly overlapping rock structures. We begin hiking to the crater of the Rano Kau Volcano and Orongo. This is the ancient ceremonial village where Birdman competitions used to take place. We head down south by bike and ride along the coast visiting several archaeological sites. We keep on going to Explora.
675 m 2215 ft
-442 m -1450 ft
301 m 988 ft
24 m 79 ftElevation Profile
La Peninsula
Poike
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Bike
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Advanced
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Half-day
We leave by van towards Mahatua, an ancient Rapa Nui settlement. Then we bike ride to the Tea Tea Mountain, in the Poike peninsula...
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Exploration Path
We leave by van towards Mahatua, an ancient Rapa Nui settlement. Then we bike ride to the Tea Tea Mountain, in the Poike peninsula. We then follow along the south coastline cliffs and reach Ahu Tongariki, the Island’s largest platform from where we return taking byways.
562 m 1844 ft
-476 m -1562 ft
228 m 748 ft
1 m 3 ftElevation Profile
The Hills
Miru
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Bike
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Expert
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Full-day
In this exploration we’ll see the contrasting landscapes of Easter Island. We first ride up to the Terevaka...
More details >The Hills
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Exploration Path
In this exploration we’ll see the contrasting landscapes of Easter Island. We first ride up to the Terevaka, enjoy the view and then ride down to Ahu Akivi. Then, we head to Ahu Tepeu, a site with different archaeological remains. We continue to Hanga Roa and ride along the south coastline enjoying a view to the ocean. We return by bike.
772 m 2533 ft
-770 m -2526 ft
500 m 1640 ft
6 m 20 ftElevation Profile
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