Hanga Roa Trip Overview
The island is located more than 3700 km off the coast of Chile, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Rapa Nui or Easter Island, also known as “The Belly Button of the World” is the most insular island in the world. The island is considered the largest archaeological museum site of the world, and it is definitely a place full of fascinating mystery! We invite you to come and explore the entire Rapa Nui culture, its moai, meadows, and its people.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Hanga Roa, Chile
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hanga Roa, Easter Island, Chile
The island is located more than 3700 km off the coast of Chile, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Rapa Nui or Easter Island, also known as “The Belly Button of the World” is the most insular island in the world. The island is considered the largest archaeological museum site of the world, and it is definitely a place full of fascinating mystery! We invite you to come and explore the entire Rapa Nui culture, its moai, meadows, and its people.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Easter Island Mataveri Airport
Pass By: Airport Mataveri, Isla de Pascua, Valparaíso, Chile
Reception at the Airport with flower necklaces and transfer to your selected hotel. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight at a 4* Hotel in Easter Island
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel in Easter Island
Day 2: Ahu Tongariki – Rano Rarako Volcano – Ahu Nau Nau – Anakena Beach
Stop At: Ahu Vaihu, Coastal Road, Hanga Roa, Easter Island Chile
Departing from Hanga Roa’s town at about 09:30 AM, going to the southeastern and northeastern coast of the Island visiting the Ahu Vaihu temple, which is located 10 km from Hanga Roa. It consists of a stone platform with 8 Moai statues and 8 Pukao dispersed in the proximities. Then, we will go to Ahu Akahanga, so-called the “Platform of the King”.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ahu Nau Nau, Playa Anakena, Easter Island Chile
After that, we will arrive at Ahu Nau Nau, a temple of a complex construction due to its different levels where we will find 5 Moai statues with Pukao. There, we will see petroglyphs in the backs of the statues. We will continue our excursion to the Rano Raraku volcano and quarry, where there was carved most of the Moai of the island, using the volcanic rock of its hillsides.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel in Easter Island
Day 3: Orongo and Rano Kao + Ahu Akivi – 7 Explorers
Stop At: Ahu Tahai, Rapa Nui, Easter Island Chile
We start our tour at 09:30 AM from Hanga Roa heading to the Tahai Archaeological Complex. This ceremonial center features 3 Ahus: Ahu Vai Uri with 5 Moai statues, Ahu Tahai with 1 Moai statue and Ahu Le to Riko with 1 Moai statue. From this site, we will be able to appreciate inspiring landscapes.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ana Kai Tanata, Easter Island, Valparaíso, Chile
After that, we will visit the Ana Kai Tangata natural cave where it is possible to appreciate some rupestrian art representing birds such as the manutara, and where it is possible to watch waves breaking upon the cliff.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rano Kau, Easter Island Chile
We will continue our tour by visiting the Rano Kau volcano where we will be able to see the largest crater on the Island and one of the largest sweet water reservation of the area. Finally, we will visit the Orongo Ceremonial Village, old and magnificent ceremonial city located in the western side of the Rano Kau volcano.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ahu Vinapu, Easter Island Chile
We initiate the tour about 03:00 PM from Hanga Roa, visiting Ahu Vinapu, that it was used by the islanders in the year 1.200 A.C. including 3 Ahu. The first one has 6 Moai statues demolished and painted in red. The second one has a supposedly feminine Moai which had two heads. Finally, the third Moai, the oldest one, features only removed stones. We will continue our way to the quarry of Puna Pau, archaeological site in the eastern side of Hanga Roa. It is a small crater of red slag, from where the Pukao or hats of the Moai statues were obtained. Along its old exit, there are some incomplete and abandoned Moai. We will head to Ahu Akivi, the first Ahu restored by the science in the island in the year 1960.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel in Easter Island
Day 4: Transfer Out to Easter Island Mataveri Airport
Pass By: Airport Mataveri, Isla de Pascua, Valparaíso, Chile
Transfer Out to the Airport and typical farewell.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.