Poike: “Leave your mark program” Full Day Private Trekking

About this tour

Trek to the oldest volcano of Easter Island and explore the archaeological sites, carved from various volcanic materials. This tour is not only an opportunity to witness the island’s rich history but also a chance to make a positive impact on our planet.

Explore the ancient Poike volcano, the oldest on the east coast of Easter Island, on this challenging hike. Access to the volcano is restricted to foot traffic only, and the tour is recommended for experienced hikers due to the steep and rugged terrain. As you trek to the summit, you will encounter monuments carved from various volcanic materials.

During the tour, we take an important step towards sustainability by planting a native tree called “aito” (warrior) in the most deforested area of the island. This small action has a significant impact on the island’s overall environmental health.

Be aware that the area has no marked trails, and some points of interest may be hard to reach. Please note that the tour requires substantial effort and is not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Tour Itinerary:

Vai to Heva: From your hotel on Easter Island we head to the north part of the island. In this trekking, we will visit Vai to Heva which is a huge carved head, which possibly served to collect rainwater and was used in rituals alluding to this vital resource. 

Ana o Keke: we will stop by to discover a head part of a moai that comes from the quarry of the Rano Raraku and is made from a white stone obtained from the Maunga Tea Tea quarry, a secondary cone of Poike. Continuing our we will visit Ana o Keke cave located on the cliff of Poike. This cave represents an emblematic place for Rapa Nui, popularly known as “The cave of the virgins” and where you can see some petroglyphs that allude to the ceremony of confinement of women. 

Kava Kava Kio’e: continue our tour and visit an area of petroglyphs where it is said that the natives gathered to observe the stars. We continue towards Kava Kava Kio’e, which is the most eroded place on the island with an indescribable desert landscape of red earth. It is in this place where the activity of planting a tree takes place. 

Motu Maratiri: The trekking ends at the viewpoint of Motu Maratiri where you can see a dazzling landscape overlooking the islet of Motu Maratiru and Ahu Tongariki in the background. 

Then we return to our starting point and return to Hanga Roa.

All our tour guides have high knowledge of the history and culture of the island, being considered passionate people and proud to be a rapanui. We drive modern vehicles adapted to local roads to provide you with the best comfort during your travel experience with us. We usually start our tours early to avoid large groups and explore at your own pace. Hotel pickup and drop-off ensure you a comfortable and convenient experience.