6 h, 30 min
Daily Tour
1 person
English, Spanish
Learn about the last great stage of Easter Island before the final evangelization of the Rapa Nui people. The ceremonial village of O’rongo was the scene where the birdman or Tangata Manu was rammed every year.
Explore the final chapter of Easter Island’s history on this tour. Delve into the pre-evangelization era of the Rapanui people and visit the ceremonial village of O’rongo, the site of the annual birdman competition, known as the Tangata Manu.
09: 00 PICK UP AT SELECTED HOTEL
FULL DAY • RANO KAU – ORONGO – PUNA PAU – AHU A’KIVI – VINAPU
You will start our tour heading to Rano Kau, a colorful volcano rising high above the Pacific with a freshwater lake filling its crater. Learn of the ‘bird man’ legend, see an amazing string of petroglyphs and explore the ancient ruins of Orongo. Right after we’ll drive to visit Ahu A’Kivi a restored platform of 7 moai standing facing the sea- You will also see the Puna Pau quarry, a small volcano where the red scoria stone is found, which was used to make the headdresses or ‘topknots’ adorning some of the Moai. Visit Ahu Vinapu, whose Moai platform is heralded as the most intricate stonework on the island.
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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.
Add on at check out: Lunch