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Ahu Tongariki, the biggest ceremonial monument in Polynesia. One of the key sites in RPS' Moai Rise and Fall full day field trip
Trying to capture the magnificence of Ahu Tongariki.
Papa Tataku Poki petroglyphs as seen during RPS' Moai Rise and Fall archaeological field trip.
Walking the trails in Rano Raraku
Rare angle of the ruins of the monumental ahu in the Vaihu district as seen in RPS' Moai Rise and Fall archaeological field trip

Moai Rise and Fall: Full Day Private Tour

By Rapanui Pioneers Society (RPS)
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is P 18,942 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Moai Rise and Fall: Full Day Private Tour is an archaeological field trip that explores the meaning, inception, creation and destruction of the megalithic statues of Rapa Nui (Easter Island). By visiting several key sites and taking our time on each one, we shed light on the enigmas of the moai, bringing their story to life through the insights of a local expert.

This experience is especially tailored towards travelers that want to spend a bit more time on each archaeological site and appreciate each archaeological feature. Our day tours are thematically focused towards specific periods and topics of Rapa Nui's history. However, they can still be customized to our travelers' special interests.

Private service only.

Activity location

  • Ahu Vaihu
    • Coastal Road
    • Hanga Roa, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Atamu Tekena
    • Atamu Tekena
    • Hanga Roa, Valparaíso, Chile

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Regular season
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 18,942.00 x 1 AdultP 18,942.00
Total
Price is P 18,942.00
Until Sat, Mar 15

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transportation
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNational Park Ticket is required to take this field trip.

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Ahu Tahai
  • 1h
Extensive visite to the Tahai Archaeological Complex for a thorough overview of Rapa Nui's ancient history as an introduction to the island's culture. Three monumental ahu and remains of several other archaeological structures can be found at the site. We also pay homage to American archaeologist William T. Mulloy visiting his memorial.
Ahu Vaihu
  • 1h
The ruins of a monumental ahu in the Vaihu district are a chilling memory of the fall of the moai. We offer a talk about the reasons for the fall, the modern myths about the collapse and how the ancient culture came to an end. There is also an interpretive center nearby with a functioning replica of an ancient micro-village.
Ahu Akahanga
  • 40m
A magnificent unrestored ceremonial center with more than a dozen fallen statues faces the remains of an ancient village.
Ahu Tongariki
  • 1h 30m
Ahu Tongariki is the biggest ceremonial monument in Polynesia. Besides a thorough walk around the ahu, we visit the petroglyph site of Papa Tataku Poki in the same area, linked to detailed legends about warfare.
Rano Raraku
  • 2h
A breathtaking monumental archaeological site, Rano Raraku was the birthplace of the moai. Near 400 attempts at moai remain there in different stages of the carving process. This place is also of significant geological and historical importance. This is an in-depth visit of every single feature of this place, including (if weather permits) the small caldera at the top.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAhu Vaihu
    • Coastal Road
    • Hanga Roa, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAtamu Tekena
    • Atamu Tekena
    • Hanga Roa, Valparaíso, Chile

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