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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
Rapanui historian Cristián Moreno Pakarati talking next to a Hare Moa structure for a Road Scholar group in Tahai Archaeological Complex. Starting point of the Moai Rise and Fall Field Trip.
Trying to capture the magnificence of Ahu Tongariki.
Rare angle of the ruins of the monumental ahu in the Vaihu district as seen in RPS' Moai Rise and Fall archaeological field trip
Rapanui expert Natalia Pakomio with guests during RPS' Moai Rise and Fall full day field trip

Moai Rise and Autumn: Full Day Private Tour

By Rapanui Pioneers Society (RPS)
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €296 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Moai Rise and Autumn: 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, the whole storey of the moai comes to life through the explanations of a local expert with academic background. This field trip is based on scientific, ethnographic and historical evidence, supplemented by a deep knowledge of our oral tradition.

RPS Experiences is the tourism wing of the Rapanui Pioneers Society, a research and educational organisation formed by thoroughly experienced members. Our slow tours go against the fast-paced group tours to make sure that our Rapanui culture is well represented. We visit the sites during the hours of best light and avoiding (as much as possible) the busy hours, and we take our time on each site to get the full experience. This tour is also customisable depending on our travellers' 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 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m7h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€295.65 x 1 Adult€295.65
Total
Price is €295.65
Until Mon, 23 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAn energy ration for the journey. Water included.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNational Park Ticket is required to take this field trip.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Ahu Tahai
  • 1h 30m
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 centre nearby with a functioning replica of an ancient micro-village.
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.
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.

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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