Full day excursion to Anakena Beach and the lost culture of Rapa Nui
Your tour starts with a visit to the Ahu Vaihu and Akahanga, a set of temples formed by platforms of stone altars where Moais (huge monolithic figures carved of volcanic stone) and Pukaos (the hats or topknots formerly placed on top of some Moai statues) are assembled together.
Continuing your trip, you will go to Rano Raraku, a volcanic crater formed of consolidated ash, which also contains a lagoon. The volcano has a historical significance for the island, because on its slopes the Moais were carved. Currently, there remain 397 of these impressive sculptures. Then you will visit the most surprising Ahu, a ceremonial platform, on the island where you will discover Ahu Tongariki, which has got 15 huge Moais. Finally, we will finish our day in the beautiful setting of Anakena.
