Private Tour: Full-Day Easter Island Birdman Cult
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Private Tour: Full-Day Easter Island Birdman Cult

6 h
Private
Full Day
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Stop At: Orongo, Easter Island Chile

Orongo village is located on one side of the Rano Kau volcano crater. It's one of the two main sites on the island as in this place was celebrated the Birdman ceremony.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Rano Kau, Easter Island Chile

​Located in the southwest side of the island the crater of this volcano is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes of Rapa Nui. With 1.5 Km large this crater is the biggest reserve of endemic flora of Rapa Nui and it lake served as an important source of drinking water in ancient times.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ahu Vinapu, Easter Island Chile

Highlighted archaeological site characterized by the fine work of the ancient builders of Rapa Nui. There are some theories about the construction of this first platform establishing a hypothetical relationship with the Inca construction style.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ahu Tahai, Rapa Nui, Easter Island Chile

Ceremonial Complex restored in 1974 by the American archaeologist Dr. William Mulloy. Tahai embraces three principal ahu from north to south: Ko Te Riku (restored eyes one), Tahai, and Vai Ure. For its proximity to town it's a popular place for sunset photos.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Puna Pau, Hanga Roa, Easter Island Chile

Quarry from where the red volcanic stone was extracted and used for the carving of the Pu Kao or the moai's hair. In this place we find 23 cylindrical prototypes of Pu Kao at an early stage of carving facilitating the transportation to the ahu. Here you also have a privileged view of Hanga Roa village.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Ahu Akivi, Easter Island Chile

​One of the very few ceremonial platforms not located by the sea. Its seven moais have been restored to their standing position by the archaeologists William Mulloy and Gonzalo Figueroa along with the Rapa Nui community. These moai have the particularity of having astronomical positioning guidance and look towards the setting sun.

Duration: 30 minutes

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Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Orongo
  • Entry/Admission - Rano Kau
  • Entry/Admission - Ahu Vinapu
  • Entry/Admission - Ahu Tahai
  • Entry/Admission - Puna Pau
  • Entry/Admission - Ahu Akivi
Not included
  • National Park Ticket is required to take this tour
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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