Private Full-Day Easter Island Highlights North and West
Private Full-Day Easter Island Highlights North and West
Private Full-Day Easter Island Highlights North and West
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Embark on a journey through time, visiting the most awe-inspiring locations in chronological order. Learn about the arrival of the first king, the rise and fall of the mighty moai statues, the deadly competitions of the birdman order and the arrival of missionaries, ending the ancient culture.
Enjoying the personalized experience of having a guide of your own, you will have all the time in the world for questions, and you'll be able to have the tour adjust to your taste and liking.
The itinerary is highly optimized to visit the sites with best possible light conditions for photography, and with the least amount of crowds around.
Combine this with "Private Full-Day Easter Island Highlights South and East" to discover Easter Island in a complete, thorough manner, with all of its history, culture, legends and society. You may also book "2-Day Private Tour Easter Island Highlights Complete Discovery" instead, which includes both these tours.
Itinerary
Anakena Beach
35 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAt the most beautiful beach of the island, the capital of the ancient society was located. In the sand stands a monument with the best preserved restored moais of the entire island. Quite recently they were dug up after centuries of having been buried in the sand. If interested in having a swim or enjoying some beach time, we suggest coming back on your own, as the tour will mainly focus on the archaeological and historical aspect of this area.Ahu Te Pito Kura
25 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe tallest moai that was ever successfully transported to its ahu can be found in this area. It was an amazing 9.9 m tall. Just like all other statues it was toppled in ancient times, and today it is still unrestored. There is also a round magnetic rock in this area that some say has magical properties.Puna Pau
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSmall volcano where the red scoria stone was quarried for the moai statue topknots - the so called pukao. All of the moai statue pukaos come from this place.Ahu Akivi
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe only monument with moais that are looking out towards the sea.Ahu Tahai
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe tribesmen of this village were remarkably ambitious and hard-working. They raised several statues at three different ahu platforms. A ramp was made to enter the ocean from within the area.Rano Kau
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe crater of volcano Rano Kau is one of the most stunning views of the whole island. Its crater lake was one of the most important sources of drinking water in ancient times.Orongo
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeCeremonial stone village dedicated to the birdman competition, located at the ridge of volcano Rano Kau. From within Orongo we will have a fantastic view of the crater of this volcano.
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