Ahu Tahai & Rano Raraku

Ahu Tahai & Rano Raraku

3 hours | Easter Island | I P C - 2 0 0
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Ahu Tahai
  • Rano Raraku
Strenuous activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Learn about the mysterious moai statues during this three hour guided tour. First, is Ahu Tahai. Believed to be constructed around 690 A.D., the serene statues are all perched atop ahu, or stone altars. Here you'll find the renowned Ko Te Riku, the moai with the mesmerizing black and white eyes. Next is Vaihu, where you'll not only see a number of moai but the ruins of an old temple, as well. Then, you'll visit Rano Raraku, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to over 390 statues lying or half buried in the slopes of an extinct volcano. Finally, you'll see the 15 stone giants of Ahu Tongariki. A tidal wave in 1960 forced the moai - many weighing 30 tons - several hundred feet inland to where you see them today. Then, you'll return to the pier along the same scenic route with cherished and lasting memories.

Special Notes:

A $80 National Park entrance fee is included in the cost of the tour.

Participants must hike over uneven terrain.

Vehicles are not air conditioned. Guides provide narration during site visits only. No narration is provided during travel time.

Child Price:

12 years and under only

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for a visit to Ahu Tahai

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Transportation
Transport Capacity: 35
Travel time: 00:15
Time at site: 00:30
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 220
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No

Photo stop for Vaihu

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 35
Travel time: 00:20
Time at site: 00:15
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 30
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Visit to Rano Raraku

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Transportation
Transport Capacity: 35
Travel time: 00:15
Time at site: 00:35
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 550
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: No

Photo stop for Tongariki

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 35
Travel time: 00:10
Time at site: 00:15
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 20
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Re-board your vehicle and return to your ship

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Transportation
Transport Capacity: 35
Travel time: 00:25