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Multi-day Toursfromper adult$442
Historical Toursfromper adult$263
Scuba Divingfromper adult$177- fromper adult (price varies by group size)$283
Car Toursfromper adult$221
Day Tripsfromper adult$124
Private and Luxuryfromper adult (price varies by group size)$221
Day Tripsfromper adult$212
4WD Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)$528
Overnight Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)$565
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Ancient Ruins
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- Carol R22 contributionsThe Kiri Kiri Ballet was an unbelievable show. From the staging to the music to the costumes to the talent of the dancers, this was a first class production! We enjoyed our evening enormously, and it is absolutely worthwhile to pay for front row seats.
If I could split the review between the show (5 star) and the meal (1-2 star) I would. We took the meal under the impression that we would be eating at a restaurant nearby. However, at some point the decision was made to serve the meal on the premises. Our server was terrific and helpful, but could not make up for the fact that this was substandard food and by far the worst meal we had in 5 days on Rapa Nui. Avoid eating there at all costs.Written 17 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Wolverine154Albuquerque, NM365 contributionsI had a rental vehicle and drove to this beach first. Free parking in the lot and about a 10 min. walk down to the beach. Pure paradise-super clear water in an amazing setting. Hardly anyone there-just a few locals. A true hidden gem.Written 14 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ron SNew York City, NY5,927 contributionsAhu Akahanga is a very busy site as it lies along the way to Rano Ranaku and Tongariki so all tourist buses stop here. The site features a few fallen moai which were destroyed as a result of a war on the island according to our guide whose presence is mandatory for you to enter the site. Some 500 feet to the south of the ahu there's another one, namely Ahu Ura Uranga. You can walk there if the entry not restricted as it may be due to the archaeological works.Written 10 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- midway42Georgia3,452 contributionsIf Rapa Nui’s mo’ai statues are emblematic of the island, then their top knots (pukao in Rapa Nui) probably fall under the category of “ornamental curiosity.” A later addition to the mo’ai construction process, there are only about 100 of the cylindrical hats found on the island compared to almost 1,000 mo’ai. Carved out of a relatively soft red volcanic rock (scoria), they could weigh up to ten tons and varied from six to ten feet in diameter. I made a brief visit to this quarry that they originated from on my second day of my island tour. The area is fairly small and consists of a walking path from the parking lot up to the apex of a small hill, where you can also see down into the crater where the majority of the carving took place. We spent less than an hour at this compact site.
In summary, while the top knots themselves were a bit underwhelming the visit here did give me an insight into the complete construction process of the mo’ai and their evolution from shorter, simple statues to those that continually grew in size and became more ornate. Additionally, the view of Hanga Roa from the top of the small hill was the most impressive of the trip. I still remember watching the cloud formations move over my hotel while my guide described the different theories of the final carving of the knots and the ideas of how they were lifted on the heads of the statue. This is definitely an "upper second-tier sight" if that makes sense and a reasonable follow-up after a visit to Rano Raraku.Written 7 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - midway42Georgia3,452 contributionsEuropean explorers made contact with the indigenous Rapanui for the first time via Dutchman Jacob Roggeveen in 1722, and the Spanish, English, and French followed later in the century. Although these interactions weren’t entirely benign, they were more investigative in nature than militant; it is from many of these visits that we have the first recordings of native island life. These observations are the basis of the reconstruction of a group of structures at Ahu Vaihu that I visited as the first stop on the first day of my island tour. Although we passed on the toppled mo’ai and ahu that seemed to be the main attraction, we did see the boathouse, chickencoop, cooking pit, and a series of enclosed gardens. The latter contain taro (a root vegetable), toa (sugar cane), mahati (paper mulberry), and ti (for tattooing). I spent maybe 45 minutes on site as my guide explained all of these and integrated the story into the island’s pre-European history.
In summary, although our time here was brief this was one of the more memorable attractions I saw while on the island. Rapa Nui certainly isn’t only about the mo’ai and ahu, and this granular look at the existence of the average citizen was a welcome departure from the rock carvings and apocalyptic remnants that I saw later during my tour. Solo travelers without a guide may struggle here as there was no printed descriptions next to the constructions, but for those with a knowledgeable docent (Claudio Tucki is one of the best) this should be your first stop on even a one-day visit.Written 12 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sachin KNew York City, NY6,556 contributionsThis cave is a very short walk from the car park. No need to take jackets or torches here. It is a beautiful collection of cave paintings, in an exposed, open crevice facing off into the Pacific Ocean. Certainly worth considering.Written 25 November 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ruthandvernWilton, CA15,968 contributionsThis was one of the first walks we took and we thoroughly enjoyed witnessing the loving leavings at the graves of the ancients, and not so ancients. This certainly has a mixed bag of symbolism; naturalism, Rapa Nui cultural, Christian elements all expressed in reverance.Written 11 February 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sachin KNew York City, NY6,556 contributionsLocated near the western part of Easter Island, close to soccer field and the port, it is not really a beach. However this bay offers nice scenic views and is worth visiting around sunset.Written 25 November 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RjF-LALA211 contributionsLots of beautiful flowers, sculptures. Wonder the scrolling paths and let yourself get lost. The pictures say it all.Written 19 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KimBocaRaton_FloridaBoca Raton, Florida128 contributionsStayed outside of Hanga Roa at a wonderful lodge. Island is easy to get around and very green and lush. Island is a historical wonderland, expensive to get to but worth the effort. Stayed only 3 nights but wish I could have stayed about 5.Written 26 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NgocVancouver, Canada33 contributionsThis is by the side of the road, you must pay attention or you'd miss it. It was used as a trophy for warriors and was carried around the islands. You can imagine the sound when you blow into the holes.Written 23 September 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
