Easter Island
Easter Island, Chile
Explorations in
Easter Island
Activity
Difficulty
Areas
Motu Nui
Moana
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At the sea -
Easy
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Half-day
We leave the lodge by van to the fishermen's cove in Hanga Roa. From there we take a boat southwest, flanking the coast to see the caves in the area and then observe the cliffs of Rano Kau and surrounding areas. We then go to Motu Kao Kao, where we will flank the area to observe the transparency of the water and the volcanic formations of the islets. The islets are bird sanctuaries, meaning that where we will be able to observe the largest number of bird species on the island.
More details >Motu Nui
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Exploration Path
We leave the lodge by van to the fishermen's cove in Hanga Roa. From there we take a boat southwest, flanking the coast to see the caves in the area and then observe the cliffs of Rano Kau and surrounding areas. We then go to Motu Kao Kao, where we will flank the area to observe the transparency of the water and the volcanic formations of the islets. The islets are bird sanctuaries, meaning that where we will be able to observe the largest number of bird species on the island.
Terevaka
Miru
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Bike
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Advanced
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Half-day
We leave Explora and ride up to the Terevaka Volcano. In the summit, we enjoy a privileged view of the Island...
More details >Terevaka
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Exploration Path
We leave Explora and ride up to the Terevaka Volcano. In the summit, we enjoy a privileged view of the Island. We ride down to Ahu Akivi and then head to the Ahu Tepeu archaeological site. Finally we ride to Tahai, the location of the only moai with coral eyes. We return to Explora by van.
481 m 1578 ft
-580 m -1903 ft
500 m 1640 ft
7 m 23 ftElevation Profile
Navigators Mountain
Miru
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Bike
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Advanced
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Half-day
We leave Explora and ride uphill along the Terevaka Volcano, a point of orientation for navigators...
More details >Navigators Mountain
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Exploration Path
We leave Explora and ride uphill along the Terevaka Volcano, a point of orientation for navigators. With a 360° view, we can see the remoteness of this destination. We then ride up to Ahu Akivi, the platform with seven moai facing the ocean. We return by van.
406 m 1332 ft
-374 m -1227 ft
500 m 1640 ft
106 m 348 ftElevation Profile
The Hills
Miru
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Bike
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Expert
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Full-day
In this exploration we’ll see the contrasting landscapes of Easter Island. We first ride up to the Terevaka...
More details >The Hills
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Exploration Path
In this exploration we’ll see the contrasting landscapes of Easter Island. We first ride up to the Terevaka, enjoy the view and then ride down to Ahu Akivi. Then, we head to Ahu Tepeu, a site with different archaeological remains. We continue to Hanga Roa and ride along the south coastline enjoying a view to the ocean. We return by bike.
772 m 2533 ft
-770 m -2526 ft
500 m 1640 ft
6 m 20 ftElevation Profile
La Peninsula
Poike
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Bike
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Advanced
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Half-day
We leave by van towards Mahatua, an ancient Rapa Nui settlement. Then we bike ride to the Tea Tea Mountain, in the Poike peninsula...
More details >La Peninsula
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Exploration Path
We leave by van towards Mahatua, an ancient Rapa Nui settlement. Then we bike ride to the Tea Tea Mountain, in the Poike peninsula. We then follow along the south coastline cliffs and reach Ahu Tongariki, the Island’s largest platform from where we return taking byways.
562 m 1844 ft
-476 m -1562 ft
228 m 748 ft
1 m 3 ftElevation Profile
Moai Process
Hotu Iti
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Hike
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Advanced
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Full-day
We take a van from the hotel and head to Pui Hill, where we begin trekking towards Rano Raraku, the moai quarry...
More details >Moai Process
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Exploration Path
We take a van from the hotel and head to Pui Hill, where we begin trekking towards Rano Raraku, the moai quarry. We visit the archaeological site and the crater. We then head to Anakena by bike, where we see archaeological remains and enjoy the best beach in Rapa Nui. Bring your swimsuit.
43 m 142 ft
-200 m -656 ft
221 m 725 ft
47 m 154 ftElevation Profile
Rano Kau
Rano Kau
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Combination
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Advanced
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Full-day
We start in Ahu Tahira, a construction platform with perfectly overlapping rock structures...
More details >Rano Kau
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Exploration Path
We start in Ahu Tahira, a construction platform with perfectly overlapping rock structures. We begin hiking to the crater of the Rano Kau Volcano and Orongo. This is the ancient ceremonial village where Birdman competitions used to take place. We head down south by bike and ride along the coast visiting several archaeological sites. We keep on going to Explora.
675 m 2215 ft
-442 m -1450 ft
301 m 988 ft
24 m 79 ftElevation Profile
Snorkeling Bird islets
Moana
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At the sea
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Moderate
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Half-day
We take a van from the lodge to Hanga Roa’s cove, where we take a boat to sea caves with views to the cliffs...
More details >Snorkeling Bird islets
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Exploration Path
We take a van from the lodge to Hanga Roa’s cove, where we take a boat to sea caves with views to the cliffs, the Rano Kau crater and Motus, the famous islets due to the Birdman competition. We can snorkel around the Motus due to unbeatable clear water conditions.
Snorkeling Motu Tautara
Moana
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At the sea
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Easy
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Half-day
Departure by van from the lodge to the Hanga Roa cove, where we take a boat north to the Motu Tautara...
More details >Snorkeling Motu Tautara
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Exploration Path
Departure by van from the lodge to the Hanga Roa cove, where we take a boat north to the Motu Tautara, an islet that is located very close to the island and in front of Ana Kakenga, a cave also known as two windows. During the boat trip you can appreciate a different view of the Tahai complex, as well as other archaeological sites located on the northwest coast of the island. The area where the Motu Tautara is located is part of a protected coastal marine area in which corals and a diversity of marine fauna can be seen, in addition to endemic species.
Discover Scuba Diving
Moana
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At the sea
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Easy
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Half-day
This exploration is the easiest way to get to know Rapa Nui’s amazing submarine world. It includes two stages...
More details >Discover Scuba Diving
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Exploration Path
This exploration is the easiest way to get to know Rapa Nui’s amazing submarine world. It includes two stages: The first stage where a guide teaches diving theory and conducts a controlled immersion so that guests can get used to the equipment and perform some exercises. The second stage involves a dive in the Hanga Roa bay, experiencing diving in waters known worldwide for their visibility. After completing the diving experience, the traveler gets a discovery or baptism PADI Certificate.
This exploration incurs an additional cost operated by third parties. Subject to climate conditions.
Rapa Nui Diving
Moana
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At the sea
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Advanced
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Half-day
Private diving for travelers with diving certificates, either beginner’s or advanced. This exploration is an invitation to discover...
More details >Rapa Nui Diving
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Exploration Path
Private diving for travelers with diving certificates, either beginner’s or advanced. This exploration is an invitation to discover Easter Island’s underwater world and includes two dives. Some of the places we visit include the sunken moai the Nui and Iti motus, surrounded by corals, and the Cathedral, a complex of submarine caves.
*This exploration incurs an additional cost operated by third parties. Subject to climate conditions.
Bird cult
Rano Kau
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Overland
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Easy
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Half-day
We depart by van toward Vinapu, visiting its ahu and its unique construction. We then go to Rano Kau, the biggest crater on the island. We hike around part of the crater, where we will see the biodiversity of the wetland inside, before reaching the ceremonial village of Orongo, where we will learn more about the story of the famous Birdman competition.
More details >Bird cult
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Exploration Path
We depart by van toward Vinapu, visiting its ahu and its unique construction. We then go to Rano Kau, the biggest crater on the island. We hike around part of the crater, where we will see the biodiversity of the wetland inside, before reaching the ceremonial village of Orongo, where we will learn more about the story of the famous Birdman competition.
159 m 522 ft
-146 m -479 ft
294 m 965 ft
213 m 699 ftElevation Profile
Rapa Nui Sanctuaries
Lava Flows
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Overland
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Easy
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Half-day
We visit Akivi, with its Ahu and 7 moais facing the sea. We will walk through the Roiho lava field and visit a lava tunnel, the cave Ana Te Pahu. We continue by van to visit the ahu Tahai, an archeological complex with a coral-eyed moai.
More details >Rapa Nui Sanctuaries
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Exploration Path
We visit Akivi, with its Ahu and 7 moais facing the sea. We will walk through the Roiho lava field and visit a lava tunnel, the cave Ana Te Pahu. We continue by van to visit the ahu Tahai, an archeological complex with a coral-eyed moai.
38 m 123 ft
-56 m -182 ft
138 m 453 ft
89 m 292 ftElevation Profile
Hanga
Miru
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Overland
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Easy
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Half-day
We take a van to Papa Vaka, an archaeological site with petroglyphs. We hike and go by a cove and continue hiking up to Tepito Kura...
More details >Hanga
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Exploration Path
We take a van to Papa Vaka, an archaeological site with petroglyphs. We hike (1) and go by a cove and continue hiking up to Tepito Kura, a site featuring a huge tumbled moai and a magnetic stone associated to Rapa Nui’s origins. We continue by van to Anakena, the landing area of the first Polynesian settlers (2). Time to enjoy the beach. Bring your swimsuit.
34 m 112 ft
-17 m -55 ft
26 m 85 ft
4 m 13 ftElevation Profile
Pukao
The South
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Overland
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Easy
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Half-day
On this exploration we discover the traces of the Pukao (“hair bun” in Rapa Nui) trail to the Moais. We start in Puna Pao, the Pukao quarry, continue toward the Ahu Huri and on to Urenga, a curious platform because of its style and astronomical alignment. After this visit, we take the van to the south coast to visit Hanga Poukura, the largest unrestored platform or Ahu on the island, and Hanga Te'e with its interpretive center, where we will walk to gain more profound knowledge of the history and landscape of one of Rapa Nui’s less explored areas.
More details >Pukao
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Exploration Path
On this exploration we discover the traces of the Pukao (“hair bun” in Rapa Nui) trail to the Moais. We start in Puna Pao, the Pukao quarry, continue toward the Ahu Huri and on to Urenga, a curious platform because of its style and astronomical alignment. After this visit, we take the van to the south coast to visit Hanga Poukura, the largest unrestored platform or Ahu on the island, and Hanga Te'e with its interpretive center, where we will walk to gain more profound knowledge of the history and landscape of one of Rapa Nui’s less explored areas.
23 m 75 ft
-25 m -83 ft
16 m 52 ft
3 m 10 ftElevation Profile
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