Tangata Manu

Exploration Path

Paddle along the legendary coastline that gave rise to the Birdman ritual. From Hanga Piko, navigate toward the islets of Motu Nui, Motu Iti, and Motu Kao Kao—once the finish line of a daring ocean challenge where competitors swam to retrieve a single egg that would crown a new leader. Surrounded by steep cliffs, seabirds, and the unpredictable Pacific, this journey reveals the dramatic setting of one of Rapa Nui’s most powerful ancestral rites.

Journey into Easter Island’s marine world.