Full Day Rano Raraku, Tongariki and Anakena

Cost: $999.00
Tour Length: Full Day
Activity Level: Easy to Moderate

Includes:

1. Regular Transportation
2. Bilingual Guide
3. Entrance fees for National Park and protected wilderness area
4. Lunch box

Operates daily year round

This trip begins in the town of Hanga Roa towards the southern shore at Ahu Vaihu, eight large moai that lie in ruins. The second stop is Ahu Akahanga, which is one long stone platform and four fallen moais, the site, according to legend, of the tomb of the island’s first king, Hotu Matu’a. The ride proceeds to Ahu Tongariki, the largest ahu ever built. Destroyed by a tsunami in 1960, this ahu was later re-assembled and now all 15 moai stand together. The tour continues with a visit to Rano Raraku volcano, known as the moai’s factory. Close to 400 statues in different stages of construction and transport can be seen. The tour resumes with a drive past La Perouse bay to the Ahu Te Pito Kura, which is said to symbolize the “Navel of the World.” (The name literally means “navel of light”, referring to the stone from which the moai was carved.) En route to Anakena beach, visit the partially rebuilt Ahu Nau Nau and the lone moai of Ahu Ature Huki. Lunch-box. Return along Vaitea road in the evening.

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