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I highly recommend them a unique experience
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Private Full-Day Easter Island Highlights South and East
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At a glance
- Duration
- 6h 30min
- Price from
- $42 / person
- Location
- Hanga Roa
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 60 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Easter Island Travel
Description
Be awed by seeing the biggest and most impressive moai statues ever built by the ancient Easter Island civilization. Visit fallen statues in the southwest, and see how they grow in size as we approach the eastern side of the island, where virtually all moai originated from. Enjoying the personalized experience of having a guide of your own, you will have all the time in the world for questions, and you'll be able to have the tour adjust to your taste and liking. The itinerary is highly optimized to visit the sites with best possible light conditions for photography, and with the least amount of crowds around. Complement this with "Private Full-Day Easter Island Highlights North and West" to discover Easter Island in a complete, thorough manner, with all of its history, culture, legends and society. You may also book "2-Day Private Tour Easter Island Highlights Complete Discovery" instead, which includes both these tours.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Ahu Vinapu
The most perfectly fit rock wall, Ahu Tahira, is found in this area. It was engineered with such skill that many draw conclusions on contact with the Inca Empire.
Ahu Vinapu
Hanga Poukura: Close to Vinapu we have the area of Hanga Poukura. This is a beautiful coastal area of interesting, rough lava rock formations has several unique features. Several statues are in a strange and mysterious manner buried in a line, with only the backs being visible. The ahu is one of the most well-made ever with blocks that are cut for a better fit. Hanga Poukura area also has an amazing natural phenomena that has been occurring constantly since this these areas were created by lava flows almost a million years ago - a blowhole. The blowhole of Hanga Poukura is one of the best ones of Rapa Nui, and when the ocean is right, water will spurt up into the air as waves come in.
Ahu Vaihu
This area has a replica of an ancient village built up in modern times. We will be able to see examples of how ancient plantation techniques work, and we will have the opportunity to enter replicas of the ancient "boat houses" that were used hundreds of years ago.
Ahu Akahanga
This was one of the biggest village in ancient times. Here we can see many well-preserved foundations for houses, a cave and a big ahu platform with many fallen statues. Legends say that the great king Hotu Matu'a, who led the colonization of this island, was buried here a thousand years ago.
Rano Raraku
The volcano that was converted into a mass production factory of gigantic megaliths. Virtually all statues were carved here. One day the workers stopped, and the hundreds of statues that were left behind haven't moved since.
Ahu Tongariki
The biggest and most impressive monument of Rapa Nui with its 15 mighty moais.
What's included
Included
Local professional driver/guide
Transport
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Not included
Tour not available for cruise ship passengers
Gratuities
Lunch
1 ticket per person, valid for all tours and sites, bought online beforehand
Pickup Locations & Times
We'll pick you up from any hotel, hostal and cabin at Easter Island. Pick up time is at 09.30.
Traveller Ratings
4.8
60 reviews
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tours are bilingual, performed in English and in Spanish by the same guide.
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Not for cruise ship passengers
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Full-Day Easter Island Highlights South and East take?
Private Full-Day Easter Island Highlights South and East lasts about 6h 30min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Private Full-Day Easter Island Highlights South and East cost?
Prices start at $42 per person for this Hanga Roa experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Private Full-Day Easter Island Highlights South and East for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We'll pick you up from any hotel, hostal and cabin at Easter Island. Pick up time is at 09.30. Pickup points include Taura'a Hotel, Hotel Tiare Pacific.
What languages is Private Full-Day Easter Island Highlights South and East offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(60)
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Fantastic tour.
Excellent informative private tour with Albert. He was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the Rapa Nui culture.
Y
Delicious experience
The experience was nice and very good treatment as well as the place is quite cozy and most importantly the orders do not take long to be attended to.
M
Exceptional Experience - Highly Recommend this tour
Our local guide Andres was exceptional and extremely knowledgeable. We were very pleased to have been able to have Andres as our guide for two full days on the island.
J
Bucket list destination
An absolutely amazing and beautiful place me and my wife spent a week here and fell in absolute love with the island. The people the history it was all just so amazing. Fascinating history about the birdman and the views are just un matched to anything I've ever seen. Id recommend putting this on your bucket list absolutely incredible.
O
Top guide for Easter Island - Online-friendly bookings
Marcus gave us the best tour ever! We started at dawn at Tongariki and he then took us to all the major sites of the island, ending at Orongo. Marcus has a deep knowledge of the history and legends of the island, but he also gave us an insight into modern life. He even speaks Rapanui, which shows his commitment to the place and its culture. He is flexible, don't be afraid to ask for a quote with additions or tour combinations. Finally, he does everything online, which we found especially useful. I recommend without any reservations.
R
The best way to experience Easter Island
I am so fortunate to have discovered Easter Island Travel! I did 3 tours with them and cannot be happier. Marcus, the owner of the company, promptly answered all my e-mails and questions, and gave useful suggestions on which tours to take to experience the island fully. My guide for all 3 tours was Angelo; he knows so much about the history of Rapa Nui, grove the vehicle safely and made the tours truly worthwhile. Angelo loves his island and shared a lot of his life there, which made me appreciate this magical place even more. If you are looking for your travel agency, Easter Island Travel should be your choice, you will nor regret it! Thank you for unforgettable experiences!
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The go-to guide for all of Easter Island
We did a full-day tour with Marcus, going to the main sites in south-west (Oronko etc), centre (Puna Pau, Akivi) and south (Tongariki, Rano Kau). Marcus is an excellent guide with deep knowledge of the island’s history as well as its present day. He was very flexible about the arrangement, which we appreciated as we had limited time on the island and wanted to make the most of it. I wholeheartedly recommend.
Operator response
I'm very happy to hear that you had a great time with us, and it was amazing to meet you! It's always our #1 priority to make sure our clients have a fantastic time, coming from so far away. Cheers!
Y
A small restaurant worth a visit!
A small restaurant worth a visit. We are very well received, the cuisine is delicious and the place very nice.
M
Three Day Tour of Easter Island
My wife and I had the good fortune of taking three different tours with Easter Island Travel in February of 2020. The first two tours covered the North and West highlights and the South and East Highlights. Franco was our guide and he was excellent. He was proud of his Rapa Nui ancestry and explained in great detail the history of the island and the special culture that led to the building and destruction of the Moai statutes. These were full day tours and each day we had the pleasure of a home cooked lunch served at the Hanga Roa residence of the tour company owner, Alicia Ika, and her husband, Marcus. Alicia, herself of Rapanui descent, is an accomplished dancer and singer/songwriter. She put on a lovely vocal performance at the end of one of our lunches. They treated my wife and I like family. Our third tour was another all day tour, this time covering hidden gems rarely seen by tourists. Maeva was our guide and she traces her lineage back to the first king of Rapa Nui. Again her knowledge of the island and its culture was truly amazing. Rapa Nui is such a special place and pictures don't do it justice. You have to go and see it for yourself and I highly recommend Easter Island Travel. Mike & Dorothy - Lake Tahoe, NV and Honolulu, HI
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