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Journey of the Ancestors: Tongariki, Rano Raraku & Anakena Beach
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Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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It is recommended that you wear a bathing suit and bring a towel, sunglasses and sunscreen
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Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Note: Port pickup is not available. This tour is not suitable for passengers coming by cruise.
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Remember that this excursion isn't a private tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience a full day discovering Easter Island’s most iconic treasures. Start at Ahu Tongariki, the island’s largest moai complex, symbolizing ancestors who protected the community. Continue to Ranu Raraku, the moai quarry, and learn the secrets of their construction and spiritual significance. Finish at Anakena Beach, a historic Polynesian settlement and natural paradise, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the scenery. A complete experience of history, archaeology, and nature.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Lunch
Transport by air-conditioned van
Gratuities
Entrance fee to Rapa Nui National Park
Entrance fee to the Moai sites
Transfers from the pier
Journey of the Ancestors: Tongariki, Rano Raraku & Anakena Beach
(70) Reviews
About
Experience a full day discovering Easter Island’s most iconic treasures. Start at Ahu Tongariki, the island’s largest moai complex, symbolizing ancestors who protected the community. Continue to Ranu Raraku, the moai quarry, and learn the secrets of their construction and spiritual significance. Finish at Anakena Beach, a historic Polynesian settlement and natural paradise, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the scenery. A complete experience of history, archaeology, and nature.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Lunch
Transport by air-conditioned van
Gratuities
Entrance fee to Rapa Nui National Park
Entrance fee to the Moai sites
Transfers from the pier
Itinerary
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Ahu Tongariki
Experience a full day exploring Easter Island’s most iconic treasures while diving into its rich history and ancestral culture.
Start at Ahu Tongariki, the island’s largest moai complex. These 15 majestic statues are not only impressive in size but also represent the ancestors who protected and guided the communities, a powerful testimony to the Rapa Nui people’s respect for lineage and tradition.
1 hour
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Rano Raraku
Continue to Ranu Raraku, the volcanic quarry where most moai were sculpted. Here, you can observe moai in various stages of construction and learn about the technical mastery and spiritual significance of these sculptures, which symbolized power and ancestral connection.
Enjoy a traditional lunch (provided) at a nearby camping area, which includes chicken and other meats, fish, salad, rice, fruit and water. A vegetarian option can be arranged upon request. You’ll spend about 2.5 hours in total at Rano Raraku with lunch time.
2 hours and 30 minutes
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Anakena Beach
The journey concludes at Anakena Beach, one of the few white sand beaches on the island. This site is not only a natural paradise but also historically significant as one of the first Polynesian settlements on Rapa Nui. Relax, enjoy the scenery, and feel the harmony between nature and history.
Your sightseeing complete, swim or stroll along Anakena, one of the few white sand beaches on the island, for about 30 minutes before being transported back to your hotel.
This tour combines history, archaeology, and beach relaxation, offering a complete and unforgettable experience that connects with the essence of Easter Island.
