Full Day Hotu Matua Tour from Vaihu to Anakena
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Dive into the mystique of Easter Island with our unparalleled tour! Hotumatur invites you to discover the wonders of Rapa Nui, guiding you through six of the island's most iconic sites. Experience the ancient Polynesian charm, uncover the rich history and customs of the Rapa Nui, and marvel at the awe-inspiring stone statues, the Moai.
Our Full Day Hotu Matu’a is an experience that will take you beyond history, into a world lost in time. Prepare to be captivated by the beauty, legends, and ancestral spirit of Easter Island.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Total duration of the tour includes the travel time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ahu Vaihu
Our adventure begins at Vaihu, a sacred site where a series of fallen Moai still resonate with the echo of their powerful past. The ocean wind will be your soundtrack as you explore this intriguing archaeological site.
Ahu Akahanga
From Vaihu, we move on to Akahanga, where kings once ruled. Here, you will see an Ahu (ceremonial platform) with twelve Moai, and you can stroll through the ruins of ancient dwellings, providing an unforgettable glimpse into the traditional Rapa Nui lifestyle.
What‘s Included
guide and transportation
Admission Ticket Chilean adult is $20.000 CLP
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Full Day Hotu Matua Tour from Vaihu to Anakena
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Reviews
36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good experience on the tour to Hotu Matua
carolu408,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the full day tour Hotu Matua and it was an excellent experience. The tour was very well organized, the transfer was comfortable and the guide delivered interesting information throughout. We were able to get to know different places on the island in a calm and well coordinated way.
An amazing tour and we enjoyed very much!
Meander07298602809,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide is very knowledgeable with fluency English. The time to each site is managed well, excepting the beach could be better if give us a full 1 hour instead of 45-50 min.
Good.
935odiliac,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Make the tours less fast, in certain places we seemed to be running.
Fab tour and guide...
Jenny W,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fab tour and guide Enrique was great. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the big sights on Easter Island.
Super organized and good route
santiagoandr sr2026,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fully recommended. The tour was very pleasant, everything well organized and the team always attentive. The experience at each stop was excellent and getting to Anakena is a must-see plus. Very good option for those who want to know the best of the island.
Great way to see key Rapa Nui sites
sarahu1981,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I enjoyed this tour, but wished that I’d had one more day on Rapa Nui so I could have seen the other 1/2 of the island. The guide didn’t introduce himself formally to the group, but he had quite a lot of knowledge. The highlight was the quarry, so many Moai to see: I would skip having lunch there though, as it felt expensive for what is was (and some of my chicken was not cooked). Overall this was a nice way to see some key sites on the island, and last stop is Anakena beach for a swim. I do wish that there was a 3rd option for the tour which combined the best sites from this tour and the best sites from the other tour as that would have been perfect
Amazing.
Jprrrr,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Too good tour! The guide Tau was super friendly, answered all the questions we asked, you can see that she knows a lot about the Rapanui history and showed concern that we were all well, we went at our own pace. The places are wonderful!
rushed
Paulo M,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Not enough time at the sites, felt very rushed. I had to choose between taking photos or listening to the explanations. Get a private guide if you can.
“Discovering an extraordinary culture.”
jsoissa,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This has been the best tour we’ve participated in. The guide was very knowledgeable about his culture, which helped us understand the whole travel experience much better. All the sites were very well maintained and easy to walk through without causing any harm to so much unknown history. We would definitely use the same agency again without any problem.
6 sites within NP
LorenaM701,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our experience very much, with Merahe as our guide and Julio as our driver. We visited 6 sites within the NP which gave us a good overview of the history, legends, theories of the moai and what they represented, how they were carved and quarried and why. Julio played native music as he drove and quietly sang along , which was very special for those of us could hear him. We hiked on our own to the crater which I also highly recommend. The whole day was very unique and Easter Island is special place we will never forget and highly recommend!
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