Full Day Tour: The Moai Trail
Overview
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Live Rapa Nui from the inside with a local native company dedicated to keeping the culture of the island alive. At Maori Tour Rapa Nui, every experience is guided by a young and enterprising team, descended from Rapa Nui families who preserve stories handed down from generations.
We run small group tours to offer a real connection to each site. Rather than dates, we share ancestral stories, family memories and the authentic vision of those who grew up on this sacred land. Thus, each place comes alive and allows travelers to feel the essence of Rapa Nui.
Explore moai, ceremonial villages and volcanic landscapes with passionate local guides who share the mana and vivid spirit of the Rapanui people.
Book now and discover Rapa Nui with those who call it home.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is necessary to be physically compatible with the activity carried out.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ahu Vaihu
In Vaihu, a replica of the ancient villages where our ancestors lived was made, in order to know what their daily life was like and the various structures that made it up, such as chicken coops, stone gardens, boat houses, among others.
Ahu Akahanga
Oral history, which is the main source of history on the island, tells that the remains of the first king of Rapa Nui, Hotu Matu'a, lie there, who are missing. You can also see an original village with its structures and platforms, with moai in front of it.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Transport
Pick up & Drop off
Essential equipment
Entrance to Rapa Nui National Park (not included; must be purchased separately prior to tour).
Entrance fee for Chileans to Rapa Nui National Park (not included; must be purchased separately prior to tour).
Gratuities
Power is not included unless indicated
Snacks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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Full Day Tour: The Moai Trail
Pickup included
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Day experiencing Rapa Nui and learning about the history of the Moai.
Iris S,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the best possible way to experience and learn from a wonderful guide Aranui. He was perfect for a young 9 year old boy, an adult, and 2 seniors! Just know that in addition to the fee, you each need National Parks tickets. He helped us to get them.
It was a very good...
Kamila P,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very good introduction to the moai and the island. Mixed with legends and stories. The pick-up could have been communicated better, e.g. via WhatsApp. They collected other participants before me and I waited for 45 min without knowing if the tour is taking place. But once it started, it was great :-)
Rapa Nui Disappointment
Paul H,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00This would not be the best tour operator for this experience. The guide arrived in a small, old truck, which barely fit the 5 passengers. Also, the guide advised me that my Viator ticket was the only cost involved for the tour, when in fact, you also have to pay a National Park fee. This caused major delays. It was the fault of Viator and the tour operator for not communicating properly on this important detail.
Unforgettable!
AnneLaure B,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very satisfied with this excursion that I highly recommend with a passionate and exciting local guide!
Great Experience!
Eric C,,Dec 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour led by an amazing young local guide named Nico. Several important and spectacular sights are included, as well as some time at the end at a beautiful beach, where you can enjoy the beach proper or stay back in a beautiful park area with shade, food, and beverage options. I’d do this tour again—and any others with Nico!
Amazing Rapa Nui full day tour
IliaIrina,,May 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00On 10 May 2024 visiting Rapa Nui (Easter Island) we were on a full day tour provided by Mahinatur company. This tour was purchased in Novemvber 2023 via Viator. The tour covered the following places: Rano a Raraku, Tongariki, Akahanga, Pitokura, Anakena. From the morning till lunch time the weather was OK and we visited several major places. But after the lunch time, the weather changed having sometimes heavy rain with strong wind especially visiting magnetic stone and sand beach (Anakena). Having relatively high precipitation in that place it is impossible to get perfect weather conditions when the booking is made well in advance. This tour was booked through a third party, Viator and their price was almost 2.5 times more expensive that buying the same tour from Mahinatur directly.
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