Journey of the Ancestors: Tongariki, Rano Raraku & Anakena Beach

Name: Journey of the Ancestors: Tongariki, Rano Raraku & Anakena Beach
Price: 142 USD
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Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

8 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

It is recommended that you wear a bathing suit and bring a towel, sunglasses and sunscreen

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Note: Port pickup is not available. This tour is not suitable for passengers coming by cruise.

Remember that this excursion isn't a private tour

Entrance Fee Information Rapa Nui National Park Passengers traveling to Easter Island are required to pay an entrance fee of USD 100 to visit the Rapa Nui National Park. The ticket can be purchased: - Upon arrival at the CONAF Office inside Mataveri Airport, or - Online in advance through the official website. The entrance fee is valid for 10 consecutive days from the date of purchase and must be presented when visiting archaeological sites during our tours. We recommend purchasing the ticket with the date of your first tour, so you can make the most of the 10-day validity period. Please remember to download the ticket to your phone or carry a printed copy, as internet access is limited in most tourist areas of the island

Excursions can be modified by weather conditions

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

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 • Admission Not Included

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 30 minutes • Admission Not Included

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

Pickup points

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