Private Tour
Miru: The North Coast Full Day Hike
Overview
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The North Coast of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) was the territory of the aristocratic Miru tribe and its many branches. There are no roads here, only narrow trails to explore more than ten miles of Rapa Nui lands only hearing the sounds of nature. It always is an unforgettable experience.
We will hike through ancient moai roads, remains of villages, incredible ceremonial centers, petroglyphs and the rocky landscapes of the nortwest and north coasts. Along the way we make stops at Ahu Atiu, Moai Omorito, Ahu Ma'itaki te Moa, Ahu Motu Tavake, Ahu Vai Mataa, Omohi petroglyph site, Ana o Heu, Ahu O Toki, Ahu A Tanga a Rea, the ahu complex at Hanga Tavari, Hanga Oteo, Papa Tekena and optional swimming in Anakena sandy beach.
Our local experts will share with you scientific and traditional lore perspectives of this region and its features.
Limited availability.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Rapa Nui National Park
We will hike for 6 to 7 hours along the nortwestern and northern part of the Rapa Nui National Park, an area without roads where no motorized vehicles are allowed and very few people venture. We will pass by multiple ancient settlements including Ma'itaki te Moa, Vai Matā, Omohi, Otoki, Hanga Oteo, Papa Tekena, Vai Tara Kai 'Ua and Hanga Ohiro. In these we will see remains of monumental ahu, many fallen moai, some caves and petroglyph sites in an area that has been mostly undisturbed in the last 150 years.
Anakena Beach
After 6-7 hours of hike, we reach the white sandy beach of Anakena, the capital of the Royal Miru district. Swimming is optional.
What‘s Included
A picnic meal is offered halfway through the hike
National Park ticket not included.
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Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect day
Irina M,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Despite the weather, the hike was very nice. I highly recommend it. The guide gave a lot of info about Rapa nui :-)
Great, informative hike
Terry B,Feb 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent the day with Cristián, our guide from the Rapi Nui Pioneers Society (RPS), on the Royal Muri District hike. Cristián is a professional historian whose knowledge of the archeological wonders of Easter Island is amazing. As we hiked the ten miles of this excursion along the stunning hillsides of northern Rapi Nui, he showed us ancient village locations, ahu sites, original boat house foundations, fallen moai, caves, and even a ocean blow hole. At each stop, Cristián gave us historical commentary and explanations of what we were seeing. I can be a bit curious about things, but there seemed to be no question he could not answer. At the end of the day, we had time to swim at Anakena beach (delightful) before we were driven back to our guest houses. You’ll need to be a hiker with proper boots and clothing for this trip but you will see and experience parts of Rapi Nui that fewer than one in a hundred ever do, The RPS tours can cost a bit more than others, but remember that you are also supporting an organization dedicated to Rapi Nui research, preservation, and responsible tourism.
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Operated by Rapanui Pioneers Society (RPS)