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Private Tour: Discover enchanting Moai mysteries at Easter Island Archeological sites
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20 Ratings
Hanga Roa
Embark on a private tour of Easter Island’s archeological sites and unravel the mysteries of the Moai. Explore the quarry of Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki, and more with a knowledgeable guide.
Embark on a private tour of Easter Island’s archeological sites and unravel the mysteries of the Moai. Explore the quarry of Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki, and more with a knowledgeable guide.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ahu Akahanga - Situated on the island’s southeast coast, this site is regarded as a symbolic location. It offers insight into the village’s layout in relation to the ceremonial center or ahu. Observing the toppled giants with their faces on the ground is a remarkable experience.
- Rano Raraku - This is the island’s sole volcanic cone tuff…
- Ahu Akahanga - Situated on the island’s southeast coast, this site is regarded as a symbolic location. It offers insight into the village’s layout in relation to the ceremonial center or ahu. Observing the toppled giants with their faces on the ground is a remarkable experience.
- Rano Raraku - This is the island’s sole volcanic cone tuff quarry. This material enabled the large-scale construction of the moai. Rano Raraku contains the quarry where the moai were crafted and from which they were transported to the island’s ahu (ceremonial platforms).
- Ahu Tongariki - Positioned opposite Rano Raraku, this is the largest of all the reconstructed platforms on the island. Ahu Tongariki is the most impressive moai platform on the island, featuring fifteen standing statues that gaze over the island with their backs to the Pacific Ocean.
- Ahu Te Pito Kura - Measuring 11 meters in length and weighing approximately 90 tons, this site features the largest moai transported from Rano Raraku: Ahu o Paro. Nearby, the renowned rounded stone known as Te Pito ‘o te Henua can be found, which, according to tradition, was brought to the island by the ancestors.
- Anakena Beach - Known for its warm turquoise waters and coral sand, this is the island’s main beach and was once the ancestral home of the Miru Araki royal family. The ahu Nau Nau is one of the island’s most refined ahu, noted for the sophistication of its moai.
What's Included
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
- Exclusive private tour experience
- Expert guidance with a professional guide
- Comfortable transport in a private vehicle
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
- Exclusive private tour experience
- Expert guidance with a professional guide
- Comfortable transport in a private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Lunch $50 Per person (Optional)
- Gratuities
- Tour not available for cruise ship passengers
- National Park ticket mandatory - Valid for 10 days from first entry and for all park sites.
- Lunch $50 Per person (Optional)
- Gratuities
- Tour not available for cruise ship passengers
- National Park ticket mandatory - Valid for 10 days from first entry and for all park sites.
Additional Information
Experience a tailor-made exploration and delve into the enigma of the Moai and its creation, guided by an expert tour guide. This guide will take you through the historical places associated with this unique civilization in the world.
Engage in a 7-hour tour to the Rano Raraku quarry, where the Moai were shaped and shipped to their ahus. Visit Ahu…
Experience a tailor-made exploration and delve into the enigma of the Moai and its creation, guided by an expert tour guide. This guide will take you through the historical places associated with this unique civilization in the world.
Engage in a 7-hour tour to the Rano Raraku quarry, where the Moai were shaped and shipped to their ahus. Visit Ahu Tongariki and marvel at the captivating platform of 15 erect Moai. Explore Te Pito Kura, viewed as the world’s navel, along with numerous other historical places linked with Moai and the culture of the Rapa Nui people.
- An infant seats is available on request if advised at time of booking
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Activity NOT VALID for cruise passengers (Port pickup is not available)
Location
Ahu Akahanga
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jan_k
Feb 11, 2026
An Easter Island Treat - This tour was a highlight as our guide, Maeva, proved to be so knowledgeable and well informed that all statues were placed into historical context along with today's scientific understandings. She encouraged us to walk at a pace that suited us which was great because the track on the major excavation involves a steady uphill walk. I recommend this tour to every visitor that wants a depth of understanding in fun way, of these ancient marvels.
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Emmanuelle_berlin
Feb 18, 2025
Excellent private tour in fascinating Rapa Nui - I had a great private tour with Soledad (Sol) who is an excellent Tour Guide and amazing Rapa Nui woman to hang out with and learn about the fascinating, rich history and culture of the great place that Rapa Nui is. Everything was top notch and I will definitely recommend anyone doing the tour with this service provider and especially with Sol. Thanks for everything, Emmanuella
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Janicem195
Feb 10, 2025
Great private tour - Wonderful educational private tour to see all the main sites and a great deal of the island. We had a very nice guide that was accommodating to our interests and needs.
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Cjanica
Apr 10, 2023
Super day in Rapa nui - Super day with an impeccable guide. Beautiful places and lots of story and information. I highly recommend .
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Ronaldbx3129td
Apr 6, 2023
Essentials of Easter Island Tour was just that! - Most amazing tour with the absolute best tour guide! His name was Daniel ( or could have been Nicholas).
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Kk1647
Oct 31, 2022
Fun, Informative and Invigorating. - Please see my review under the Tangeriki Sunrise Experience. We actually did 2 half day tours of the sites and a trek through Poole Peninsula and a half day horseback ride to the top of Maunga Terevaka. Both our guides were knowledgeable and fun. Both were eager to share their culture and history with us. Sebastian and “Wind” were our guides. Wind has a Rapa Nui name that we couldn’t remember. So he told us to call him “Wind.” Apparently his family name means “thief of leaves” which is a reference to the wind which blows the leaves off the trees. We thoroughly enjoyed all of our adventures with those two.
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Dmm20901
Feb 7, 2020
KavaKava Easter Island - We booked a hotel and private tour package. Everything was excellent. Sebastian was a wonderful guide. In addition to his encyclopedic knowledge of the history and archeology, he brings a real passion to sharing his homeland with his visitors. Our plans changed unexpectedly mid tour and he accommodated the truncation of our tour so that we felt that we had not missed any of the major sites. Alejandra in the office was also helpful. I highly recommend their services.
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Kenb28
Jan 9, 2020
Make Kava Kava your first contact. - If I ever return to Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Kava Kava Tours will be my first contact.
We came to the Island with very little notice during high season. Alejandra was so helpful in assisting my planning our visit, it would have been far more difficult without her expert advice.
We did the amazing tours with Sebastian Paoa as our guide and cultural expert.
We went to Isla de Pascua thinking of it as a land of mysterious statues but it is so much more. Easter Island is first of all a land of a unique people group (Rapa Nui) with a very unique culture and history. They are a very friendly and welcoming people with great pride in their heritage.
The Island itself is strikingly beautiful, unlike anyplace I have traveled.
Sebastian made the entire Island come alive with his knowledge of the people and their culture.
Yes the Moai are amazing and mysterious but Rapa Nui is so much more.
Plan on at least three days for a once in a lifetime experience. I hope to return.
Thank you Kava Kava, Alejandra, and Sebastion.
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Fer310
Sep 9, 2019
Excellent - Very good experience. We were picked up at 6:30 in the morning and finished at 4 p.m.
Sebastian, our guide, accompanied us at all times and was essential to understand the history and culture of the island. Extra recommended and personalized.
The rating table is short in this case
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Pescantini
Aug 31, 2019
Private day tour of the island - exceptional guide Soledad - We took a day tour with the best of Easter Island, with a focus on the moai.
Due to a flight delay, we also had to move the day of the tour, and the agency was very helpful, postponing it to the day after the tour
the guide was a girl, Soledad, very prepared and very nice. I strongly recommend it, his preparation on the history of Rapa Nui and the Moai was very high.
I would add that it is the cheapest private tour found, and it is perfect for having a flouring all over the island, and then maybe turn it yourself in the following days
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