Moai Factory

Ahu Vaihu - Situated on the southern coast of Rapa Nui, Ahu Vaihu is a ceremonial platform where several fallen moai can be found. This significant archaeological site once served as a ceremonial and religious hub for the island’s inhabitants.

Ahu Akahanga - Located on the southern coast of Rapa Nui, Akahanga is a place shrouded in mystery, where several moai lie as if in slumber. It is believed that Hotu Matu’a, the island’s first king, was buried here, adding to the site’s mystique.

Ahu Tongariki - Ahu Tongariki is the most magnificent ceremonial site on Rapa Nui, featuring fifteen towering moai aligned in front of the ocean. These stone giants, restored after being toppled centuries ago, form the island’s largest ceremonial platform.

Rano Raraku - Rano Raraku is the legendary volcano on Rapa Nui that served as the quarry for nearly all the island’s moai. This captivating site still displays dozens of moai in various stages of construction, some still embedded in the volcano’s slope, resembling an open-air museum.

Ahu Te Pito Kura - Te Pito Kura is a mystical site on Rapa Nui, renowned for housing a large round stone known as “the navel of the world.” According to legend, this stone was brought by Hotu Matu’a, the island’s first king.

Anakena Beach - Anakena is the most famous beach on Rapa Nui, a paradise of white sands and turquoise waters that contrasts with the rich ancestral history surrounding it. According to legend, this was where Hotu Matu’a, the island’s first king, landed, making Anakena a sacred and historically significant site.

Behind the Ancestral Footprint

Ahu Vinapu - Vinapu is an archaeological site on Rapa Nui, notable for its enigmatic ceremonial platform, constructed using a stone assembly technique remarkably similar to that of South American Inca architecture.

Rano Kau - The Rano Kau Crater is one of Rapa Nui’s most breathtaking landscapes. This ancient extinct volcano contains a lake covered with floating vegetation, giving it a unique and magical appearance.

Orongo - Orongo is an ancient ceremonial city perched atop the rim of the Rano Kau crater, offering spectacular views of both the ocean and the volcano’s interior. This site is renowned as the center of the Tangata Manu, or Birdman, competition.

Ahu Akivi - Ahu Akivi is one of Rapa Nui’s most distinctive sites, as it is the only location where moai are aligned facing the ocean. According to legend, these seven statues represent the explorers sent by Hotu Matu’a, the island’s first king.

Ana Te Pahu - Ana Te Pahu is a captivating cave on Rapa Nui, formed by ancient lava tubes that once transported magma across the island. This cave was utilized as a refuge and cultivation space by the ancient inhabitants due to its constant humidity.

Puna Pau - Puna Pau is the quarry on Rapa Nui from which the pukaos, the distinctive red hats or topknots adorning some moai, were extracted. Located on a small hill, Puna Pau is distinguished by its unique red volcanic stone on the island.

• Private transportation
• Native and certified guide

This two-day tour offers the most comprehensive way to explore the heart of Rapa Nui. Unlike other tours, it blends the most famous sites with lesser-known areas, providing a unique perspective of the island. On the first day, participants will visit the Moai Factory, exploring the sacred quarry of Rano Raraku, the majestic Ahu Tongariki, and Anakena beach, along with other notable locations like Akahanga and Te Pito Kura. The second day includes a visit to the crater of Rano Kau and the ceremonial village of Orongo, the center of the Birdman cult, followed by an exploration of volcanic caves such as Ana Te Pahu, the quarry of Puna Pau, and the astronomically aligned moai of Ahu Akivi. Throughout the journey, a certified local guide will share legends, stories, and secrets that bring each site to life, ensuring a rich, diverse, and profound experience, perfect for those wishing to understand Rapa Nui beyond the surface.

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