- Ahu Akahanga - On your sightseeing adventure, you’ll come across moai, stone giants that on average stand 13 feet (4 meters) tall and weigh 14 tons (13 metric tons). Said to represent ancestral spirits or preeminent tribal figures, some moai are placed upon ahu, or ceremonial sites.
After hotel pickup, your guide takes you to Ahu Akahanga, located on the southeastern coast of the island. Unlike most ahu, Akahanga has not been restored, allowing you to stumble upon the area as European explorers first did. The platform, about 59 feet (18 meters) long, originally contained about a dozen moai and is believed to be the burial site of Polynesian king Hoto Matu’a. Walk about the grounds sprawled with overturned moai that have pukao, decorative head topknots, with tribal fighting providing one explanation for this curious scene.
- 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
Experience the captivating splendor of Easter Island on this day-long journey from Hanga Roa. Get acquainted with the various terrains adorned with ‘moai,’ monumental human form sculptures created by the native Rapa Nui. With the expansive sea serving as a backdrop, uncover the original ceremonial location of Ahu Akahanga and contemplate its fallen moai. Follow this by visiting the refurbished statues at Ahu Tongariki, then venture up the volcanic slopes and quarry of Rano Raraku, the birthplace of the majority of the moai. Cap off the day with some downtime on the pristine white sands of Anakena beach.
- 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
- Remember that this excursion isn’t a private tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
