Rapa Nui National Park and Orongo ceremonial village tour
Excursions & day trips

Rapa Nui National Park and Orongo ceremonial village tour

Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Do this because
  • Visit the Rapa Nui National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Explore the Orongo ceremonial village, where the ancient birdman ceremony was held
  • Admire the ancient bird paintings of Ana Kai Tangata Cave
  • Discover the Rano Kau Volcano and its unique crater lake
What to expect

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind adventure full of myths, history and breathtaking landscapes.

You'll depart from your hotel towards your first stop, the Ana Kai Tangata Cave, where you'll admire the stylized paintings of birds in one of its walls, representing the Manutara (sea swallows) and whose precious egg was the center of the annual birdman competition of the Rapa Nui cult's mythology.

Later, you'll head to the Rapa Nui National Park, where you'll visit Ahu Vinapu, an archaeological site which is characterized by its large 'balsat' tiles made to fit carefully in a similar way to Inca constructions of Cuzco. The next stop will be Rano Kau, a dormant volcano where you'll find a lake with small islands of reeds and interesting endemic biodiversity. Here you'll find the Orongo ceremonial village, where the ceremony of the birdman competition was performed, this rite was practiced by the 'birdman cult' in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Birdman was appointed by the king and would be the spiritual and political leader during a period of one year. The sacred character is represented as a human shrunken body with a large beak and is sculpted in many engraved stones.

After a day full of interesting learnings and dramatic sights, you'll return to your hotel on Easter Island.

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What's included
  • check Pick-up and drop-off from Hanga Roa hotels
  • check Bilingual guide (English or Spanish)
  • check Passenger transport insurance
What's not included
  • x_not_included Rapa Nui National Park entrance fee
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
Where
Meeting point:
- You will indicate your pickup location at checkout
What to remember
  • The entrance fee to Rapa Nui National Park is not included, this ticket is required to visit the park
  • It is recommended to wear a raincoat (winter), appropriate footwear for walking, sunscreen, water and comfortable clothes
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Provider
ADSMUNDO TURISMO RECEPTIVO
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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