We start in Ahu Tahira, a construction platform with perfectly overlapping stone structures. We go up to the rim of the Rano Kau crater, the largest in the Island and then we hike to Orongo, an ancient ceremonial village where the Birdman competition took place.
675 m
2215 ft
-442 m
-1450 ft
301 m
988 ft
24 m
79 ft
Elevation Profile
Rano Kau
Rano Kau
Combination
Advanced
Full-day
We start in Ahu Tahira, a construction platform with perfectly overlapping rock structures...
We start in Ahu Tahira, a construction platform with perfectly overlapping rock structures. We begin hiking to the crater of the Rano Kau Volcano and Orongo. This is the ancient ceremonial village where Birdman competitions used to take place. We head down south by bike and ride along the coast visiting several archaeological sites. We keep on going to Explora.
675 m
2215 ft
-442 m
-1450 ft
301 m
988 ft
24 m
79 ft
Elevation Profile
Bird cult
Rano Kau
Overland
Easy
Half-day
Departure by van to Vinapu to visit its Ahu and its unique construction. Afterwards, we head by van to Rano Kau, the island’s largest crater...
Departure by van to Vinapu to visit its Ahu and its unique construction. Afterwards, we head by van to Rano Kau, the island’s largest crater. We hike around part of the crater where we watch the biodiversity of the wetland within it and continue to the ceremonial town of Orongo, known for the Birdman competition. Subsequently, we visit the Mateveri area with its unique volcanic landscapes and its relationship with Orongo.
159 m
522 ft
-146 m
-479 ft
294 m
965 ft
213 m
699 ft
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Cook´s Bay
Rano Kau
Overland
Easy
Half-day
We go by van to the Hanga Kioe archaeological site, where the Ahu Akapu is located on the west coast near the town of Hanga Roa...
We go by van to the Hanga Kioe archaeological site, where the Ahu Akapu is located on the west coast near the town of Hanga Roa. We continue by van to the anthropological museum to visit it. We continue walking from the museum along the coast to the village cove, passing through the Tahai archaeological complex and other attractive historical sites.
14,7 m
48 ft
-33,9 m
-111 ft
25 m
82 ft
3 m
10 ft
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Hanga Roa
Rano Kau
Self Guided
Easy
Half-day
For those travelers who want to explore the town of Hanga Roa independently, we offer you the option to go during your stay.
For those travelers who want to explore the town of Hanga Roa independently, we offer you the option to go during your stay. Request map and recommendations from our guides.
Bicicleta Hanga Roa
Rano Kau
Self Guided
Easy
Half-day
We offer the option of cycling part of the island and visiting the Hanga Roa Village autonomously. We have a route to suggest to you.
We offer the option of cycling part of the island and visiting the Hanga Roa Village autonomously. We have a route to suggest to you. Request map, recommendations and equipment from our guides.