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Ahu Akivi Tours and Tickets
Restored by archaeologists William Mulley and Gonzalo Figueroa in 1960, the seven grand moai that make up Ahu Akivi are among the most visited attractions of Easter Island. Dating back to the 15th century, the moai are thought to have been built in three stages and are unique in their placement—not only is Ahu Akivi one of few moai sites located inland, but the moai are the only ones on the island that face toward the ocean.
Legend has it that the seven identical moai of Ahu Akivi were built in honor of the seven explorers sent to discover the island by founder Hotu Matu'a; thus the statues look out to sea toward their home land. Another theory on their placement is that the site was used as a celestial observatory—the moai face the sunset during the Spring Equinox and look away from the sunrise of the Autumn Equinox.
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Tours and Tickets to Experience Ahu Akivi
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Easter Island Moai Archaeology Tour: Ahu Akivi, Ahu Tahai and Puna Pauâ Quarry.
Uncover the archaeological mysteries of Easter Island’s Rupa Nui National Park on this enthralling half-day excursion. Gaze in wonder at the distinctive ‘moai’ stone sculptures and gain insight into the island’s captivating history with an expert guide. Marvel at ancient masonry as you wander the verdant enclave of the park, appreciating stunning panoramas of the ocean. Visit the picturesque harbor town of Hanga Piko to observe a ceremonial moai, the stonework of which has perplexed experts for centuries.
... More- 3 hours
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USD 55.00
Private Tour: Full Day Easter Island Highlights
Make the most of a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the iconic archaeological sites at Easter Island on this private tour. Learn about the history of the monolithic carvings from your guide before stopping to visit less-frequented natural attractions, including the Rano Kau crater and Anakena beach. Hotel pickup and drop-off and private transportation ensure a comfortable and convenient experience.
... More- 7 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 263.00
Price varies by group size
2-Day Private Tour Easter Island Highlights Complete Discovery
Appreciating Easter Island’s cultural heritage can be tricky on a self-led excursion. Make the most of your time on the island with two full-day tours, and discover the island’s iconic moai statues, as well as its picturesque beaches, volcanic landmarks, and a ceremonial village. Forget the guidebook with insights provided by your guide, and enjoy daily round-trip transfer from your hotel plus lunch with a Rapa Nui family for a seamless sightseeing experience.
... More- 6 hours 30 minutes
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USD 560.00
Price varies by group size
Private Full-Day Easter Island Highlights North and West
Spend the day immersed in Easter Island's culture, history, and folklore during this small-group tour. With just eight other travelers, follow your guide to the island's most important landmarks, including Puna Pau, Rano Kau, Ahu Akivi, and others. Round-trip hotel transportation included. Private tour ensures personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere.
... More- 6 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 280.00
Price varies by group size
Shore Excursion: Highlights of Easter Island
CORAL Princess | Sep 3, 2023
AIDA SOL | December 7, 2023
MS EUROPA 2 | January 17, 2024
AZAMARA ONWARD | January 24, 2024
COSTA DELIZIOSA | February 14, 2024,
With a Small Group of max 8 people and providing a more personalized experience explore the most on your visit to Easter Island. On your 6 hours tour visit the highlights of the island such as the quarry of Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki or O’rongo. Get all your questions answered by a professional tour guide who will show you around the archaeology of this unique culture in the world. Pick up and drop off at the pier
... More- 6 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 285.00
Easter Island Super Saver: Ahu Akivi and Orongo plus Anakena Beach Day Trip
Combine three of Easter Island’s most popular tours into one great-value package with this Super Saver deal. Stand in awe before the island’s iconic moai statues on a 3.5-hour tour of the UNESCO-listed archaeological sites of Ahu Akivi, Ahu Vinapu and Puna Pau. Visit the Tahai ceremonial complex, the Rano Kau volcano and the village of Orongo on a half-day tour, then explore the Rano Raraku volcano and Anakena Beach on a full-day tour including lunch. Best of all: you can take the tours in any order and hotel pick-ups are included.
... More- 2 days
- Free Cancellation
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USD 216.00
3-Day Tour of Rapa Nui
The best way to get to know the renowned tourist places of Rapa Nui with an affordable price in the company of the best leading guides in positive experiences, we support all the needs apart from the tours on the island in information such as support and guidance to the best panoramas and activities to do during the stay. We deliver familiarity and hospitality to all our passengers so that they live the experience beyond tourism and feel confident to share with us.
... More- 3 days
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USD 180.00
Private Easter Island Full-Day Tour
Avoid overcrowded Easter Island tours on this private tour of the island that includes round-trip transport from your hotel. It’s perfect for travelers short on time because it packs in a ton of highlights in just one day. See Vinapu, Ahu Akivi, and Rano Kau, Puna Pau quarry, Orongo, and the Ana Kai Tangata cave. A guide tells you historical stories as you go, including a unique tale about cannibalism.
... More- 7 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 230.00
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King's Scouts Guardians of Paradise: Half Day
Delve into the mystical island of Rapa Nui on this unforgettable tour! Discover the enigmatic Ahu Akivi, home to the only seven moai that watch over the sea, representing the explorers sent by King Hotu Matu'a more than a thousand years ago.
Visit the Puna Pau volcano, cradle of the vibrant red stone pukaos that adorn the heads of the moais. Learn how these ornaments came from the quarry to the ends of the island, a testament to the prowess of the ancient Rapa Nui.
End at the ancient town of Tahai, where restored moai offer you a window into the past by the ocean. With expert guides by your side, experience the island's history and culture in a deeply personal way.
Embark on a fascinating adventure! Book today and let yourself be captivated by the magic of Rapa Nui.
... More- 1 hour
- Free Cancellation
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USD 69.70
USD 82.00
USD 12.30savings
Ahu Akivi The Seven Moais on Easter Island
Join this special visit where we will discover the most important legends of Easter Island!
We invite you to discover Ahu Akivi, a ceremonial platform guarded by seven moais looking towards the sea. We will also visit the Ana Te Pahu caverns and the Puna Pau crater, while we learn the rich history of the Rapa Nui culture.
... More- 3 hours
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USD 80.55
Price varies by group size
Mysteries and Legends: Complete Journey of Rapa Nui in 3 Tours
Embark on a journey to an ancient world, to the whispers of the earth and the secrets of the wind in the majesty of Rapa Nui, Easter Island. This triptych of adventures is woven with the magic of mysteries, legends and a vibrant culture that beats in the heart of the island.
Rapa Nui, a jewel in the middle of the vast Pacific, requires a journey of enormous distances. When the journey is so far, every moment on the island is precious. This adventure triptych is your doorway to Rapa Nui in its entirety, ensuring that you don't miss a single piece of its rich history, culture, and mystery.
This trip is not just a visit, it is a total immersion in the world of Rapa Nui, a journey that takes you through each legend, each mystery, each corner that leaves you with memories for life.
... More- 3 days
- Free Cancellation
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USD 290.00
Private 2 Days Essential Tour of Easter Island
Make the most of your time on Easter Island with two comprehensive full-day tours that will allow you to fully experience the island's rich cultural heritage. With the guidance of a knowledgeable local expert, you'll have the opportunity to discover the mesmerizing moai statues that have fascinated visitors for centuries. Learn about their history, significance, and the mysteries that surround them, as you marvel at their imposing presence. You'll enjoy delicious lunch on your first day of touring.
... More- 2 days
- Free Cancellation
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USD 624.00
Price varies by group size
Half Day Private Tour: Caves and Volcanic Refuges
On this tour you will learn the history of the explorers who had the mission to find Rapa Nui from the mythical island of Hiva and how thanks to them this beautiful story called Rapa Nui began. In addition, our experienced guide will take you through the caves where they once lived and lived in community. The mystery and adventure will surround you. We offer good service and experience for all our passengers.
... More- 2 hours 20 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 135.00
Birdman Cult & Firts Ahu Restored: Pridavo full day tour
It is an opportunity for our clients to know our beautiful island with a well prepared and local guide, which gives added value to your excursion. All our guides are Rapa Nui, and we want to enhance the interaction of our people with our visitors and ensure that their experience is the best.
This tour was prepared mainly for visitors who want to live unique emotions, and who can know everything that our island offers.
The tour is quite accessible for all types of people and with different conditions. Our private excursion service also includes hydration and we adapt to the needs of the client.
Venture into a tour with a lot of history and archeology with a specialized guide and attentive to the needs of each of our visitors.
... More- 7 hours
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USD 181.34
Private Tour: Full-Day Easter Island Birdman Cult
Learn about the last stage of Easter Island before evangelization. The Ceremonial village of O'rongo was the scene where the bird man or Tangata Manu was rammed every year. Visit the crater of the Rano Kau volcano and other archaeological sites left behind such as Tahai and Ahu ‘A kivi .
... More- 6 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 263.00
Price varies by group size
3 Tours in Easter Island Plus Transfers
Tours to Easter Island. Discover every corner of RapaNui The population of Easter Island has puzzled anthropologists for centuries. Its volcanic formation rises abruptly from the endless South Pacific Ocean, redefining the sense of remoteness, mystery and wonder for all who visit its shores. With these 3 tours you will get to know the wonders of the island and its main tourist attractions
... More- 13 hours
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USD 349.00
Private Tour: 2 Half Days & 2 Full Days
Maximize your time on this 2 half days and 2 full days tours combination. If you arrive on a midday flight and leave on the third day this program is for you! Start exploring the island right upon you arrive at Easter Island. See major sites of Easter Island
Private guide for a more personalized experience. Learn more about the fascinating Rapa Nui history.
... More- 4 days
- Free Cancellation
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USD 934.00
Price varies by group size
The Magic of Easter Island Program 4 days 3 nights
Uncover the mysteries of Chile’s Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, as you embark on a 4-day sightseeing tour. Join a small group and spend your days discovering volcanoes, beaches, small villages, and archeological sites. While you explore, your guide enlightens you on the history, culture, and legends of the island, including the theories behind the iconic Easter Island heads.
... More- 4 days
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USD 1,600.00
Rapanui Origins: Full Day Private Tour
Rapanui Origins: Full Day Private Tour is an exploration of the origins of the Rapanui people, the inhabitants of Easter Island. To find out, we visit multiple key archaeological sites including Vinapu, Anakena, Te Pito Kura and Ahu Akivi to get an overview from a scientific, ethnographic, historical and traditional versions of the first human settlement.
Our guides are scholars or local experts with a vast trajectory working in tourism and experience with some of the top companies in Rapa Nui and abroad.
Our slow tours go against the fast-paced group tours to make sure that our Rapanui culture is well represented. We visit the sites during the hours of best light and avoiding (as much as possible) the busy hours, and we take our time on each site to obtain a thorough experience.
This tour is also customizable depending on our travelers' special interests.
Private service only. Limited availability.
... More- 7 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 250.00
Price varies by group size
4-Day Tour Best of Easter Island
Explore one of the most isolated populated islands on earth. Discover the mysteries of Easter Island in Chilean Polynesia. Visit the Rapa Nui National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the famous island moai statues and the Rano Raraku volcanic crater. Venture into the Ana Kai Tangata cave to appreciate cave paintings and visit the ceremonial village of Orongo.
... More- 4 days
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USD 1,015.00
Price varies by group size
6-Day Private Easter Island Archaeology and Hiking Adventure
Life is too short to not give it all you can, and Easter Island is too far away and too magical not to be fully explored. We will take you on an epic journey throughout our island, discovering it in a way more thorough than basically any traveler has ever done.
The more easily accessible sites will be visited during our two days of archaeological tours. For the more hidden sites we will get off the beaten path, venturing into the most remote areas of the island, discovering the most secluded caves, unique statues and stunning views that not even most locals have had a chance to see.
This adventure does not require you to be an athlete, but you do need to be in a good physical condition. The hikes are over uneven terrain with varying altitude, and the longest hike is 21 km over 7 hours.
... More- 6 days
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USD 1,450.00
Price varies by group size
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