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Orongo Ceremonial Village Tours and Tickets
Perched on a narrow ridge on the edge of the Rano Kau crater, Orongo Ceremonial Village was the ritual center of the tangata manu, or birdman, cult. Home to remnants of stone houses that were used in the annual birdman ceremony and thousands of petroglyphs, it also offers views of the ocean and offshore islets called motus.
- Easter Island, Chile
Tours and Tickets to Experience Orongo Ceremonial Village
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Orongo, Ahu Vinapu and Rano Kau Half Day Tour
Delve into the mystifying mysteries of Easter Island on an intriguing half-day tour of the southwestern coast. Visit a series of iconic ‘moai’ sculptures at the Tahai ceremonial complex; admire advanced stone masonry in the traditional Orongo village; and venture into the depths of darkened caves to marvel at ancient murals. Watch waves crash against the dramatic cliffs of the coastline and absorb the natural splendor of a crater lake at the colossal Rang Kau volcano, while gaining fascinating insight into the Rapa Nui culture. Convenient round-trip transportation is included from your hotel in Hanga Roa.
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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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
- Free Cancellation
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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
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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
Half Day Private Tour: Rano Kau and Orongo the City of Kings
This experience is unique in the market thanks to our Rapa Nui native and certified guides, who will give you a unique and unforgettable experience in Rapa Nui. We offer tours that are different from others, taking them to little-visited places full of culture and history. In addition, our exclusive collaboration with the Hotel Hare Nua Boutique, number 1 in the Rapa Nui hotel market, guarantees quality service and a unique experience. We also offer you souvenir tour brochures, snacks and a nice detail at the end of the tours.
Book with us to enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience in Rapa Nui.
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 135.00
The Birdman Cult ancestral tour, the mystery of the village of Orongo.
This tour represents one of the most important and listed on the island, due to its historical importance as to the archaeological elements found in this site and that do not repeat elsewhere. The tour also includes points of natural beauty such as the Rano Kau, which represents the most important wetland we have on the island.
Come and join this experience of much culture and history of Rapa Nui, together with an experienced guide.
... More- 1 hour 30 minutes
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USD 98.96
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
Private Tour: 2 Half Days & 1 Full Day Easter Island Essentials
Ideal for those with limited time, this comprehensive three-day tour allows you to see the best of Easter Island (Rapa Nui). By staying two nights on the island you can explore during two half days and one full day—and, as this is a private tour, you won't waste time waiting for others. As you visit the most-important sites, your guide will explain the history and culture of Rapa Nui and its people.
... More- 3 days
- Free Cancellation
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USD 795.00
Price varies by group size
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
The Birdcult: Half Day Private Tour
Explore one of the most fascinating islands on the planet on this tour aimed at introducing you to the Rapanui people and their culture on Easter Island. Visit Rano Kau, a wetland filled with rare wildlife and flora, situated in the crater of a caldera. Then, tour the stone village of Orongo, where the Birdman competition was once held.
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 160.00
Price varies by group size
Volcanic Wonders and the Kingdom of the Birdman: Half Day
This tour will allow you to explore the beauty of the southwest of the island in half a day. You will climb the volcano, whose crater is naturally impressive.
Then we will visit the ceremonial town, on the edge of the volcano, where the Birdman competitions were held, which decided the leader of Rapa Nui.
We finish, where the most perfect platform on the island is located, a powerful testimony of the skills and knowledge of the ancient inhabitants, reminiscent of the works of the Inca empire.
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 82.00
Orongo Ceremonial Center on Easter Island
We will take a historical tour through the mysterious and exotic Rapa Nui culture, its traditions, beliefs, and customs. This walk will take you to places specially designed to feel the spirituality of the ancient inhabitants of the island.
Our excursion begins with a visit to the cave of Ana Kai Tangata, to appreciate cave paintings. Then we will visit the Vinapu sector, archaeological site, and the Rano Kau Volcano, and we will finish our day with a visit to the ceremonial village of Orongo.
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 78.66
Price varies by group size
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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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