Private Tour: Easter Island Caves
On 4 hours trekking tour visit the fascinating caves of Easter Island and learn how this place were used by Rapa Nui people as houses or temporary shelters or just as burial purposes and hidden places. Accompanied by a private tour guide you will walk off a beaten path and enjoy all main touristic caves from inside to outside. You will also understand about the volcanic origin of the island and its geographical formation.
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Easter Island Caves
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included
What's included in Private Tour: Easter Island Caves
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ana Te Pahu
Lava channels that go along an important territory, through which four underground chambers connect, form Ana Te Pahu, the biggest cave in Rapa Nui. Its great size made it ideal in primitive times; several umu (old kitchen system) show it was also used to prepare food. Ana Te Pahu is also known as the “cave of the bananas” since there is a big amount of that tree in the entrance.
Ana Te Pora
Volcanic cave whose main entrance is about 100 meters from the parking lot. This cave it was used as both a shelter and ceremonial place in ancient times.
Ana Kakenga
Volcanic cave where the lava flowed into the sea and left two mouths or "windows " leading directly to the cliff. Also known as the "cave of the two windows." this cave has a length of about 50 meters. It served as “kionga” or place of refuge in ancient times
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entrance fees: USD 80 per person
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
- Tour not available for cruise ship passengers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Activity NOT VALID for cruise passengers (Port pickup is not available)
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please let us know your hotel at the island (pick up purposes)
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Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes and all weather outfit are recommended for this tour • Not recommended for pregnant women • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • Not recommended for participants with back problems • The listed price does not include the Rapa Nui National Park ticket. This ticket is available at Mataveri airport or at the Ma'u Henua office, located at the Main Street of Hanga Roa. This ticket has a cost of USD 80 and will be required at the tour day.
