Private Full-Day Easter Island Highlights South and East
Be awed by seeing the biggest and most impressive moai statues ever built by the ancient Easter Island civilization. Visit fallen statues in the southwest, and see how they grow in size as we approach the eastern side of the island, where virtually all moai originated from.
Enjoying the personalized experience of having a guide of your own, you will have all the time in the world for questions, and you'll be able to have the tour adjust to your taste and liking.
The itinerary is highly optimized to visit the sites with best possible light conditions for photography, and with the least amount of crowds around.
Complement this with "Private Full-Day Easter Island Highlights North and West" to discover Easter Island in a complete, thorough manner, with all of its history, culture, legends and society. You may also book "2-Day Private Tour Easter Island Highlights Complete Discovery" instead, which includes both these tours.
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Private Full-Day Easter Island Highlights South and East
Pickup included
What's included in Private Full-Day Easter Island Highlights South and East
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ahu Vinapu
The most perfectly fit rock wall, Ahu Tahira, is found in this area. It was engineered with such skill that many draw conclusions on contact with the Inca Empire.
Ahu Vinapu
Hanga Poukura: Close to Vinapu we have the area of Hanga Poukura. This is a beautiful coastal area of interesting, rough lava rock formations has several unique features. Several statues are in a strange and mysterious manner buried in a line, with only the backs being visible. The ahu is one of the most well-made ever with blocks that are cut for a better fit. Hanga Poukura area also has an amazing natural phenomena that has been occurring constantly since this these areas were created by lava flows almost a million years ago - a blowhole. The blowhole of Hanga Poukura is one of the best ones of Rapa Nui, and when the ocean is right, water will spurt up into the air as waves come in.
Ahu Vaihu
This area has a replica of an ancient village built up in modern times. We will be able to see examples of how ancient plantation techniques work, and we will have the opportunity to enter replicas of the ancient "boat houses" that were used hundreds of years ago.
Inclusions
- Local professional driver/guide
- Transport
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Tour not available for cruise ship passengers
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- 1 ticket per person, valid for all tours and sites, bought online beforehand
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tours are bilingual, performed in English and in Spanish by the same guide.
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Not for cruise ship passengers
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
We'll pick you up from any hotel, hostal and cabin at Easter Island. Pick up time is at 09.30.
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Ticket Redemption
• Pick up time for this tour will be between 9.15 am and 9.45 am. • The listed price does not include an 80 USD per person national park ticket fee, bought upon arrival to the airport. Please bring this ticket with you at all times during the tour. • Dress for the weather appropriately. Please bring a rain coat in case of rain. • Comfortable walking shoes or hiking shoes are recommended. Flip-flops are not recommended due to uneven terrain. • Unhindered walking capabilities required.
