Caves and Legends Explore the Underground World of Easter Island
Hike through Easter Island’s most remote and spectacular caves — places most travelers never get to see. These dark lava tubes were once homes, shelters, and sacred spaces. Inside, you’ll find stone beds, carved entryways, and traces of the island’s earliest inhabitants. With dramatic coastal views, rugged terrain, and expert local guidance, this tour offers a rare opportunity to connect with Rapa Nui’s hidden past in a raw, immersive way.
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Caves and Legends Explore the Underground World of Easter Island
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What's included in Caves and Legends Explore the Underground World of Easter Island
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Ana Te Pahu
Venture into one of Easter Island’s longest and most spacious caves — a 200-meter lava tube with visible traces of its ancient inhabitants. We'll enter from one end, walk through the tunnel, and exit on the other side, experiencing how nature and history intertwine underground.
Explore one of Easter Island’s most complete ancient villages, featuring the island’s largest hare paenga (the houses of the ancient inhabitants) and traditional structures like manavai plantation gardens and chicken houses. The ceremonial ahu platform here stands out for its craftsmanship — its stone blocks were cut to fit together more precisely than at most other sites. Multiple moai statues lie toppled around the site, which remain unrestored, offering a raw, authentic glimpse into Rapa Nui’s past.
Ana Te Pora
Step into Ana Te Pora, a medium-sized lava tube tucked near the cliffs of Easter Island’s northwest coast. Its vaulted chamber has smooth walls and a narrow, stone-reinforced entrance designed for protection. Inside, a unique rectangular stone structure—resembling a bed or worktable—hints at the cave’s possible domestic or ceremonial use. We’ll pass through the cave and exit through a natural hole on the other side.
Inclusions
- Local professional driver/guide
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Gratuities
- 1 ticket per person, valid for all tours and sites, bought online beforehand
- We'll offer to stop at a place where you prefer
- Tour not available for cruise ship passengers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The national park ticket will be admission ticket to the attractions
- The traveler will present the National Park Ticket to enter the attractions
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We will pick up the traveler at the hotel reception.
