This half day excursion takes you to visit a site with three Tahai ceremonial platforms, all of which were restored in 1974. These are Ko Te Riku (this is the only moai with eyes), Tahai, and Vai Ure. Here we can also see the remains of a houseboat, a house of stone and a jetty built from rocks.
You will then continue to Ahu Akivi, which is a row of seven restored statues — according to legend, they represent the first explorers who arrived in Rapa Nui, sent by King Hotu Matua. Finally you will visit Puna Pau quarry, which is the only source of the red stone used to make the Pukau, or topknots, of the moai.
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These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
Ahus Vaihu & Akahanga
Visit Ahus Vaihu and the unrestored Akahanga on the south coast of the island. Continue on toward Rano Raraku, a quarry where almost all 900 existing statues were carved, 397 still standing or lying on the slopes of the extinct volcano with a crater lake.
Orongo and Rano Kau
This half day excursion will take you to visit the extinct volcano, Rano Kau.
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.
