Ahu Akivi Trip

The famous moai statues are the iconic symbols of Easter Island. On this trip to Ahu Akivi, we will visit important archaeological sites and discover their significance in Rapanui culture.

Ahu Akivi Trip

After hotel pickup at the indicated time, we will travel to Ahu Akivi, one of the few moai sites located away from the coastline.

You will witness the seven moai of this sacred place, which face the sunset during the March equinox. These moai are the only Rapanui monuments situated precisely in relation to an astronomical phenomenon.

During the tour, you will learn about the significance of Ahu Akivi. Legend states that the seven moai statues represent the seven explorers who discovered the island after a long journey from another island in Polynesia.

The tour will proceed to Panu Pau, a quarry on a small volcanic crater where the Rapanui mined distinctive red sandstone. This rock was used to make the ‘pukao’ stone headdresses found on some moai. The ‘pukao’ was a typical hair bun worn by the Rapanui.

The last stop will be the Tahai Ceremonial Complex, where we will explore archaeological ruins facing the Pacific Ocean. At the end of our visit, we'll return to your hotel, arriving three hours after pickup.

Entrance to Rapa Nui National Park

You'll need to purchase your entrance ticket to the Rapa Nui National Park in advance, as it is not included in the price of this tour.

Important

We cannot accept reservations from people on cruises for operative reasons.