Rano Kau
In search of the Birdman Cult: Full Day Private Tour 2
In search of the Birdman Cult: Full Day Private Tour 3
Ahu A'Kivi
Tahai
Puna Pau
Rano Kau
Vinapu
O'rongo Village
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In search of the Birdman Cult: Full Day Private Tour

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Easter Island, Chile
Private Car Tours

About this activity

This private car tours is one of the standout things to do in Easter Island, Chile. Rated 4.4/5 by 5 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €417 per person. Learn about the last great stage of Easter Island before the final evangelization of the Rapa Nui people. The ceremonial village of O'rongo was the scene where the birdman or Tangata Manu was rammed every year.

Sites visited

Rano Kau, Orongo, Puna Pau, Ahu A´kivi, Vinapu

Description

Explore the final chapter of Easter Island’s ancestral culture on this in-depth full-day tour. Learn about the fascinating Tangata Manu (Birdman) ritual and visit the most symbolic archaeological sites of the post-moai era.

Start your day with a hotel pick-up and drive to Rano Kau, a majestic extinct volcano with a freshwater lake nestled in its crater. Take in sweeping ocean views and walk among the ruins of Orongo, the ceremonial village where the Birdman competition once took place. Discover its petroglyphs and learn the stories of those who competed for spiritual and political power.

Continue to Ahu Akivi, a unique platform of seven moai statues that face the sea — a rare orientation. Visit the red-stone quarry at Puna Pau, where the distinctive moai topknots (pukao) were carved. End your journey at Vinapu, an archaeological site famous for its intricate stonework, drawing comparisons to Incan engineering.


Optional Add-on: Lunch

You can add a traditional lunch in Hanga Roa or a similar local venue.
Includes: Main course, fresh salads, juice or soda, and dessert.


Good to know

  • •Duration: approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes.
  • •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
  • •Offered in 3 languages.
  • •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

Travellers who prefer a private experience

Best time to visit

Easter Island is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular private car tours slots in Easter Island sell out.

Frequently asked questions

From
€417
per person