In Orongo, travelers will tour an ancient ceremonial clifftop village, famous for being the center of the Tangata Manu or “Bird Man” cult. They will walk among perfectly assembled stone houses and observe petroglyphs depicting figures of birdmen, masks and marine deities. From this privileged point, you will have breathtaking views of the islands Motu Nui, Motu Iti and Motu Kao Kao, scene of the ritual competition that defined the spiritual leader of the island

In Vinapu, travelers will discover an archaeological site that stands out for the precision and enigmatic style of its stone constructions, compared often with Inca architecture. They will tour ceremonial platforms where moai were once erected, now fallen, and observe fragments of pukao or red stone headdresses.

In Puna Pau, travelers will visit the ancient red stone quarry where the pukao, the cylindrical headdresses that crowned many Moai of the island, were carved. They will walk the path leading to the top of this volcanic hill, observing several unfinished pukao scattered in the landscape, silent witnesses of the artisanal work of the ancient Rapanui. From this point, you will enjoy panoramic views over the valleys and village of Hanga Roa, while the local guide explains the symbolic and ceremonial significance of these headdresses in ancestral culture.

In Ahu Akivi, travelers will discover one of Rapa Nui’s most unique sites: a ceremonial platform with seven moai facing the ocean, something unique in the entire island. According to the

At Ana Te Pahu, travelers will explore the largest volcanic cave in Rapa Nui, formed by ancient lava flows. They will walk among natural tunnels, stone walls and banana roots descending from the surface, discovering how the ancient inhabitants of the island used this space as a shelter and protected growing place. Accompanied by a local guide, you will learn about its historical and strategic importance, as well as the legends associated with this stunning natural refuge.