Full Day Tour Route to Moai Factory

In Vaihu, travelers will visit a unique ceremonial site where the moai and their headdresses lie toppled as they were found, silent witnesses to a period of internal conflict in Rapa Nui’s history. Surrounded by an untouched natural environment along the south coast, this place offers an atmosphere of mystery and reflection. The local guide will explain the historical and cultural reasons for the fall of these statues and the symbolism they contain, allowing us to understand a key stage in the transformation of Rapa Nui society.

In Akahanga, travelers will tour an ancient coastal village where, according to oral tradition, the remains of Hotu Matu’a, the first king of Rapa Nui, rest. Among the vestiges, they will observe boat-shaped houses, ceremonial platforms and fallen moai that were never restored. The local guide will share stories about life in this place and the significance of its strategic location by the sea, while enjoying the natural landscape that frames this place full of history and legend.

At Ahu Tongariki, travelers will take in Rapa Nui’s largest ceremonial platform, with 15 towering moai lined up in front of the ocean.

At Rano Raraku, travelers will explore the legendary quarry where almost all of Rapa Nui’s moai were carved. They will walk along paths surrounded by dozens of statues in different stages of construction, some still attached to the volcanic rock, others standing as silent guardians of the landscape. The local guide will reveal the methods of carving, transport and spiritual significance of these stone giants, allowing us to understand the magnitude and ingenuity of the Rapa Nui civilization. Considered an open-air museum, this site offers one of the most stunning and photogenic experiences on the island.

At Te Pito Kura, travelers will discover the largest moai that was successfully erected on the island, a monumental statue of more than 9 meters that today lies fallen next to its ceremonial platform. A few meters away, you will visit the enigmatic round stone known as Te Pito or Te Henua, or “the navel of the world”, surrounded by four other smaller stones. The local guide will explain the legends and beliefs about the special energy attributed to this place, combining history, mysticism and a coastal landscape of great beauty.

In Anakena, travelers will reach Rapa Nui’s most famous beach, a paradise of coralline white sand and turquoise waters surrounded by palm trees. According to tradition, Hotu Matu’a, the first king of the island, landed here, making it a historic and sacred place. In addition to enjoying its natural beauty, they will visit the Ahu Nau Nau, a platform with restored moai that retain fine details in its carvings. They will have free time to walk, take pictures or swim in the sea, combining culture and relaxation in a unique environment.