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Birdman Ceremonial Route: Orongo & Ranu Kau Half-Day Tour

By Gray Line Chile
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is $144 per adult
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Features
Overview
  • Guided trip to enigmatic archaeological site & stone village
  • Chance to see UNESCO-listed Rapa Nui National Park
  • Ahu Vinapu ceremonial complex, similar to Inca culture
  • Visiting the crater lake at Rano Kau, an extinct volcano
  • Ancient stone houses at the Orongo Ceremonial Village
Activity location
    • Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Hotel Pickup
    • Easter Island, Chile

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Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Live Commentary in English and Spanish (bilingual tour guide)

Starting time: 9:30am
Price details
$64.00 x 2 Adults$128.00
Paid at activity$160.00
Total
Price is $288.00
Until Tue, Jan 6

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Ahu Vinapu, Rano Kau, and Orongo
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Roundtrip transportation to and from select Easter Island hotels
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Commentary in English and Spanish
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission to National Park (100 USD per person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pick up from the pier

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
  • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.

What you can expect

Discover the ceremonial heart of Easter Island on this captivating half-day tour filled with history, culture, and mystery.

Begin at the Orongo Ceremonial Village, the site of the legendary Birdman Ceremony (Tangata Manu). Ancient Rapa Nui competed to retrieve the first egg of the manutara bird on Motu Nui, a ritual symbolizing power, wisdom, and spiritual connection with ancestors and nature.

Continue to Ranu Kau, the stunning volcanic crater offering panoramic views of the ocean and Motu Nui. This site is not only visually spectacular but also of ceremonial importance, as it served as the stage for the Birdman competition and symbolizes the Rapa Nui people’s deep bond with the sea.

The tour concludes at Ahu Vinapu, an archaeological site showcasing the expert craftsmanship of the ancient moai builders and their advanced architectural techniques, with hints of pre-Incan influence.

This tour combines history, archaeology, and breathtaking landscapes, offering a profound and memorable insight into Easter Island’s ancestral culture.

Location

Activity location
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    • Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Hotel Pickup
    • Easter Island, Chile