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Overview

This is a half day experience that explores a caverns circuit over the Roiho region of Rapa Nui (Easter Island). This walking tour includes visits to the iconic caves of Ana te Pahu, Ana Te Pora and Ana Kakenga. We hike over a young volcanic landscape and enter a series of amazing caves of great historical and cultural importance in Rapa Nui's history. In addition we visit the remarkable Ahu Te Peu site where ancient traditions still live through its amazing stone monuments and remains of pre-Christian settlements. In this private tour, our local cultural experts will guide you through tha area with care, sharing their knowledge and insights about the area. You should not miss the opportunity to visit the mysterious underground world of Rapa Nui during your visit to the island.

Pickup Information

We meet or pick up our travelers from any place in Hanga Roa hotels, hostels, vacation homes, camping sites, downtown, etc. Travelers need to have the National Park Ticket to enter most of the sites. Ticket not included.

Language Offered

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Itinerary

1. Rapa Nui National Park
Starting point of the hike is in the Roiho area of the Rapa Nui National Park (ticket required). Along the way we will see several lava tubes, cliffs, ruins of archaeological sites and the topography of some of the youngest lava flows of the island.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Ana Te Pahu
In this field trip we explore the western wing of this lava tube, three stages of increasing levels of darkness. In some sections we see native vegetation and also some species introduced by early Polynesians.
Duration: 45 mins
3. Ahu Te Peu
A large archeological complex with several ceremonial centers (ahu), dominated by Ahu Te Peu with its fallen moai. Te area has Polynesian ovens, foundations of hare pa'enga, manavai, hare moa and several other features.
Duration: 40 mins
4. Ana Te Pora
After about one hour hiking we reach this small and smooth lava tube turned into an Ana Kionga (shelter cave). A narrow lateral tunel, almost inaccesible, goes all the way to the cliffs of the west coast.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Ana Kakenga
After another short hike we get to Ana Kakenga. A small, modified entrance takes us to a narrow tunnel that gradually gets wider. At the end we see two windows to the sea. Each provides an amazing view to the ocean and either the islets of Motu Tautara or the rugged west coast of Rapa Nui. After visiting the last cavern, you will walk with the guide along the coastline appreciating the beautiful cliffs to return through the Vai a Mei sector and end the walk by taking the vehicle
Duration: 45 mins

Inclusion

Private transportation

In-vehicle air conditioning

Exclusion

National Park Ticket not included

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Supplied by Rapanui Pioneers Society (RPS)

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