The paths of the statues
Walk in the footsteps of the moais
The giant statues of Easter Island, the moais, walked. All the inhabitants of the island will tell you. Their spiritual force, mana, allowed them to move from their mining quarry, Rano Raraku, to the ceremonial platforms to which they were destined spread throughout the island.
The oral tradition has been passed down from generation to generation. We repeat the same route taken centuries before by these stone giants. From its extraction quarry to the end of the trail, 4 hours of walking, suitable for all ages.
From their cutting process still visible in the quarry where hundreds of moais await you to their overthrow and abandonment along the path we follow, the icons of Easter Island will no longer keep any secrets for you.
Useful information: The entrance ticket to the Rapa Nui National Park allows you to visit the quarry (Rano Raraku) only once.
So don’t go to Rano Raraku before this hike and take advantage of your professional local tour guide for a full guided tour of the site during this beautiful 100% private hike.
The paths of the stone giants.
- all-year
- 5 hours
- 2 sites
- 100% private
- english
2 places on the program for this half day.
1 – ARA O TE MOAI. Archaeological trails along the coastal plains of Easter Island. Surrounded by maritime and volcanic landscapes, around a dozen Moai are found along the trails. What really happened? Were these stone giants abandoned here during transportation? Have they ever stopped? You will discover everything during the walk with the first interested parties before your eyes.
2 – RANO RARAKU. The mysteries and questions surrounding these Neolithic colossi are even more surprising when you visit the quarry from which they were extracted several centuries ago. True testimonies of the past, the statues are present in all their stages of manufacture: from the simple sketch to the finished work, they are lying down, lying down, raised, broken, whole. And its characteristics differ a little from those that are already transported throughout the island.
From your accommodation we head towards the southeast coast of the island, and, after half an hour of travel, we arrive at Rano Raraku, the quarry where the large stone statues for which the island is famous were extracted. the moais.
The place is sacred. The setting is exceptional: on the slopes of the ancient volcano we walked among dozens of statues. Whether abandoned during manufacturing and frozen in the rock walls or erected awaiting possible transportation, they have been there for several centuries and await you as guardians of the place.
- 1 adult. $330.00
- 2 adults. $330.00
- 3 adults. $470.00
- 4 adults. $615.00
- 5 adults. $755.00
- 6 adults. $830.00
- 7 adults. $930.00
- 8 adults. $1,015.00
0 to 6 years free
7 to 12 years 1/2 price
Frequently asked questions
Is this hike difficult?
It is straightforward: allow 5 hours of walking at a gentle pace, with no technical difficulty. You need to be able to walk unaided, and closed shoes are essential.
How long does it last and what do you see?
5 hours and 2 sites, on a 100% private hike. Transport from your accommodation is included.
When can you do it?
All year round. The climate on Rapa Nui stays mild and the sites are open without interruption.
What is included
- Transportation
- Local guide
What is excluded
- Entrance ticket to Rapa Nui National Park
- Excursion not available for cruise ship passengers. Click here for the special cruise program
Activities
- 1/2 day excursion
- Archaeological sites
- Panoramas
What to bring on your hike
- Your Rapa Nui National Park ticket, checked at the entrance to each site.
- Your passport, or a copy.
- Closed walking shoes: the trails are stony and uneven.
- SPF 50+ sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
- Long sleeves & trousers (sun): there is no shade along most of the route.
- Water.
- A light rain jacket and a windbreaker.
Why book with us?
- Why not?
100% private services: your guide, you, your partner, your family or your friends. Nobody else.
- Professional Local tourist guide
- Registered with the Chilean National Tourism Service (SERNATUR) & approved with the Rapa Nui National Park (Ma'u Henua)
- Personalized attention
- 100% secure payments
