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 opportu...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
National Park Ticket not included
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 opportu...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
National Park Ticket not included
Itinerary
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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.
20 minutes
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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.
45 minutes
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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.
40 minutes
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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.
15 minutes
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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
