Explora Rapa Nui Tours

AM: Easy Trekking:
2: Ara O Te Moai Trail – The Moai Quarry

Type: Half day Duration: 2.5-3 hours Distance: 4.5 kms / 2.7 miles Ascent: 65 meters / 208 feet Highlights: Over 350 statues, Moai in different conditions, volcano crater, panoramic views Description: We leave the lodge by van and travel to Hanga Te Tenga, an empty platform where we’ll find groups of Moai that were never raised. Next, we walk by Ara O Te Moai, a trail formerly used by the Rapa Nui people to transport the Moai, where we find some statues abandoned during transportation and others unfinished. We then arrive at the Ranu Raraku National Park, the quarry where all the statues were carved, after we walk inside the crater. We return to the lodge by van. Family recommended Moderate Trekking:
2: Pui Hill – Moai Quarry

Type: Half day Duration: 3 hours Distance: 6 kms / 3.6 miles Ascent: 130 meters / 416 feet Highlights: The biggest Moai ever transported, Moai quarry, panoramic views Description: We leave the lodge by van and head to the Cerro de Pui hill. We begin our hike at the foot of the hill, known for the Haka Pei competition, in which Rapa Nui men slide down the hill using toboggans made of banana tree trunks. The trail continues through the fields, passing various archaeological sites before arriving at the Ranu Raraku, the Moai quarry. We return to the lodge by van. Advanced Trekking:
2: Hike to the Highest Points on the Island – Anakena Beach

Type: Half day Duration: 4 hours Distance: 10 kms / 6 miles Ascent: 511 meters / 1.635 feet Highlights: 360° panoramic views, archaeological sites, Anakena Beach, swimming Description: We leave the lodge by van and travel to Vaitea. We begin the hike here, before climbing to Maunga Kuma and the Maunga Terevaka, the highest point on the island. From here we have 360° panoramic views of the entire island and the Pacific Ocean. We then follow the path to Anakena along high coastal ridges, slowly descending, passing through various archaeological sites. Finally, we arrive at Anakena Beach where you can swim and enjoy the shade of the palm groves. We return to the lodge by van.

AM: Easy Mountain Biking:
1: Te Miro O One

Type: Half day Duration: 3 hours Distance: 18 kms / 10.8 miles Ascent: 10 meters / 32 feet Highlights: Panoramic views, archaeological sites Description: We leave the lodge by bicycle, crossing agricultural areas on a dirt path. We continue down the coastal path, with views of the Motus, small islets located close to the main island, and various archaeological sites, until reaching the Tahira platform. We then continue along paved and dirt roads, returning to the lodge.


Moderate Mountain Biking:
1: Ahu Tongariki (Ride to the fifteen Moai)

Moai Type: Half day Duration: 3 hours Distance: 22 kms / 13.2 miles Ascent: 15 meters / 48 feet Highlights: Panoramic views, swimming in natural lagoons, local agriculture, moai Description: We leave the lodge by bicycle, traveling along the coastal road. During the first part of the ride we’ll encounter excellent examples of local agriculture, and then continue towards the Ahu Tongariki, a platform with 15 intact moai. We will return on the same road, stopping along the way to swim in a natural lagoon. Advanced Mountain Biking:
1: Akivi Taha (A ride to the seven Moai)

Type: Half day Duration: 4 hours Distance: 30 kms / 18 miles Ascent: 10 meters / 32 feet Highlights: Hanga Roa village, plantations, archaeological sites, moai platforms Description: We leave the lodge by bicycle and cycle to the town of Hanga Roa. We then take a small dirt road to the platform of the 7 moai, Ahu Akivi. Along the way we will see pineapple, taro, and yam plantations. We then continue along the coast, passing the Te Peu platform, the Ahu Tahai, and the village of Hanga Roa. We return to the lodge on a paved road.

AM: Easy Sea Exploring:
3: Snorkeling

Type: Half day Duration: 1 hour Highlights: Crystal clear waters, abundant marine wildlife Description: The waters of Rapa Nui are famous for their clarity. Diving in them is a true privilege. We sail to one of the best areas for snorkeling. Explora provides all the proper equipment and a guide to assist in discovering the island’s marine wild life, such as corals, mollusks, crustaceans, and tropical fish. Family recommended

AM: Easy Trekking:
3: Ahu Tongariki Moai Platform – Ovahe Beach – Anakena Beach

Intensity: Easy to moderate Type: Half day Duration: 3.5 hours Distance: 6 kms / 3.6 miles Ascent: 10 meters / 32 feet Highlights: Largest Moai platform on the island, panoramic views, petroglyphs, beach Description: We leave the lodge by van and travel to Ahu Tongariki, a platform with 15 intact Moai. This is the biggest platform or Ahu on the island, where we can also find stone petroglyphs scattered on the ground. Next, we skirt the coast, with panoramic views of the shifting turquoise and deep blue sea, the fishing coves with local villagers, and numerous archaeological sites, including one with a perfectly polished round rock, which due to its high iron content causes compasses to behave strangely. Then, we walk to Ovahe Beach, with its reddish sand and crystal clear waters, from where we take the van to Anakena Beach, the largest beach on the island. We return to the lodge by van. Family recommended. Moderate Trekking:
4: Ahu Tahira Platform – Rano Kau Crater – Orongo Ceremonial Village

Type: Half day Duration: 3.5 hours Distance: 9 kms / 5.4 miles Ascent: 280 meters / 896 feet Highlights: Archaeological sites, cliffs, volcano, Orongo ceremonial village Description: We leave the lodge by van and travel to the Ahu Tahira, a platform of similar construction to those of the Incas in Peru due to its perfectly overlapping stone structures. Next, we skirt steep cliffs until reaching the edge of the Rano Kau crater, with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the interior of the volcano. We walk around the rim crater until reaching Orongo, the ancient ceremonial village where the Tangata Manu (birdman) competition was performed. Return to the lodge by van.

AM: Advanced Mountain Biking:
1: Akivi Taha (A ride to the seven Moai)

Type: Half day Duration: 4 hours Distance: 30 kms / 18 miles Ascent: 10 meters / 32 feet Highlights: Hanga Roa village, plantations, archaeological sites, moai platforms Description: We leave the lodge by bicycle and cycle to the town of Hanga Roa. We then take a small dirt road to the platform of the 7 moai, Ahu Akivi. Along the way we will see pineapple, taro, and yam plantations. We then continue along the coast, passing the Te Peu platform, the Ahu Tahai, and the village of Hanga Roa. We return to the lodge on a paved road.

AM: Easy Trekking:
2: Ara O Te Moai Trail – The Moai Quarry

Type: Half day Duration: 2.5-3 hours Distance: 4.5 kms / 2.7 miles Ascent: 65 meters / 208 feet Highlights: Over 350 statues, Moai in different conditions, volcano crater, panoramic views Description: We leave the lodge by van and travel to Hanga Te Tenga, an empty platform where we’ll find groups of Moai that were never raised. Next, we walk by Ara O Te Moai, a trail formerly used by the Rapa Nui people to transport the Moai, where we find some statues abandoned during transportation and others unfinished. We then arrive at the Ranu Raraku National Park, the quarry where all the statues were carved, after we walk inside the crater. We return to the lodge by van. Family recommended Moderate Trekking:
4: Ahu Tahira Platform – Rano Kau Crater – Orongo Ceremonial Village

Type: Half day Duration: 3.5 hours Distance: 9 kms / 5.4 miles Ascent: 280 meters / 896 feet Highlights: Archaeological sites, cliffs, volcano, Orongo ceremonial village Description: We leave the lodge by van and travel to the Ahu Tahira, a platform of similar construction to those of the Incas in Peru due to its perfectly overlapping stone structures. Next, we skirt steep cliffs until reaching the edge of the Rano Kau crater, with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the interior of the volcano. We walk around the rim crater until reaching Orongo, the ancient ceremonial village where the Tangata Manu (birdman) competition was performed. Return to the lodge by van. Advanced Trekking:
3: Te Peu Platform – Anakena Beach

Type: Full day Duration: 6 hours Distance: 13.5 kms / 8.1 miles Ascent: 60 meters / 192 feet Highlights: Cliffs, archaeological sites, natural lagoons, Anakena Beach, picnic lunch Description: We leave the lodge by van and head to the Te Peu platform. From there we walk along a trail bordering steep cliffs, visiting natural lagoons, crossing fields, and seeing several archaeological sites, until reaching Anakena, a pristine beach of white sand and crystal clear waters. During the trip we will enjoy a picnic. Return to the lodge by van.

AM: Advanced Mountain Biking:
1: Akivi Taha (A ride to the seven Moai)

Type: Half day Duration: 4 hours Distance: 30 kms / 18 miles Ascent: 10 meters / 32 feet Highlights: Hanga Roa village, plantations, archaeological sites, moai platforms Description: We leave the lodge by bicycle and cycle to the town of Hanga Roa. We then take a small dirt road to the platform of the 7 moai, Ahu Akivi. Along the way we will see pineapple, taro, and yam plantations. We then continue along the coast, passing the Te Peu platform, the Ahu Tahai, and the village of Hanga Roa. We return to the lodge on a paved road.

AM: Easy Sea Exploring:
1: Traditional Fishing

Type: Half day Duration: 2 hours Highlights: Local cove, traditional fishing techniques, open sea Description: We leave the lodge by van and travel to a local cove. From here we embark on a traditional fishing boat with local fishermen who, along with our guide, will teach us how to fish in the open sea, using traditional Rapa Nui techniques. Fish include red snapper and glass eye snapper, which can be cooked upon returning to the lodge. Family recommended

AM: Moderate Trekking:
5: Terevaka Volcano – Rano Aroi Crater – Hanga Roa Village – Akivi Platform

Type: Half day Duration: 3 hours Distance: 7 kms / 4.2 miles Ascent: 391 meters / 1.251 feet Highlights: Terevaka volcano, the highest point of the island, archaeological sites, 360° view of the island, Hanga Roa, Moai platforms Description: We leave the lodge by van and travel to the foot of the Terevaka volcano. We then ascend a small ravine passing various archaeological sites. After passing the Rano Aroi crater, we reach the highest point on the island, from where we will enjoy 360° views. We then descend to the village of Hanga Roa, the island’s main town, finishing the Exploration at the Akivi platform. Return to the lodge by van.

AM: Advanced Trekking:
3: Te Peu Platform – Anakena Beach

Type: Full day Duration: 6 hours Distance: 13.5 kms / 8.1 miles Ascent: 60 meters / 192 feet Highlights: Cliffs, archaeological sites, natural lagoons, Anakena Beach, picnic lunch Description: We leave the lodge by van and head to the Te Peu platform. From there we walk along a trail bordering steep cliffs, visiting natural lagoons, crossing fields, and seeing several archaeological sites, until reaching Anakena, a pristine beach of white sand and crystal clear waters. During the trip we will enjoy a picnic. Return to the lodge by van.

AM: Moderate Mountain Biking:
1: Ahu Tongariki (Ride to the fifteen Moai)

Moai Type: Half day Duration: 3 hours Distance: 22 kms / 13.2 miles Ascent: 15 meters / 48 feet Highlights: Panoramic views, swimming in natural lagoons, local agriculture, moai Description: We leave the lodge by bicycle, traveling along the coastal road. During the first part of the ride we’ll encounter excellent examples of local agriculture, and then continue towards the Ahu Tongariki, a platform with 15 intact moai. We will return on the same road, stopping along the way to swim in a natural lagoon.

AM: Advanced Trekking:
3: Te Peu Platform – Anakena Beach

Type: Full day Duration: 6 hours Distance: 13.5 kms / 8.1 miles Ascent: 60 meters / 192 feet Highlights: Cliffs, archaeological sites, natural lagoons, Anakena Beach, picnic lunch Description: We leave the lodge by van and head to the Te Peu platform. From there we walk along a trail bordering steep cliffs, visiting natural lagoons, crossing fields, and seeing several archaeological sites, until reaching Anakena, a pristine beach of white sand and crystal clear waters. During the trip we will enjoy a picnic. Return to the lodge by van.