There are several fantastic tracks around the island. An unforgettable one, though physically very demanding, is commonly known as the Patrimonial Route. It extends 7 km from the museum to the ceremonial village of Orongo and lasts around four hours.
Other recommended walks are the three-hour climb of Mount Terevaka, near the Akivi ahu, and the walk around the Poike peninsula (one day). It is also possible to follow the road along the north coast from the Tahai ahu to Anakena beach. It is difficult to get lost, but it is essential to bring enough water and food, as well as a detailed map. It is also recommended to bring sun block, since there isn’t much shade.
Easter Island Tourism offer this trekking excursions with private guide:
| Trekking | Terevaka – Anakena |
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The trek starts from Vaitea (center of the island) ascending towards the Maunga Terevaka, highest point on the island, measuring 511 mts above the sea level, with a 360º view, that gives you the perspective of the island, this place allows you to appreciate the full majesty of Rapanui. The walk continues downhill towards the beach of Anakena characterized by its white sand and transparent, turquoise water. |
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| Trekking also included in: Full Trekking 3 days / 2 nights | Full Trekking 4 days / 3 nights | Full Trekking 5 days / 4 nights | Discover 6 days / 5 nights |
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| Trekking | Trekking Ara O Te Moai |
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The hike begins in the sector of Ara O Te Moai, ancestral trail which was used by the Rapanui to carry the Moais, you will encounter numerous statues in the way lying across the path. Next comes the climb to Rano Raraku Volcano with the quarry of the Moais in the slopes and the view of the lagoon in the crater. Finally comes a walk around the volcano crater arriving to One Makihi, which are natural pools in the rocks. |
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| Trekking also included in: |Full Trekking 3 days / 2 nights | Full Trekking 4 days / 3 nights | Full Trekking 5 days / 4 nights | Discover 5 days / 4 nights | Discover 6 days / 5 nights | Signature 5 days / 4 nights | Signature 6 days / 5 nights | Signature 7 days / 6 nights |
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| Trekking | Trekking Poike Volcano |
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The tour starts from your hotel in Hanga Roa, in direction to Poike area, where the trekking to this impressive volcano begins. The tour will take you to Vai a Heva, a sculpture with a human face carved into a rock in the slope of the hill, the mouth of which was used for water recollection. The ascent continues to the top of Pua Ka Tiki, highest point in this area that gives you the possibility of admiring the wonderful view of the island. Then you go down towards the cave of the virgins, Ana O Keke. In this cave, legend has it that virgins were kept for skin whitening to be offered to the future king or Ariki. After this we start the descent into Taha O Ruhi where eating and resting waits for you. |
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| Trekking also included in: Full Trekking 5 days / 4 nights | Signature 6 days / 5 nights | Signature 7 days / 6 nights |
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