Orongo & Rano Kau Volcano Trip, Easter Island - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Orongo & Rano Kau Volcano Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 56.64 USD
Rating: 9.5 (33 reviews)

Mera was an excellent guide. It was so appreciated how much effort she put into sharing so many interesting details with...

Maria

Step into the ancient past of Easter Island with this day trip to the ceremonial village of Orongo and the Rano Kau volcano. Prepare to be astounded!

Details

Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pick up and drop off.
Transport by bus or minibus.
English speaking guide.

Not included

Entrance to Rapa Nui National Park: 80USD adults, 40USD children from 7 to 12 years old and free for children under 7 years old.

When to book

You can book up to 2 days in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Only some areas are accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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From

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Reviews of our customers

9.5

Exceptional 316 Travelers·33 reviews

August 30, 2026
Maria
United States
Mera was an excellent guide. It was so appreciated how much effort she put into sharing so many interesting details with the visitors; I learned a lot...
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August 29, 2026
Mauricio Reinaldo
Santa Fe, Argentina
The best part was the guide, super prepared, warm, and respectful of the groups and the preserved spaces. The provider was also excellent in the trans...
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December 1, 2025
Ana Carolina
Argentina
Nico did an excellent job explaining the history of the places we visited and much more. A highly recommended tour.
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August 19, 2025
Daniela Taglioni
Torino, Italy
A beautiful 3-hour excursion to two very fascinating sites. I recommend combining it with the other half-day excursion and doing it before the full-da...
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October 9, 2023
Ana
Santiago, Chile
Due to strong winds we were not able to visit one of the 3 sites planned on the tour, but our guide Pablo found a way to explain the Birdman ritual to...
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February 16, 2025
Evelina
Venezia, Italy
The extraordinary guide...top
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October 13, 2024
Alejandra
La Coruña, Spain
Very good, everything was excellent with our guide Enzo, and the volcano was spectacular. Highly recommended!
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August 17, 2024
Ursula Cristina Sager
Martínez (buenos Aires), Argentina
Very complete, the explanations from our guide (Mera) were excellent with a good command of English, very patient and considerate with the passengers.
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April 2, 2024
Synne
Norway
Comfortable transport, knowledgeable guide, beautiful views, awesome sites. Very worth it!
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March 6, 2024
Luis
Machali, Chile
Very good Somewhat tiring for the elderly, but very good
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Step into the ancient past of Easter Island with this day trip to the ceremonial village of Orongo and the Rano Kau volcano. Prepare to be astounded!

Orongo & Rano Kau Volcano Trip

At the indicated time, we'll collect you from your hotel and start a journey back to ancient times. The first stop is at Vinapu, an archaeological site that contains some enchanting stones carved with decoration of painstaking detail, and magnificent Ahu stone platforms which resemble the famous Inca constructions in Cuzco.

Next, we'll head to the majestic Rano Kau volcano. We'll walk along the sides of the volcano, which has been eroded by centuries of wind and rain. We'll eventually reach the top and the huge crater, which houses one of the three freshwater lakes of Easter Island. From here, you'll enjoy the views of the spectacular landscape and the three islets where the Rapa Nui people swam to every year to perform an important religious ceremony.

Close to the Rano Kau volcano, you'll encounter the ruins of the ceremonial town of Orongo. Here, you'll see mystical oval-shaped stone statues looking out over the ocean where the followers of the Makemake god dwelled. During our visit to the archaeological site, you'll see the numerous petroglyphs of the feats of the “birdmen”, the winners of an annual race which involved swimming to the islets and retrieving the first egg of the season.

By the end of the tour, you'll have discovered the legends and traditions of the ancient inhabitants of Easter Island. Finally, we'll end the excursion 3 hours after pickup back at the hotel.

Itinerary Changes

Please note that the archaeological site of Orongo is closed until further notice due to construction. During the time, we'll replace this stop with a visit to Caleta Hango Pike, which means Hidden Bay. This sector is associated to a ceremonial complex built by the platforms of Ahu Ataranga, Ahu Ana Hoto Huero, and Ahu Riata. This site was very important in the 19th century, since the sheep farming company Williamson Balfour signed a lease agreement for the island with the Chilean government, turning this bay into a port to facilitate the transport of goods to and from the mainland.

Entrance to Rapa Nui National Park

You'll have to buy the entrance ticket to the Rapa Nui National Park in advance, as this ticket is not included in the price.

Important Info

We cannot accept reservations from people on cruises, for operational reasons.

Types of activities in Easter Island

Day trips

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Step into the ancient past of Easter Island with this day trip to the ceremonial village of Orongo and the Rano Kau volcano. Prepare to be astounded!

Orongo & Rano Kau Volcano Trip

By the end of the tour, you'll have discovered the legends and traditions of the ancient inhabitants of Easter Island. Finally, we'll end the excursion 3 hours after pickup back at the hotel.

Itinerary Changes

Entrance to Rapa Nui National Park

You'll have to buy the entrance ticket to the Rapa Nui National Park in advance, as this ticket is not included in the price.

Important Info

We cannot accept reservations from people on cruises, for operational reasons.

Orongo & Rano Kau Volcano Trip