Climb one of the seven summits

Location: Home » Patagonia » Easter Island Archeological Trek
  • Duration: 5 days
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Space Available: 6 persons
  • Departures: All year with reservation (AET4)
  • Trekking cost: US $ 2,500 per person minimum 2 clients
  • Other Costs: Hotel single supplement: US $ 800, Reservation Cost: US $ 700
  • Balance Due: 120 days prior departure

Planning to travel to Easter Island one is aware that one flies to the loneliest inhabited island of the world. So it is not surprising that Easter Island was populated only 500 A.D. by Polynesians coming from the west. Until the end of the 17th century these Polynesian immigrants created a unique culture, with almost 900 stone statues and about 200 platforms reminding us of the mysteries still remaining unsolved. On Easter Sunday 1722 Easter Island was discovered by the Europeans, Easter Sunday giving Easter Island its presently used name. But we find not only stone statues and platforms on Rapa Nui. A very important aspect of Easter Island culture is the stone carvings of the Birdman Cult and the Birdman competition, taking place in the Ceremonial Village of Orongo. In the year of 1888, when the remaining 110 inhabitants were already christened by the missionaries, Easter Island was annexed by Chile and until today transported into modern times.

Nowadays Easter Island has about 4.000 inhabitants, with an airport, hotels, restaurants and a touristy infrastructure to guarantee our visitors from all over the world a pleasant stay.

It does not matter if you want to explore Easter Island hiking or with a car, our experienced guides want to share all their knowledge of history, geology, archaeology und daily Rapa Nui life with you. Alternative activities are horseback riding, diving or biking. Or you just lie in the sun under palm trees on beautiful Anakena beach and contemplate the mysterious past of Easter Island.

Route Itinerary

Day 1

Reception

Reception at Mataveri with flower leis, transfer to hotel, and short introductional meeting with the guide, overnight in hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast in hotel, distribution of daypack supplies

Start of walk to Anakena along the west and north coast. On the way visit ceremonial site of Tahai, the 2 windows cave, Omohi, Hanga Oteo. After arrival at the beach of Anakena possibility to swim in the warm Pacific Ocean. Afterwards dinner and organizing the campsite. Overnight in Anakena.

Day 3

Breakfast in Anakena, distribution of daypack supplies

Visit of archeological sites in Anakena, Ahu Nau Nau and Ature Huki. Afterwards walk to the “moai quarry” Rano Raraku. On the way visit “the navel of the world”, Ahu Heki’i, petroglyphs of Papa Vaka. Arrival at Rano Raraku, dinner and camping overnight there.

Day 4

Breakfast at Rano Raraku, distribution of daypack supplies

Visit of Rano Raraku quarry and walk to restored Ahu Tongariki close by. Heading back to the village Hanga Roa walking on the “Ara o the Moai” (Trail of Moais), visit not restored sites at the south coast. Arrival in village and hotel. Dinner in restaurant. Overnight hotel.

Day 5

Breakfast in hotel, distribution of daypack supplies

Walk to the extinct volcano Rano Kau. On our way to the ceremonial village of Orongo enjoy the beautiful view over the whole island and the crater lake of Rano Kau. In the ceremonial village Orongo we will visit the place of the birdman competition with view to the 3 Motus (islets) opposite the coast. Before we go back to the village we walk to Ahu Vinapu, often related to the pre-inka architecture. Dinner in restaurant, overnight in hotel. And our Rapa Nui Trek comes to an end.

Services

Services included

  • Professional Bilingual Trekking Guide.
  • Ratio Guide Clients 1-6.
  • All local organization and supervision by AE Expeditions Staff.
  • Airport assistance at Santiago and Mataveri in Easter Island.
  • Private transfers the entire tour including airport pick up.
  • Hotel 3 nights based on double occupancy with half board.
  • Entry fee to national park.
  • Camping fees.
  • Full board on the trekking and camping days, box lunch included.
  • All common camping equipment: TNF and Mountain Hardware tents, isolate mattress, stoves & Gaz, etc.
  • Radio communications equipment VHF 2.
  • First aid kit.

Services not included

  • Flight Santiago – Easter Island return.
  • Personal trekking equipment.
  • Excess luggage on any flight.
  • Any beverage such as sodas, beer and or wine.
  • Cancellation, accident and rescue insurance.
  • Cash for extra expenses.

Important

  • All itineraries are subject to change due to changes in the weather and the guide’s preferences.

Climber Experiences

I would firstly like to thank you all for putting together such a great expedition. I would like to make particularly comment on the efforts of our guide Cristina who did such a great job.
The cooks at both base camps also deserve mention, as the food they prepared was fantastic. Having said that the cooked meals provided at altitude were perfect for the conditions. The hotel at Penitentes was also a little run down, but again there did not seem to be many other options.
This criticisms do not even rate as concerns. The service provided by your company was fantastic and I would not hesitate to recommend it to others.

Stephen Hynd
Australia

Gabriel and Mariana were really fantastic and helpful, especially since I struggled with acclimatization. Suzanne (at base camp) was also really great. When I descended early she looked after me to ensure that all of my logistics for leaving the park were coordinated. The trip was overall well organized, very informative, very realistic expectations and a great experience – unfortunately, my body did not hold up as well as usual, but I do not feel that I (or the company) could have done anything differently to improve my chances. A great climbing team!

Nancy Henning
USA

Hello, Magaly!
Was good talking to you on the phone today. We are very happy with the trip, a bit tired and feel very lucky with the weather and our guide, Gabriel, both being important factors that allowed us to summit.

Olga Kotova
Latvia

Aconcagua Express & KL Adventure was truly a wonderful experience. From the pre- trip client care to the world class guide and staff, fabulous base camp cuisine, traveling safely and ethically, superior route experience and better pricing than most other outfits. Truly a fantastic trip that I have no reservations in recommending to Americans or anyone else interested in a climb.

Eric Hornbeck
USA

Overall environment of the expedition was nice, relaxed and very good.
Guides were able proactively to solve all unexpected issues during the trip, and responded to the requests in fast and professional way.

Sarma Jeca
Sweden

Dear Joaquin,
Thank you for everything and making our trip to Aconcagua 100% successful! The entire team reached the summit via the False Polish route the 12th of February. Your services and staff helped make the expedition a better experience for our team. Carolina and Marcelo were great!

Bill Crouse Lead Guide Adventure Consultants
New Zealand

Let me just say thank you for how you were with my wife while I was on the mountain. This was a very important to me and I am very pleased that you were so helpful with letting my wife know what was going on.
Leo was a fantastic guide with great energy, and I could not ask for a better companion for the duration of the trip!! All in all, the trip was fantastic and well organized!!
Anyhow, thanks again for all your hospitality and helpfullness…you guys should be proud of your business!

Erhard Zeising
USA

The two guides were excellent in every possible respect. Everything was well prepared and well organized. Overall I am very much impressed by the dignity, the professionalism and the good manners of the guides. Organization and set up of the expedition was at a very high level.

I will certainly recommend your agency to other fellow climber how will want to try the same experience. Thank you

Sotris Skevis
Greece

Over the last couple years I had the opportunity to lead many individual and groups to Aconcagua, Patagonia, central Cordillera and Lake District of Chile. I could not have provided the exceptional service my clients have grown accustom to without the help of KL Adventure & Aconcagua Express. Joaquin Oyarzun and his team were perfectly dedicated to the comfort, safety and enjoyment of my clients. It is this type of dedication to service that I search out when I lead trips. It is what guarantees a successful trip. Nature will deliver what it will. Outstanding infrastructure provides the comforts and support that keeps clients coming back.

Jean Pavillard
UIAGM / IFMGA Internationally Certified Mountain Guide World Wide Adventures
Switzerland

Lieber Joaquin,
Als erstes möchte ich mich bei Dir für Deine Leistungen bei der Expedition zum Aconcagua bedanken. Bergführer Abi Kirschner hat sich sehr lobend über Deine Arbeit geäußert. Auch Pierre Kintgen war mit Bergführer und KL Adventure sehr, sehr zufrieden. Ich denke, das wird unseren gemeinsamen Produkten sehr gut tun – denn die Teilnehmer tragen Ihre Zufriedenheit weiter und das ist die beste Werbung für uns alle. Ich danke Dir und Deinem Team für die hervorragende Arbeit und Bemühungen! Herzliche Grüße aus München.

Michael Roepke
DAV-Summit Club Manager, Munchen
Germany