Excursion Hike to rano kau visiting orongo tour at Easter Island

Hike to the Rano Kau area in this experience that is sure to give you memorable landscapes as you make your way to one of the island's craters and to visit the important Orongo village. This program considers walking and standing for a long period of time and a walk of around 4 kilometres. Bring plenty of water if you wish to join us!

Departing from the quay directly towards the road climbing up to the volcano of Rano Kau, which dates back over 2.5 million years ago. It is known because of its cliff and for the lake inside the crater, which is 1 mile in diameter and 918ft deep. Near the narrowest border and to the far West of the volcano it is found the ceremonial village of Orongo, one of the most significant archaeological sites in Rapa Nui National Park and the most visited place on Easter Island. It was the center of the birdman cult established in the 18th and 19th centuries in an attempt to restore the society after the collapse of the moai culture. Clans would gather at the village each year, and their champions would compete in a kind of triathlon to elect island's religious leader. Orongo village consists of some 53 elliptically shaped houses having shale walls and a small square entry overlooking the ocean, where the clans would live during the ceremonies. Remaining the last period of ancient times, this was an historical landmark in the Rapa Nui culture.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Rano Kua volcano, 4km/2-mile hike, Rapa Nui National Park