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The Tangata Manu (Birdman) was one of Rapa Nui’s most important rituals, a sacred competition to designate the island’s new spiritual leader. This half-day tour brings that tradition to life, visiting the places where the ritual unfolded.The journey begins at Orongo, the ceremonial village atop the Rano Kau volcano. Among stone houses and petroglyphs, participants once prepared for the daring race to the offshore islets to retrieve the first manutara egg.We will then admire the stunning crater of Rano Kau, followed by Vinapu, an archaeological site famous for its finely carved stone walls often compared to Inca architecture.The tour ends at Ahu Huri a Urenga, the only altar with a moai that has four hands, an important symbol within the island’s spiritual organization.A journey into the mystery, faith, and traditions that shaped Rapa Nui for centuries.

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Rapa Nui

Departure from Hanga Roa towards the ceremonial sites.

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Visit to the ceremonial village of the Birdman ritual and contemplation of the volcanic crater.

Orongo & Rano Kau

Tour of the archaeological site known for its precisely carved stone walls.

Vinapu

Observation of the unique moai with four hands and its spiritual significance.

Ahu Huri a Urenga

Return to hotel

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Half-day tour in Rapa Nui exploring the Tangata Manu. Visit Orongo, Rano Kau, Vinapu, and Ahu Huri a Urenga with local guide and transport included.

Half Day: The Legend of the Birdman | Rapa Nui Tour | Chiletur

Discover the legend of the Tangata Manu (Birdman) in Rapa Nui. A half-day cultural tour through sacred sites, history, and breathtaking landscapes.

Half Day Tour in Rapa Nui: The Legend of the Birdman

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$50.000 CLP

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