Sports and Recreation in Easter Island

Walks in and around Hanga Roa
There are walks that can be easily done on foot or cycling independently, such as the village of Orongo (long enough and hot!) And close to Ahu Hanga Roa (Tahai, Akapu, and possibly Vinapu , for the most courageous, and Hanga Hanga Poukura Te'e).

For all other places (such as the Rano Raraku quarry or the beach of Anakena), we strongly recommend renting a car for a day (try grouping).

And if you can afford it, pay you the services of a guide. It would be a shame not to enjoy the explanations of a competent person, who will speak to the enigmatic statues of this strange culture.

Climbing Mount Terevaka

She is on foot or horseback only, since motor vehicles are prohibited. Count half a day: 1:30 rise and as for the descent.

From the summit of this volcano, the youngest of the island (300,000 years) and its peak (511 m), we enjoy superb views of the ocean and Easter 360 °. The ahu Akivi, a starting point to reach the summit, we should not take the track that goes against everything the site, but one that starts about 50 m below (do not go wrong) is the Terevaka 4.8 km away.

If you can top you can go down on Vaitea (Hanga Roa on the road-Anakena) via the Rano Aroi (5.1 miles), whose crater contains a small lake. Better get there by taxi and make an appointment to the driver at arrival point, about 4 hours later. If it was his own vehicle, it is better then back down the same road to find him.

Ascent of the volcano Poike

Again, on foot or horseback (cars and bikes prohibited). Guide recommended in both cases, to take half a day: 1:15 rise and as for the descent.

This is the oldest volcano on the island, with almost 3 million years. It forms a strong conical Peninsula. This is where legends are the place of residence of the "long ears".

On foot, you can do it alone, but watch out for cows and bulls mostly because it crosses a farm. On the way, your guide will show you certainly mask of white moai toppled.

Agencies, guides and excursions

Most guesthouses organize guided tours (often in groups) around the island. The quality of feedback and therefore the interest of the visit depend entirely on the person with you.
In recent years, there is a degree guide. Just ask if yours is certified.

You may prefer to use the services of an independent guide. Fairly numerous on the island, independent guides offer excursions more convenient. Among them, ten speak French (contact the tourist office) and some are French. We really recommend a guide speaking your language.

Horseback riding

The horse trekking has become a traditional activity on the island for tourists. We suggest you do one, even if you have never mounted a horse. A sunrise, the shadow of giant moai that draws flowing lines on grassy areas and all around the graceful horses graze peacefully. Few images of harmony as sweet and strong at once.

Several rental companies offer trips accommodation. Around U.S. $ 60 2-3h and 60 U.S. $ for the day. Excursions of two days and one night or more are possible. To be arranged in advance by mail.

Diving

Still confidential, diving is still practiced in Easter Island, famous for its numerous sea caves. But note, you may well be in the Pacific, the wildlife is actually quite poor around the island (no reef). Those from Tahiti are therefore likely to be disappointed on that front. Here, it is especially the marine geology that is of interest: caves, walls, vaulted passages ...

The island has two clubs, located in Hanga Roa, one beside the other on the creek.

- Orca Diving Center: U.S. $ 60 count for diving near the port (very limited interest), and $ 60 for those that made the foot of the Motu, south of the island, much more interesting. Offers excursions on foot motu Orongo.

- Mike Rapu Diving Center Diving $ 60.

Surf and Kayak

Orca Diving Center, on the creek, rents kayaks, surfboards and bodyboards at about $ 30 for 3 hours. But a good look first to the Easter Islanders did not you smash on a rock. A young Easter Island offers some surf lessons. His small kiosk is just outside the tourist office.