Explora Rapa Nui

07 Feb Explora Rapa Nui

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About Explora Rapa Nui

Location: 8km from Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

Explora Rapa Nui is the perfect blend of simplicity and comfort. With all 30 rooms facing the Pacific Ocean or the expansive prairies, guests have the chance to completely unwind and immerse themselves in the sheer beauty of their surroundings. The hotel’s architecture aims to perfectly combine the geography and rich culture of Easter Island. Spend the day exploring the Island with experienced and local guides and come back to a superb place to rest after a busy day. The hotel facilities include a comprehensive spa with a sauna, a stunning outdoor pool, and a hot tub surrounded by wild Rapa Nui landscapes. Relax at the Explorer’s Bar, stocked with liquor and Chilean wines, and visit the lodge’s store selling artisan goods and books from the region. With so much to see and do at Explora Rapa Nui, you’ll never want to leave.

Why Explora Rapa Nui

Everything is Included

To ensure you have a relaxing, immersive holiday, everything at Explora Rapa Nui is included. Accommodation, transport, excursions, meals and beverages are all taken care of so you can fully enjoy your break.

Privileged Location

Explora Rapa Nui enjoys a privileged and secluded location on Easter Island, surrounded by trees, grasslands, and far-reaching views of the Pacific Ocean. Located just a short distance from the main town of Hanga Roa and central to trailheads and archaeological sites, this lodge is the perfect base for exploring the island.

Experienced Guides

The local guides at Explora Rapa Nui are deeply familiar, knowledgeable, and passionate about Easter Island and its traditions. All are bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish, and they are keenly aware of the fragility of the unique place you are exploring.

Exceptional Gastronomy

Enjoy sweeping ocean views from the dining room while embarking on an exciting culinary journey through the island’s rich heritage and traditions. Explora Rapa Nui’s menu features local ingredients like sweet potatoes, taro, fresh seafood, and tropical fruits. Your dining experience is complete with an assortment of Chilean wines.

Beautiful Architecture

Beautiful architecture and well planned communal areas make Explora Rapa Nui feel like a relaxing home away from home. The balance of geography and culture is visible from the understated, clean lined and natural wood appearance of the hotel. Constructed with the environment in mind, it has received LEED certification for environmentally friendly construction and efficient energy use.

Excursions for All

Explore the fascinating ancient culture and natural landscapes of Easter Island by choosing from 30 different guided explorations. There are a range of full and half day experiences, including opportunities to bike, hike, snorkel, and more. Each adventure is designed for a small group of no more than eight and is customised to your interests and fitness level.

Rooms

Varua Rooms

There are 26 Varúa Rooms at Explora Rapa Nui, each with a breathtaking view of the ocean. Measuring 32 metres squared, the rooms feature wood finishings, large opening windows to let in the sea breeze, and bright, yet understated accessories.

Raa Suites

There are only four Raa Suites at Explora Rapa Nui. Each is a spacious 44 square metres with stunning views of the surrounding prairies. The rooms feature a king or twin bed configuration and a sitting area. The bathroom is equipped with a jetted bathtub, a shower, and luxurious toiletries.

Excursions

Below is a selection of six excursions offered by Explora Rapa Nui, providing a glimpse of what’s possible during your stay. In total, there are 30 unique excursions to choose from, so speak to the Explora team upon your arrival to find the experiences that best suit your interests and any special requirements.

TONGARIKI

OVERLAND | EASY | HALF-DAY

Take a van to Ahu One Makihi with its huge tumbled moai. Continue to Tongariki to learn the history of Rapa Nui’s largest Ahu and explore its surroundings, after which you will understand the division between east and west in Rapa Nui.

PUAKATIKI

HIKE | MODERATE | HALF-DAY

Head to Ahu Mahatua in the Poike peninsula. Follow a trail along a cliff, going by Parehe and Tea-Tea Hills. Continue up to the summit of Puakatiki Hill, which offers a panoramic view of Rapa Nui’s isolated position. Descend following a steep path up to Tongariki, the Ahu of the 15 moai.

RAPA NUI SANCTUARIES

OVERLAND | EASY | HALF-DAY

Visit Akivi, with its Ahu and 7 moais facing the sea. Walk through the Roiho lava field and visit a lava tunnel, the cave Ana Te Pahu. Continue by van to visit the ahu Tahai, an archeological complex with a coral-eyed moai.

MARATIRI

KAYAK | MODERATE | HALF-DAY

Follow one of the most powerful stretches of coastline on Rapa Nui’s eastern shore. Depart from Hanga Nui, enjoying views of Ahu Tongariki, and navigate toward the remote Motu Maratiri along an open bay. This same coastline was described by Captain Cook during the era when the moai lay fallen, offering a rare historical perspective from the sea.

THE HIGHEST POINT

HIKE | MODERATE | HALF-DAY

Begin the hike at the foothill of the Terevaka Volcano, going up a narrow creek and passing between archaeological vestiges until you reach the volcano’s summit, the highest point in the Island with 360° views to the horizon. When descending, hike towards Ahu Akivi, the 7 moai facing the sea.

LA PENINSULA

BIKE | ADVANCED | HALF-DAY

Leave by van towards Mahatua, an ancient Rapa Nui settlement. Then, bike to the Tea Tea Mountain, in the Poike peninsula. Continue by following along the south coastline cliffs and reach Ahu Tongariki, the Island’s largest platform from where you will return taking byways.