Trekking to Terevake Mount
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Port
Easter Island, Chile
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$280
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Rapa Nui National Park
"Rapa Nui, the indigenous name of Easter Island, bears witness to a unique cultural phenomenon. A society of Polynesian origin that settled there c. A.D. 300 established a powerful, imaginative and original tradition of monumental sculpture and architecture, free from any external influence. From the 10th to the 16th century this society built shrines and erected enormous stone figures known as moai, which created an unrivalled cultural landscape that continues to fascinate people throughout the world."
On Easter Island, there are three main volcanoes. Ma'unga Terevaka is the tallest at 1,700 feet. You'll need a good pair of hiking shoes, bottled water and all of your stamina to tackle it on this exhilarating and demanding hike.
Begin your day with a panoramic drive to the Vaitea area -- center of the sheep-farming industry in the 19th century.
Set out on your uphill trek from here, walking up a steep gradient to the top of the volcano. Dominating the center of the island, Mount Terevaka boasts jaw-dropping panoramic vistas set off by the deep blue Pacific Ocean gleaming on the horizon.
After filling your camera with trophy photos, begin the trek back down to the motorcoach.
On your way back to the pier, you will pass Ahu Akivi with its seven statues all directly facing the sunset during the spring and autumn equinoxes.
Please note:
This tour is only for guests who are physically fit and are able to trek for long distances uphill over several hours. Please realistically assess your fitness level before booking. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Easter Island has a hot and humid climate. Shade is limited; please dress accordingly. Bring a hat and wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water from the ship; there is nowhere to purchase water on tour. Minimum age is 12 years. Walking is over uneven terrain at the volcano. Tourism infrastructure is very limited on Easter Island. Transportation will be by way of several different types of vehicles, including minibuses and vans. A guide waits for you at each point of interest and provides narration and explanation with a loudspeaker rather than riding with you in the vehicle. The ship is at anchor at Easter Island and the Immigration clearance process can take more than an hour. Having your immigration card filled in prior to arrival will expedite the process. Very few vendors on Easter Island accept credit cards; bring US dollars or Chilean pesos.