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The Rapa Nui Stargazing Experience

The Rapa Nui Stargazing Experience

By Rapa Nui Stargazing
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$192 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Learn about the principles of basic astronomy, the history of Polynesian voyaging and settlement, navigational techniques and the archeo-astronomy of Rapa Nui. Head out to some of the island’s traditional observatory sites to gaze at the night sky and view stars and constellations visible only in the Southern Hemisphere.

Your guide will point out stars and constellations of interest to the Polynesian navigators, relating some of the stories and legends that are tied to them, and explaining the techniques on how to find certain cardinal points of the traditional Polynesian compass by using the layout of the night sky. Look at the beauty of star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, stars and planets visible through our high-powered telescope before heading to Anakena Beach with the option of taking spectacular shots of the star-filled sky moai in the foreground. Finish the night with a hot drink and a slice of local cake.

Activity location

  • Easter Island
    • Easter Island, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Katipare
    • Hanga Roa, Valparaíso, Chile

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The Rapa Nui Stargazing Experience
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Starting time: 7:00 pm
Price details
AU$192.28 x 1 AdultAU$192.28
Total
Price is AU$192.28
Until Sun, 24 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSmall-group tour (max 12 people)
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel Drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide / Driver
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary on board

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Start time from Sept to April 20:30 in front of Katipare library
  • No refunds after the tour starts. If weather changes while out on the tour we will try to take you out again free of charge on another night (subject to availability).
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled completely due to poor weather, you will be notified before the tour and you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund.

Activity itinerary

Anakena Beach
  • 1h
We meet all travellers in front of Katipare library (Centro Lector Katipare) at 20:30 - 21:00 during summer and at 19:30 - 20:00 for winter. We have special access to Ahu Nau at night, this is our last stop. Before driving to Anakena, we set up our telescopes at a remote site. Hot drink and local cake included
Easter Island
  • 2h
We will meet in town and our first stop is near Anakena beach. Here we will have a talk on Polynesian navigation techniques and general layout of the night ski, as well as telescope observation and a coffee break. Then we will go to Anakena to do photos. Your photo will be sent in about 5 days, via email (internet is slow on the island). The duration of the tour is 3 hours approximately including transport back to your lodging.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESEaster Island
    • Easter Island, Chile

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKatipare
    • Hanga Roa, Valparaíso, Chile

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