Today I did the standard Easter Island day trip, i.e. an organized tour with a guide. The tour followed the south coast and then up to Anakena and back to Hanga Roa. The first stop was at Ahu Vaihu with its thrown-over Ahus.

From there we continued along the coast to Ahu Akahanga, star here is the big fallen moai and the remains of a small village. After a quick look around we continued along the coast to Ahu Tongariki – – with 15 moais the largest ahu ever built.

Our next stop was at what would be the birthplace of the moais, i.e. the quarry where the stone was taken from and the figures were cut. A walk along the hill gave as the opportunity of getting closer.

Heading back we had another photo stop at Ahu Tongariki with the now enhanced light conditions – before finally hitting Anakena.

While Anakena is yet another Ahu site – it is also the only true sand beach of the island. We were given some time to enjoy at the beach and in the water – overlooked by an Ahu.