Maunga Terevaka
Maunga Terevaka
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FS11F
Novo Hamburgo, RS3,368 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
An ancient volcano that formed the island, being its culmination. No ticket or guide is required to climb. The trail begins across the street from the old place where sheep wool was taken. It is an easy track, with a small rise that takes around 1:30h to get to the top. In total, return and return are around 11km. There is not much signage, but it is relatively followed by the marked road. From above there is a 360 view with the ocean in the whole circle.
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Written June 24, 2024
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gromness
Stavanger, Norway97 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
We talked all the way from the village and return, approximately 25 km. We started in the village and walked along the sea passing the Ahu Thai statues and some caves, before turning towards the hill on a gravel road. There is also nice ahu/statues were the trail starts (Ahu Akivi?) and you could actually go from here on horseback. The view from the top is nice.
Written February 3, 2017
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Carolina
Dallas, TX42 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
It was a great place to visit and to see practically the entire island from the top. it would have been more enjoyable without the horses that were a bit too competitive and the English-style saddles just about did everyone in. beautiful place though.
Written May 13, 2014
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bukagirl
New Jersey4,269 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
The highest point on the island, not as crowded since you can only hike up or go by horse.
I made it round trip in 2 hours and 10 minutes.
No lagoon on top.
Make sure at the sign about 40 minutes into the hike you go left if you stay right you go to Rano Aroi.
You can see Rano Kau in the distance.
You'll know you are there when you see the stick hut with Terevaka on it.
Check out my pictures to see what the sign looks like.
If you don't have much time on the island you can pass this ip.
I made it round trip in 2 hours and 10 minutes.
No lagoon on top.
Make sure at the sign about 40 minutes into the hike you go left if you stay right you go to Rano Aroi.
You can see Rano Kau in the distance.
You'll know you are there when you see the stick hut with Terevaka on it.
Check out my pictures to see what the sign looks like.
If you don't have much time on the island you can pass this ip.
Written December 31, 2019
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Granules2013
Darwin, Australia1,915 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
Probably the best way to get to the highest point of Easter island is by horse back. Did a great hire riding tour over half a day up the slopes of the mountain and explored the landscape.
Written January 27, 2018
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Stan B
Boulder, CO291 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
While it is said to be the highest point on the island, the walk up is not steep at all. It is a gradual uphill climb that takes about 3 hours total round trip (not counting time to get to this place from town). The starting point is next to Ahu Akivi so if you plan to go there do both the same day if possible. We had already done two days of visits to the usual and wonderful sites on the island so wanted to just take a nice walk which this was. However, we did not find the views to be anything special. If we had known, we would have chosen to walk along the shore at some point which we would have found to be more beautiful. We saw few people doing this hike - some on horses. If you have a way to get to this place, a guide is not really needed as there is nothing to be explained.
Written November 25, 2017
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Cecilia D
Hong Kong, China1,006 contributions
Aug 2015
Get a 360Âş view of the island! Is a very nice hike, it takes 3hrs to go there and come back. Just drive to Ahu Akivi, park your car and take the path to Tere Vaka! It is worth it!
Written August 18, 2015
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Mi-Dan20
Dallas, Texas655 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
The view of Easter Island from the top is amazing, 360, all 3 corners of the triangular shaped island. It is the highest volcanic peak with stellar views of the surrounding terrain. Takes about 90 minutes to reach the top. Hat, sunscreen, good shoes.
Written May 6, 2015
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cailebotte
Los Angeles, CA236 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
We chose to walk because we heard the horses made you sore. Make sure you get the right entrance, not clearly marked next to Akivi. The views are relaxing and spectacular. Ideally you should go when it's not cloudy but this is hard in this part of the island. It's worth going in any case. Lots of wild horses.
Written September 14, 2014
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kikona
California42 contributions
Aug 2014 • Solo
This is a three hour round trip if you take your time for photos and to explore a bit. Quicker if you just go up and back. I started from Akivi and walked up, having arrived to this trailhead by bike from Hanga Roa. If you like biking, this is a great experience. Most people arrive to the trailhead by car.
The views along the way are great, the only way really to see the majority of the island. There are pastures and horses along the way. The crater near the summit is amazing, but I thought it was worthwhile to go the extra 15 minutes to the summer to get better views of the eastern part of the island. Overall, this is a fantastic way to slow down, get away from the crowds and get a closer impression of the island.
The views along the way are great, the only way really to see the majority of the island. There are pastures and horses along the way. The crater near the summit is amazing, but I thought it was worthwhile to go the extra 15 minutes to the summer to get better views of the eastern part of the island. Overall, this is a fantastic way to slow down, get away from the crowds and get a closer impression of the island.
Written August 17, 2014
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siamo una coppia di persone mature.volendo evitare di fare il trekking o la salita con cavallo, ho letto da qualche parte che qualcuno ha fatto il percorso in jeep 4x4. qualcuno di voi sa se è possibile veramente farlo?
Written May 30, 2017
gianinnaz
Santiago, Chile
hola. quisiera subir el Terevaka pero tengo dos niños de uno y dos años. Es recomendable subir con niños?
Written August 27, 2016
No, es muy difĂcil subir, al menos una hora y media caminando, cansados, salvo q sean sĂşper atletas y los lleves en brazos
Written February 4, 2019
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