Poike Volcano
Poike Volcano
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Craig H
Harvest, AL261 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2013 • Solo
Poike Volcano was the first of the three volcanoes that make up Easter Island to poke its head out of the ocean. From the peak you can clearly see the 15 Moai, the Moai quarry (Rano Raraku) and the Poike ditch. The ditch is said to be the point where the "long ears" were killed off and thrown into their own fire by the rival "short ears." But for my money the Cave of the Virgins is the high light. You cannot drive back into the Poike peninsula, so we road horses, and you cannot find the cave unless you know where it is. You climb down the face of a cliff overlooking the sea to enter the cave -- which is rather small. The cave was where young girls stayed after their first period. They stayed there several months to lighten their skin (and therefore make them more beautiful), and were married off to aristocratic husbands afterwards. I hired Marc Shields, Green Island Tours, for my guide based on the reviews here on trip advisor -- this was no mistake. Marc was excellent. He was flexible, took me where I wanted to go, and told me what I wanted to know. His English was native quality, which is hardly surprising since he is a Kiwi (New Zealander), married to a local Rapa Nui girl. I cannot recommend him too much.
Written May 11, 2013
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Gretchen B
Midland, MI18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2012 • Family
For Poike we hired Mark Shields (greenislandtours.com). He was just GREAT! BEST EVER. Couldn't imagine a better guide!!!! Saw the cave of the virgins, moai out of non-Rano Raraku material, and......the view of the island. WOW!! Equally interesting is that we talked a lot about life on Rapa Nui and some of the current issues. Really, really outstanding.
Written November 21, 2012
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remery1513
Tucson, AZ280 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2015 • Couples
This is a gorgeous crater filled by implosion creating a microclime and a wetlands with rare and unusual flora, not found elsewhere on the island nor in the world. We visited on the way to Orongo which lies on the north wall. The west wall is eroded giving a view of the Pacific. Our guide was local and had walked and swam across he said. Of great interest to me given my work was that a drug called Rapamycin (from Rapa Nui) was discovered from a fungus that grows only there. This is a very valuable drug in immunosuppression preserving transplanted organs. Trekking down into the crater is not allowed, but great views from the top
Written March 10, 2015
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MGWSF
San Francisco, CA136 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2014 • Solo
You wont find this cave on your own. But with an experienced guide, its an epic adventure. The Cave is on the cliffs, with frigate birds flying below. Its a small cave with carvings of wales and men. It was one of my favorite parts of the island. No one goes there so you feel like you have the entire island to yourself.
Written April 13, 2014
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chhris r
Rotterdam, The Netherlands5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2013 • Solo
Easter Island is the one of the famous island that is made from volcanoes offering picturesque views and it is the USP of this island. Poike is one of the main and extinct volcanoes in Easter Island that attracts millions of tourist from all around the world. The peak of this island is the second highest peak in Chile after Terevaka. You will feel like you are entering in the lap of nature as it is so serene and beautiful that I am not able to define in words. In fact, it is not justice to define it in words. You can also climb the volcano as it is just 400 meters and it is easy to climb. On the side of this volcano you will find nice petroglyphs, which is worth seeing. At the top of the volcano you will see several cones full of trees and wonderful view of the island. Believe me, you can’t miss the views of this volcano.
Written January 6, 2014
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Robert D
37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Solo
Poike is the northeast volcano of the three that formed Rapa Nui and is a great place to hike, but ONLY with a guide (cattle and horse abound). There are three archeological sites including the 'cave of the white virgins' tha sits about 60 feet down the cliff face above the breakers. Worth the rock scramble to get down to the ledge and cave entrance and view the petroglyphs within.
Written March 20, 2019
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Linda Y
Frisco, TX5,698 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018 • Couples
Forming the northeastern peninsula, Poike is one of the three main extinct volcanoes that gave Easter Island its triangular shape. Poike is the oldest and second tallest at 370m (1,124 ft). You’ll be the closest at Tongarika - Poike is the perfect backdrop for the mighty moai. We also had a great view of Poike from the top of Terevaka. The Poike Peninsula has been closed to vehicles since 2005, so you’ll need to put on your hiking boots if you want to explore this area. I prioritized Poike as my third hike (#1 was the Northern Coast Explorer with Green Island Tours and #2 was Terevaka, no guide required). I’m happy with that order, just needed just one more day to fit Poike in (yet another reason to return to the island someday).
Written December 26, 2018
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Toronto, Canada2,492 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Couples
While I enjoyed our hike of Poike, we were not permitted to go into the Cave of Virgins.

We asked a couple of private guides to take us there, but they claim this is not permitted.

Perhaps Green Island Tours will take you there, as their website claims, but the cost of this is $280 USD for one person.

We did get to see a petroglyph, and a small Maoi hidden in a cave. We also saw the Tongariki heads from the mountain top.
Written September 14, 2018
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pom1972
Yeoford, UK218 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Couples
Had a lovely hike up to the top of this volcano, with great views across the island - think we were the only people up there
Written December 26, 2017
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Thewayiseeit
Mosta, Russia1,150 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2017 • Couples
Poike Volcano attraction is one of the things you must see and do if you are visiting Easter Island Chile because it offers spectacular views of the island and great place to have a picnic. Take good comfortable shoes if you like walking as there is a possibility of doing a walk at this site weather permitting!
Written March 26, 2017
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