About us – Mata Ki Te Rangi

Our vision

Mata Ki Te Rangi was born as a dream of Vi’e Varua to be able to carry out spiritual routes in Rapa Nui, where visitors are people aware of global warming and climate change, ecology and spirituality, who are lovers of reflections and philosophy, and also respect the environment and the mysteries of Rapa Nui.

The purpose of Mata Ki Te Rangi is to give people who tour the island with us the opportunity to experience true spiritual tourism, where they can connect with the culture and spirituality of the different places they visit, not just learning about the history that each place keeps, but also that they can understand and know the mysteries that each site keeps and how these can be related to each one, thus allowing them to make a journey into their own interior.

Why choose us?

With Mata Ki Te Rangi, the visitor does not travel with a multinational company, but rather with a local and authentic agency, in which the tours are done in small groups (maximum 10 passengers), placing the visitor at the center of everything. what we do, ensuring the transmission of knowledge and the enjoyment of an intimate, welcoming and trusting environment that allows them to achieve a full connection with each place they visit.

Our commitment is to create unique itineraries focused on generating a sustainable and unique experience, always with a high standard of service, and that our visitors live new adventures, connect with the environment, enjoy the simple and open up to new cultures, experiences and philosophies.

Our team

Piki Pakarati

Vi’e Varua – Spiritual Leader

I am Magdalena Pakarati and I was born in Rapa Nui. I descend from the Miru or Toko Terangi clan. I am a spiritual woman, mother of 6 children, healer, teacher of tauromi (massage) and ancestral medicine, practitioner of veganism, vegetarianism and macrobiotic nutrition, animal lover and defender of sustainability in all its fields.

As a daughter of this land, since I was little I was related to the cultural and ancestral worldview of my Rapanui ethnic group, which has been maintained thanks to the oral tradition passed down from generation to generation. This allowed my mother, from a very young age, among many other traditions, to pass on to me her deep knowledge of ancestral Rapanui natural medicine, which motivated me to perfect myself in various disciplines associated with that knowledge. Thus, in 1993 I settled in Australia, where I carried out various studies related to reflexology, aromatherapy, therapeutic massages, obtaining the title of “Certificate IV in Massage Threrapy Practice” from the University of Victoria. Along with this, I improve myself annually in the spiritual field at the Hermetic Philosophical Institute of Chile and I have been involved in ecology from a very early age and also in issues of conservation of natural and cultural resources, having the opportunity to travel to different parts of the world. as part of the Okavango team led by Nicolas Hulot, a renowned international environmentalist, and also with the Moai de la Paz project.

For more than 30 years I have been perfecting myself in natural medicine, massages, reflexology, and especially in healing through ancestral herbs, especially matu’a pua. And as a connoisseur of this land and its mysteries, and thanks to my years of experience as a tour guide, I seek to take care of Rapa Nui and that its visitors can also know and take care of this magical place.

Zoe Pakarati

Guide

Daughter of Vi’e Varua, she grew up in Australia, but always connected to the culture of her ancestors, to the Rapanui culture. She is a native English speaker, she is a loving, caring woman with extensive experience as a guide in Rapa Nui, working for different local agencies, such as Green Island Tours and Easter Island Travel.

Sebastián Trengove Pakarati

Hiking Guide

Nephew of Vi’e Varua, a very educated young man, a lover of his island and an outstanding local artist, in charge of the artistic and cultural samples and exhibitions of the Tadeo & Lili Foundation. An expert local guide, fluent in the English language, he has worked for more than 15 years guiding for the best agencies and hotels on the island, specializing in trekking routes.

Our partners

In accordance with the concept of circular economy, we rely highly on other local actors, to benefit our community as a whole.

Planetario Rapa Nui

This planetarium shows videos in their dome and holds educative talks. Their goal is to illustrate and teach the Rapanui worldview, the practical application of astronomical observation, as well as its role in local mythology and ancestral religion.

Cabalgatas Pantu

Cabalgatas Pantu is a highly trustworthy horseriding company which we hire for any horse related activities of ours.

They have extensive experience and have many well-tamed horses at their disposal.

Te Moai Sunset

This is one of the best restaurants of the island, with the most priviledged view of them all, overlooking the ancient statues of the Tahai area.

During some of the tours we will enjoy an exquisite local lunch here.

Rapa Nui Stargazing

On clear nights, Rapa Nui offers one of the most starry skies in the world thanks to a total lack of air pollution. Rapa Nui Stargazing is our partner in offering services related to astronomical activities in the field.