Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival at Easter Island
You'll get a flower necklace when arriving at Easter Island Airport, then head to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the afternoon is open, so you can walk around Hanga Roa downtown and grab lunch if you're hungry. If the flight didn't tire you out too much, consider heading to Tahai along the coast for sunset. It's about a 25-minute walk from your hotel and gives you a chance to see the famous Moai statues against the ocean before dark.
Included Activities
- Airport reception with flower necklace
- Transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Walk around Hanga Roa downtown
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit Tahai for sunset viewing
Landmarks/POIs Tahai Hanga Roa - Day 2
Southeastern and Northeastern Coast Tour
Leaving at 9:30 am, you'll spend the full day touring Easter Island's southeastern and northeastern coasts. The itinerary hits multiple archaeological sites: Ahu Vaihu with 8 Moai, Ahu Akahanga (the 'Platform of the King') with 4 platforms and 12 Moai, and Ahu Tongariki, which is the island's largest ahu with 15 Moai. You'll also see Ahu Te Pito Kura and its tallest statue at 10 meters high, explore Rano Raraku volcano where the Moai were carved, and finish at Anakena Beach with its white sand before returning to Hanga Roa.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch during Full Day Tour in a Rapa Nui family house)
Included Activities
- Visit Ahu Vaihu temple
- Visit Ahu Akahanga
- Visit Ahu Tongariki
- Visit Ahu Te Pito Kura and see Moai Paro
- See Te Pito o Te Henua (Center of the World stone)
- Visit Ahu Nau Nau temple
- Visit Rano Raraku volcano and quarry
- Visit Anakena Beach
- Guided tour with English speaking guide
- Lunch during Full Day Tour in a Rapa Nui family house
- Entrance fee to Rapa Nui National Park
Landmarks/POIs Ahu Vaihu Ahu Akahanga Ahu Tongariki Ahu Te Pito Kura Te Pito o Te Henua Ahu Nau Nau Rano Raraku Anakena Beach - Day 3
Morning and Afternoon Archaeological Tours
This day splits into two guided tours. From 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, you'll visit Orongo, Rano Kau, and Vinapu to learn about 'The Legend of the Bird Man,' including the impressive Rano Kau crater and ahu platforms with exceptional rock carvings. After breaking for lunch and rest in the afternoon, the second tour runs 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, visiting Ahu Akivi with its 7 Moai, Ana Te Pahu lava tube cave, and Puna Pau pukao quarry with panoramic village views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Orongo archaeological site
- Visit Rano Kau crater
- Visit Vinapu
- Explore ceremonial village for Make-Make and Tangata Manu cults
- Visit Ahu Akivi
- Visit Ana Te Pahu cave
- Visit Puna Pau pukao quarry
- Guided tour with English speaking guide
- Entrance fee to Rapa Nui National Park
Landmarks/POIs Orongo Rano Kau Vinapu Ahu Akivi Ana Te Pahu Puna Pau - Day 4
Departure from Easter Island
Have breakfast at your hotel, then get transferred to Mataveri Airport for your flight back to Santiago. The tour services end with your airport transfer, so pack and check out accordingly.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
