Chile · Archaeology

Discover the mystical Easter Island and its famous gigantic stone statues

5 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanga Roa. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Easter Island’s most famous archaeological sites
  • 02 See the moai quarry at Rano Raraku
  • 03 Admire the 15 moais of Ahu Tongariki
  • 04 Relax at Anakena’s white coral sand beach
  • 05 Enjoy free time to explore Hanga Roa
  • 06 Watch sunset at Tahai
  • 07 Includes 3 nights on Easter Island and 1 night in Santiago
  • 08 Breakfast, lunch, and bilingual local guide included

Discover the mystery of Easter Island on a 5-day journey through one of the world’s most fascinating archaeological landscapes. Explore iconic moai sites including Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki, Ahu Te Pito Kura, and Anakena, while experiencing the island’s distinctive Polynesian and South American heritage.

Your trip also includes time to enjoy Easter Island at your own pace, from strolling through Hanga Roa to watching sunset at Tahai. With accommodation in Easter Island and Santiago, breakfast, lunch during the excursion, and a bilingual local guide included, this itinerary offers a memorable introduction to Rapa Nui.

Your trip also includes time to enjoy Easter Island at your own pace, from strolling through Hanga Roa to watching sunset at Tahai.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Easter Island, Santiago
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

DAY 1 - Easter Island, Arrival

Arrival in the Easter Island Airport. Reception in the Airport with a flower necklace and transfer to your hotel. Check-in formalities.  

Overnight @ Hotel Puku Vai 

2
Day 02

DAY 2 - Easter Island

Full Day tour including archeological sites as follows:

Ahu Akahanga – The remains of an ancient village including groundings of the boat houses.

Rano Raraku – The amazing quarry of the moais including stone giants of various ages and sizes. Here you will learn how moais were created and transported.

Ahu Tongariki – The greatest of all platforms with 15 moais is a stunning sight.

Ahu Te Pito Kura – The greatest of all moais that was moved to its platform and the legendary Naval Stone that now symbolizes the centre of the world.

Ahu Nau Nau – The platform of 7 moais with detailed decorations.

Anakena – The white coral sand beach.

Box lunch is included during the trip. 

Overnight @ Hotel Puku Vai 

3
Day 03

DAY 3 - Easter Island, At leisure

Today is at leisure. 

We recommend you to walk around Hanga Roa downtown, maybe have lunch in a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, go to Tahai, just along the coast from Hanga Roa, is possibly the best place to watch the sunset. The set of three ahus is located in a peaceful waterfront meadow where you can watch the sunset behind the statues. It is popular with local and tourists alike and nice to see people having a picnic or just enjoying being together. A great spot just being 25 mins walk from your hotel its perfect to do on the first day after flight into island if you are feeling exhausted but still want to get your first glimpse of the Moai.

We recommend you to visit the little Caleta Hanga Piko is used by local fishers. Facing away from the caleta, the restored Ahu Riata supports a solitary moai. Also, you can visit the Centro de Interpretación

This new open-air interpretation center aims to help visitors better understand the rubble surrounding many of the island's archaeological sites by bringing history to life. A replica village built of volcanic rocks here is replete with boat houses, earthen pits for cooking (umu pae), special stone chicken coups and mana vai (circular gardens surrounded by stone walls).

Overnight @ Hotel Puku Vai 

4
Day 04

DAY 4 - Easter Island, Departure - Santiago

At the agreed time, transfer to Mataveri Airport to take your next flight to Santiago 

Arrival transfer in Santiago is offered by the hotel. 

** the hotel is located about (10 miles) just minutes from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. The transfer hotel – airport must be coordinated at the time of check-in with the reception staff 

Overnight @ Hotel Manquehue

5
Day 05

DAY 5 - Santiago, Departure

Transfer from the hotel to Santiago Airport to take your next flight...

Note: The transfer hotel – airport must be coordinated at the time of check-in with the reception staff 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanga Roa. 2 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • 3-Nights in Easter Island
  • 1-Night in Santiago
  • Bilingual local speaking guide during excursion

What's Not Included

  • Air tickets and airport taxes
  • Travel Insurance
  • Gratuities (optional)

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hanga Roa.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hanga Roa.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hanga Roa..

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