Tour Overview
| Duration | 7 Days / 6 Nights |
|---|---|
| Destination | Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile — Pacific Ocean |
| Price From | $2,695 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | In-Depth Archaeological & Nature Expedition |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Rapa Nui — Ahu Tahai Sunset
Fly from Santiago to the world’s most remote inhabited island. Evening sunset at Ahu Tahai — your first moai silhouettes. Overnight in Hanga Roa.
Day 2: Rano Raraku & Tongariki — The Moai Heartland
The quarry of Rano Raraku where 400 moai remain in various stages of completion. Walk among standing, fallen, and half-carved giants. Afternoon: Ahu Tongariki’s 15 moai against the Pacific. Overnight in Hanga Roa.
Day 3: Anakena, Ahu Akivi & Puna Pau
White sand beach with moai at Anakena. The sea-facing Ahu Akivi (equinox alignment). Puna Pau quarry where the 12-ton red topknots (pukao) were carved from a single crater of red scoria. Overnight in Hanga Roa.
Day 4: North Coast — Ahu Te Pito Kura & Papa Vaka
Explore the less-visited north coast. Ahu Te Pito Kura, where the largest moai ever successfully transported (Paro, 10m, 82 tons) lies toppled beside a perfectly spherical magnetic stone said to be the “navel of the world.” Papa Vaka petroglyphs: enormous carvings of tuna, turtles, canoes, and the god MakeMake covering a 12m lava flow. Continue to Ovahe Beach, a hidden cove with pink sand. Afternoon: hike to the Poike Peninsula, the oldest part of the island (3 million years), where three moai face the sunrise. Overnight in Hanga Roa.
Day 5: Orongo & Rano Kau — The Birdman Ceremony
Full morning at Orongo ceremonial village on the rim of Rano Kau crater. Study the 54 stone houses and hundreds of birdman petroglyphs. Walk the crater rim trail for epic views. Afternoon: visit the Ana Kai Tangata cave with its red-and-white paintings and explore the dramatic sea cliffs of the south coast. Overnight in Hanga Roa.
Day 6: Hiking, Snorkeling & Rapa Nui Culture
Morning hike on the Terevaka Trail to Maunga Terevaka (507m), the island’s highest point — 360° views of the entire island surrounded by empty ocean. Afternoon: snorkeling at Hanga Roa bay — the crystal-clear water offers views of a submerged moai (placed for a film in the 1990s). Evening: traditional Rapa Nui umu (earth oven) feast with dance performance. Overnight in Hanga Roa.
Day 7: Museum & Depart
Father Sebastian Englert Anthropological Museum for the definitive overview of Rapa Nui archaeology. Transfer to Mataveri Airport.
Inclusions
- 6 nights Hanga Roa hotel with breakfast
- Rapa Nui National Park pass
- All excursions: north coast, Poike, Terevaka hike
- Traditional umu feast + dance performance
- Snorkeling equipment + guide
- Anthropological Museum entry
- Airport transfers + private 4WD vehicle throughout
- English-speaking Rapa Nui guide
