Top Things to do in Easter Island
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Easter Island, Easter Island
Located in the South Pacific more than 2,000 miles off the Chilean coast, Easter Island’s not the easiest place to reach. (If you’re interested, the easiest access is by air from Santiago or Tahiti.) But isolation has helped preserve the 1,500-year-old mysterious congregation of volcanic rock sculptures (maoi) that’s the island’s biggest claim to fame. After exploring the unique landscape, relax on an uncrowded beach and ponder one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
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1. Rano Raraku
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5.0 based on 2,073 reviews
The island's famous moai statues were carved from the volcanic rock of this mountain and are scattered across its slopes in various stages of completion.
Reviewed By DERtravels - Upland, United States
This is the highlight of our day tour on Easter Island. Although it was raining when we arrived, it did not deter us from making the hike up the path. We didn't manage to go all the qa into the quarry. We are slow walkers and we were only given about 35 minutes to explore. However, seeing the half buried Maoi made us truly wonder just how could the indigenous people build and erect these statues. We could also see Tongariki from this vantage point.
2. Rano Kau
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5.0 based on 1,049 reviews
A hike to the summit of this 400m volcano offers panoramic views of the island's solitude in the South Pacific.
Reviewed By WImom - Fond du Lac, United States
This is Rapa Nui's largest volcanic crater and the island's most impressive natural wonder. The triangular appearance is the result of three main volcanic centers and 70 secondary volcanic cones. Rano Kau was the second of the three main volcanoes to erupt about 2.5 million years ago. It has a height of 1020 feet and a huge crater of approximately one mile in diameter and a fresh water lagoon of 33 feet in depth. Inside the crater grows grapes, bananas and totora, a reed used extensively for houses, boats and other uses. The best light is late morning or mid/late afternoon.
3. Ahu Tongariki
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5.0 based on 1,999 reviews
15 Of The Island's Famous Moai Statues Stand Here In A Military Lineup Upon A Flat Rock Platform.
Reviewed By carolmL5814HA - Almancil, Portugal
Ahu Tongariki is amazing! The sheer size of the statues is mind blowing and as to how they got there well that’s a mystery! This is one of the ‘must see’ sights on Easter Island.
4. Rapa Nui National Park
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5.0 based on 1,322 reviews
The landscape of Rapa Nui, the indigenous name for Easter Island, is an eerie exhibit of ancient cultural remnants of an abandoned desert-dwelling people.
Reviewed By markoBRISTOL - Bristol, United Kingdom
Not sure what I can say that hasn’t been said before - I’ve seen so many shows about this place but it feels amazing to make this long trip and stand next to them . A feeling of real history. Also didn’t know there was a volcano crater with more Moai on the inner slopes I was so happy to visit this once in a lifetime place . Be aware that your Park ticket will only allow you in here once so make the most of your time . We went at about 15.00 and not at all busy Would I go back ? Yes but I fear this will be my one and only visit to the island
5. Orongo
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5.0 based on 1,459 reviews
This lake-filled crater is filled with remnants of the Birdman cult practiced until 1867.
Reviewed By JrnyJunkie - Cleveland, United States
Most interesting history about the Birdman cult where you can view the islands where the swimmers went to acquire the bird eggs and see the structures that the islanders lived in on the island.
6. Mahaki Tour
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5.0 based on 74 reviews
We offer touristic services in small groups for visiting the most important and beautiful places in Rapa Nui. Local guides for and full comprehension of this wonderful and unique culture. Contact us and I will give all the information you request. Iorana
7. Anakena Beach
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5.0 based on 2,634 reviews
Reviewed By joemK5560UV - Houston, United States
Perfect mix of gently sloping sand, fun waves, clear water and small size crowds with a backdrop of moai and just enough services to get lunch or a drink. Perfect for cooling off after hiking or for just relaxing.
8. Nautica Rapanui
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Enjoy trips through wonderful places of Easter Island or Rapa Nui on our sailboat Nanaku of Nautica Rapa Nui Tours.
9. Rapa Nui Stargazing
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5.0 based on 111 reviews
Journey back in time to the world of the Polynesian Voyagers with Rapa Nui’s only hands-on stargazing experience. Learn about the principles of basic astronomy, Polynesian navigation and the archeo-astronomy of Easter Island. Head out to one of the island’s traditional observatory sites to gaze at the night sky through our high-powered telescope on one of the most remote islands in the world.
10. Easter Island Travel
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5.0 based on 605 reviews
Exploring one step further. Live your Easter Island adventure the way you imagined it. Feel more of the island spirit and atmosphere through our wide array of tours. Tours are offered in fluent English, Spanish and Swedish. The agency is owned by Marcus Edensky (one of the very few non-natives throughout history ever to learn to speak the ancient Easter Island language Rapa Nui fluently) and by local Alicia "Makohe" Ika (musical artist and surf instructor, famous from Hollywood-directed environmental surf movie 180° South).
