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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. Easter Island Spirit Day Tours
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5.0 based on 161 reviews
Island-based tour company with 15 years of experience organizing tours of this magical island. Specialists in Private tours, we offer a wide array of stunning and informative tours and hikes, tailor-made to the individual interests and wishes of each of our clients. All of our tours are timed to avoid the large groups and tour buses.
5. 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
6. 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.
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. Green Island Tours Easter Island
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5.0 based on 330 reviews
Green Island Tours & Travel offers award-winning small group tours, private tours, cruise ship shore excursions and complete travel package deals, covering every possible site of interest on Easter Island. We are proud winners of TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence for the last 3 years running and take great care in providing an outstanding and memorable experience for our guests. Whether you come in search of historical information, legendary stories, a relaxed tour pace, avoiding crowds, or optimal lighting for photos, we are here to help you get the most out of your stay. Our guides are friendly, knowledgable and have a deep love and respect for the work they do.
9. Easter Island Guides
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5.0 based on 102 reviews
Private day tours in Easter Island.
10. Kava Kava Tours
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5.0 based on 268 reviews
Kava Kava tours is proud to be a local travel agency to offer private tours in Easter island. Our commitment is to provide you with an unforgettable in inspiring tune ensuring your tour is authentic and beyond of what you have imagined. Easter Island | Rapa Nui A distant land, a different world. Discover it with us !
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