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- Watch The Sunrise At Ahu Tongariki. Perhaps the most popular thing to do in Easter Island is to watch the sunrise over the 15 moai in at Ahu Tongariki. This particular location is so unique because it holds the best restored moais on the entire island.
- Rent A Car To Explore The Island. While we personally recommend getting a tour for at least one day in order to best learn about the island’s culture and history (we recommend Mahinatur), there’s nothing better than having the freedom to go at your own pace and go back to the spots you love.
- Swim at Anakena Beach. While most of the coastline of Rapa Nui is rocky due to the volcanic composition of the island, there are two places where you can enjoy white sand and turquoise waters as beautiful as anywhere in the Pacific Ocean!
- Scuba Dive With The Underwater Moai. This is something that we wanted to do ever since we first saw a photo of a moai laying on the ocean floor. We didn’t know how accessible or easy it would be, but as it turns out it’s quite simple to dive there!
- Hiking on Easter Island
- Relax on The Beach
- Visit The only Museum on Easter Island
- Catch A Traditional Rapa Nui Show
- Go Scuba Diving
- Go Stargazing
- Hop on A Boat to See The Motu
- Discover The Caves of Easter Island
- Get A Special Stamp in Your Passport
- Spot Turtles in The Hanga Roa Harbor
One of the popular things to do on Easter Island is hiking. There are several to choose from that’ll give you a true feel for the serenity and calm of life on the island. With the gentle terrain, these can be classified as easy to moderate walks so don’t expect anything intense like what you’ll find in Torres del Paine, Patagonia. To do these hikes...
There are two main beaches on the island. While most will gravitate towards the easily accessible Anakena Beach, the locals favor Ovahe Beachbecause it’s much quieter and feels more off-the-beaten-path. Choose Anakena Beach if you want to be close to wide open beach, restroom facilities, beach restaurant (called Anakena Hopu), souvenir shops, and m...
The official name of the museum is Father Sebastian Englert Anthropological Museum, located on the north side of Hanga Roa and also conveniently a short walk from Takarua Lodge. This museum and its permanent exhibit dedicated to telling Rapa Nui’s story may look small but can’t be missed in our books. Whether you’ve soaked in as much as you could t...
Even if you’ve seen traditional Polynesian shows in say Hawaii (called a luau) and French Polynesia, or Maori cultural experiences in New Zealand, it’s worth going to one of the Rapa Nui shows in Hanga Roa during your stay. These are high-energy, sweat dripping, hip-swaying dances that are an authentic way of seeing local Rapa Nui culture especiall...
Easter Island isn’t necessarily known for its scuba diving but it has the advantage of having some of the highest clarity in water, an abundance of marine life that you’ll find in most of the Pacific Ocean, and even a moai. It’s the sunken moai that attracted us to diving in Easter Island in addition to feeling the serious itch since our incredible...
While not necessarily something that Easter Island is best known for, Easter Island’s remoteness and lack of light pollution is a good recipe for seeing the night sky. When you add the mystical wonder of the moai, you also get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for some of the most dramatic astrophotography shots. The only downside is that the weathe...
From Orongo you can see how far competitors needed to swim to get to the motu (sometimes called Birdman Isle). What if I told you that you could go on a boat tour to see these motu off Rano Kau and their seabird colonies upclose? Most operators that offer this tour know a fisherman that can take there guests out there. This is typically a 2 hour ex...
One of the major things to do on Easter Island that’s part of the tour circuit are the natural caves around the island. The one that’s the most popular is Ana Te Pahubut that’s just one of many that you can visit. Created from lava that flowed through here and eventually cooled to turn into a labyrinth of caves, there are natural openings from wher...
This is a bit of a novelty, but like you can get souvenir passport stamps in other parts of the world, like One Foot Island of Aitutaki in Cook Islands, or when visiting Machu Picchu, you can also get a Rapa Nui stamp. Contrary to older guides, they’ve now moved the stamp from the post office (CorreosChile) to the Tourism Information Office (SERNAT...
Right at the Hanga Roa Harborwhere all of the colorful boats are, it’s quite common to spot sea turtles swimming about. You’ll find yourself completely mesmerized as the current pulls the turtles back and forth in the water and the look for food. In the summer, some people even go snorkeling here to be able to swim near the turtles. It’s the simple...
Nov 14, 2023 · My favorite things to do on Easter Island. Easter Island might be best known for being home to the historical and culturally symbolic moai, but there’s a lot more to see and do. Here are my favorites, which range from cultural activities to hiking, scuba diving, and bonkers local traditions. 1. Marvel at the island’s moai statues
- Ahu Tongariki. When it comes to the coolest things to do in Easter Island, nothing is more iconic than a visit to the towering moai statues. And there’s no better place to witness these enigmatic figures than at Ahu Tongariki.
- Anakena Beach. Anakena Beach, where the sand is as white as the clouds and the water as clear as crystal. If you’re curious about the activities in Easter Island that don’t involve ancient statues, look no further.
- Rano Kau Volcano. Welcome to Rano Kau Volcano. Picture this: you’re standing on the edge of a volcanic crater, gazing down at a tapestry of vibrant colors created by floating reeds and microorganisms.
- Orongo Village. If you’re planning about where to visit in Easter Island that combines both history and stunning vistas, explore the Orongo Village. Perched on the edge of the Rano Kau Volcano, this ancient ceremonial village offers a glimpse into the island’s fascinating Birdman cult.
Things to Do in Easter Island, Chile: See Tripadvisor's 52,740 traveler reviews and photos of Easter Island tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Easter Island. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
What To See On Easter Islands: 9 Main Tourist Attractions Tips A place that has baffled historians and archaeologists for decades, Easter Island is famous for its 887 extant monumental statues, called moai, created by the early Rapa Nui people.
Aug 23, 2022 · Day 1: Take the Northern Circuit. Day 2: Do the Southern Circuit. Day 3: Explore Hanga Roa. Day 4: Go Diving or Horseback Riding. National Park Rules. Day Tours on Easter Island. Driving Around Easter Island. Hiking on Easter Island. Things to Do on Easter Island. 1. Visit Sebastian Englert Anthropological Museum. 2. Hike around Rano Raraku.
