Discover the magic of the island of Rapa Nui, its beaches, volcanoes and hidden attractions.
Update date: 5 August 2022
Rano Kau, Ahu Tongariki, Anakena
Day 1
You can start in Hanga Roa and go to the Ahu Vinapu sector. Here you will find ceremonial centers and see the remains of the Moai and the old sites where the Rapa Nui’s ancestors used to live.
Then, you can go on guided trekking to the Rano Kau volcano and be amazed by the remains of the astonishing and small ceremonial village Orongo.
This small village is known to be an old fortress at the edge of the crater of a volcano where they expected the nesting of the sea bird Manutara. This event marked the beginning of the Tangata Manu competition, where they chose the tribal clan that would be in charge of leading Rapa Nui for a determined period of time.
Contact a duly registered local tourist guide. Respect the local rules and traditions, Respect the archeological patrimony, vegetation and animals on the island. Reduce to a minimum the transport of non-recyclable materials to the island.
Day 2
After your first day of adventure, we invite you to discover a different Rapa Nui, one closer to its people and their way of connecting with their environment, smells, tastes, and sounds.
Enjoy this second day calmly, but with adventure and excitement. Rapa Nui also offers a unique and unprecedented patrimony, nature and a culture that is still alive today.
Make the most of the day with a guided trekking or cavalcade tour through the Vai a Mei caves and the famous Ahu Akivi, which will undoubtedly surprise you.
At night, surround yourself with the local cuisine, music, and artistic expressions from Rapa Nui, and why not? Learn to dance Polynesian style!
Remember to always carry your face mask, and hand sanitizer, and notify immediately if you have any symptoms that may need to be evaluated by local health personnel. Let your guide and the place you are staying at know.
Day 3
Today is beach day! Rapa Nui is considered one of the most popular destinations in the world for practicing water sports such as surfing, body boarding, snorkeling, Polynesian canoeing, guided sport fishing, among others, but on this day we want to invite you to an experience that, without a doubt, you will remember for a long time. We refer to underwater diving or assisted diving.
The sea of Rapa Nui offers this sport at all levels and can be practiced either in the bay of Hanga Roa, on the beautiful beach of Anakena and other suitable locations.
Contact a professional local diving center and discover the fascinating underwater world in oceanic waters with excellent visibility, pleasant temperatures and a multicolored variety of endemic marine flora and fauna.
Contact a duly registered local tourist guide. Respect the local rules and traditions, Respect the archeological patrimony, vegetation and animals on the island. Reduce to a minimum the transport of non-recyclable materials to the island.
Day 4
You can start this day in a very special way. Coordinate with a local guide to witness one of the most beautiful sunrises on the planet.
With a unique landscape, a contrast between the Pacific Ocean, a sky with beautiful and bright colors, and one of the most impressive old Polynesian ceremonial platforms, the world-famous Ahu Tongariki and its fifteen Moai standing on the volcanic stone platform, it is a great show!
From this place and accompanied by a local guide, you could also begin an unforgettable archeological and anthropological adventure visiting the most moving ancestral and cultural epicenters on the island.
Don’t forget to book early in advance with the park’s administrators.
Remember to always carry your face mask, and hand sanitizer, and notify immediately if you have any symptoms that may need to be evaluated by local health personnel. Let your guide and the place you are staying at know.
Plan your perfect trip
- Bring clothes for hot days and also something warmer; take a handbag, a camera, a cell phone charger and a first aid kit.
- Don't forget to book early in advance! During the high season, lodging places fill up quickly.
- You can get around the city by renting a car, taking a taxi to pick you up and drop you off whenever you want, or you can also rent a bike.
- You will need to have your round trip ticket, identity card or passport and either a copy of your accommodation reservation or a letter of invitation from a Rapa Nui resident.