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The 15 Best Easter Island Tours

36 tours  ·  from $69

Five hours out over the Pacific, and almost nothing on Rapa Nui makes sense without someone explaining it. These 15 cover Tongariki at sunrise, the quarry at Rano Raraku and the coast road, priced and timed.

From Hanga Roa: Rapa Nui Culture Sightseeing Tour - Vaihu begins with fallen moai and open space
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From Hanga Roa: Rapa Nui Culture Sightseeing Tour

1.Rapa Nui Culture Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 307 reviews · 8 hours · from $80Our pick

Spend eight hours touring Rapa Nui from Hanga Roa with a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Vaihu, Akahanga, Rano Raraku, Tongariki, Te Pito Kura, and Anakena. Guides such as Frank, Javiera, Hivi, and Zoe have earned praise for bringing local history and traditions to life.

“Enzo was a very patient and knowledgeable guide. The tour itself was everything I imagined a tour like this would be like - informative, interesting, and adventurous.”

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From Hanga Roa: Easter Island Highlights 2-Day Tour - Day one: from toppled moai to Anakena
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From Hanga Roa: Easter Island Highlights 2-Day Tour

2.Easter Island Highlights 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 205 reviews · 2 days · from $170

See Rapa Nui’s major archaeological sites over two days with pickup, a small group of up to 14, and English or Spanish guidance. Local guides such as Jeremías, Javier’s Hucke, Enerike, Zoe, and Roberto explain moai traditions, island life, and local stories. Bring sun protection, snacks, and money for entrance fees and lunch.

“Wonderful overview of all the main sites on the island. Would thoroughly recommend this to anyone who's visiting for the first time, a great use of time. The guides on both days were fantastic, super knowledgeable and shared lots of information about the history of the island, as well as modern day life in Rapa Nui (thanks Simon and Franko!). Simon even went out of his way to drop us at Ahu Tahai so we could catch the incredible sunset at the end of the tour. Definitely bring snacks though! On the full day tour, the restaurant at the quarry was busy, so instead of wasting time waiting, we carried…”

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From Hanga Roa: Easter Island Sightseeing Full Day Tour - Vaihu: toppled moai beside the bay
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From Hanga Roa: Easter Island Sightseeing Full Day Tour

3.Easter Island Sightseeing Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · 8 hours · from $70Best value

Spend eight hours touring Easter Island’s key moai sites with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Vaihu, Akahanga, Rano Raraku, Tongariki, and Te Pito Kura in a small group of up to 14. Guides such as Hiva, Fernanda, Enzo, and Pocho are praised for clear explanations and calm pacing. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but park entry and lunch cost extra.

“Was everything amazing! The tour, the guide (Gabriel), the transport, the place that we went to have lunch . Rapa Nui is a special place, and Hotumatur made this experience unforgettable! If you go to Rapa Nui, you should do all your tours with them!”

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Full day tour - DREAM - Te Pito Kura adds a strange detail to the route
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Full day tour – DREAM

4.Full day tour – DREAM

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $120Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Easter Island’s major moai sites with Rapa Nui Dream. Guides such as Esteban, Christian, Joaquin, and Andre bring strong cultural knowledge, while the route includes Rano Raraku, Tongariki, Anakena, and more. Bring lunch, pay the park fee separately, and expect a group of up to 15.

“Great program and nice guide! We had wonderful time over there and really enjoyed! Definitely recommend it!”

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From Hanga Roa: Journey from Orongo to Ana Te Pahu - Vinapu and the island’s careful stonework
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From Hanga Roa: Journey from Orongo to Ana Te Pahu

5.Journey from Orongo to Ana Te Pahu

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 75 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Travel from Hanga Roa to Orongo, Rano Kau, Vinapu, Ahu Akivi, Ana Te Pahu, and Puna Pau with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Ata and Javiera are among the guides named for this experience. Expect moai, the Bird Man story, volcanic caves, and about an hour of walking at some sites.

“O guia não andar tão rápido e falar só pra quem estava mais à frente. Como nós e outros passageiros estávamos mais para trás, não conseguimos ouvir todas as explicações.”

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Rapa Nui Stargazing - Why stargazing belongs on your Rapa Nui schedule
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Rapa Nui Stargazing

6.Rapa Nui Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140

Meet your local driver-guide at Katipare Library, then travel to a dark site near Anakena Beach for telescopes, Polynesian sky lore, hot chocolate, and cake. The evening ends with special night access to Ahu Nau and long-exposure photos beside the moai. Groups are limited to 12, but weather and moonlight can force late cancellation.

“Excellent astronomers and greatly helpful in finding southern sky objects to view. Wonderful experience. A little too cloudy to see full sky.”

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Two days of Full Day Tour of Rapa Nui + Sunrise in Tongariki - Day two: volcanic ground and the wider Rapa Nui story
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Two days of Full Day Tour of Rapa Nui + Sunrise in Tongariki

7.Two days of Full Day Tour of Rapa Nui + Sunrise in Tongariki

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 3 days · from $250

Spend two full days exploring Rapa Nui’s Moai sites, volcanic terrain, legends, and local culture with English, Spanish, or French-speaking guides. A third morning brings a sunrise at Ahu Tongariki. Guides may include Alex, Alejandro, David, or Ariki. Pickup, drop-off, and rain ponchos are included, but food and the National Park ticket are extra.

“The tour is very well organized. Our tour guide is very experienced and he loves his job! We had a wonderful time! The sunrise was beautiful! Thank you very very much for such a wonderful experience.”

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Half Day Tour in Rapa Nui - Ahu Akivi and the seven moai facing the sea
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Half Day Tour in Rapa Nui

8.Half Day Tour in Rapa Nui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $1,500

Visit four important Rapa Nui sites with private transport and a local guide such as Nicolás. Hear oral traditions at Ahu Akivi, see the pukao quarry at Puna Pau, and explore the volcanic crater and Birdman village at Rano Kau and Orongo. The small group, snacks, and flexible pacing suit curious visitors who want more than the main sights.

“They showed us the beauty of RapaNui, not only of its landscapes, but also of its culture and its people.”

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Easter island: Snorqueling tour on coral reefs - From Hanga Roa to the coast in 30 minutes
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Easter island: Snorqueling tour on coral reefs

9.Snorqueling tour on coral reefs

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $110

Swim above coral reefs off Rapa Nui with Paikea Tours, guided by staff such as Damian, Baty, or Francisca. After a short equipment lesson, you will visit a reef selected for the day’s weather, look for endemic fish and other sea life, and receive underwater videos. Pickup, gear, and return to Hanga Roa are included.

“It was not the most spectacular snorkeling I’ve done, but it was a great outing. Damian was well-organized and did a good job of getting us set up with shortie wetsuits, masks, snorkels, and fins. We saw coral in several colors and a variety of fish. It was a special side of Easter Island. Plus Damian gave the best lunch recommendation!”

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Sunrise Tongariki: Sunrise at Tongariki Park Private Tour - Leaving Hanga Roa before daylight
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Sunrise Tongariki: Sunrise at Tongariki Park Private Tour

10.Sunrise Tongariki: Sunrise at Tongariki Park Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 2 hours · from $120

Leave Hanga Roa before dawn for Ahu Tongariki, where the sun rises behind 15 moai. Your private English or Spanish-speaking guide, such as Melly, handles transport, timing, park entry, and photo advice. Bring your Rapa Nui National Park ticket. Breakfast is not included.

“La actividad ha ido muy bien. El confuctor/guia muy bien y atento. Un gran conductor muy educado. Excursion muy recom3ndable. Te vienen a buscar y te treen al hotel. Te aconseja donde ponerte y te hace todas las fotos que pides. Muy aconsejable. Aunwue ys hayas visitado Tongariki de día vale la pena verla de nuevo con el sol salienfo”

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Ride to the highest point on the island for sunset - Returning through the trees after sunset
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Ride to the highest point on the island for sunset

11.Ride to the highest point on the island for sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Join Alice and Tonchi’s small-group horseback ride to Maunga Terevaka, Easter Island’s highest point. After a 20-minute transfer to the ranch, you’ll ride through eucalyptus woods and open meadows, pause at the summit, and return as stars appear. The route suits beginners, but you should bring rain protection and expect a few hours in the saddle.

“Our guide was so attentive to each rider and I really appreciated that! I loved my horse. The scenery was beautiful and the ride itself was a nice amount of time. A perfect evening!”

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Terevaka Horse Excursion: The highest point and 360° view. - Riding toward Terevaka’s summit
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Terevaka Horse Excursion: The highest point and 360° view.

12.Terevaka Horse Excursion: The highest point and 360° view.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 2h 30m · from $130

Join Kapua Tours & Experience for a 150-minute horseback ride from your Easter Island hotel to Terevaka, Rapa Nui’s highest point. You’ll ride with a Spanish-speaking guide, use a trained horse and riding equipment, and pause at the summit for wide island views. Groups are limited to eight, and food is not included.

“Sehr schöne Tour mit toller Aussicht. Kleine Gruppe. Schneller, unkomplizierter Transfer. Sichere und zuverlässige Pferde. Einmaliges Erlebnis.”

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Rapa Nui Dreams: Experiencie Pack 3 Days - Day one: the moai route from Vaihu to Anakena
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Rapa Nui Dreams: Experiencie Pack 3 Days

13.Rapa Nui Dreams: Experiencie Pack 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 32 reviews · 3 days · from $375

Spend three days exploring Rapa Nui with a local guide, visiting Tongariki, Rano Raraku, Orongo, Anakena, caves, and more. The package includes transport, a sunrise beside 15 moai, and an ancestral curanto with food, prayers, and dance. Guides speak English and Spanish, and groups are limited to 15.

“Good and comprehensive tour of all the tourist spots in the island. The guides were very good, prompt, knowledgeable and entertaining at the same time. The third day of the tour is watching the sunrise behind the Moais in Tongariki and the this tour finished at 9am. You therefore get a free day after this tour. The dinner and show got cancelled during the time of my visit because of the Tapati Festival. However, the tour provider was very quick to replace it with an activity of my choice. This gave me an activity to do after the sunrise tour on the third day. The tour provider and guides were…”

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Adventures in Rapa Nui: High-quality tourism with Easter Island Your Tour. - Ahu Akahanga and the first look at ceremonial Rapa Nui
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Adventures in Rapa Nui: High-quality tourism with Easter Island Your Tour.

14.Adventures in Rapa Nui: High-quality tourism with Easter Island Your Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 6h 30m · from $200

You’ll tour Rapa Nui with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide, often Eric, visiting Akahanga, Rano Raraku, Tongariki, Te Pito Kura, and Anakena. Hotel pickup, a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, flexible pacing, and custom planning make this a strong choice for travelers who want personal attention rather than a crowded group outing.

“Eric was a great guide and organised a tour to my needs. As I had already seen most of the sites he showed me the caves around the west coast. I very much apprechiated his flexibility and can highly recommend his tour.”

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Easter Island: Full-Day Tour to Anakena - Ahu Akahanga gives the day an early historical grounding
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Easter Island: Full-Day Tour to Anakena

15.Full-Day Tour to Anakena

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · from $171

Spend eight hours touring Easter Island from Hanga Roa with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Ahu Akahanga, Ahu Tongariki, Rano Raraku, Ahu Nau Nau, caves, and Anakena Beach, with a picnic lunch included. Guides such as Bruno and Vincent add useful context about the island’s conflicts, earthquakes, tsunamis, and statue restoration.

“Bruno the tour guide was one of the best I have ever experienced he just loved the island and his job so much and he was loaded with interesting information.”

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