The 14 Best Moai Tours on Easter Island

1.Journey from Orongo to Ana Te Pahu

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Full Day Moai and Mistery

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22 reviews · 7 hours · from $100

Spend seven hours touring Rapa Nui from Hanga Roa, with stops at six major sites. A local guide explains the Moai, quarry, ceremonies, and restoration work in English or Spanish. Guide Ene is an archaeologist, and Zoe has earned warm praise. Transport and a driver are included, but the National Park ticket costs extra.

“Great tour covering so much of the island. So much information was provided. It was great.”

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6.Ahu Vinapu, Rano Kao and Orongo City Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · from $91

Travel from Hanga Roa with a small group of up to 10 people to Ahu Vinapu, Rano Kau, and Orongo. Guide Uka is praised for being friendly and interesting. Expect ceremonial stonework, a crater lake, offshore islets, birdman history, and hotel pickup. The Rapa Nui National Park entrance fee costs extra.

“Uka was a great guide, very nice and interesting to listen to.”

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7.Demo of How to Carve a Moai statue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours · from $100Top rated

Meet Rapa Nui artist Joaquin Rapu at his home for a private, hands-on wood carving class. Learn how moai figures are shaped, use the supplied tools and wood, and bring home a carved piece. Instruction is listed in Spanish, and transport to the house is not included.

“Joaquin was incredible! Such a cool and unique experience and Joaquin was so friendly and informative. Also very hospitable. The end result is a one of a kind sovenir you won’t get anywhere else!”

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8.Private tour: where the history of the Moai was born

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · 7 hours · from $150

Spend up to seven hours visiting Vaihu, Akahanga, Rano Raraku, Tongariki, Te Pito Kura, and Anakena with a native English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Transportation, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included. Groups are limited to four, with guides such as Tete, Sophia, and Hella noted for friendly, flexible service.

“Es wäre ein Tagesausflug gewesen von 7h. Es gab keinen wirklichen Zeitplan oder Ablauf. Ich wurde sehr schnell überall durch geschleust. Konnte den Ausflug nicht wirklich genießen. 13:10 war er zu Ende Start war 10 Uhr!”

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9.The Moai Trail Private Archeological Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 6 hours · from $200

Travel from Hanga Roa in a private vehicle with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Akahanga, Tongariki, Rano Raraku, Te Pito Kura, and Anakena Beach, where you’ll see fallen and unfinished moai, 15 restored statues, the main carving quarry, pukao-topped figures, and the island’s legendary navel stone.

“Our guide Sol do her job perfectly. It was very informative, engaging storytelling about Rapa Nui.”

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10.Private Full Day History Of The Moai

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 7 hours · from $219

Spend seven hours tracing the story of Rapa Nui’s Moai with a private guide in English, Spanish, or French. Visit Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki, Akahanga, Ovahe, Te Pito Kura, and Anakena, with time for walks, photos, and a beach break. Guides such as Simon and Flora have led this route, though the exact guide may vary.

“la culture et la connaissance passionante du guide , sa gentillesse et son professionalisme .... a notre ecoute , un vrai bonheur , ce fut un reve de vour 8 sites dans la journée”

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11.Tongariki Sunrise: Half Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $128

Leave Hanga Roa before dawn for Ahu Tongariki, where ten moai face the rising light. Your private English or Spanish-speaking guide provides transport, water, coffee, and cultural context during this two-hour visit. Sunrise shifts with the season, and the $80 National Park ticket is extra. Miguel is one guide named in guest feedback, though assignments may vary.

“This tour was exceptional. I enjoyed sitting under the stars in the complete blackness for about 30 minutes prior to sunrise. Watching the Moai appear with the light was magical. I enjoyed the return ride and scenery. The guide was very knowledgeable and made this one of my best ever travel experiences.”

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12.Orongo: The mythical city of kings

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $169

Spend about three hours with a private guide exploring Rano Kau, the ceremonial village of Orongo, and Ahu Vinapu on Easter Island. You will see the volcano crater, famous petroglyphs, ocean views, and ancient stonework while learning about Rapa Nui mythology and religion. French, English, and Spanish guiding is available.

“Excelente !! Hete fue un excelente guía, contestó todas mis preguntas, incluso conversamos sobre todo tipo de conversaciones. Muy buenas vibras”

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13.Moai Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $219

Travel by private vehicle from your hotel to Ahu Vinapu, Ahu Ahahanga, Te Pito Kura, Tongariki, Rano Raraku, Ovahe, and Anakena. Guide Enrique can tailor the day to your needs. English, French, and Spanish tours are available, with water included and park admission and food extra.

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14.Full Day Ancestral Caves and Orongo Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $219

Travel by private jeep or SUV from Hanga Roa to Rano Kau, Orongo, Ahu Vinapu, Ahu Akivi, Puna Pau, and Ana Te Pahu. A certified guide, including guide Melinka, explains the island’s ceremonies, stone platforms, petroglyphs, and cave life in English, French, or Spanish. The Rapa Nui National Ticket is extra.

“Our guide Melinka provided us a lot of new information, it was very professional. I reccommend.”

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