Day 1
Santiago to Easter Island
Fly from Santiago into the heart of the Pacific. Meet your guide on arrival in Rapa Nui and transfer privately to your accommodation, with the remainder of the day at leisure.
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Inspirational Itinerary
Easter Island: Mysteries of Rapa Nui
A journey into the archaeology, mythology, and living Polynesian culture of one of the world’s most remote inhabited islands.
Across volcanic craters, ceremonial platforms, lava caves, and dramatic coastlines, private guiding reveals how Rapa Nui’s history, spiritual traditions, and natural landscape remain inseparable.
Highlights
Bespoke Experiences
- Stand before the 15 restored moai of Ahu Tongariki.
- Walk through Rano Raraku, the volcanic quarry where most moai were carved.
- Visit Anakena Beach, Ahu Nau Nau, and the legendary arrival place of Hotu Matu’a.
- Explore the astronomy of Ahu Akivi and the red-scoria quarry at Puna Pau.
- Discover the Bird-man landscape around Rano Kau and the stonework of Vinapu.
- Trace Rapa Nui’s cultural transformation along Tahai and the western coast.
Day by Day
Our Itinerary
Day 2
The Arrival of Hotu Matu’a
Trace the island’s origins from Ahu Akahanga to the moai quarry at Rano Raraku and the 15 statues of Ahu Tongariki. Continue to Te Pito Kura and finish at Anakena Beach and Ahu Nau Nau.
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Day 3
Ahu Akivi, Puna Pau & Ana Te Pahu
Explore the central island and its relationship with navigation and the stars. Visit the seven moai of Ahu Akivi, the pukao quarry at Puna Pau, and the lava tube of Ana Te Pahu.
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Day 4
The Bird-man Landscape
Journey to Rano Kau, the island’s largest crater, then visit Vinapu, where precisely fitted basalt stonework and ceremonial remains reveal the sophistication of the ancient Rapa Nui civilization.
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Day 5
Tahai & the Western Coast
Explore the restored Tahai Ceremonial Complex and continue along the coast to Ahu Hanga Kio’e. The route reflects on the island’s megalithic era, later transformation, and enduring resilience.
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Day 6
Depart Easter Island
Meet your private guide and driver for the transfer to the airport and your flight back to Santiago.
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