About this activity

Description

Make the most of your time on Easter Island with this carefully curated tour package that fits perfectly into a two-night stay. Designed for those arriving midday and leaving on the third day, this itinerary blends archaeology, culture, nature, and history into a seamless experience.

Day 1 – Half Day Tour (4 hours)
🕑 Pick-up Time: 14:00 or 15:30 (depending on your arrival flight)
📍 Sites visited: Rano Kau – Orongo – Vinapu – Tahai
Begin your journey with a visit to Rano Kau, a colorful volcanic crater filled with freshwater. Hear tales of the Tangata Manu (Birdman) while exploring the ceremonial village of Orongo, perched on the crater’s edge. Continue to Ahu Vinapu, known for its precise stonework, and end the day at Tahai, a scenic platform where the moai gaze over the Pacific at sunset.

Day 2 – Full Day Tour (6 hours)
🕑 Pick-up Time: 09:00 at your hotel
📍 Sites visited: Akahanga – Rano Raraku – Tongariki – Te Pito Kura – Anakena
🍽️ Lunch included – Chicken or local fish, salads, rice, fruit, juice, and drinks

Explore the southern coast, starting with Akahanga, a sacred site where ancient legends meet dramatic ruins. Visit the famous 15 moai at Ahu Tongariki, and continue to Rano Raraku, the quarry where nearly 400 moai remain in various stages of carving. After lunch, stop by Te Pito Kura, the “Navel of the World,” and finish at Anakena Beach, a palm-fringed bay steeped in Rapa Nui legend.

Day 3 – Half Day Tour (4 hours)
🕑 Pick-up Time: 06:00 at your hotel
📍 Sites visited: Ahu Tongariki (Sunrise) – Puna Pau – Ahu A’kivi
Begin your final day with the breathtaking sunrise at Ahu Tongariki, as sunlight pierces through the moai. Then visit Puna Pau, the red scoria quarry where the moai's topknots were crafted. Conclude the tour at Ahu A’kivi, a unique inland platform where seven moai face the sea, aligned with the solstice sun.

Who is this tour for?

Travelers with a limited stay who want to see the island's top highlights efficiently
Visitors arriving in the afternoon and departing by the third day
Cultural enthusiasts looking to explore both the Moai legacy and Birdman traditions
First-time visitors seeking a well-rounded Rapa Nui experience with guided support