What to do in Easter Island

Activities, attractions and tours

Ahu Tongariki showing heritage elements and a statue or sculpture
Easter Island featuring mountains, general coastal views and rocky coastline
Easter Island
Ahu Tongariki which includes heritage elements and a statue or sculpture as well as a small group of people
Hanga Roa featuring dining out and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Places to Visit in Easter Island

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Top places to visit

1. Anakena Beach

Anakena Beach is a stunning stretch of fine white coral sand dotted with palm trees that sway in the wind. Its soft sand is unusual for the island, whose coastline is otherwise rocky. Take a dip in the ocean water and dry off in the sun.
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Anakena Beach showing a beach as well as a small group of people

2. Ahu Tongariki

The largest spiritual site of its kind on Easter Island, Ahu Tongariki comprises a long platform and 15 carved stone figures, known as moai, of varying shapes and sizes. The indigenous Rapa Nui people used to congregate in this central location, which was the capital of the southeastern part of the island. Spend time learning about the ancient practice of crafting moai and discover what each statue symbolizes.
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Ahu Tongariki which includes tranquil scenes, a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

3. Rano Raraku

Found on the lower slopes of the Terevaka Volcano, the Rano Raraku volcanic crater is where Easter Islanders quarried rock to make their world-famous moai head statues. Today, 397 moai sculptures remain scattered on the site, many of which are incomplete. Inspect the vast range of moais, which includes the island’s largest statue and other distinctive figures.
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Rano Raraku featuring a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

4. Ahu Akivi

Among the most sacred parts of Easter Island, Ahu Akivi is known for its large-headed stone statues called moai. Here seven moais stand in a line facing the ocean and are all of equal size and shape. Marvel at the scale of these massive volcanic tuff sculptures.
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Ahu Akivi showing a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

5. Ranu Kau

Rano Kau is one of the natural highlights of this tiny Pacific island. The volcano reaches a height of 1,063 feet (324 meters) and forms the southwestern cape of Easter Island. Hike to the top and marvel at the panoramic views overlooking the ocean, the island and the freshwater crater lake.
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Ranu Kau featuring general coastal views, wetlands and tranquil scenes

Recommended things to do in Easter Island

Number of things to do
86
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
Sunrise Tongariki: NZ$77
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
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What to do in Easter Island

Discover the most popular places to visit in Easter Island

Ahu Tongariki which includes tranquil scenes, a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

Ahu Tongariki

The largest of its type on Easter Island, this impressive ceremonial platform features 15 huge head-and-torso stone statues lined up in a row.

Ahu Tongariki
Rano Raraku featuring a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

Rano Raraku

See a carved stone figure that is almost twice the height of any other statue on Easter Island and hundreds more sculptures at this volcanic crater.

Rano Raraku
Ahu Akivi showing a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

Ahu Akivi

Venture inland to this sanctified site, home to a row of monumental carved stone heads created in the 16th century by the Rapa Nui people.

Ahu Akivi
Ranu Kau featuring general coastal views, wetlands and tranquil scenes

Ranu Kau

Climb to the top of this extinct volcano for spectacular views of the ocean and the rest of this picturesque island.

Ranu Kau
Puna Pau

Puna Pau

You can learn about the history of Hanga Roa when you stop by Puna Pau. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Puna Pau
Ahu Hanga Tetenga featuring tranquil scenes and general coastal views

Ahu Hanga Tetenga

The largest unmounted monolith of Easter Island lies broken in pieces above a cliff on the island’s south coast.

Ahu Hanga Tetenga
Ahu te Pito Kura

Ahu te Pito Kura

You can learn about the history of Hanga Roa with a visit to Ahu te Pito Kura. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Ahu te Pito Kura
Ahu Akahanga

Ahu Akahanga

You can learn about the history of Hanga Roa with a visit to Ahu Akahanga. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Ahu Akahanga
Vinapu

Vinapu

Learn about the local history of Hanga Roa when you take a trip to Vinapu. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Vinapu

 

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Day trip destinations from Easter Island

Anakena Beach showing a beach as well as a small group of people

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