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Easter Island

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What to see on Easter Island

Rapa Nui, the island of the moai, lost in the middle of the Pacific.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: Rivi · CC BY-SA 3.0

Easter Island highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Ahu Tongariki

    Fifteen moai in a row, with the sunrise behind them.

  2. Rano Raraku

    The quarry where the moai were carved.

  3. Anakena Beach

    White sand, palm trees and moai.

  4. Orongo

    A ceremonial village beside the Rano Kau crater.

  5. Ahu Tahai

    Sunset beside the moai, in Hanga Roa.

Day trips from Easter Island

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Easter Island

Any time of year is good to travel to Easter Island: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the picada (local eatery). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Chile guide.

Frequently asked questions about Easter Island

What to see on Easter Island?

Ahu Tongariki, Rano Raraku, Anakena Beach, Orongo and Ahu Tahai.

What to see on Easter Island in one day?

Don’t miss Ahu Tongariki, Rano Raraku, Anakena Beach, Orongo and Ahu Tahai. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Easter Island?

Any time of year is good to travel to Easter Island: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Easter Island?

Easter Island.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.