The most remote and isolated inhabited island in the world, located over 3,500 kilometres off
the coast of Chile. Explore the island and its unique cultural and archaeological sites, including
of course the famous moai statues. A magical place, so much worth visiting!
To do on Easter Island
Stand in awe and admire the many giant stone moai statues, which were built during the 13th-
16th centuries by the island and its inhabitants, the Rapa Nui people, in honour of their ancestors.
RANO RARAKU
View the moai at various different locations on the island. Head to Rano Raraku volcano, which
is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.
AHU TONGARIKI
View the quarry where moai were cut from volcanic tuff. The quarry contains 397 moai statues
which are all at various stages of carving. Walk along the path that leads to the ancient crater;
it is like being in an open-air museum. Marvel at the most famous and best preserved moai
platform of Ahu Tongariki, where 15 complete statues stand in an impressive line on their ahu
plinth in front of the ocean and cliffs. This is the picture that you will see on nearly every
postcard rack on Easter Island. Wander Anakena Beach, the legendary landing place of Hota
Matua and take a dip in the cold Pacific. See Ahu Nau Nau, which is the best-preserved
platform on the island because the toppled statues were buried under sand for many years,
protecting them from damage.
ORONGO
Take a drive up to Rano Kau, the largest volcano on Easter Island and the location of the
historic Orongo village. See the stone dwellings looking out over the sea towards a couple of
rocky islands. This ceremonial village is where the ancient ‘Birdman’ competition was held,
pitting representatives from each village on the island against each other in a dangerous
climbing and swimming match to one of the offshore islands.
ANAKENA BEACH
Walk through the famous Anakena Beach, the legendary landing place of Hota Matua and take a dip in the cold Pacific.
TEREVAKA
Horseback riding to reach the highest point of Eastern Island, the Terevaka volcano with a
breathtaking panoramic view of the sea and the crater of the volcano.
