What to do in Easter Island

Activities, attractions and tours

Ahu Tongariki which includes heritage elements and a statue or sculpture
Easter Island featuring general coastal views, mountains and rocky coastline
Easter Island
Ahu Tongariki featuring a statue or sculpture and heritage elements 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

Easter Island Attractions

Those looking for an exotic destination for their next holiday or vacation need look no further than Easter Island, Chile. The island, located in the Pacific Ocean, is the perfect destination, if you are searching for a new site to visit that is off the beaten path. Some attractions in Easter Island on every visitors’ must see list include the many exotic ruins the island is famous for. Not to be missed are the pristine beaches the island is home to as well.

Easter Island tours of the local ruins are one of the top things to do for a tourist while on the island. The most famous of these ruins is Rano Raraku. Visitors delight in visiting Rano Raraku, a site that has been featured in countless movies and television programs. Easter Island excursions to other ruins not to be missed include trips to Ahu Vinapu and Rano Kau. Both of these spots are fabulous for their excellent hiking conditions and stunning views.

There are many things to do in Easter Island you can easily find on the map, if you are interested in enjoying a beach holiday. One of the best of these beaches is Anakena Beach, one of the island's finest places for enjoying the sun and hitting the waves. A more exotic beach to visit is Orongo, a lake and water filled crater. If you wish to catch a view of the sunset over the water while in Easter Island, be sure to head out to Ahu Tahai. This is a great place to take a romantic stroll with that special someone. After a relaxing day at the beach, head into town to visit the Museo Antropologico P. Sebastian Englert. Here you'll learn more about the fascinating history of the island and its world famous ruins.

Regardless, if the Easter Island activities you wish to enjoy include leisurely strolling along Maunga Terevaka or swimming the day away at Playa Ovahe, your picture perfect vacation awaits you 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 featuring a beach as well as a small group of people

2. 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 heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

3. 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 showing heritage elements, a statue or sculpture and tranquil scenes

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 featuring heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

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 which includes general coastal views, tranquil scenes and wetlands

What to do in Easter Island

Popular places to visit

Rano Raraku featuring heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

Rano Raraku

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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 Tongariki showing heritage elements, a statue or sculpture and tranquil scenes

Ahu Tongariki

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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
Ahu Akivi featuring heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

Ahu Akivi

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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
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
Ranu Kau which includes general coastal views, tranquil scenes and wetlands

Ranu Kau

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

Ranu Kau
Ahu te Pito Kura

Ahu te Pito Kura

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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 Hanga Tetenga featuring general coastal views and tranquil scenes

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 Akahanga

Ahu Akahanga

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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 featuring a beach as well as a small group of people

Hanga Roa