• Anakena Beach - The breathtaking Anakena is the island’s only large sandy beach and holds significant historical importance. It is the landing site of the first king, Hotu Matu’a, who arrived a millennium ago to colonize the island. The landscape is adorned with palm trees and exquisitely carved ancient moai statues. The main monument, Ahu Nau-Nau, features statues that were buried in sand for centuries and were unearthed and restored a few decades ago, making them some of the island’s best-preserved statues.

Visitors primarily come for historical and photographic interests, but a quick swim is also welcome.

• Orongo - Orongo is a ceremonial village dramatically situated on the edge of the Rano Kau crater. It was the heart of the unique Birdman cult, where a perilous annual competition decided the island’s leadership. The site features dozens of restored stone houses and intricate petroglyphs, highlighting its spiritual and political significance.

From Orongo, there is a breathtaking view of the Rano Kau volcanic crater, the largest on Easter Island. Its freshwater lake was once a crucial drinking water source for the island’s ancient residents.

• Rano Raraku - Explore the giants and remarkable remnants of the past at Rano Raraku, the volcanic quarry where nearly all of the island’s moai were crafted. The hillside is dotted with statues in various stages of completion, some still partially buried, others halted mid-creation. This is where ancient sculptors labored for centuries, shaping the stone giants that were transported across the island.

The landscape is haunting and awe-inspiring, resembling the workshop of a lost civilization.

• Ahu Tongariki - Encounter the island’s most iconic monument at Ahu Tongariki, a grand ceremonial platform lined with 15 towering moai. These colossal stone figures once guarded the island’s eastern shores and today stand as a powerful symbol of Rapa Nui’s cultural heritage.

The site was ravaged by a tsunami in the 1960s but was meticulously restored in the 1990s, reviving the majestic lineup against a striking coastal backdrop.

• Local professional driver/guide
• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• Hotel pickup/drop-off

• Gratuities
• Entrance fees
• Lunch
• Tour not available for cruise ship passengers

Discover the essence of Easter Island in a single day. Experience the island’s most iconic attractions — slopes adorned with moai, historic villages, volcanic craters, and pristine white-sand beaches — all through a private tour crafted to maximize your time.

Begin your journey at Anakena Beach, where palm trees surround some of the island’s most well-preserved moai. Next, visit Orongo, the ceremonial village perched on a cliff with views of a vast volcanic crater. Explore the quarry of Rano Raraku, where unfinished statues await, and conclude at Ahu Tongariki, where 15 impressive moai stand sentinel by the ocean.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.