Destination
Easter Island, Chile
Easter Island, one of the most remote inhabited places on earth, is home to nearly 900 moai statues, volcanic craters and Polynesian Rapa Nui culture.
Trips to Easter Island from every city
No live trip to Easter Island right now. Ask for one and we price it for your city.
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | fine |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | fine |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- February: Tapati Rapa Nui festival over the first two weeks of February: body painting, dance and the Haka Pei banana-trunk sled race.
- June, July, August: Mild winter around 18°C with more rain and fewer flights; still open for visiting.
Where to stay in Easter Island
- Hanga Roa centre: The island's only town, with the guesthouses, restaurants and dive shops.
- Tahai and the northern edge of town: Walking distance to the sunset moai at Ahu Tahai.
- Lodges outside town: Explora and small eco-lodges on the open grassland with guided excursions included.
What to do in Easter Island
- Sunrise at the 15 moai of Ahu Tongariki
- Rano Raraku quarry where the moai were carved
- Orongo ceremonial village on the rim of the Rano Kau crater
- Swim at Anakena beach beneath the Ahu Nau Nau moai
- Dive or snorkel in some of the clearest water in the Pacific
Good to know
| Airports | Mataveri International (IPC) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | Pacific/Easter |
| Kind of trip | island, history, culture, nature, adventure |
Questions about Easter Island
When is the best time to visit Easter Island?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
Do US citizens need a passport for Easter Island?
Yes. Easter Island is in Chile; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Easter Island on the ground?
Easter Island is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.