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Easter Island sits just below the Tropic of Capricorn, so temperatures stay mild year round and there is no truly bad time to go. Summer (December to February) is warmest and best for diving and snorkeling, with water temperatures ranging from about 20–26°C (68–79°F) depending on the season, and it brings the Tapati festival in early February, when the Rapa Nui community gathers for two weeks of music, dance, and traditional competition. The shoulder months of March, April, October, and November bring thinner crowds and comfortable days, while May stands out as the wettest month, though showers are usually brief. For a full month-by-month breakdown, see our Best Time to Visit Easter Island guide.
Five days is the sweet spot for Easter Island. That gives you time to see the major moai sites without rushing, watch a sunrise at Ahu Tongariki or a sunset at Tahai, and still leave room for a hike, a swim, or a horseback ride. If you are traveling all the way to Chile, it is worth adding a few days on the mainland, most often the Atacama Desert or Patagonia, to build one memorable trip rather than two short ones.
Easter Island rewards a range of budgets. Our guided 5-day land trips run $1,250–$3,800 per person, and once you add the flight from Santiago (roughly $600–$1,400 round trip depending on season), meals not included in your tour, gratuities, and travel insurance, a typical all-in budget lands around $2,000–$5,500 per person. Because pricing shifts with season, hotel choice, and group size, the most reliable way to budget is a quick conversation with a specialist.
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Let's ChatEaster Island is one of the most remote inhabited places on Earth, about 2,300 miles west of mainland Chile. Every trip starts with a flight from Santiago to Mataveri International Airport (IPC), the island's single airport, on a route of roughly five to six hours. There is also a weekly connection from Tahiti. Once you land in Hanga Roa, the island's only town, getting around is quick by van, car, or on guided day trips to the moai sites.
Most travelers experience Easter Island on a land trip based in Hanga Roa, which puts you close to the sites for several unhurried days and works well combined with mainland Chile. A smaller group arrives by expedition cruise, usually on a multi-week Pacific voyage that links Rapa Nui with the Pitcairn Islands and French Polynesia. Land trips suit travelers who want depth on the island itself; cruises suit those who want a bigger ocean journey with Easter Island as a highlight. If a cruise interests you, see our Easter Island cruises.
A good Easter Island trip moves between the island's signature places. Rano Raraku is the quarry where nearly every moai was carved, with hundreds of statues still standing in the hillside. Ahu Tongariki lines up fifteen moai with their backs to the sea. Orongo tells the story of the birdman cult on the rim of the Rano Kau crater. Anakena is the island's white-sand beach, watched over by its own row of moai, and Tahai is the classic spot for sunset. Guides fill in the history, from how the statues were moved to why they were toppled.
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| Patagonia Wildlife Safari | $2,251 | 5 | On this tour of Chile's Southern Patagonia region experience penguins, guanacos, Darwin's Rheas, Andean foxes, and more as you hike or even bike Torres del Paine. Optional excursion available to explore the Straits of Magellan to Magdalena Island, where you can see over 100,000 Magellanic penguins! |
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| Futaleufu Wild Whitewater | $6,575 | 9 | This whitewater adventure takes you into the heart of spectacular Patagonia and on an electrifying rafting journey. On this 9-day trip, enjoy 4 days whitewater rafting and time for horseback riding, fly fishing, and more. Days are spent splashing down the river, through Class III, IV, and even a Class V rapid! Luxury camping, horseback riding and kayaking! |
Because it's a Pacific island, the temperatures year round are pretty stable and don't change much, meaning there's no bad time to visit. The warmest months for tours to Easter Island are December to February if you're hoping to do some SCUBA diving. October/November and March/April are shoulder months when the island can be explored with less tourist traffic.
Yes, all meals are included on tours to Easter Island.
Our partners’ bilingual tour leaders are fluent in Spanish and English and come from the local areas of Argentina. This makes them knowledgeable and friendly experts that offer the highest quality tours to Easter Island.
The climate is relatively warm all year round. The average summer temperature is 83°F (28°C) and the average minimum is 59°F (15°C). The average winter maximum is 72°F (22°C) and the minimum is 57°F (14°C), though when winds blow in from Antarctica with pouring rain it can feel a lot colder. Light showers are the most common form of precipitation with May being the wettest month for Easter Island tours. Read more about Chile's weather here.
Yes! While not all active Chile tours are ideal for young children, the trips to Easter Island are an engaging way to share the excitement and adventure of traveling with your children. See our Family Travel page for more information.
Given Easter Island's subtropical climate with occasional rain and strong winds, packing a waterproof windbreaker is a must, regardless of your travel dates. Comfortable walking shoes are essential on an Easter Island tour for exploring the area's archaeological sites like Rano Raraku and Orongo, which involve varied terrain. Don't forget your swimsuit to enjoy the beautiful beaches like Anakena and the inviting clear waters. For those with an Easter Island tour package that includes hiking volcanoes or exploring the island actively, breathable sportswear will ensure comfort during your adventures.
Yes, a trip to Easter Island is worth it, especially if you love history, mystery, and nature. The island is famous for its giant stone statues called moai, which were made by the Rapa Nui people hundreds of years ago. During an Easter Island tour, you can explore volcanoes, beaches, and ancient landmarks while learning about a unique culture found nowhere else on Earth.
We've found that a 5-day Easter Island tour is ideal. You'll have ample time to become immersed in the culture and history of Rapa Nui and explore the stunning landscapes that the Moai overlook.
Although this mysterious Pacific island is officially Chilean territory, it is around a six-hour flight and about 2,300 miles (3700 km) west from mainland South America, and about 1300 miles (2000 km) from the nearest land mass, the tiny Pitcairn Islands. These distances make it one of the most remote islands in the world.
There's just one airport on Easter Island, Mataveri International Airport or Isla de Pascua Airport (IPC). Most travelers fly via Santiago, Chile, where flights depart daily, though a weekly flight from Tahiti is also available.
Once you start your Easter Island tour in the main town of Hanga Roa and you’re at your hotel, ground transport in a cab, private car or van is quick and efficient to explore the Moai statues and other historic sites.
It's also possible to enjoy an Easter Island tour package that includes a cruise from the French Polynesian port of Papeete via the Marquesas, Tuamotus, and Pincairn Islands.
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