Exclusive Rapa Nui: Ancient Mysteries Without the Crowds

Day 1: Arrival in Rapa Nui – Tranquil Island Immersion

Flight Santiago (SCL) – Easter Island (IPC). Experience a traditional Polynesian flower lei welcome at Mataveri Airport and a private transfer to the eco-boutique Hotel Hare Nua. While summer brings peak crowds, arriving in winter provides an instant sense of calm. Spend the afternoon unwinding in the hot tub and lush gardens, or strolling the peaceful streets of Hanga Roa. Overnight: Hotel Hare Nua.

Day 2: Full-Day Private Tour – The Moai Quarry Without the Masses

Buffet breakfast. Embark on a fully private expedition along the southern and eastern coasts. The low season reveals its true value at Rano Raraku: explore the ancient quarry where nearly 400 unfinished giant moai rest on volcanic slopes, completely unobstructed by tour bus crowds. Continue to Ahu Tongariki's 15 colossal statues, Te Pito Kura, and Anakena beach. The mild winter air (around 19°C) ensures comfortable walking without scorching summer heat. Overnight: Hotel Hare Nua.

Day 3: Full-Day Private Tour – Sacred Craters, Legends & Lava Tubes

Buffet breakfast. Ascend to the breathtaking rim of Rano Kau crater and the ceremonial village of Orongo, perched over 300-meter cliffs where the historic Birdman competition took place. In the low season, the absence of queues allows for contemplative visits and direct, personalized storytelling from your native guide. Visit the megalithic stonework of Vinapu, the inland-facing explorers of Ahu Akivi, the red scoria topknot quarry of Puna Pau, and the subterranean lava tunnels of Ana Te Pahu. Overnight: Hotel Hare Nua.

Day 4: Private Sunrise at Ahu Tongariki & Leisure

Pre-dawn departure for one of the planet's great spectacles: watching the winter sun rise directly behind the 15 monumental moai of Ahu Tongariki. Experience this sacred site in serene, hushed solitude before heading back to the hotel for a replenishing breakfast buffet. The rest of the day is at your leisure to browse local artisanal craft markets or savor fresh Polynesian gastronomy at the harbor. Overnight: Hotel Hare Nua.

Day 5: Farewell to Rapa Nui – Departure to Santiago

Buffet breakfast. Take advantage of a slow, relaxed morning to enjoy the hotel amenities before your coordinated private transfer to Mataveri Airport for your return flight to Santiago.

Included services:

Return domestic flights Santiago (SCL) – Easter Island (IPC) – Santiago (SCL) for 2 passengers
Roundtrip private Mataveri Airport transfers with traditional fresh flower lei welcome
4 nights accommodation for 2 at boutique Hotel Hare Nua in a double room
Daily artisanal buffet breakfast for 2 passengers
Complimentary access to hotel swimming pool, hot tub, and botanical garden
100% private guided archaeological expeditions with native experts:
- Full-Day Private Tour: The Moai Factory (Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki, Anakena)
- Full-Day Private Tour: Orongo, Volcanoes & Caves (Rano Kau, Orongo, Ahu Akivi)
- Private Sunrise Excursion at Ahu Tongariki

Recommended travel period:

June to August

Excluded services:

Rapa Nui National Park entrance fee (mandatory online purchase required prior to travel)
Lunches, dinners, and beverages not specified in the program
Gratuities for local guides and transfer drivers Mandatory Single Tourist Accreditation Form (FUA)
Personal expenses and travel insurance

Image source: LCC Turismo Rays
Image source: LCC Turismo Rays
Image source: LCC Turismo Rays
Image source: LCC Turismo Rays
Image source: LCC Turismo Rays
Image source: LCC Turismo Rays
Image source: LCC Turismo Rays