Things to do in Easter Island — activity guides

Rapa Nui is compact, but days fill quickly once you add park sites, weather windows, and limited services. Use this hub to choose activities that fit your pace, budget, and mobility.

Each tile below opens a focused guide with what to expect and planning tips from frequent visitors—so you can mix archaeology, ocean time, and town life without guesswork.

Beaches

Anakena, Ovahe, and quieter coves—where to swim, when swell is manageable, and what to pack.

Church

The catholic church is a popular attraction among tourists of any kind of belief.

Restaurants

There are many restaurants and street kitchens at Rapa Nui. We've summed up the best ones for you.

Camping

Connect with nature by going camping.

Stamp your passport

Get a unique passport stamp with moai statues at the local post office.

Plane spotting

It's truly a mighty feeling when the arriving airplanes pass just above your head.

Tongariki at sunrise

Gate times, transport options, and today’s sunrise time—plan a smooth Tongariki dawn.

Ice-cream

Cool down the temperature at hot summer days by having an ice-cream.

Get a tattoo

Remember your trip by getting a unique tattoo with Rapa Nui art.

Tahai at sunset

For its proximity and beauty, Tahai is a popular place for shooting sunset photos.

Watch movie Rapa Nui

Watch the 1994 Hollywood movie Rapa Nui by Kevin Costner at Hotel Manavai.

Wave surfing

Rapa Nui offers good waves for all skill levels. Read more about Easter island wave surfing.

Dance shows

You must not miss out to attend an Easter Island dance show. See the living Rapa Nui music culture!

Shopping

There are a few main places which can be worth a visit where a wide array of handicrafts and souvenirs are offered.

Scuba diving and snorkeling

Visibility, sites from lava caves to the sunken moai replica, and how to book safely.

Nightlife

Restaurants and restobars first, then Pikano and Piriti—Hanga Roa’s low-key but fun after-dark scene.

Museum

See preserved artifacts from ancient times in the Father Sebastian Englert Anthropological Museum.

Mountain biking

A mountain bike will give you the freedom of going wherever you want.

Hiking

Rano Kau, Terevaka, and trails with maps—distances, elevation, and what to carry.

Fishing

Among the local Rapa Nui people, fishing is a common hobby. Bring your own equipment or fish like the locals!

Rent a car

4×4 hire, insurance realities, fuel stops, and driving respectfully near archaeological sites.