The moai may be what brings most people to Easter Island, but there is much more to Rapa Nui than archaeological sightseeing alone. Between volcanic landscapes, beaches and cultural performances, there are plenty of reasons to leave some space in your itinerary. This post contains affiliate links and display advertising. If you make a purchase...Continue reading→

Visiting Easter Island takes a little more planning than you might expect. There are additional entry requirements, restrictions on how you can visit many archaeological sites and limited flight schedules. We spent two nights on Rapa Nui and managed to fit a surprising amount into a short trip. These are the practical Easter Island travel...Continue reading→

If Easter Island is on your bucket list, two nights on Rapa Nui might be all you need. We saw the famous moai up close, visited the quarry where they were carved, explored the island’s main archaeological sites and stood on the edge of a vast volcanic crater. By making use of our arrival afternoon...Continue reading→

Easter Island, known locally as Rapa Nui, is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world and home to the extraordinary moai that have fascinated travellers, archaeologists and historians for generations. While it’s best known for the moai, Rapa Nui is much more than its monumental stone figures. This Polynesian island in the...Continue reading→