Easter Island has a good mix of accommodation, from budget hostels to hotels and self contained cabins. We chose a cabin at Cabañas Raupa in Hanga Roa for two nights, and it worked really well as a practical base for exploring Rapa Nui. This post contains affiliate links and display advertising. If you make a...Continue reading→

Easter Island has a reputation for being an expensive place to visit, and some costs are unavoidable. Flights from mainland Chile are limited, Rapa Nui National Park admission is charged separately and most archaeological sites require an accredited guide. We spent two nights on Rapa Nui, and our total came to roughly £1,332 for two...Continue reading→

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→