Easter Island
Ideal: Ideal for archaeology, moai, culture, mystery, and one of the world's most isolated destinations.
Easter Island (Rapa Nui) is a volcanic island 3,700 km from Chile in the Pacific Ocean and a pilgrimage site for archaeology and mystery lovers thanks to its world-famous moai statues. More than 900 giant stone figures, the Rano Raraku quarry, sunrise at Ahu Tongariki, and Rapa Nui culture make this isolated island unique. It is considered Chile's most distant and most mystical destination.
Quick facts
- Length
- 24 km
- Area
- 164 km²
- Elevation
- 242 m
Facts from Wikidata, photos from Wikimedia Commons.
Why go?
- Discover moai statues and Rapa Nui archaeological heritage
- Experience sunrise at Ahu Tongariki and the Rano Raraku quarry
- Enjoy culture, mystery, and nature on a remote Pacific island
Travel tip
Flights are expensive and limited; allow at least 3–4 days. Rapa Nui National Park entry fee is paid separately.






