Explorations

Rapa NuI

Easter Island, Chile

Discover More with Our Rapa Nui Explorations

A tiny Pacific Ocean island formed by volcanoes, Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is home to a fascinating ancient culture that endures today. Explore its many textures, wonders and iconic moai sites with a choice of 30 guided Explorations, included as part of your stay at Explora Rapa Nui. These full- and half-day discoveries and experiences are customized to match your interest and fitness level, designed for small groups of no more than eight guests and led by Explora’s own certified bilingual guides. Explore seven unique zones, including Rapa Nui National Park, with opportunities to hike, bike, snorkel and more.

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30 guided Explorations included with your stay

Led by Explora’s own certified bilingual guides

Customized for every interest and fitness level

A woman hiker sitting in a sunlit cave on Easter Island.

A person in a wet suit sitting on a boat over looking the coast of Easter Island.

A group of hikers on a tour of Easter Island walking toward a row of ancient moai statues.

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Flexible Experiences Customized Daily

Our Explorations feature classic routes and popular sites as well as Signature Explorations, designed and operated exclusively by Explora in the region’s most remote and pristine locations. Every adventure is customized daily to match with your skills and interests — something you’ll experience every evening, when your Explora guide meets with you to tailor the next day’s Explorations to your preferences.

Explorations are limited to a group size of no more than eight guests to allow for a more personal atmosphere and in-depth discovery. Privately guided Explorations are available at an additional cost.

A group of hikers sitting in a grass field overlooking the coast of Rapa Nui Easter Island.

A close up of a group of hikers on a tour of Easter Island walking toward a row of ancient moai statues.

Led by Explora’s Exclusively Trained Guides

Deeply familiar with the region and its traditions, are local guides have an unyielding passion and knowledge for the island and the mystical, rugged landscapes we explore. They’re trained at our own School of Guides and fluent in Spanish and English. They are also keenly aware of the fragility of these unique places and share in our advocacy for the conservation of Rapa Nui’s many wonders.

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Easter Island

Discover the Best of Easter Island

Choose from 30 immersive Explorations across seven zones of Easter Island. These adventures and experiences customized for beginners and experts include hikes to the island’s largest crater and Orango ceremonial village, sunset bike rides to the massive moai ahu at Tongariki and unique opportunities to snorkel, SUP and dive.

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At the sea

Explore 32 destinations located in the 4 unique Easter Island zones:

1. Ora

Discover the island’s dramatic landscapes—volcanic craters, hardened lava flows, and hidden caves—that reveal Rapa Nui’s volcanic origins. Here, nature’s diversity is shaped by time, geology, and the powerful forces that gave rise to this remote island. This zone showcases Rapa Nui’s natural diversity. Explore craters, cliffs, and ecosystems in constant transformation—where the island’s beauty and unique biodiversity take center stage. Hike rugged hills and volcanic slopes, descend into underground lava tubes, and witness how freshwater and native flora thrive in this untamed setting.

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2. Maohi

Experience the living pulse of Rapa Nui in its coastal villages and enduring legacy. Local life, traditions, and a deep bond with the ocean reveal a culture that thrives in harmony with nature and community. Rapa Nui’s living culture reveals itself in daily rhythms — fishermen casting their nets into the sea, artisans shaping tradition by hand, and locals gathering along the shore. Explore vibrant villages, sacred customs, and ancient traditions deeply intertwined with the ocean. Here, ancestral roots continue to flourish, alive through oral tradition, beliefs, and rituals. This zone offers a glimpse into how Rapa Nui people live, connect, and celebrate today.

2. Maohi

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3. Tao a Tupuna

Uncover Rapa Nui’s ancient spirit through its archaeological wonders. Here, every site reveals a world shaped by ancestral clans, their beliefs, and legends that still echo through time. It’s a culture born of resilience, mystery, and a sacred bond with the land. From the iconic moai statues to the ceremonial platforms known as ahu, from ancient villages to the quarry where most of the moai were carved, the island’s archaeological record is tangible at every turn. These remnants come alive through oral traditions passed down across generations.

3. Tao a Tupuna

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4. Vaikava

Journey into Easter Island’s marine world. Rapa Nui’s surrounding waters are crystal-clear and nearly untouched—home to rare marine life and ancient ocean routes. The ocean plays a fundamental role in Rapa Nui’s identity, shaping its traditions, cuisine, and everyday life. The island’s first inhabitants arrived by sea, and its remote location preserved a distinct maritime culture by limiting outside influence for centuries. Thanks to minimal sediment runoff and low plankton levels, the surrounding waters offer exceptional visibility. Dive into underwater cliffs, vibrant coral reefs, and islets that once guided Polynesian navigators—and discover a marine ecosystem defined by remarkable endemism.