Easter Island

Private Tour: Full Day Easter Island Highlights

Easter Island, Chile
Private Full Day Easter Island Highlights Tour

From $263.00

Price varies by group size

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 7 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Make the most of a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the iconic archaeological sites at Easter Island on this private tour. Learn about the history of the monolithic carvings from your guide before stopping to visit less-frequented natural attractions, including the Rano Kau crater and Anakena beach. Hotel pickup and drop-off and private transportation ensure a comfortable and convenient experience.
  • Private tour of Easter Island's archaeological sites and natural attractions
  • Learn about the mysterious history of the island and the monolithic ruins the civilization left behind
  • Visit less-frequented nearby natural attractions, including a volcanic crater and a beach
  • Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver
  • Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Tour not available for cruise ship passengers
  • Lunch $50 Per person (Optional)
  • Gratuities
  • National park ticket (80 USD per person)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:00 AM

Pickup details

Wait at the hotel reception PORT AND TENDER PICK UP NOT AVAILABLE

What To Expect

Rano Raraku

2 hours Admission Ticket Not Included

Ahu Tongariki

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

Anakena Beach

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Rano Kau

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Orongo

2 hours Admission Ticket Not Included

Ahu Akivi

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Activity NOT VALID for cruise passengers
  • National Park is not included. You can buy your ticket online.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Traveler Photos

See more

Reviews

5.0
87 reviews
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
0
0
0
0
0
Reviews by Viator travelers.
Showing 1-10 of 87 reviews
Why we came
Janet_W, Apr 2024
Our guide Christine was Amazing! Her knowledge and passion about the island and its history not only far exceeded our expectations but was so incredible in its depth that she created for us an experience that has altered our lives forever.
Great value for money
IGOR_Z, Apr 2024
Amazing, well tailored trip, with super nice local guide who provide us a lot of interesting information
Fantastic!
Jim_N, Jan 2024
The most and the volcano.. Our guide, Josi, was excellent. She was extremely knowledgeable and fluent in English.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, We're thrilled to hear that our guide, Josi, played a key role in making your tour excellent. Josi's expertise and fluency in English are assets we deeply value, and we're pleased that her knowledge enhanced your exploration. If you have any more feedback or if there's anything else we can assist you with, feel free to reach out. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you on another memorable tour in the future.
Rapa Nui - An Ancient World Brought to Life
Mary_R, Nov 2023
Sebastián Paoa Á. is a consummate storyteller, historian, and guide. His passion and deep love for Rapa Nui is heartfelt and earnest. My friend Barbara McCrary and I were thoroughly entertained and educated by the breadth and depth of his knowledge. He always wanted to go deeper than a shallow explanation. The history and mystery surrounding the moai were fascinating--especially the possible ways the moai were moved. The Birdman competition is unique, a captivating tale. The National Park is a national treasure and should be funded properly with an administrator focused solely on the proper maintenance and care of it. Rapa Nui has a rich history which is deftly described by Sebastián. The volcanic crater and the beach were spectacular sights to visit. Sebastián not only provided detailed descriptions of all the attractions, but also knew exactly where to pose us with the moai statues for a once-in-a-lifetime photo. And the tuna steak lunch was delicious. My friend Barbara does not like fish, and she loved it! Plus, I left my portable phone charger in Sebastián's car, and he called me twice the next morning before personally delivering it to my hotel. He is the best!!! This tour was definitely worth the price. You will NOT be disappointed.
Great experience
Shelby_E, Oct 2023
It was a great experience to learn about the history and culture of the island. Lunch was great. I would recommend this group.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Shelby, We greatly appreciate your review, and we're thrilled that you had such a wonderful experience exploring Easter Island's history and culture during our Full Day Highlights Tour. The team at Kava Kava Tours takes pride in providing informative and enjoyable experiences, and we're delighted that you found the tour and the lunch to your liking. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope the memories of your visit to this unique island will stay with you. Whether you're considering a return trip or have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to get in touch with us. We're dedicated to ensuring that every visit to Rapa Nui is exceptional. Wishing you safe and exciting travels in your future adventures! Warm regards, Sebastian Kava Kava Tours Team
Fantastic day tour
Sergey_B, Aug 2023
We had a great experience on this tour seeing all the key Moay and ahu sights. We were met in the morning by a driver and our personal tour guide, Christina. Christina was great. She’s from Rapa Nui herself and is exceptionally knowledgeable having evidently spent a long time studying the history of the island and having deep routes here. She took the time to explain, the history, background, and possible theories for what might have been going on on the island hundreds and thousands of years ago. We couldn’t recommend her enough! It was certainly money well spent on this tour given the depth and breadth of knowledge which was shared with us.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Dear Sergey, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you had a great time exploring the key Moai and ahu sights on our tour. We're truly proud to have Christina as part of our team. Her deep connection to Rapa Nui and extensive knowledge of the island's history bring a unique dimension to the tour. It's fantastic to know that her insights enriched your journey and provided you with a profound understanding of the island's past. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation. It means a lot to us that you found the tour to be a valuable investment. If you ever decide to return to Easter Island, we'd be more than happy to welcome you back for another memorable adventure. Safe travels and warm regards, Kava Kava Tours
Best guide for Rapa Nui
Benjamin_H, Aug 2023
Wow - what an amazing day. We were so blessed to have Hugo as our guide of Rapa Nui (Easter Island)! Hugo is native to the island and his great grandmother is the oldest living Elder on Rapa Nui today. The wealth of his knowledge is as deep and wide as the ocean that surrounds this incredibly magical place. It’s always been a dream to visit Rapa Nui and see the Moai in the flesh but nothing can prepare you for the experience of that dream coming true as the magnificent Moai tower over you and you stand before the statues that you’ve seen in books since childhood finally sharing the same physical time-space! Hugo knows his island home like the back of his hand and he enjoys to share his knowledge with an attentive ear. It was truly a privilege to spend the day with him soaking up the stories like a sponge. If you’re genuinely interested in the history and you want to learn from the source then book Hugo as your guide, we highly recommend him. My heart is full as I write this on the eve of our day with him - many thanks Hugo! Marisa & Ben from Australia
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience with us, Marisa and Ben! We're thrilled to hear that Hugo provided you with such an amazing day on Rapa Nui. It's fantastic to know that his deep knowledge and genuine passion for the island's history left such a memorable impression on you. Experiencing the Moai up close is truly a dream come true, and we're delighted that Hugo was able to make that dream even more magical for you. We're proud to have Hugo as part of our team, and your words are a testament to his dedication in sharing the rich stories of Rapa Nui. Your kind recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope that the memories you've made on the island will stay with you forever. If you ever decide to return or have more questions, feel free to reach out. Wishing you all the best in your travels! Warm regards, Kava Kava Tours
An Amazing Tour!
DarleneS_I, Jul 2023
The Tour Guide, Hugo, was an amazing guide! He was very courteous, professional, friendly, & knowledgeable! It was a private tour & I felt totally safe being a solo female. He seemed to really enjoy his profession & answered my many questions about the national park, culture, history, etc... On topics that there were no known facts, he gave possible theories. At one site, the Park Rangers wouldn't allow us in because the wind level was too high. Hugo offered to possibly have someone else bring me back to that site the next day at no extra charge. I thought that was definitely going above & beyond. It showed his true dedication to his profession & the passion for wanting to share his island's history with others.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with Hugo, our tour guide! We're thrilled to hear that he provided you with an exceptional and memorable private tour on Rapa Nui. Hugo's dedication to creating a safe and enjoyable experience for all our guests is truly commendable. We're delighted that you felt comfortable and well taken care of during the tour, especially as a solo female traveler. His extensive knowledge and willingness to share insights about the national park, culture, history, and even possible theories where facts are limited, truly enhance the journey. It's heartwarming to hear how Hugo went the extra mile by offering an alternative plan when the weather prevented access to a site. This showcases his commitment to ensuring your experience is nothing short of exceptional. We're proud to have Hugo as part of our team, and your feedback reinforces the passion he has for sharing Rapa Nui's history and culture. If you ever plan to return to the island or have more questions, feel free to reach out. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of your journey on Rapa Nui. Best regards, Kava Kava Tours
Easter Island day tour.
Andy_E, Apr 2023
Hugo is from Rapa Nui and passionate about its people, culture and history. He did a great job showing us around the island.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for your wonderful words! Hugo's genuine connection to Rapa Nui's people, culture, and history truly shines through in his guiding. We're thrilled that he was able to provide you with a memorable and insightful tour of the island. regards from the entire Kava Kava Tours team!
Outstanding Highlights Tour
Michele_B, Feb 2023
Exactly what we wanted - a private highlights tour of Easter Island lead by Sebastian whose knowledge, passion and enthusiasm made it a memorable day! We highly recommend Kava Kava and Sebastian.
Highly recommend for a full day on Easter Island
JeriAnn_D, Feb 2023
Amazing. Exactly as described. Communication with company was clear and prompt. Our guide, Sebastian was outstanding. He was well versed, provided lots of detail and Emma’s engaging. It made the visit so much more worth it than if we had gone solo. Highly recommend this company.
Fabulous tour
Gregory_C, Dec 2022
Fabulous tour of a bucket-list destination. Tour guide Tokerau was extraordinary! Thanks for a great day.
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Thank you for your comments
Excellent
Kelly_S, Oct 2022
This was a wonderful tour. Tokerau was an excellent guide. He has a passion for his Island. I had a private tour and Tokerau was happy to answer all of my questions throughout the day. He took it at a comfortable pace throughout the day. I added the sunrise tour along with the full day.
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Thank you very much for your comments
Great tour. Especially when you have limited time and want to do it all.
Atsushi_A, Aug 2022
Great tour with great Guide who is knowledgeable and passionate what he does and keen to pass on what this island offer to you. Thank you Toki!
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Hello Atsushi ! We are happy to hear that great time. We are happy too to be back and welcome all travelers who want to visit this beautiful island after so long. All the best !
Private day trip of Easter island
Andrew_N, Feb 2020
We were on a tight timeline and this seemed the simplelest way to see the essentials of Easter island and get a feel for the history and culture. Our guide Tacorau? Was enthusiastic and pleasant and we saw all the main sites, perhaps a little rushed at the oronga information centre. Nevertheless we enjoyed the experience.
Awesome Experience!
WaiTai_Y, Feb 2020
Our guide Toki was excellent! Patience and knowledgeable. Toki also knows where you can get good pictures! The tour itself was awesome. Just to be able to see the Moai was spectacular!
A Most Memorable Experience
Nancy_B, Feb 2020
We had an absolutely wonderful tour with Sebastian as our guide for the day. We were able to enjoy so much of your wonderful island and all the history because of him. He is such a great spokesperson for the people of Easter Island. We were able to enjoy all the sites in uncrowded situations as he timed everything perfectly.
Private Easter Island Tour
bkelley211, Feb 2020
The tour was incredible! A large part of that was due to our guide, Sebastian. He wove an intricate story about the history of the island, full of details and interesting tidbits. He dispelled internet myths, explained theories about how moai were moved, showed us pics on his kindle, and took fantastic photos of us! I can not exaggerate how much he added to the experience. The sites were carefully chosen to tie the stories of Easter Island into a cohesive history. We were given ample time to eat lunch. The tour lasted from 9 until 5. We really enjoyed the personal feel of the private tour. We could both hear easily, which would have been difficult with more people as it was quite windy. We asked all our questions, had photos taken in a timely manner, and made restroom stops when we wanted. It was well worth the money paid. We would recommend this tour to anyone! Bring a rain coat...an umbrella may not hold up against the wind!
Full day Rapa Nui tour
ericnari, Jan 2020
This was truly the best of the many tours that we. Our guide Tokelau was bright, energetic, and extremely knowledgeable. He showed that he cared about the experience that we were having. By the end of the day we were not just tour guide and tourists, we were friends.
Excellent full day tour of Easter Island/Rapa Nui
Karel_Y, Jan 2020
Sebastian enthusiastically shared the rich history of Rapa Nui the island and the people as he took us to the key sites around the island. It was personal for him and he made the information come alive for us. I highly recommend this tour and Sebastian in particular as a guide.

Compare Similar Experiences

1 / 3
Current
No Photo
Private Tour: Full Day Easter Island Highlights

87

7 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$263.00
No Photo
Private Tour: Full-Day Easter Island Birdman Cult

3

6 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$263.00
No Photo
Full day tour - DREAM

24

8 to 9 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$120.00
No Photo
Rano Kau and Orongo: Half Day Private Tour

4

3 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$160.00

Explore Similar Things to Do