I. Transportation
Santiago, Chile – Easter Island (daily round-trip flights available; I booked on a popular platform for 3900 RMB per person, taxes included)
II. Distribution of Attractions on the Island (Figure 2)
Attractions Requiring a Guide:
📍 Orongo Birdman Village Site (guided tour required)
📍 Rano Raraku Quarry (guided tour required) (Figures 3-4)
📍 Ahu Tongariki 15 Moai Statues (guided tour required) (Figure 5)
📍 Ahu Akivi 7 Moai Statues (guided tour required) (Figure 6)
📍 Te Pito Kura The Navel of the World (guided tour required) (Figure 7)
Attractions Not Requiring a Guide:
📍 Ahu Tahai 5 Moai Statues facing away from the sea + the only statue with glasses on the island (near the town, ideal for sunset viewing) (Figures 8-9)
📍 Anakena Beach / Ahu Nau Nau + Ahu Ature Huki
7+1 Moai Statues facing away from the sea, a picturesque beach perfect for swimming and diving (Figure 10)
📍 Rano Kau Crater Lake (can be visited together with the Birdman Village) (Figure 11)
III. Detailed Travel Guide
Staying on Main Street is the most convenient, as it’s close to the beach and offers easy access to dining options. Several larger supermarkets are also located here, and at the end of the main street, you’ll find the moai statues that make for a perfect sunset viewing spot.
The expansive lawns are incredibly comfortable.
📍 If possible, hire a car and a guide for a full day to visit all the sites that require a guide (for three people, it cost us 240 USD for a full day including the guide). The guide provides English explanations and uses a Nissan SUV.
📍 On the second day, drive yourself to the sites that do not require a guide.
The most recommended is Anakena Beach / Ahu Nau Nau + Ahu Ature Huki in the northern part of the island. The beach is breathtaking, and you can spend the whole day relaxing and enjoying the serene atmosphere.
IV. Food Recommendations (Figures 12-13)
Tuna is exceptionally fresh; whether smoked, fried, or served as sashimi, it’s a must-try.
Figure 8: Price is approximately 20,000 pesos
Figure 9: Approximately 18,000 pesos per serving (sashimi, fried, smoked)
V. Specific Costs
📍 Entry ticket to the island: 80 USD per person, requires advance registration
📍 Round-trip airfare from Santiago to Easter Island: 3900 RMB per person (excluding baggage allowance, which can be purchased at the counter for 27 USD for 23 kg)
📍 Airbnb accommodation for 3 nights: 2400 RMB (two bedrooms, entire place)
📍 Car rental with a guide for one day (8 hours): 240 USD
📍 Second-day self-drive car rental (check if your driving license is valid): 80 USD per day, full tank pick-up and return, there is only one gas station on the island, half a tank of gas for a Nissan SUV costs about 230 RMB
Some Points to Note
📍 The island is very sunny, so apply plenty of sunscreen to protect yourself
📍 There are many large, friendly dogs on the island, adding to its charm
📍 Each supermarket has 5L bottles of drinking water, which can be used for cooking
📍 The small pineapples on the island are incredibly sweet and delicious
