Easter Island (Rapa Nui) · Things to do

Seven inland moai that face the sea, aligned to the equinox sunset. Inside the park, so you need a ticket and a local guide.

Small red scoria quarry where the pukao topknots were cut, with half finished cylinders still lying about. Twenty minutes is enough.

Lava tube with banana trees growing at the collapsed entrance, 1.5 km from Ahu Akivi. Take a torch and shoes with grip.

Eight km return walk from Ahu Akivi to the island high point at 511 m, about four hours for a 360 degree view. No shade at all.

Visibility runs to 60 m over lava arches and coral, with turtles in the bay. Water is 18 to 26 C, and three dive centres work in town.