Rapa Nui National Park
Rapa Nui National Park
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The landscape of Rapa Nui, the indigenous name for Easter Island, is an eerie exhibit of ancient cultural remnants of an abandoned desert-dwelling people.
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- Kerry from Oz5 contributionsThis fascinating island is still a mysteryFlying from Santiago we had 4 days on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) with the most fantastic guide-Tiare Edmunds, from Maururu Travel. Tiare showed us around the island, explaining some of the legends and history, a lot of which is still unclear, as well as present-day practices of the Polynesian people. We visited various moai sites on the coast and inland as well as the quarry where the gigantic statues were carved. Sunrise and sunset views with the stone figures outlined were spectacular. NB It is a requirement to have a local guide with you before being able to enter any of the traditional sites. The people are welcoming and friendly. Life is lived at a slow pace. A performance by the Kari kari dance troupe is certainly not slow and is not to be missed.Visited February 2023Written February 25, 2023
- Robert D2,683 contributionsA Must-SeeRapa Nui is a unique spot. It is not easy to get to, but definitely worth visiting. you will need at least two full days to see the park, which has many individual sights. You will also need a guide to explain the significance of the Moai, ruins, and other sights. The history of this island is fascinating and you will marvel at these amazing sculptures.Visited March 2023Travelled soloWritten May 17, 2023
- Petrus61Nice, France2,786 contributionsA unique place to visitWe spent two days and a half to visit the major historical sites in Râpa Nui. The most important sites (such as the place on the volcano where most of the Moai were made) require an hour or so to visit while others only require half an hour or less. However, it is nice to spend some time reflecting on those incredible monuments about which remain some mystery (why were most of the Moai face down after the 17th century ? ). Our guide gave us the best to date explanations, yet many questions remain.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten May 28, 2023
- WakhoworldSydney, Australia260 contributionsHappy Daze in the National ParkWe did one full day tour and two half-day tours. You have to pay USD80 for a National Park pass (something we were not told before we booked the tours). It's better to get the pass "on-line" than to buy it with the tour company; you might pay a lot more. Walking among the many "Moai" was very special and one of my long time bucket lists. There are a couple of sites you can go to WITH OUT a National Parks pass but you will need a car or car and driver to get around. There is no apparent public transport on the island.Visited May 2023Travelled with friendsWritten July 9, 2023
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mtfrequentflying
United States71 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
It takes a lot of time and money to get to the Easter Islands. Then you have to pay nearly $90 to enter this park, not wait, you can't enter it on your own. You have to hire a tour guide which will cost you at least another $100 per site to visit this overated site.
It's really not worth going to this place.
The roads going to this site was paved by NASA with US tax payer money and the airport in Easter Island was extended again with American tax payer money with no cost to Easter Island. I really don't understand why this site still charges Americans 4.5 times more than it does for Chillian.
It's really a shame.
It's really not worth going to this place.
The roads going to this site was paved by NASA with US tax payer money and the airport in Easter Island was extended again with American tax payer money with no cost to Easter Island. I really don't understand why this site still charges Americans 4.5 times more than it does for Chillian.
It's really a shame.
Written August 25, 2023
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Wakhoworld
Sydney, Australia260 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
We did one full day tour and two half-day tours. You have to pay USD80 for a National Park pass (something we were not told before we booked the tours). It's better to get the pass "on-line" than to buy it with the tour company; you might pay a lot more. Walking among the many "Moai" was very special and one of my long time bucket lists. There are a couple of sites you can go to WITH OUT a National Parks pass but you will need a car or car and driver to get around. There is no apparent public transport on the island.
Written July 10, 2023
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Petrus61
Nice, France2,786 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We spent two days and a half to visit the major historical sites in Râpa Nui. The most important sites (such as the place on the volcano where most of the Moai were made) require an hour or so to visit while others only require half an hour or less. However, it is nice to spend some time reflecting on those incredible monuments about which remain some mystery (why were most of the Moai face down after the 17th century ? ). Our guide gave us the best to date explanations, yet many questions remain.
Written May 28, 2023
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Robert D
Brooklyn, New York2,683 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Solo
Rapa Nui is a unique spot. It is not easy to get to, but definitely worth visiting. you will need at least two full days to see the park, which has many individual sights. You will also need a guide to explain the significance of the Moai, ruins, and other sights. The history of this island is fascinating and you will marvel at these amazing sculptures.
Written May 17, 2023
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia18,330 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Couples
We never thought we would actually get here as it is so far from anywhere, however, as it turns out a pacific cruise was the best option for us, this is definitely a must see attraction, the history is fascinating, visiting the Moai (statues) and surrounding area, gave us a feeling of peacefulness.
Written April 5, 2023
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Lee K
Prairie Village, KS1,036 contributions
Feb. 2023
The location of the only statues that face the ocean. They are facing toward the original homeland. They are called the seven sailors.
Written February 28, 2023
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Kerry from Oz
5 contributions
Feb. 2023
Flying from Santiago we had 4 days on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) with the most fantastic guide-Tiare Edmunds, from Maururu Travel. Tiare showed us around the island, explaining some of the legends and history, a lot of which is still unclear, as well as present-day practices of the Polynesian people. We visited various moai sites on the coast and inland as well as the quarry where the gigantic statues were carved. Sunrise and sunset views with the stone figures outlined were spectacular.
NB It is a requirement to have a local guide with you before being able to enter any of the traditional sites.
The people are welcoming and friendly. Life is lived at a slow pace. A performance by the Kari kari dance troupe is certainly not slow and is not to be missed.
NB It is a requirement to have a local guide with you before being able to enter any of the traditional sites.
The people are welcoming and friendly. Life is lived at a slow pace. A performance by the Kari kari dance troupe is certainly not slow and is not to be missed.
Written February 25, 2023
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192Shopper
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK138 contributions
Dec. 2022 • Friends
Breathtaking, absolutely indescribable the scale of the place is out of this world, who knew that there was a thousand of these heads and that some have bodies they go 3 or 4 meters below the ground
It is a crying shame that so many have been vandalised
If you are planning to visit you can not get in unless you have a local guide with you or you will be refused entry
It is a crying shame that so many have been vandalised
If you are planning to visit you can not get in unless you have a local guide with you or you will be refused entry
Written December 5, 2022
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Stephane L
3 contributions
Nov. 2022
One of the most iconic places on the planet, and you get to see exactly what's on all those beautiful pictures you can find. Extremely glad to have been able to move Easter Island from the dream column to the sweet memory column of our bucket list... A fascinating experience.
On the negative side is the recurrent feeling that, as a tourist, you're just subject to be squeezed out of the most money possible while they have you there. Latest idea: while the entry price for a visitors pass is already quite expensive (80 US$), they have now added on a new requirement: you cannot enter any site any more without being accompanied by a guide, or a "local resident" (who you have to tip each time, of course). We haven't seen that rule documented anywhere, but pretty much all actors associated with the archeological sites were in unison to strictly enforce it anyway. It felt quite like extortion, which left a real stain on our otherwise beautiful experience...
This attitude will end up killing the goose with the golden eggs...
On the negative side is the recurrent feeling that, as a tourist, you're just subject to be squeezed out of the most money possible while they have you there. Latest idea: while the entry price for a visitors pass is already quite expensive (80 US$), they have now added on a new requirement: you cannot enter any site any more without being accompanied by a guide, or a "local resident" (who you have to tip each time, of course). We haven't seen that rule documented anywhere, but pretty much all actors associated with the archeological sites were in unison to strictly enforce it anyway. It felt quite like extortion, which left a real stain on our otherwise beautiful experience...
This attitude will end up killing the goose with the golden eggs...
Written November 27, 2022
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Aviram M
486 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Couples
We were extremely happy to visit this remote site. Overall it is a must see.
Un reasonable rules, sites that are not maintained, sites that are locked. Rangers that don’t have anything to do or are not present. Must bring a Rapa Nui person with you otherwise you might not be able to enter the most important place. Because of the new rules , I would recommend to come for only 2 and three days all with a guide, don’t rent a vehicle to explore by yourself because of the new limitations.
Un reasonable rules, sites that are not maintained, sites that are locked. Rangers that don’t have anything to do or are not present. Must bring a Rapa Nui person with you otherwise you might not be able to enter the most important place. Because of the new rules , I would recommend to come for only 2 and three days all with a guide, don’t rent a vehicle to explore by yourself because of the new limitations.
Written September 7, 2022
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Isabel
7 contributions
Viajo a Isla de Pascua el 29/08.
Con las nuevas medidas post-Covi no puedo visitar los sitios arqueologicos sola. No quiero un guia que me acompañe y me explique. Prefiero ir leyendo .
Puedo "contratar" un nativo solo para que me acompañe en mis visitas? Cuanto puede costarme?
Gracias
Vanessa
Santo Andre, SP64 contributions
A Ilha de Páscoa está fechada para o turismo devido a pandemia?
Jairo
Sao Joao Nepomuceno, MG
Posso pagar ingresso turistico com cartão de crédito? Cartões de credito internacionais são bem aceitos em Rapa Nui? Obrigado.
Jairo
Porque nadie hace recogida de pasajeros que llegan con cruceros. Las excursiones de los barcos cruceros son 5 veces más caros que los que se puede reservar aqui
Lonestarbc
Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand602 contributions
disculpe pero no comprendo la pregunta. Todo es bastante caro ayi
BrenoGalo
Belo Horizonte, MG44 contributions
Qual valor do ingresso turÃstico, tanto em pesos, quanto em dólar? Esse ingresso é necessário para visitar quais locais? E, se não comprar, quais lugares dá pra visitar?
Obrigado.
roaming_kiwi58
Christchurch, New Zealand2,826 contributions
National Park entry for non-Chilean visitors is US$80 or 54000 pesos. You need the ticket to visit virtually all sites on the island. The only place we were not asked for our ticket was at the few moai at Ahu Tahai, just out of the town of Hanga Roa.
MargitandJim
Auckland, New Zealand160 contributions
Is it possible to see the attraction with a rental car on your own? Can you get privately into the parks ?
Stefanie S
San Francisco, CA31 contributions
You can totally do it by yourself in a rental car but there are no docents or signs at parks telling you what you’re seeing and significance. Also, some roads are not really passable by some vehicles so make sure you stick to where rental company directs you. Lastly, the rental agencies have pretty beater cars to rent. Don’t expect nice or new, and you should ask if they have air conditioning. At least with guide vehicles they are newer, can go over any terrain, and they have air.
JCLA2014
New York City, NY79 contributions
Is Rapa Nui National Park open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday?
dixiepeach
Kansas City, MO8,367 contributions
We were there on Christmas so I would imagine it’s open on Easter. Best to check with park management for a definitive answer.
maia
Province of Cordoba, Argentina179 contributions
Hola, como estas? Aceptan tarjetas en los lugares turisticos, restaurantes, etc, o hay que pagar con billetes? Gracias.
CaroLana
Santiago, Chile430 contributions
En casi todos los restaurantes aceptan tarjeta, algunos comercios pequeños no. En la feria artesanal casi ninguno tiene transbank. Para visitar el parque turÃstico se compra una vez, un ticket que dura 10 dÃas y te permite ir a todos los puntos turÃsticos del parque, te recomiendo comprarlo al llegar, en el aeropuerto.
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