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Rapa Nui Astronomical Experience

4.974 reviews

  • 3–4 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

The magic of Rapa Nui unfolds in a unique night of stargazing that blends rich culture with the splendor of the Southern Hemisphere sky. Begin your evening with a tour along the northeast coast, where members of the Rapa Nui community will share ancestral legends and their connection to the stars. Then, using professional telescopes, explore constellations, planets, and nebulae while enjoying traditional music. The experience culminates at Anakena Beach, where a professional photo session will capture your memories among the majestic Moai statues under a starlit sky. - Private group tour with an authentic cultural experience - Stargazing with high-quality telescopes - Professional photo session on Anakena Beach - Includes transportation and a cultural meal with live music Weather on Rapa Nui: We cancelled the tour 4 hours in advance due to bad weather. We are not responsible for this. Leaving a negative review for this reason violates the tour's terms and conditions.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Astrophotography
  • This tour is operated in a shared vehicle with a small group. All participants must gather at the meeting point indicated in the tour description, where our team will pick up the group.
  • Observation with telescopes
  • Enjoy a culinary break with local flavors. As a welcome gesture, we offer refreshments including drinks and a traditional homemade banana cake from the island called Poe.
  • Storytelling with Star Lasers
  • Onboard comments

What's not

  • Tour not available for cruise passengers.
  • Tips

Itinerary

  1. Sunset and Living Culture: Our day begins at dusk, exploring the northeast coast of the island. Here, you'll enjoy authentic conversations with members of the Rapa Nui community (edutanuis), who will share legends, oral history, and their people's profound connection to the cosmos. Premium Stargazing: As night falls, we'll set up professional telescopes to explore the spectacular southern hemisphere sky. We'll guide your gaze toward unfamiliar constellations, planets, and nebulae, with traditional Polynesian music creating a magical atmosphere.

    2 hAdmission included

  2. Anakena Under the Stars: The experience culminates with an exclusive nighttime visit to Anakena Beach. In this sacred and iconic setting, surrounded by majestic Moai, we will offer you a professional photo session. We will capture eternal memories with the stars and the enigmatic stone giants as a backdrop—a treasure of your trip.

    1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.9

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Next to the Cruz Verde Pharmacy on Tu'u Maheke Street, opposite the Artisan Fair. Hours subject to change depending on the season and sunset.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 8 travellers
Operated by
Easter Island Heritage
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • ⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY AND WEATHER POLICY (RAPA NUI): Astronomical observation is entirely dependent on sky and terrain conditions. For public safety and accident prevention reasons, we reserve the right to cancel the activity in the event of rain or adverse weather conditions. Such cancellations will be formally notified up to 4 hours before the tour begins. By booking, the client accepts that these cancellations protect their physical well-being and that the operator is not responsible for the island's weather conditions. Cancellations under this force majeure criterion do not constitute a failure to provide service and release the company from liability. Leaving a negative review for this reason violates the tour's terms and conditions.
  • Minimum Number of Participants The astronomy tour requires a minimum of 5 participants to take place. Each excursion entails a significant logistical and financial investment, including the hiring of specialized guides, the provision of refreshments, live music, professional observation equipment, vehicle rentals, and fuel. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the company reserves the right to cancel the activity. Such cancellations will be formally communicated at least 12 hours before the scheduled start of the tour. In such cases, the client will be offered a full refund or the option to join a future excursion, subject to availability. By making a booking, the client acknowledges that cancellations resulting from a failure to meet the minimum number of participants are strictly due to logistical and operational reasons. Such cancellations do not constitute a failure to provide the service and exempt the company from any further liability, as they are unrelated to the quality of the service provided.
  • All participants must arrive at the meeting point at the exact time indicated. To respect the schedule of the whole group, the tour will depart on time. The company is not responsible for participants who arrive late or miss the departure. If a participant does not arrive and has not notified the agency in advance, it will be considered a no-show and no refund will be given.

How it compares in Chile, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 19% above the median of the 153 experiences we list in Chile, outside the cities.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 153.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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