How to get to Easter Island?

Flying to the island is incredibly time-consuming. Only LAN Airlines flies one flight daily to Easter Island from Santiago, Chile. You need to add a 6 hour flight to whatever time it takes you to reach the Chilean capital, Santiago.

1. How much does it cost to go to Easter Island?
2. Is Easter Island worth visiting?
3. Are you allowed to visit Easter Island?
4. Can you get to Easter Island by boat?
5. Can you spend the night on Easter Island?
6. Does Easter Island have electricity?
7. What language is spoken on Easter Island?
8. Does anyone still live on Easter Island?
9. What went wrong on Easter Island?
10. How many days do you need on Easter Island?
11. Why are there no trees on Easter Island?
12. How far is Easter Island from Hawaii?

How much does it cost to go to Easter Island?

Overview of how much an Easter Island vacation costs

Is Easter Island worth visiting?

If the moai and unique history of the island is intriguing and you want to prioritize Easter Island over perhaps another highlight of Chile, then you should make the effort. The natural beauty, stunning moai, and modern Polynesian culture are very much worth the trip.

Are you allowed to visit Easter Island?

Really, there isn't a bad time of year to visit Easter Island, though if you want to stay dry, avoid traveling in April, when the island gets most of its rainfall. The driest months are between October and February. In addition to the great weather, there's another reason to travel to Easter Island in February.

Can you get to Easter Island by boat?

There are occasional boats that sail to Easter Island from New Zealand or elsewhere in the South Pacific that take passengers, but they are priced incredibly high. Cargo ships usually charge $100 USD per day and cruises cost into the thousands. If you're on a budget, flying is your only option.

Can you spend the night on Easter Island?

The Minimum Number of Nights on Easter Island

It is theoretically possible to see every moai on Easter Island with two days of renting a car, beginning your exploration as soon as you arrive and not stopping until the next evening.

Does Easter Island have electricity?

Easter Island's electricity system is currently 100% dependent on diesel generation. There is 5.6 MW of installed capacity and total electricity generation was 14,082 MWh in 2018. The average demand is 1.3 MW and peak demand is 2 MW.

What language is spoken on Easter Island?

Islanders smile, sing and dance in polyester costumes to cater to the mostly Spanish-speaking spenders. Ever since Chile annexed Easter Island more than a century ago, the Spanish language has been chipping away at the Polynesian-based language called Rapa Nui.

Does anyone still live on Easter Island?

Today, the people living on Easter Island are largely descendants of the ancient Rapa Nui (about 60%) and run the bulk of the tourism and conservation efforts on the island. Many locals living on Easter Island have livelihoods that involve the water—which makes sense!

What went wrong on Easter Island?

With no trees to anchor the soil, fertile land eroded away, resulting in poor crop yields, while a lack of wood meant islanders couldn't build canoes to access fish or move statues. This led to internecine warfare and, ultimately, cannibalism.

How many days do you need on Easter Island?

Three days in Easter Island is ideal, giving you ample opportunity to check out all the main attractions and time left over to explore off the beaten path.

Why are there no trees on Easter Island?

When it rains on the island, also known as Rapa Nui, the water rapidly drains through the porous volcanic soil, leaving the grass dry again. That's one reason why the island at the end of the world has stayed almost entirely bare, with no trees or shrubs.

How far is Easter Island from Hawaii?

How far is it from Hawaii to Easter Island? The distance between Hawaii and Easter Island is 7347 km.