K
Great!!
Very great tour, perfectly organized, top equipment, very competent and likable! Both scientifically and culturally very interesting, clear recommendation!
Rapa Nui Astronomical Experience
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Price from
- $200 / person
- Location
- Easter Island
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 74 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Easter Island Heritage
- 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.
Description
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 personalized 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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Papa Vaka
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.
Anakena Beach
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.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Astrophotography
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
Not included
Tour not available for cruise passengers.
Tips
Traveller Ratings
4.9
74 reviews
Important Information
- 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.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rapa Nui Astronomical Experience take?
Rapa Nui Astronomical Experience lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Rapa Nui Astronomical Experience cost?
Prices start at $200 per person for this Easter Island experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Rapa Nui Astronomical Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Rapa Nui Astronomical Experience offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
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
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(74)
W
Excellent
Excellent experience, very friendly and cordial with those of us who participated, 100% recommended.
S
Stargazing with Tokerau
We recently joined a stargazing tour on Rapa Nui, and it became one of the very best experiences of our entire trip. We started in a quiet, dark area by the sea. Tokerau, our wonderful and warm guide, shared the stories of how the Rapa Nui and other Polynesian navigators used the stars to navigate the Pacific, explaining how the sky changes with the seasons and direction you are travelling. Seeing planets, the moon, and constellations through the telescope was incredible, we could feel how much he loves his culture and the sky above it. Tokerau took out his guitar and sang a couple of traditional Rapa Nui songs passed down through generations. What an amazing experience! Later, at Anakena Beach, we took night photos with the moai. Standing beneath the stars with those ancient silhouettes and the Milky Way was surreal. The photos Tokerau took are magical reminders of a night we’ll never forget. This tour is so much more than stargazing — it’s culture, history and music. Tokerau made it extraordinary, and we would recommend it to anyone visiting Rapa Nui.
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J
Milky Way and Moai 🗿
Toke is an amazing guide. He should be a singer, he has a great voice while singing traditional Rapa Nui songs. At the end, he takes awesome night photos of you in front of the moai 🗿 with the Milky Way behind you!
K
This was an amazing tour...
This was an amazing tour where we learned about the history of navigation as well as had use of a telescope to see planets, the moon, and stars! Totally worth booking! Tokerau took amazing photos of us with his camera and we are super pleased with how they turned out!
U
Enjoyable and unmissable
An experience worth doing. The sky in Rapa Nui is fantastic. The operator is very well prepared with information and a warmth that makes you feel among friends. Don't miss it
S
Excellent service
Excellent experience, all the service was very good. Recommended 1000%
E
Astronomy tour
A very pleasant and well-organized experience. The explanations are very complete. A special tour.
E
Amazing!
The astronomical tour is amazing! You ll drink hot tea while watching the milky way thanks to a fantastic telescope! Unique experience
D
Wonderful experience from every point of view
Fantastic experience from every point of view, they chose the best evening for us to see the stars, providing everything necessary to fully enjoy the experience, including blankets to protect us from the cold, hot drinks, and a buffet. The guide is experienced and loves his land, conveying so much enthusiasm to you! The experience also includes a photo shoot, and, wonderfully, also listening to typical Rapa Nui songs sung by the guide and accompanied by guitar :) highly recommended!
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