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Chile · South America

Easter Island holidays

27.1°S · 109.3°W
At a glanceThe moai statues, in staggering Pacific isolation. Only reachable by a ~5.5h flight from Santiago, pricey and remote.
~20h flight estimate3 to 5 days£105 to £350+ per daySome effort needed
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Best time to visit Easter Island

The strongest period is October to April. May and September are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 26°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.

Jan27°CBest
Feb28°CBest
Mar27°CBest
Apr25°CBest
May23°CShoulder
Jun22°COther
Jul21°COther
Aug21°COther
Sep21°CShoulder
Oct22°CBest
Nov24°CBest
Dec26°CBest

How much does a trip to Easter Island cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £105 a day at the budget end, around £140 a day mid-range and £350+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1900 to £2650 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £960 off-peak, £1230 typically and £1660 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

What kind of holiday is Easter Island?

Easter Island is strongest for history and culture, natural landscapes, beaches and coastal time, and romance. The main settings are tropical islands and coastal scenery, and the pace is balanced.

How flexible is it? Easter Island can credibly be planned with a relaxed to active daytime pace, serene to lively evenings and off-beat to popular crowd settings through the choice of area, hotel, activities and timing. The typical version has balanced days, serene evenings and a mixed setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.

Strong fit if

  • You want history and culture, natural landscapes, beaches and coastal time, and romance.
  • You want a balanced mix of downtime and activity.

Think twice if

  • You want every transfer and activity to be completely frictionless.
  • You need the cheapest possible version of the trip.
  • You want lively nightlife every evening.

Travel from the UK

Allow roughly 20 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.

How much effort does this take?

This asks a little more of you than a typical package holiday. Some independent planning and flexibility help, but it remains realistic for most prepared travellers.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Easter Island?

The strongest period is October to April. May and September are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 26°C. Rainfall is generally limited.

How much does a trip to Easter Island cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £105 a day at the budget end, around £140 a day mid-range and £350+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1900 to £2650 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £960 off-peak, £1230 typically and £1660 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

How long is the flight or journey to Easter Island from the UK?

Allow roughly 20 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.

Who is Easter Island good for?

Easter Island best suits travellers looking for history and culture, natural landscapes, beaches and coastal time, and romance. Expect tropical islands and coastal scenery, with a balanced pace.

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