Rapa Nui Stargazing: Cultural Night Under Stars

Discover Rapa Nui’s celestial wonders with a cultural stargazing tour, blending ancestral legends, telescopic views, and a photo session at Anakena Beach.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Papa Vaka - Sunset and Living Culture: The journey begins at dusk, exploring the island’s northeast coast. Here, guests will engage in genuine conversations with the Rapa Nui community (edutanuis), who will share legends, oral history, and their deep connection to the cosmos.
    Premium Stargazing: As night descends, professional telescopes will be…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Astrophotography
  • Observation with telescopes
  • Meals
  • Storytelling with Star Lasers
  • Onboard comments
Additional Information

Experience the enchantment of Rapa Nui during an extraordinary night of stargazing that seamlessly combines vibrant culture with the breathtaking Southern Hemisphere sky. Start your evening with a guided tour along the northeast coast, where Rapa Nui community members will share ancient legends and their celestial connections. Then, with the aid of…

Location
VH2C+47 Hanga Roa
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Brentcc6742jg
Mar 21, 2026
A night to remember - What I can tell you is we were tired from a full day of discovery and unsure of what we were getting into. Our guide Tokerau was AWESOME! He was a wonderful person, insightful, passionate about his work and very knowledgeable. He didn’t just show and teach us about the stars … he created an amazing experience personalized with his own musical talents and photography skills. It was much more than a night exploring the stars. It was a life experience with a wonderful individual who engaged us in a night to remember!
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Jennifer_v
Mar 14, 2026
Tokerau is a very... - Tokerau is a very passionate guide. He has excellent knowledge of the stars and planets which he combines with storytelling about the first settlers. He has a great voice and his songs very moving.. Supper under the stars was a nice touch and the photo session at Anakena beach with Moai and the Milky Way in the background a fabulous end to this fantastic trip.
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Trip88885
Mar 8, 2026
Night visit to Rapa nui - Very good culturally rich activity
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Freddyschliss
Feb 23, 2026
Amazing experience! - We were very lucky that the other couple did cancel last minute, so it was only me, my wife and our guide Tokerau on the tour. He told us that he doesn't want the service he provides to be a cookie-cutter star gazing tour but an experience. And he definitelly delivered. Highly recommend!
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I5918izvalerias
Feb 15, 2026
Astronomical tour - We loved it! Really the astronomical tour experience is magical and unique. Touch, the guide, was very attentive and loving. 100% recommended.
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Travel63796712555
Feb 14, 2026
It was such a wonderful tour! - We were able to speak in polite English from pick-up to pick-up. The description of the starry sky during the tour was very easy to understand and I really understood which lights were which stars. It was cold on the coast at night, so I recommend dressing warm, and the hot chocolate and cookies from the service really sunk in!
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462katteriner
Feb 12, 2026
Amazing connection - It was an amazing experience, we loved it, we would totally repeat it... Being able to see the island and the sky differently made us connect even more with the essence of it. Toke’s willingness, passion and dedication in his knowledge made us enjoy this adventure, and we deeply appreciate what he has shared with us culture, experience and connection.
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Mmmic999
Feb 11, 2026
Unique and wonderful experience - I highly recommend the astronomical tour on Easter Island, especially for families. We traveled at the end of January 2026 and it was certainly one of the most beautiful experiences of the trip. Everything is very well organized and you can see the professionalism and dedication in every detail. The information provided by Tokerau , our guide, is clear, interesting and manages to keep adults and teenagers fascinated looking at the sky. What I highlight is Tokerau’s warmth, he conveys love and respect for his roots, answers questions patiently and makes you feel really welcome and comfortable throughout the activity. It is an educational experience, exciting and especially to share with family or friends. If traveling with teenagers or children, do so. It's a memory that remains forever.
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Vacationer762741
Feb 5, 2026
Learn about the stars and Rapa Nui - Our guide, Tokerau put together a wonderful experience which taught us the star navigation used by Polynesians to reach and settle on Rapa Nui. He and his brother Itaman set up a telescope for a clear view of Saturn, Jupiter, Orion nebula, and our moon. Tokerau shared stories about Rapa Nui culture, sang songs passed to him by his ancestors, and we sampled local snacks too. The stars were vibrant in the dark sky and even more special when shinning behind the Moai for a picture with them behind us. It was a great night, an informative and very entertaining tour. I highly recommend saving an evening for this tour while you visit Rapa Nui (Easter Island). Māuruuru roa (Thank you very much) Tokerau!
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Explorer34165193248
Feb 1, 2026
The connection with the Tokerau guide and his ancestors - Hello, our experience on the "Astronomical Experience" tour was wonderful. The spectacular Tokerau guide very committed to his work, playful, entertaining, with many knowledge of his ancestors, who teaches them to you from his heart. It wraps you with part of his story, it is also appreciated that he has shared with us his traditions through his music. To the Tokerau guide we recommend 1000% Tokerau Mauro roa Javi, Marcela, Patty and Paula
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From $160
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).