Rapa Nui | Easter Island
Cultural & Stargazing
Expedition
Reconnect with the past and step into a living culture.Experience the mana (spiritual power) of Rapa Nui through a small-group expedition designed and led by Rapa Nui people.Join us and explore one of the world’s most remote inhabited islands and experience its living culture, ancient Moai, and vast night skies in a way few travellers ever will.
What We Do
Have you ever wanted to stand among the mysterious Moai statues, hear Polynesian storytelling from the people who pass them down from generation to generation, and look up at one of the clearest night skies on Earth?We have two upcoming expeditions expeditions planned:November 2026
April 2027Each expedition is limited to 8–12 participants to keep the experience personal and immersive.What the Expedition Includes
•Staying in locally run accommodation on Rapa Nui
•Guided visits to the iconic Moai archaeological sites inside Rapa Nui National Park
•Stargazing and Polynesian navigation under some of the darkest skies in the world
•Boat and snorkeling experience around volcanic islets
•A hands-on agriculture experience, learning about traditional food and local honey production
•Cultural storytelling, music, and performance
•Sunrise and sunset excursions to the island’s most breathtaking landscapes
•A slow, immersive approach focused on connection, respect, and learning rather than mass tourismThis is not a mass tourism trip. It’s a slower, more meaningful way to experience the island — with time to connect to the land, the culture, and the people who call it home.If you’re interested in something different we can also arrange:National park tours
Cave tours
Guided hiking experiences (to more isolated areas of the island with caves, moai, or petroglyphs)
Water-based activities (snorkelling, divings, kayaking, SUP)
Cultural immersions and local traditions
Beach clean-up volunteering
Rapa Nui dance workshops
Traditional dress photography experiences
Visit to Toki Rapa Nui (music school) for cultural exchange and learning
Sunrise/sunset experiences at other key sites (Vai A Tare, Poike)
Local craft workshops (carving, kai-kai (string storytelling), taken (body-painting and storytelling), etc.)
Fishing with local families (coastal fishing or boat fishing for atun)
Food experiences (traditional cooking or earth oven/umu-style meals)The cost of your experience with us will depend on your budget and what you’d like to include—we’re happy to design something that works around your preferences.We’re also proud to design our tours in a way that supports the local community working closely with Rapa Nui–owned small businesses.
The Team
This expedition is designed by and led by a Rapa Nui team and delivered by certified local guides who share their knowledge, stories, and way of life.Every part of the journey is rooted in the local community from where you stay to the experiences you take part in.By joining you’re not just visiting Rapa Nui in a different and more authentic way you are also directly supporting local families and helping preserve the island’s culture for future generations. Come discover the real Rapa Nui with us.
Join the Expedition
Interested in joining the Rapa Nui Expedition or learning more? We'd love to hear from you. Leave your details below and I’ll personally get in touch with more information.No obligation — just a chance to see if this experience is right for you.