Sunrise Tongariki
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Hanga Roa, Chile
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Beat the crowds and experience Ahu Tongariki at its most magical on a small-group sunrise tour from Hanga Roa. Watch the first rays of sunlight illuminating the majestic moai statues as your guide brings the site's the history to vivid life and reveals its myths and cultural significance.
- This morning tour is perfect for those who love to beat the crowds
- A small group size ensures an intimate experience you won’t find in larger groups
- Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off for a seamless experience
- Go beyond the guidebooks with deep insights from your guide
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Operating hours.6:00 am
Itinerary
1
Ahu Tongariki
3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Travelers need to have the national park admission before the tour will start; $40.000 for Chilean Adult; $100 USD Foreign Adult; 50% discount over this price for children till 12 y/o
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.4
based on 47 reviews
Lola_J, Apr 2026
Emilia falls short of the basic responsibilities of a guide. To start, her English is weak (she doesn’t know left from right), which made communication a constant challenge.
The sunrise Tongariki tour was the clearest example. We arrived in pitch black with rain pouring down. On the walk to the moai, Emilia strode meters ahead of the group, leaving us behind in the dark on a path littered with rocks, puddles, and animal droppings. When people pulled out their phone flashlights to see, she remarked, “afraid of the dark?”
Weather is never guaranteed, I get that. But guides from other tour groups brought tarps to shelter their guests while waiting for sunrise. Emilia retreated to the van and left us to soak.
Once the sun rose and the rain let up, the other guides were actively engaging with their groups, walking them through the site and pointing out the best spots to photograph the moai and surrounding archaeology. Emilia was nowhere to be found, back in the van again. Throughout the morning, she seemed far more interested in feeding and playing with the stray dogs than actually guiding us. We only got any context for what we were looking at because a neighboring tour group kindly let us tag along.
Dawn_P, Apr 2026
The experience was worth the early start and would recommend it as an activity do to if you are able to when visiting
The part that could have been better was the communication with the tour guide- they hardly spoke to us, very little to no information given, left us at site and only saw in the car park at the end, got on the bus last and was 1st off
It would have been nice to have had more interaction / information from them
Anne_D, Mar 2026
What a wonderful experience! It was one of those times where you need to put your camera down and just breathe and take it in.
Our guide was great, he told us the best places to view from and let us linger to enjoy it all - we were possibly the last group to go. All in all very relaxing and wonderful to do!
Robert_P, Mar 2026
I think this is an essential thing to do on Rapa Nui. I had such a blast and it was amazing to drive at night and see the stars prior to the sun bursting with an amazing view of Tongariki. The tour company was flexible, picked us up timely, and great with communication.
Patrick_K, Mar 2026
It is important to note that this is a pickup/dropoff…not necessarily a tour. You are given ample time to walk around the area and sit and watch the sunrise. We took so many photos - beautiful experience! This was our cheapest but most memorable tour in the island. Also…Eva is the best! She was always available to answer questions about the history of Rapa Nui.
Lisa_L, Mar 2026
Beautiful sunset tour , good tour guide informative and friendly. I enjoyed connecting with 15 Moai Tongariki Park for me it was a special & spiritual and peaceful experience. It is a spectacular place with ocean and cliffs in the background.
Al_K, Jan 2026
Being there for the sunrise was awesome. But getting there and back was terrifying! The driver went over 80 kmh twice the speed limit, very scary. Guide slept the whole way there and the whole time while there, basically no guide except to open and close the van door.
Jan_P, Dec 2025
It was to short and we did not see moai. It should last 3.5 hours but it was 2 hours. We did see no heads.
Ben_P, Dec 2025
A must do experience for watching the sunrise. You do not need a private tour as everyone watches from the same spot. Do not expect any explanation from the driver as you are booking for transportation only. The driver also communicated in Spanish via WhatsApp so be prepared to use Spanish.
Robin_L, Oct 2025
Would have been great if there was actual sunrise to see. It was overcast and then rain. They offered to switch but I was leaving the same day
Tia_L, Jul 2025
Excellent, smooth experience riding to and from the site. Do not miss this opportunity to start your day watching the magnificent Moai waking up in the morning sunrise!
Danette_M, Apr 2025
Excellent excursion. You’re pretty much paying for the pick, ride, and drop off, so no need to spend more than this to do a VIP tour. You all end up in the same field! Neat stargazing to start and then beautiful views as the sun comes up. Back to the hotel before breakfast ended!
Ana_D, Apr 2025
Our tour guide was respectful, punctual and communicative. The company made sure to get a hold of me the day before to ensure I was prepared for the trip although I made it last minute. Highly recommend this tour, it was an unforgettable experience to see the stars, Milky Way and sunrise behind the largest platform of moai on the island.
Ally_B, Jan 2025
Sunrise was amazing. However please note this was not a tour as such but rather transport to the location and back. No information given or shared. The location for the sunrise was one of the best experiences on Easter Island.
Eric_C, Dec 2024
Don’t do a shared tour for sunrise. We had to pick up about eight separate people/pairs, meaning everyone had to be up way early and ready way before actual pickup because times are conservative estimates…and we still didn’t make it there for the best morning light (though we may have been there for technical sunrise; it was hard to tell with the clouds). Splurge and do the private tour for this particular experience—you’ll be glad you did.
Joe_C, Dec 2024
Catching the perfect sunrise unfortunately depends on the weather and it was cloudy on my tour. But the visit was still tranquil and serene! This was a good way to squeeze in one last activity on the last day on the island before my afternoon flight.
trho, Nov 2024
Best thing we did on the island. The sunrise was beautiful and not very crowded. Extremely magical. “Guide”was more a driver and chaperone than anything. Good thing we had all the info the day before when we did the full day tour. Highly recommended!
Katie_G, Dec 2023
Transport to and from was seamless and on time. Just FYI there was no actual tour, it was just the transport, but I was fine with that. If you don’t have transportation on the island, I recommend this.
FranciscoJavier_C, Apr 2026
Fully recommended the sunrise experience in Tongariki. Correct transfer. We recommend first visiting it on a full day tour to receive all the explanations, as this tour is only to see the sunrise without much more additional information.
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Johann_F, Nov 2025
Punctual pick-up at hostel, 30 minute drive, 60 minute stay and then back again 30 minutes! After exactly 120 minutes everything was done. My tip therefore, book the cheapest variant that will be offered because the 2 hours are sufficient in any case!!!!
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