Private Sunrise Tour at 15 Moai Tongariki Park

Recommended by 91% of travelers

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Hanga Roa, Chile

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

It’s tough to get Ahu Tongaraki, the home of the world’s largest collection of moai statues, by yourself, but this private sunrise tour helps make your experience as crowd-free as possible. Rise early and watch the rising spectacle of the sun illuminate the silhouettes of the figures for one of the most iconic shots of Easter Island.

Arrive at Ahu Tongariki for sunrise before the crowds descend
Get one-on-one attention from your private guide
Pose for photos in the unique light of sunrise before temperatures rise
Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don't need to find a meeting point in the early morning

What's Included

Private transportation
native and certified guide

Ticket to the park
Breakfast

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The guide will be outside the hotel at the time coordinated with the passengers

Operating hours
.6:30 am

Itinerary

Ahu Tongariki

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

4.6

based on 23 reviews

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Not worth it!!!!

allidap, Mar 2026

Not worth $250. The guide didn’t speak much English. He was on time in the morning 👍🏼 We had a private tour with absolutely no frills. Others at the site had chairs to sit on brought by their guide. Our guide said “ here you can sit on the ground” after he took us to a spot he left. He came back about 40 minutes later, walked us around the site and then took us back to our hotel. While driving back he turned up his music in the car so we could not speak to him. Very overpriced!!!!

There is not a guarantee...

Michael_L, Jan 2026

There is not a guarantee there will be a sunrise photo to get. Unfortunately, it was 100% cloudy for us…….bummer. Our guide was fantastic. Picked us up on time. Friendly and professional. Told us the history of the area and got us back to our hotel just fine.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. Sunrise in Rapa Nui is a unique and powerful moment, and as you mention, it is always subject to weather conditions beyond anyone’s control. Even on cloudy mornings, the atmosphere, energy and setting of Tongariki make it a very special experience. We are truly happy to hear that your guide met your expectations and that you felt well taken care of throughout the tour. Thank you again for your kind words. We hope the magic of Rapa Nui stays with you long after your visit, and that we may have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future. Iorana e Mauru-uru,

Sunrise Tour

Nicholas_L, Sep 2025

Beautiful sunrise, you get exactly what is advertised. Arrived early to ensure a good spot for photos.

Magical Location. Powerful Energy

Donald_T, Apr 2025

See the Ahu at sunrise. While a blazing sunrise is not guaranteed, it is an amazing location. Tour was a little $$. Especially for 2 people ‘ 3-hours

The best sunrise ever!

James_V, Mar 2025

Best experience, watching the sun come up behind the 15 Miao was spectacular! The cloud cover added to the impressiveness of the sunrise. Mamai is a wonderful guide; fresh local pineapple off of the tailgate at sunrise!! The best!

Worth the wake up

Venessa_M, Mar 2025

Absolutely an amazing experience.one of the best sunrise views I've witnessed, its because of the history behind what you are looking and surrounded with. You definitely will feel the energy of the island. It's warm and welcoming.

Epic sunrise!

Alexandra_R, Dec 2024

Amazing tour to watch the sunrise. Simply breathtaking Remember to bring a sweatshirt though - it's cold when it is still dark

Spectacular even with heavy clouds

Mary_R, Nov 2024

Even with a cloudy sunrise, the back lit platform was spectacular. Highly recommend the sunrise viewing.

Efficient round trip

lynnmichele_m, Nov 2024

Timely pick up. Beautiful morning. Early return by 8:30 so made hotel breakfast and a.m. check out. Worth the cost to me

Interesting experience

Charlene_M, Oct 2024

Very Good pickup from the hotel, and responsive when I wanted to return. Weather did not cooperate, but I still got some very nice photo's.

Just being there is...

Daryl_K, Sep 2024

Just being there is amazing in itself. Having the largest ahu in front of you, and a valcano behind you, gives you lots to focus on. And there is a moi on the ground in-between providing a great reference point to how big the moi are.

Highly recommended!

Colin_O, Aug 2024

A great start to the day..knowledgable, friendly and being from a local ranching family that has been for generations on the island, you couldn’t get a better guide..😁 Also left to wander around myself which I quite like. Highly recommended!

Magical Moments on Easter Island.

Terry_F, Jun 2024

Javier my Guide was ready to pick myself up from my hotel at 6am for the 20 minute drive to Tongariki Park. What a splendid surprise to see and watch the sunrise slowly in the horizon behind these magnificent Moai statues. The experience of this alone was truly astounding and such a pleasure to watch. Javier provided a lot of interesting detail surrounding the history of this amazing place. Wonderful.

Regarding the activity, ...

Pascal_B, Sep 2025

Regarding the activity, if the weather is there, which has not been the case today, beautiful photos in perspective. Regarding the guide who had to animate the activity in French, it was not the case, did not speak French, not talkative at all, served us transport!!!

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