Rapa Nui National Park: one ticket covers days, not one walk

Rapa Nui National Park is a dispersed archaeological landscape. The official park ticket is valid for 10 consecutive days, and the park information requires visitors to use an accredited Ma’u Henua guide at controlled archaeological sites. Verify the current ticket and site hours before the trip because schedules and access can change (Rapa Nui National Park; official ticket page).

Build a site sequence, not a walking loop#

Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki, Orongo, Anakena and other sites are spread across the island. Set aside a full transport day or a licensed guide and vehicle, then confirm which sites are on the route. Hanga Roa is a base, not a trailhead for every moai. Carry water, sun protection and a charged offline map, while keeping the ticket and guide arrangements accessible when signal is poor.

The archaeological rules protect the moai and the ground around them. Do not touch or climb the statues, cross barriers or leave the signed route for a photograph. A road view is not the same as entering a controlled site, and a guide’s schedule cannot override a closure. Keep food secured and take every wrapper back to an approved bin or out of the park.

Ticket price, guide accreditation, site hours and access restrictions can change. Use the park and Ma’u Henua notices for your date instead of a tour listing or an old itinerary. If a site is closed, keep the day flexible and choose another authorized location rather than approaching from an unofficial path.