Rapa Nui Stargazing

Name: Rapa Nui Stargazing
Price: 140 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.43 (61 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Learn about the principles of basic astronomy, the history of Polynesian voyaging and settlement, navigational techniques and the archeo-astronomy of Rapa Nui. Head out to some of the island’s traditional observatory sites to gaze at the night sky and view stars and constellations visible only in the Southern Hemisphere.

Your guide will point out stars and constellations of interest to the Polynesian navigators, relating some of the stories and legends that are tied to them, and explain techniques on how to find certain cardinal points of the traditional Polynesian compass by using the layout of the night sky. Look at the beauty of star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, stars and planets visible through our high-powered telescope before of heading to Anakena Beach for photos.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Start time from Sept to April 20:30 - 21:00 in front of Katipare library

No refunds after the tour starts. If weather changes while out on the tour we will try to take you out again free of charge on another night (subject to availability).

Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled completely due to poor weather, you will be notified before the tour and you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Anakena Beach

We meet all travelers in front of Katipare library (Centro Lector Katipare) at 20:00 during summer and at 19:30 for winter. We have special access to Ahu Nau at night, this is our last stop. Before driving to Anakena, we set up our telescopes at a remote site. Hot beverage and local cake included

40 minutes • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Small-group tour (max 12 people)

Driver/guide

Live commentary on board

Hotel Drop-off

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Hotel Pick up - We meet in front of Katipare library

Options

Rapa Nui Stargazing

Reviews

4.43

61 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour
920russellf,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I really enjoyed this tour. The stars are fantastic and a must see. This tour operator departed ontime. Was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I really enjoyed the knowledge and talks about the stars and the navigation skills of the early sailors . It was a fascinating presentation with humor and captivating stories. The telescopes were a nice touch. We could see Saturn's rings and Jupiter. The tour operator took professional night pictures of us in front to the stars on the beach and they made fir amazing souvenirs. I woukd strongly recommend this tour. Thank you.
Rapa nui stargazing
Zreid02,,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
Planned in advance. The day of it was canceled due to weather. That is understandable but was not offered any other night. It was stated that the weather would be worse. It was not. There just was no availability. VERY DISSAPOINTED but did get money back promplty hence the 2 stars.
Cancelled due to Weather/ Full Moon
Tia L,,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Reserve this experience early in your trip so you have more opportunities in the case of a cancellation due to weather. Also, consider the phase of the moon; if a full moon is taking place the tour will also be cancelled and you may have the chance to do a Full moon Hike instead. Enjoy!
Great stargazing exper
dougandbernadetteh,,Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The presentation was very informative and thorough. We were able to review the Rapa Nui history with navigating by stars and see the stars in the sky. We were also able to see the Milky Way and capture some great photos of the southern sky
Beautiful skies
ywszeto,,Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was great. The sky is beautiful and the pictures with the moai came out great. The tour is also educational as they have a presentation on the stars with the stargazing. My only complaint was that we were given less than an hour notice that the tour would be taking place that night as the tour operator had had to reschedule because of not enough people joining the tour on our original scheduled date. Other than the rescheduling everything else was very good.
Beautiful stars and a...
Lance M,,Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful stars and a great experience. The guides were great and it was fun learning a little about Polynesian navigation.
Great experience. Guide...
Barbara S,,Mar 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience. Guide was friendly, knowledgeable and the whole tour was well organized. Communication was great. We saw amazing night sky and our souvenir photograph was fabulous. And the best hot chocolate and cake that I have ever had!
Unreliable. Will cancel for no reason.
Mahika W,,Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Unreliable.The guides cancelled the tour with the option to move it to the next day, which I took as I only had one more night left. Why they cancelled? No idea. Since last night was a clear night and other guests at the hotel with different guides did the tour. Avoid this company. Will update if today's tour happens - as who knows?
Disappointed!
James V,,Feb 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
The tour was canceled that evening, 2-3 hours prior to the, because it was going to be cloudy. At 10 pm, the sun had set, the skies were clear and the stars were amazing (as we walked from the hotel). We were very disappointed!!
Touch the Milky Way.
IndySig,,Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing night. This was the second tour we did with Green Island with Yoyó as our guide. You travel to the other side of the island and you get a nice explanation of the stars and navigation. As the stars and planets start coming out, you get to see them through their telescopes. Their diopters were a bit small and upgrading to a screen would have been much better, but it was still great. Once the Milky Way comes out you feel that you could touch the stars. A great night viewing experience.