Easter Island - Flight and Accommodation

Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, is somewhere, since first seeing the iconic statues in a magazine is somewhere that I thought, one day I would love to visit. That and a shed load more places as long as your arm. This small island is home to mysterious moai statues, breathtaking landscapes, and a rich cultural heritage that attracts visitors from all corners of the globe. (are there corners on a globe?)

TL;DR

We've booked our LATAM flights to Easter Island. We've booked our hotel. Continue reading this short series of blog posts for how I have put together what I expect will turn out to be an epic trip.

So our LATAM flights are booked, and a 4 night stay at Inaki Uhi Hotel is booked. Now we need to work out how to cram everything into the 3 days in between. Research wise - I'll be using YouTube, Facebook and generally searching the internet. I'm hoping that the results of my research will be of interest and may inspire you to do something similar whether to Easter Island, or to that destination that you have always wanted to visit.

Let me start by giving you some more info on the stuff that I have booked - the flights and the hotel, and then in further blog posts I'll walk you through my current plans for each day of the visit.

Flights

The flights from Santiago (Chile) with LATAM were booked via their One World partner British Airways for £76.40 plus 68,000 avios points that I'd got free with credit card spends. Thank goodness I had the points, and got in early (10 months to be precise) as the avios availability to this popular destination has since dried up, and the cash price has rocketed - according to google flights to an eye watering - £886 return each - £1772 total. The avios route even includes our hold baggage to one of the most isolated inhabited islands on earth.

Note (August 2025) - as there is currently no availability showing for any avios bookings between Santiago (Chile) and Easter Island, I suspect that there is an error with the link between BA and LATAM. I'll continue to monitor for any changes.

Hotel

At the same time, around 10 months out, I booked a small local hotel. Inaku Uhi which I found via booking.com (it's my go to booking portal as I like the presentation and search options). The hotel scores 9.2/10 on 497 reviews, and the cash price was good at £406 for 4 nights, with breakfast included for 2. Booked! - with free cancellation - as it is a long way out.

Tours and Experiences on Easter Island

Next on the list is to book some tours and experiences.

I haven't yet done the research to understand what the must sees and dos are

Whilst the statues will be the main attraction, I understand that the island is not just about the statues; its landscapes are equally mesmerising, and the food fantastic.

Final Thoughts

Easter Island is more than just a travel destination; it is a magical place filled with history, beauty, and unforgettable experiences. With my flights and accommodations confirmed, I can turn to planning the days that we will be spending there.

Happy Travels!