We are pleased to present a new Solo Travel Destination Post from Liz, a member of the Solo Travel Society on Facebook. Liz is from Australia and submitted the following report about Easter Island. Do you have a solo travel destination that you would like to recommend? Submit your description here, along with a few photos, and share it with fellow travelers!
Solo travel rating: 1.5 (1 is easiest, 3 is most difficult. Please see chart below)
Languages spoken: Spanish, English
Statue and volcano.
Reasons to Visit Easter Island
The culture and history of Easter Island are amazing. It has incredible scenery with cliffs, extinct volcanoes and pounding surf. It is very easy to get around, with a fairly cheap rental car, tours, and tour buses. It's also easy to get off the beaten track, away from other tourists, if you want to. The main sites are absolutely fascinating. The food is great food and there is an interesting museum.
Because I live in Australia, I flew to Easter Island via Tahiti. Otherwise, I would have had to go 8000 miles out of my way. This worked well, but there is only one flight a week. Hence, I was on Easter Island for two weeks, which ended up being about right for me.
I went hiking with Nomad Rapanui, a small private tour company. We visited amazing caves, and we walked the entire North Coast. We also hiked up to the Poike Crater. We saw a white statue in a cave and a site where the Rapanui women used to give birth. Everything was so untouched in these more remote areas. I also did two extended walks on my own. I felt totally safe, although I had to pay attention so I did not get lost!
Easter Island Quarry
On a Trek with Nomad Rapanui.
Solo Travel Destination Rating System
Safety – 1 (1 very safe, 2 safe in most areas, 3 be cautious at all times.)
Language – 2 (1 English is first language, 2 English speakers easy to find, 3 English speakers rare)
Navigation – 1 (1 easy to navigate by transit or car, 2 poor transit, car necessary, 3 not easy to get around)
Culture – 2 (1 Similar to North America or Western Europe, 2 Different from above but relaxed and easy, 3 Challenging)
Average Rating – 1.5 (1 is easiest, 3 is most difficult)
