Comments on: Easter Island on a Budget

By: Zara

Zara — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 09:45:23 +0000

Hi Jen,
The quality of cabanas can vary, but they don’t have to be too rustic. We stayed at Cabanas Rapa Nui Orito, for example, and as you can see they are not too rustic at all: https://bkpk.me/cabanas-rapa-nui-orito-staying-in-easter-islands-countryside/
We had all the comforts of small hotel, and breakfast was even served in the room! ;)

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 14:56:11 +0000

Thank you for the detailed article, I will be traveling to Easter Island in June. I find it interesting that you mention Cabanas. You mention that the Cabanas are rustic. Looking for a little more insight, how rustic is rustic? I don’t mind spending a few extra dollars for a little nicer accommodation.
Thank you in advance.

By: Zara

Zara — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 04:38:33 +0000

Hi James,
I don’t remember exactly what time the rental places open.. but to catch sunrise you’d most likely be better off renting the previous evening.
Have a great time in Easter Island! :)

By: James

James — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 20:13:06 +0000

Thanks for the extremely helpful article. What time do the market/rental places open in the morning? I’ll be renting a bike and am hoping to get to the other side to see the sunrise at dawn. I’m hoping to be able to rent a bike before then if possible .

By: Paki Tanielu OMeara

Paki Tanielu OMeara — Mon, 23 May 2016 16:17:06 +0000

Great tips, much appreciated!

#whitebuffalotravels

By: Zara

Zara — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:20:00 +0000

Great-going Jean-Jacques!
As you say, one can go to Easter Island on a budget, but “just about”. And it looks like you also made the most of it! :)

By: Jean-Jacques

Jean-Jacques — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 02:02:55 +0000

Excellent pics! Looks like you had a great time there. Easter Island can be done on a budget – just about… by hiking most of the island (which I did) and by self-catering. Also, by avoiding any/all tours and choosing the cheapest possible accommodation – and, going in low-season. Excluding my flights, which I got at a very good price (at about $ 540, booked 3 months in advance), I spend about $650 in total.

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By: Zara

Zara — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 07:20:52 +0000

Hi Lisa!

I know exactly what you mean when you say “a lot of ground to cover” – we ended up spending 3 full months in Chile (including a week in Easter Island) and only left the day before our tourist visas expired! Chile is such a great travel destination: SO MANY things to see and do! And such variety! Specially in terms of landscapes.

But do not miss Easter Island next time, it’s pretty awesome! ;)

By: Zara

Zara — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:09:36 +0000

Agness, Easter Island is quite expensive indeed!
The key is to get there and then, once you’re in the ground, there’s aways a way of cutting down the expenses.. as long as one doesn’t go for the first option and spends a little time scoping the possibilities!

By: Lisa @ iLiveWhereIam

Lisa @ iLiveWhereIam — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:31:14 +0000

That is so great that you guys made it to Easter Island! It was a tempting thought when we were in Chile, but we knew we had a lot of ground to cover on the rest of our trip in Chile & Argentina. The closest we came to Easter Island was seeing the Moai at a museum in La Serena.

Really great to hear first hand experience on trying to lower your costs when traveling there. Thanks for sharing!!

By: Agness

Agness — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:01:40 +0000

Guys, awesome tips, really! So helpful and well organised. Wow, I didn’t know the Easter Island is so expensive! However, following your tips everyone can cut some costs down and enjoy it pretty “cheap”. Car or bike rental is great, I always do it when travelling in expensive places and avoid extra souvenirs and dinners :-). I strongly believe once you are in the town and keep looking for cheap accommodation you will finally find something on a budget with a little help of locals :)