Horseback Riding on Easter Island at Sunset

Climb to the island's peak on horseback as the light shifts and the crowds disappear.

Horseback riding on Easter Island that climbs to Terevaka, the island's highest point, at sunset with a live guide in English or Spanish. The ride crosses eucalyptus forest and high mountain meadows, timed to arrive at the summit as other visitors leave, so the view and the silence belong to you. Air-conditioned pickup from your hotel is included. The full outing takes around two and a half hours.

The experience

A short drive brings you to the ranch where you meet your horse and guide. After a few first instructions, you begin the ascent through a eucalyptus forest where small birds move through the canopy. The path opens onto high mountain meadows where the light starts to shift, and from there the climb continues to Terevaka. The horses graze while you sit at the top and watch the outdoor show unfold: the tones of the sunlight changing across the landscape, the first stars appearing, and the island emptying of the day's tourists.

The return ride descends through the forest in near-darkness, the quiet broken only by the sound of hooves and the occasional bird. The timing is deliberate: you reach the summit when the usual flow of visitors has moved on, so the view and the silence are part of the natural spectacle itself. Weather on the island can shift quickly, so come prepared for rain.

This is a beginner-friendly route, though it does demand a solid level of fitness for the climb and the time in the saddle. The weight limit is 210 pounds. Your guide speaks English or Spanish and stays with you throughout.

What’s included

• Safety equipment.
• air-conditioned hotel pickup and return.
• horseback riding guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and FridayDeparts at 16:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (7 to 75 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 32 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Physically demanding

Operated by Adventure Terevaka

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a free afternoon or evening and want to see Terevaka without the daytime crowds. The sunset timing is what makes the silence possible. A high fitness level and comfort in the saddle for two and a half hours are what the climb demands.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the ride like if I've never been on a horse before?

The route is designed for beginners and includes instruction at the ranch before you start. The ascent is gradual, and your guide stays with you the whole way to help with balance and confidence in the saddle.

Why does the sunset timing matter so much?

Terevaka draws steady crowds during daylight hours, but by late afternoon most visitors have left. Riding at sunset means you reach the top when the island feels empty. Just you, the horses, and the light changing across the landscape.

What should I bring for weather on Easter Island?

Weather here is unpredictable, so pack a rain jacket or poncho. Layers work well since the temperature can shift, especially at the higher elevation of Terevaka.

How does the pickup work?

Air-conditioned transport picks you up from your hotel and takes you to the ranch, then returns you after the ride ends. The full outing, including the drive, is around two and a half hours.

Is there a weight or fitness requirement?

Riders should have a high level of physical fitness for the climb and the time in the saddle. The weight limit is 210 pounds.