3 hours
E-voucher
Spanish
Overview
Enjoy an authentic Rapa Nui cultural evening featuring a traditional buffet dinner and live dance performance. Begin with hotel pickup and a warm welcome including a cocktail and native body painting with kiea (washable paint). Witness the opening ceremony of the Umu, the ancestral underground oven, before indulging in a buffet dinner with local specialties. Then, experience an energetic 1.5-hour cultural dance show showcasing the spirit of Rapa Nui. After the show, guests can meet and take photos with the dancers and musicians before returning to their hotel.
Includes: Buffet dinner, bilingual guide (Spanish & English), round-trip transportation, Aku Aku assistance.
Not included: Restaurant tips.
Operated by
Tangol
Ratings & Reviews
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Underwhelming event
Laraine_M, Jan 2026
Viator advice, with ticket, advised hotel pick up 7:30. When nobody had arrived by 8pm, called the venue, & they said the pickup window was 7:30-8:15. By now it was 8:11. Pickup finally arrived at 8:20, & when I queried with driver, he told me that pickup is from 8:15. The evening did not get any better. The introduction ceremony, quite nice, food 'unwrapping' had spirit. It was then chaotic to be served at the buffet, as appeared to be no organisation. People began to queue, but that was 'uncontrolled'. 1 person would be in the queue, & as they got near to srvery, they were then joined by up to 3-4 others. If you were towards the back of the queue, some food items were very depleted, & not replaced. I watched people walk away with 2 plates, piled high with food, again, no control. The actual show commenced whilst people were still in food queue, causing more than myself to miss at least 15-29 minutes of show. Whilst the meal was adequate, it was nowhere close to the advertised. 'gastronomical delight'. As this was not a cheap event, $250+ for an adult, I cannot say that I got value for my money. Overall, a very disappointing event, for me. I have used Viator many times, in the padty, & always had positive experiences. This was not one of them!!
Highly recommend
Allan_C, Jan 2026
Exactly as described. We had a wonderful experience. Great food, a fun show. Pick up and drop off was seamless
Great experience, highly recommend for everyone visiting Easter Island!
N8210HKinnas, Jan 2026
Having face paint and traditional head coverings made for a fun start of the evening and awesome pictures! Delicious food and nice show. It was interesting to see traditional way of food preparation. The food is all you can eat and everything we tried was very good. To be picked up and dropped off was very helpful, especially considering that the show ends around 11:30 pm.
Beautiful but expensive show passing by a provider ...
JosianeetGuy_L, Dec 2025
The show, the welcome, the atmosphere everything was perfect! On the other hand, the price of Viator is really too high compared to the service itself (price displayed on site if buying online ) and the return transport from the hotel (barely 10 minutes ) does not justify the 50 or 60 euros more ... sorry ...
Itinerary
Hanga Roa
At approximately 7:30 p.m. they will pick us up at the selected hotels to head towards the ethnic restaurant where we will travel through time with our senses.
Te Ra'ai
We will start with a welcome aperitif while we participate in different activities such as the ancient ritual of the curanto, a small class of Polynesian dance, or takona, the traditional face painting.
Then we will enjoy a show that will take us through the history of Rapa Nui.
The evening’s highlight is a captivating cultural show that traces Rapa Nui’s history. You’ll enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, giving you a taste of the island’s finest cuisine.
3 hoursAdmission IncludedHanga Roa
Drop off at downtown hotels
Experience
Inclusions
- Buffet dinner
- Face painting (Takona)
- Welcome appetizer
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels only)
- Ceremony and ancestral ritual of curator Rapa Nui
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Gratuities: 10%
- Extras not detailed in the itinerary
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This service is not valid for cruise passengers. These excursions or transfer have a special operation and rate.
- A 10% tip is mandatory and will be added to your bill at the location, as it is not included in the rate.
Guide Languages
Spanish
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.