Sight
Motu Iti (Rapa Nui)
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Motu Iti is one of three islets southwest of Easter Island, near the ceremonial village of Orongo. Though smaller than Motu Nui, it played a role in the Birdman (Tangata Manu) ritual: competitors would swim to Motu Nui, but Motu Iti was also a destination for collecting the first sooty tern egg. Today, the islet is a seabird sanctuary and can be viewed from the Orongo cliffs, offering dramatic ocean scenery. Its rugged, wave-battered appearance adds to the mystique of the ancient competition.
Don't miss
- View Motu Iti from the Orongo ceremonial village cliffs
- Learn about its role in the Birdman competition
- Observe seabirds nesting on the islet
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Motu Iti (Rapa Nui)
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inSunrise Tongariki4.4★ · 46 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$45 per personSee dates →
Best full dayTwo days of Full Day Tour of Rapa Nui + Sunrise in Tongariki4.7★ · 150 travelers~72 hoursFrom$250 per personSee dates →
Top ratedFull Day Tour in Rapa Nui4.5★ · 129 travelers~6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$70 per personSee dates →More attractions in Hanga Roa