More than 230 people were among the first international arrivals to step off the plane at Mataveri International Airport this August.
There are still entry requirements in place. All visitors must be fully vaccinated, have a negative PCR test taken less than 24 hours before boarding the plane, and also undergo rapid antigen testing upon arrival.
Veronica Kunze, the Undersecretary of Tourism said: "We are very happy that the island is starting this new stage of reopening.
“Most tourist services are ready to welcome visitors, maintaining appropriate hygiene protocols and with the hope of reactivating their businesses.”
The Mayor of Rapa Nui also commented: "Expectations are high, people are happy and pleased to finally have their bridge open, not only to welcome guests, which is necessary for the economy, but also to have that sense of freedom to be able to leave and return from the island.”
Those who make the trip to Easter Island can enjoy watching the sun rise at Ahu Tongariki - the largest moai site on the island, visit the volcanic crater quarry where many of the moai were carved, and admire the white paradise sands, palm trees and blues seas at Akena beach, where Polynesian explorers first landed around 1,000 years ago.
See more highlights or listen to our Easter Island podcast episode.