Easter Island
Easter Island trips can easily be extended. It's a great place to explore on foot, horse back, bike or motorbike, getting to the remote and rarely visted areas and monuments.
Day 1 - Fly Santiago to Easter Island. Transfer in to hotel.
You have the rest of this first day at your leisure to explore the town of Hanga Roa and its environs, the local museum, and neighbouring beaches.
Day 2 - Ahus Vaihu, petroglyphs and Anakena beach (B/L)
A full day out and about on the island. Firstly, we head to Ahus Vaihu and Akahanga along the south coast.
Later we drive on to Rano Raraku, the quarry where the moais were once made. Then on to Ahu Tongariki, with its 15 restored moais and nearby petroglyphs.
After lunch, we drive to Ahu Te Pito Kura and the ‘Navel of the World.’ Next, on to visit the beach of Anakena with its Ahu Nau Nau, where we shall enjoy an optional picnic and the opportunity to enjoy the warm Pacific Ocean before returning back to your hotel.
Day 3 - Fly Santiago OR
(4 day trip) crater lake, Orongo village and museum visit (B)
If you choose the 3 day trip, we transfer you from the hotel to the airport and you fly back to Santiago.
If you choose a 4 or 5 day trip, your trip continues with a half-day excursion to Rano Kau. We visit the crater lake and the ceremonial village of Orongo, where the birdman culture once chose its king. You can also see the famous Ahu Vinapu which is reminiscent of pre-Inca architecture.
The afternoon is spent at leisure with time to explore the town of Hanga Roa and the Museum of Sebastian Englert. It’s also well worth paying a visit to the local church with its extraordinary wood carvings.
Day 4 - Fly Santiago OR
(5 day trip) Ana Te Pahu caves and Puna Pau (B)
If you choose the 4 day trip, we transfer you from the hotel to the airport and you fly back to Santiago.
If you choose a 5 day trip, your trip continues with a drive across the island to see Ahu Akivi and its seven restored moais.
Afterward we visit the Ana Te Pahu Cave. From here we travel on to Ahu Tepeu and the quarry of Puna Pau. Afternoon to be spent at your leisure exploring close to town or perhaps just relaxing in the southern sun.
Day 5 – Transfer to airport and fly Santiago (B)
Transfer to Mataveri airport for flight back to Santiago. End of services in Santiago.
Extensions
There are many other trips in Chile and Patagonia that you can enjoy before or after a visit to Easter Island.
You can consider Antarctica or a cruise in the Patagonia Fjords. Trekkers are in paradise in Chile, as are adrenaline-seekers who want to kayak/raft in the fjords.
What’s included
Hotels as listed, transfers as listed, meals as indicated, English-speaking guide for trips around the islands, transport around the island.
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