Easter Island Independent Journey (trip)

Easter Island Independent Journey

  • Santiago, Chile
  • Active & Adventure
Chile, South America

from $3,830* per person6 DaysYear-round
Luxury accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Travcoa 24 people max
More than 2,300 miles off Chile’s coast, remote Easter Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is inhabited by the ancestors of a sophisticated society that developed a millennium ago, and then disappeared, leaving an archaeological legacy of ancient stone villages, open-air sanctuaries and giant statues called Moai. Legend shrouds its mysterious megaliths called Moai, carved by the Rapa Nui people. Why these Moai were created and how they were moved to their present sites — as well as the mythology of the Rapa Nui culture — intrigues historians and anthropologists to this day. Together, these incredible destinations encompass the mystery, power and natural splendor that creates a singular, extraordinary travel experience. Easter Island has captivated the imagination of explorers for centuries.

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Chile, South America

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  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrive in Santiago, Chile

Arrive in Santiago on Tuesday. You will be met at the airport and take a private transfer to your hotel.

Ritz-Carlton, Santiago

DAY 2

Santiago & Easter Island

Surrounded by mountains on both sides, the snow- capped Andes to the east and a smaller mountain range to the west, the city of Santiago has a breathtaking setting. A morning city tour of Santiago will unveil its cultural and architectural treasures. Depart for Easter Island in the afternoon. (B)

Explora en Rapa Nui, Easter Island

DAYS 3 & 4

Easter Island

Explore the sites of this fascinating island. You can visit Ahu Tongariki, the largest of the ahu stone platforms; Rano Raraku, a volcanic crater which served as a quarry for the Rapa Nui to harvest the volcanic rock used to make the moai; and Rano Kau, an extinct volcano with a crater lake inside. It is home to the stone village called Orongo, a center of the ceremonial life of the island. Return to Santiago in the evening. (2 B, 2 L, 2 D)

Explora en Rapa Nui, Easter Island

DAYS 5 & 6

Santiago, Chile & Depart for Home

Before your flight home on Day 6, you will have time to tour Pueblito de Los Domínicos, a beautiful arts and crafts center that exhibits styles from all over the country. You will have a day room at the Ritz-Carlton until 6:00pm. (B)

Ritz-Carlton, Santiago

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