SANTIAGO - EASTER ISLANDS
(RAPA NUI)
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5 days, 4 nights
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Day 1: Santiago - Rapa Nui
Flight to Rapa Nui, which is also known as the Easter
Islands. Reception and transfer to Iorana hotel complete with
outdoor swimming pool and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.
Day 2: Rapa Nui tour
After breakfast, a full day's tour visiting Vaihu, where eight
toppled Moai lie, Akahanga, Rano Raraku volcano, where the
statues are half buried, Ahu Tongariki, where the largest
Ahu (or platform) is located, Te Pito Kura (a large rock believed
to have been brought from Tahiti) and Ahu Nau Nau (where the
Moai are in particularly good condition). After a picnic lunch,
time to enjoy the Anakena beach, the legendary landing place
of Hotu Matua, the founder of Rapa Nui.
Day 3: Rapa Nui tour
Half day's excursion to Rano Kau volcano, site of ancient
petroglyphs and the ceremonial temple of Iorongo, Vinapu (site
of meticulous stonework found nowhere else on the islands)
along with the Anakai Tangata caves. Free afternoon.
Day 4: Rapa Nui tour
Half day's excursion to Ahu Akivi, the famous seven Moais,
believed to be one of the last built around 1460 and measuring
14 feet in height and weighing 12 metric tons. The caves of
Ana Tepahu and Puna Pau, a quarry, from where the red hats
that are worn by some of the Moai were made is also visited
today. Free afternoon.
Day 5: Rapa Nui - Santiago
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the return flight
back to Santiago. |
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Prices start from US$ 1673 per person based on two sharing and includes the return flights to the Easter Islands from Santiago, accommodation at the best hotel on the island, and all tours with bilingual guides. Airport taxes and the international airfare to Chile are not included.
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