Explore Fascinating Easter Island
A holiday extension to Easter Island (Rapa Nui) is a truly exceptional way to enhance your South America adventure. On this 4-day trip, you will immerse yourself in the enigma and mysteries of Easter Island, where you will come face to face with the Moai statues and the enriching history of the Rapa Nui people who call it their home. Your time here, as you encounter the story of this mystical island, will challenge and inspire you and leave you wanting more.
Visit several sites on Easter Island
Accommodation detailed in itinerary
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3 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transfers and domestic flights as per itinerary
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Highlights
- See Easter Island’s famous stone head Moai statues
- Visit white sand and palm fringed beaches
- Marvel at panoramic views of the island
- Learn about the birdman cult in the ceremonial village of Orongo
What's Included
- 3 nights’ accommodation as detailed
- 4 meals; 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch
- 2 days of tours visiting various important historical and geographical sites
- Transfers and domestic flights as per itinerary
Prices from £2,199 pp
Excludes:
- Meals not indicated in your itinerary
- Local departure taxes payable locally
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry and drinks etc
- Tips for guides and drivers (discretionary)
- Camera or video fees at any sites
Quick Itinerary
Easter Island Add-on 4-day Itinerary
Day 1 Santiago - Hanga Roa
Upon your arrival at the Mataveri airport in Hanga Roa you will be welcomed with a traditional flower necklace. After a short transfer to the hotel you will have the rest of the day to spend as you please.
We recommended visiting the nearby church and village, where you will have the opportunity to observe both Catholic and indigenous symbols and statues (Sunday mass available if time permits). Next to the church you will find the local market and museum rich in Rapa Nui artifacts and culture.
Day 2 South East Easter Island
Today you will learn more about the fascinating history of Rapa Nui and begin the day heading south along the coast.
Your first stop of the day will be a place known as Hanga Te’e where you will be able to view a variety of toppled Moai (statues) of Ahu Vaihu. From there, you will continue on to Rano Raraku, a volcano home to an ancient quarry that supplied stone from which about 95% of the island's sculptures were carved. The scattered statues truly look like they have emerged from the volcano.
After lunch you will be taken to Ahu Tongariki, featuring 15 Moai. It is the largest restored Ahu on Easter Island. You will then head to Te Pito o Te Henua and Ahu Te Pito Jura before reaching the stunning palm tree-fringed beach of Anakena. Here you will be able to enjoy a refreshing swim in the Pacific Ocean.
Day 3 South West Easter Island
In the morning, you will drive up to the extinct volcano of Ranu Kau. En route, you will be able to appreciate panoramic views of the entire island as well as make a brief stop at an outlook point that showcases a crater lake. From there, you will head to the ceremonial village known as Orongo and learn about the history of the birdman cult. Subsequently your last stop of the morning will be a cave to discover some of the islands historic cave paintings.
In the afternoon you will travel to Ahu Akivi which features seven re-erected moai. The legend claims that these statues represent the seven explorers who were sent to Rapa Nui by the late king Hotu Matua. From there, you will continue to Hanga Poukura before visiting the important quarry of Puna Pau. This quarry was the sole source of the red scoria that was used to carve the red hat or topknot-like structures that can be seen on the statues.
Your last visit of the day will be the ceremonial site of Tahai, boasting three ahus, restored statues, remains of boathouses and a boat ramp.
Day 4 Santiago - Hanga Roa
You will transfer to the airport in time to board the flight to Santiago.
Why Book Our Easter Island Add-on
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