Daily program

Day 1: SANTIAGO DE CHILE (FLIGHT) – EASTER ISLAND/ ARRIVAL

Transfer to the international airport 1.30 hours before scheduled departure to Rapa Nui, Easter Island (flight time and number to be confirmed, flight not included, see flight options down below).
Reception at the airport with garlands of flowers and transfer to your hotel.
Easter Island is a mysterious place with its archaeological sites, volcanoes, beaches of white sand, crystal waters and an exotic vegetation with a semi-tropical climate. An unforgettable trip to discover Easter Island’s mysteries.
Night at the hotel. Meals not included.

Day 2: HANGA ROA – AHU AKIVI

After breakfast, we leave our hotel to visit the village of Hanga Roa with its market called “feria” in Spanish, its church, the graveyard and the small fishing harbour.
Then we go along the coast to reach the magnificent restored site of Tahai, visit some caves and observe petroglyphs and ruined altars (Ahu). We finally get back to inland to reach Ahu Akivi.
Camping. Meals included.

Day 3: AHU AKIVI – ANAKENA

After admiring the seven explorers, we begin our trek towards the crater of Rano Aroï and the Terevaka, highest point of the island (1.663 feet) where we have a panoramic view of Rapa Nui. Then we go down towards the uninhabited and wild North coast where we can observe numerous petroglyphs, the Make-Make’s cave and ruined altars (Ahu). We go through the crater of Hanga Oteo with magnificent views of the ocean before reaching the royal site of Anakena dominated by the Moai of the Ahu Nau-Nau. We admire there a beautiful white sand beach.
Camping. Meals included.

Day 4: ANAKENA – RANO RARAKU

After a tonic bath in the sea, we walk along the same coast until the precious Ovahe beach and then we discover the sites of Te Pito Kura with its giant Moai and Hekii in the “La Pérouse” bay. We observe petroglyphs in Papa Vaka before going through the plain at the foot of the Poike volcano. We reach the magnificent statue quarry on the Rano Raraku volcano and visit the site until the end of the afternoon.
Camping. Meals included.

Day 5: RANO RARAKU

Today we stay at the same camp and take the opportunity to go to Poike to admire the face of Vai at Heva, the Virgins’ cave and the Moai Ahu.
On our way, we go through the Hanga Nui bay where stands the colossal Ahu de Tongariki.
Camping. Meals included.

Day 6: RANO RARAKU – RANO KAU

This morning, transfer between our camp and the site of Vaihu. On our way, we observe the Ahu of Tetenga and Aka Hanga, and numerous statues which were throuwn on the ground and never arrived to their destination.
Then we walk along the coast to reach the Ahu Tahiri which represents a remarkable rock assembling. From there we climb along the Rano Kau volcano’s cliffs to discover a magnificent panorama of the huge crater and the «Motu Nui, motu Iti, motu Kaokao» islets. We finally walk on the edge of the crater to reach our camp.
Camping. Meals included.

Day 7: RANO KAU – HANGA ROA

Today we begin our trek by observing the bottom of the crater which is covered by a mosaic of small lakes, natural reserves for flora.
Then we head southwest to visit the impressive renovated site of Orongo, where took place the cult of Bird Men 150 years ago. It was celebrated each year and aimed at designate the political leader of the island.
Later, we go down to the village and visit the cave of Ana Kai Tangata, Hanga Piko’s harbour and its Ahu before going back to the hotel. We finish this great tour by savouring curanto, a typical meal of the island.
Night at the hotel. Meals included.

Day 8: EASTER ISLAND (FLIGHT) / SANTIAGO DE CHILE

Transfer to the airport 1.30 hours before scheduled departure to Santiago (flight time and number to be confirmed, flight not included, see flight options down below). Reception at Santiago airport and transfer to your hotel. Night at the hotel. Meals not included.

We remind you that all our tours are modifiable before your booking confirmation.
Do not hesitate to tell what you feel about this route, we will be delighted to modify any detail as your convenience (length, stages, accommodation type and activites) in order to build together the trip you dream about.

 

Included

 - Mentioned transportations (except for the domestic flights)
 - Transfers airport/hotel in private vehicle with a Spanish-speaking driver
 - 3 nights in 2/3-star hotels in double room, breakfast included (there is no guarantee of having a breakfast if departure from hotel occurs before 6am) + 5-night camping, breakfast inlcuded
 - English-speaking guide, specialist of trekking in Easter Island
 - Camping equipment (except sleeping bag)
 - Logistics and transportation of luggage and equipment
 - Guides’ expenses (transportation, hotel, meals)
- Meals mentioned as “included”: 6 lunchs and dinners during the trek
- Note: some meals can be served on board during flight trips – to be confirmed at the moment of flight booking.

Not included

- International and domestic roundtrip tickets
 - Individual equipment (sleeping bag, warm clothes)
 - Mandatory travel insurance
 - Entrance to cultural and natural sites such as Rapa Nui National Park
 - Aforementioned free meals
 - Drinks
 - Tips

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In case of emergency

In case of major problem during your stay (delay, strike or traffic accident), an “emergency” cellular number is at your disposal to join a member of our team:00 56 9 626 743 57 (from a cellular) or 09 626 743 57 (from a landline phone in Chile).

General sales conditions

Your trip will be confirmed once you deposit 30% of total amount on our account. The balance must be paid 30 days before you arrive.

Important

- As a security measure, we ask each traveler to bring photocopies of passport and individual insurance (mandatory, to hand over to us upon arrival).
- Terra Patagonia Chile reserves the right to modify the programme owing to climatic or social disturbances in the country or if one of the participants experiences health problems during the trip.

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