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4 Days$940USD

Activities
  • 4 days adventure touring
Accommodation
  • 3 nights hotel
Meals
  • 3 Breakfasts
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Discovery and Cruising

Traveller Rating

 

 
 

Trip highlights


  • Marvel at the cultural phenomenon of Rapa Nui National Park
  • Tour the fascinating archeological sites of Ahu Vinapu, Ahu Akivi and Ahu Vinapu
  • Experience Orongo ceremonial village
  • Visit Rano Kao Volcano and witness it's large 1.6km crater
  • Enjoy beautiful Anakena beach, a white coral beach, with archaeological remains from the first settling on Easter Island

Explore and discover a unique cultural heritage on one of the most isolated islands on earth. Easter Island really is an unusual destination made famous by its monolithic stone Moai and ancient Pacific culture. This is an ideal stop over for anyone crossing from Chile to Australia or New Zealand. (Note: 3, 5, 6 or 7 day options are also available)

Trip Code: EAS

Upon your arrival at Easter Island, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Please ensure that you purchase your entrance fee (approx USD$80) to the Rapa Nui National Park. While it is possible to pay for your entrance ticket on the island, it is much easier to buy it online beforehand from www.rapanuinationalpark.com/products/international-visitor-ticket. Overnight Otai Hotel or similar. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ORDER OF TOURS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON YOUR DAY OF ARRIVAL.

Meals:  Nil

Today, we have a full-day tour of the island, lasting approximately six hours. The tour will cover the following highlights: - Ahu Akahanga archaeological site, featuring many important ancient remains. - Ahu Tongariki, the biggest restored platform with 15 standing moai. - Rano Raraku, the quarry where the moai were made. - Ahu Te Pito Kura, an archaeological site where you can view the semispherical stone with magnetic power named "The navel of the world - Ahu Nau Nau, which showcases 7 moai standing in front of Anakena beach. - Anakena white coral sandy beach, where you can enjoy swimming (don't forget to bring your swimsuit) and also see archaeological remains from the first settling on Rapa Nui. - lunch is available for an additional cost and must be booked before the tour. Overnight Otai Hotel or similar. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ORDER OF TOURS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON YOUR DAY OF ARRIVAL.

Meals:  B

This morning, we will embark on a half-day "Birdman Journey" tour of Orongo, which will take approximately three hours to complete. The tour will include visits to the following destinations: - Rano Kau Volcano, the biggest crater on the island with a diameter of 1.6km. - Orongo ceremonial village, boasting 53 restored houses and about 1000 petroglyphs. - Ahu Vinapu, notable for its well-preserved stonework, which features large blocks of basalt and red scoria that have been fitted together with remarkable precision. After the tour concludes, we will return to the hotel. Please note that lunch will be at your own expense. At approximately 3pm, you will be picked up for the "The Seven Explorers" half-day tour of Akivi. The tour will last approximately 3 hours and will include visits to the following sites: - Puna Pao, a red scoria quarry where topknots for the moai were created. - Ahu Akivi "7 moai": the only altar with statues facing seaward. - Tahai ceremonial village, home to several ahu, or ceremonial platforms, as well as a number of restored moai. Overnight Otai Hotel or similar. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ORDER OF TOURS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON YOUR DAY OF ARRIVAL.

Meals:  B

Following a leisurely breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport marking the end of your trip.

Meals:  B


Inclusions

  • 3 breakfasts
  • English speaking local guide (tours are non private and are conducted in English and Spanish)
  • Comfortable hotel on a twin share basis
  • 1 full day trip and 2 half day trips on Easter Island (non-private, non-exclusive services, conducted in English and Spanish)
  • Return airport transfers (non-private, non-exclusive services)
  • Hotel upgrade options or additional nights at additional cost - please ask us for details

  • Rapa Nui National Park entrance (purchase online: www.rapanuinationalpark.com, approx USD$80)
  • Airfares, Visas, reciprocity fees and airport taxes
  • Meals not mentioned in itinerary
  • Aerated and alcoholic drinks
  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls etc
  • Travel Insurance
  • Excess baggage costs

Departure dates

Departs daily year round (except Friday and Saturday)

Notes

Note:
Depending on your arrival day, the order of the tours may differ.
Note:
We can customise the number of days you want to spend on Easter Island. Additional cost may apply.

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Priceper person from

$940USD

Options & Supplements*
  • Easter Island - 1 additional night (Otai Hotel standard) - Twin Room (per person)USD$200
  • Easter Island - 1 additional night (Otai Hotel standard) - single RoomUSD$310
  • Single Traveller Surcharge (standard hotel)USD$510
*Prices listed are per person

Essential Information

Ready to book? Make sure you download and read the detailed Easter Island trip notes which contains all the essential information you need to know before booking. Once you’ve booked, we will supply you with a Pre-Departure document which contains a detailed gear list and other important information to help you prepare for your adventure ahead.


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