SANTIAGO & EASTER ISLANDS
   (8Days)

Day 1: ... / Santiago.

Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel. Private Service.

Overnight at Galerías Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 2: Santiago

PANORAMIC TOUR WITH CERRO SAN CRISTÓBAL:

Departing from our hotel, we drive to the civic center of Santiago to visit the Government Palace of La Moneda. We continue through the financial area and then we visit the heart of Santiago and the center of social life, the Main Square (Plaza de Armas) which is surrounded by historical buildings such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the main post office, and the National Historical Museum. Afterwards we will drive through the Barrio Bellavista with its many cultural activities, art galleries, theaters, restaurants and dance halls proceeding to the Cerro San Cristóbal, a very well-known recreational area with a fantastic view of the city. Shared Service.

Overnight at Galerías Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 3: Santiago / Easter Island

Transfer from the Hotel to the Airport (without guide). Private Service.

Air ticket Santiago - Easter Island

Easter Island

Transfer from the Mataveri Airport to the selected hotel. Private Service.

Overnight at Taha Tai Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 4: Easter Island

ANAKENA AND THE LOST CULTURE OF RAPA NUI:

This unique tour first takes you to the south coast in order to visit representative examples of the not restored platforms, Ahus Vaihu and Akahanga. Then we proceed to Rano Raraku, the quarry of almost 900 stone statues, 397 of them still lying or standing at the slopes of the extinct volcano with a crater lake. After this stop we visit Ahu Tongariki (restored with 15 Moais) which is the most recent and biggest restoration on the island. Next we drive to the east coast and visit Ahu Te Pito Kura and the “Navel of the World”. Last but not least we visit the beach of Anakena with its recovered Ahus Nau Nau and Ature Huke. There you will have the opportunity to enjoy the warm Pacific Ocean. Return to the hotel. Shared Service.

Overnight at Taha Tai Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 5: Easter Island

AHU AKIVI AND ITS 7 MOAI :

This half day tour takes you to the restored Ahu Akivi with its 7 Moais, built in the middle of the island. From here you proceed to the Ana Te Pahu Cave, one of the biggest lava tubes of the island before you visit Ahu Tepeu (not restored) and afterwards the topknot-quarry Puna Pau. Return to the hotel. Shared Service.

Overnight at Taha Tai Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 6: Easter Island

ORONGO CEREMONIAL VILLAGE:

You will be taken to the extinct volcano Rano Kau appreciating a view over the whole island and with its distinct geological features. On top of the volcano we proceed to a breathtaking view of the crater lake. Afterwards you will go to the ceremonial village of Orongo, where the birdman competition took place, and you can see the spectacular petroglyphs related to this culture and the 3 islands situated opposite the coast. Then you will go to Ahu Vinapu (not restored) and the Ana Kai Tangata cave with its paintings. Afterwards, return to the hotel. Shared Service.

Overnight at Taha Tai Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 7: Easter Island / Santiago

Transfer from the Hotel to the Mataveri Airport. Private Service.

Air ticket Easter Island - Santiago.

Santiago

Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel. Private Service.

Overnight at Galerías Hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 8: Santiago / ...

Transfer from the Hotel to the Airport (without guide). Private Service.

International Departure.

Meals included: Breakfast.