EXPLORING RAPA NUI , Easter Island Travel, Taylor made Trips to Chile, Easter Island and Polynesia, Diving programs at Easter Island, Rapa Nui trekking
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Easter Island evokes many things but never indifference. Exciting, it symbolizes its people’s mystery and its past, which is known by only a few. This volcanic land, lost in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, hides the most amazing treasures. Its Moais, caves, craters and beaches give this place a unique atmosphere. Easter Island is one of the masterpieces of our planet, a magical meeting with the past. We invite you to discover Easter Island in an absolutely unique way, far from the crowded paths and the tourists: on horsebackride. Unforgettable sunsets, warm nights in campfire-heated caves, a wonderful atmosphere and unforgettable memories are waiting for you. You will learn the history of the island as told by its inhabitants.
I) PROGRAM DAY BY DAY
DAY 1 YOUR COUNTRY - CHILE
DAY 2 WELCOME TO SANTIAGO
Reception at Santiago airport. Transfer to hotel. Time to relax. City Tour. We visit the civic center of Santiago and the Government Palace of La Moneda. We walk along the commercial areas to the Pre-Columbian Museum, where we find a collection of works from various Pre-Hispanic cultures, including the oldest mummies of the world. We continue our tour to the heart of Santiago and the center of social life: the military place (Plaza de Armas), surrounded by historical buildings such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the ancient post office, and the National Historical Museum. Dinner in Bali - Hai restaurant. Accommodation at Galerias Hotel
(D)
DAY 3 SANTIAGO - EASTER ISLAND
Breakfast and transfer to Santiago´s airport. Flight to Easter Island. Reception
and transfer to hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 EASTER ISLAND
First part of the horse ride. Then, we go on to the Rano Kau volcano an visit the cannibals cave (Ana Kai Tangata). Arrival at the impressive crater (1600m of diameter), panoramic view and visit of Orongo site where the birdman cult used to take place more than a century ago. Observation of the geoglyphs and the Nui, Iti, and Kao Kao motus. Ride down to the south coast, visit of Ahu Tahiri site and camp in Vaihu. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 EASTER ISLAND
Visit of Ahu Hanga Tee site, then we follow the coast and pass in front of Ahu Akahanga and Ahu Tetenga sites, before reaching the famous Rano Raraku volcano, where the Moais come from. Visit of the site and possibility of a bath in the crater lake. Camp. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 EASTER ISLAND
Departure to Tongariki and Papa Totuku Poki sites (petroglyphs). We climb to the big carved figure in the Poike peninsula mountain: the Vai Aheva. Then we go down to the North-East coast and visit La Perousse, Moai Paro (10m high!) and the rock that symbolizes the navel of the world: Te Pito o Te Henua. Camp on Anakena beach. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 EASTER ISLAND
Beach, bath, and visit of Ahu Nau Nau site. Departure to the North-West Coast where we visit Ahu Vai-Mata, Ahu Vaai-Taki-Te-Moa sites, the sculpted cave with the 60 faces of Make-Make God and Omoi geoglyphs. We go up to the Terevaka (highest point of the island) and get down to Ahu Akivi (7 Moais), where we take the car back to Hanga Roa. On the way, we visit Tepahu cave with flash lights. Hotel. (B,L)
DAY 8 EASTER ISLAND - SANTIAGO
Transfer to the airport . Flight to Santiago. Reception at Santiago´s airport. Transfer to
The hotel. Rest of the day off. ( B )
DAY 9 SANTIAGO - VALPARAISO - VIÑA DEL MAR
Breakfast at the hotel. Departing early morning from Santiago, we pass through the beautiful Casablanca Valley to reach the magical port of Valparaíso, considered by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. We drive through the bohemian hills to visit “La Sebastiana“, poet Pablo Neruda’s home with a unique ocean view that inspired his writings. We continue our tour to Cerro Alegre, where we enjoy lunch at the restaurant of Las delicias. while sharing a splendid view of the port. After lunch, we visit the Open Sky Museum with walls and stairways of murals painted by local artists. We continue our tour along the coast to Viña del Mar to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Transfer to your hotel with ocean view ,at Reñaca beach. (B, L)
DAY 10 VIÑA DEL MAR - SANTIAGO
Day off to enjoy the nice beach of Reñaca. At the sun set , return to Santiago.
Transfer to hotel Galerias. (B )
DAY 11 SANTIAGO - DAY OFF
Day off to do shopping, relax your self. Accommodation at Galerias Hotel. (B )
DAY 12 SANTIAGO - OUT
Breakfast and transfer to the airport. End of our services. (B)
(B: breakfast , L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
Features:
Transport written in the itinerary.
Professional bilingual guide.
Accommodations mentioned in the itinerary.
Restaurants include transfers.
Not Included:
Services not mentioned in the program.
Optional activities.
Flights
II/ OTHER INFORMATION:
This program is also available in a trekking version with the same itinerary.
Just make your choice!! A logistic team follows the group to transport equipment, prepare the camps and the meals.
I) PROGRAM DAY BY DAY
DAY 1 YOUR COUNTRY - CHILE
DAY 2 WELCOME TO SANTIAGO
Reception at Santiago airport. Transfer to hotel. Time to relax. City Tour. We visit the civic center of Santiago and the Government Palace of La Moneda. We walk along the commercial areas to the Pre-Columbian Museum, where we find a collection of works from various Pre-Hispanic cultures, including the oldest mummies of the world. We continue our tour to the heart of Santiago and the center of social life: the military place (Plaza de Armas), surrounded by historical buildings such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the ancient post office, and the National Historical Museum. Dinner in Bali - Hai restaurant. Accommodation at Galerias Hotel
(D)
DAY 3 SANTIAGO - EASTER ISLAND
Breakfast and transfer to Santiago´s airport. Flight to Easter Island. Reception
and transfer to hotel. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 EASTER ISLAND
First part of the horse ride. Then, we go on to the Rano Kau volcano an visit the cannibals cave (Ana Kai Tangata). Arrival at the impressive crater (1600m of diameter), panoramic view and visit of Orongo site where the birdman cult used to take place more than a century ago. Observation of the geoglyphs and the Nui, Iti, and Kao Kao motus. Ride down to the south coast, visit of Ahu Tahiri site and camp in Vaihu. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 EASTER ISLAND
Visit of Ahu Hanga Tee site, then we follow the coast and pass in front of Ahu Akahanga and Ahu Tetenga sites, before reaching the famous Rano Raraku volcano, where the Moais come from. Visit of the site and possibility of a bath in the crater lake. Camp. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 EASTER ISLAND
Departure to Tongariki and Papa Totuku Poki sites (petroglyphs). We climb to the big carved figure in the Poike peninsula mountain: the Vai Aheva. Then we go down to the North-East coast and visit La Perousse, Moai Paro (10m high!) and the rock that symbolizes the navel of the world: Te Pito o Te Henua. Camp on Anakena beach. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 EASTER ISLAND
Beach, bath, and visit of Ahu Nau Nau site. Departure to the North-West Coast where we visit Ahu Vai-Mata, Ahu Vaai-Taki-Te-Moa sites, the sculpted cave with the 60 faces of Make-Make God and Omoi geoglyphs. We go up to the Terevaka (highest point of the island) and get down to Ahu Akivi (7 Moais), where we take the car back to Hanga Roa. On the way, we visit Tepahu cave with flash lights. Hotel. (B,L)
DAY 8 EASTER ISLAND - SANTIAGO
Transfer to the airport . Flight to Santiago. Reception at Santiago´s airport. Transfer to
The hotel. Rest of the day off. ( B )
DAY 9 SANTIAGO - VALPARAISO - VIÑA DEL MAR
Breakfast at the hotel. Departing early morning from Santiago, we pass through the beautiful Casablanca Valley to reach the magical port of Valparaíso, considered by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. We drive through the bohemian hills to visit “La Sebastiana“, poet Pablo Neruda’s home with a unique ocean view that inspired his writings. We continue our tour to Cerro Alegre, where we enjoy lunch at the restaurant of Las delicias. while sharing a splendid view of the port. After lunch, we visit the Open Sky Museum with walls and stairways of murals painted by local artists. We continue our tour along the coast to Viña del Mar to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Transfer to your hotel with ocean view ,at Reñaca beach. (B, L)
DAY 10 VIÑA DEL MAR - SANTIAGO
Day off to enjoy the nice beach of Reñaca. At the sun set , return to Santiago.
Transfer to hotel Galerias. (B )
DAY 11 SANTIAGO - DAY OFF
Day off to do shopping, relax your self. Accommodation at Galerias Hotel. (B )
DAY 12 SANTIAGO - OUT
Breakfast and transfer to the airport. End of our services. (B)
(B: breakfast , L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
Features:
Transport written in the itinerary.
Professional bilingual guide.
Accommodations mentioned in the itinerary.
Restaurants include transfers.
Not Included:
Services not mentioned in the program.
Optional activities.
Flights
II/ OTHER INFORMATION:
This program is also available in a trekking version with the same itinerary.
Just make your choice!! A logistic team follows the group to transport equipment, prepare the camps and the meals.
