Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 4 nights in Easter Island, and 5 meals (4 breakfasts and 1 lunch).
Five Day Easter Island
Easter Island is one of the most isolated places on Earth. It is situated 2,200 miles west of Chile in the Pacific Ocean, and is known for its colossal stone Moai statues that stand up to 33 feet tall, and whose origin is still a mystery. Highlights of this tour include the moai factory at Rano Raraku volcano, Anakena Beach, the Orongo ceremonial village, and the Ahu Akivi moai looking out at the Pacific Ocean.
Activities:Cultural/historical sightseeing and hiking.
Day 1: Easter Island
Upon arrival in Easter Island, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Easter Island.
Day 2: Easter Island/Rano Raraku/Anakena Beach
Full day excursion visiting the archaeological site of Akahanga and the quarry at Rano Raraku volcano, where all of the moai on the island were carved. You will see over 300 statues in various stages of completion, and one giant moai, 21 meters (69 ft.) tall. You will also visit Ahu Tongariki, the largest ahu (burial site), whose moai were re-erected after a tsunami flattened the statues, Ahu Te Pito Kura, site of the largest moai moved from the quarry, and the ahu Nau Nau at Anakena Beach. Picnic lunch at Anakena Beach. Overnight in Easter Island. (B,L)
Day 3: Easter Island/Orongo
Half day excursion to the Rano Kau extinct volcano crater (1.6 km in diameter), the ceremonial village of Orongo, which features the largest concentration of Petroglyphs on the island, with images of post-moai deity's, such as Tangata Manu (birdman), Make Make (the creator), and Komari, and then to Ahu Vinapu. Overnight in Easter Island. (B)
Day 4: Easter Island/Ahu Akivi
Half day excursion to Ahu Akivi, site of the seven moais overlooking the sea, the caves of Ana Tepahu, among the largest on the island, and Pun-a-Pau quarry, the sole source of red scoria that was used to carve the pukao (topknots) of some of the moia. Overnight in Easter Island. (B)
Day 5: Easter Island
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Santiago and your final destination. (B)
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Five Day Easter Island
Single
Double
Triple
3 Star
$1,219
$829
$719
4 Star
$2,039
$1,309
$1,089
5 Star
$2,399
$1,359
$1,099
Deluxe
$3,079
$1,909
n/a
All prices are in U.S. Dollars. Click here to see our prices in your currency.
NOTES:
The above prices are valid until December 31, 2013.
4 Star accommodations on Easter Island (Hotel Iorana) include breakfast and choice of lunch or dinner.
Five Day Easter Island
The Price of This Tour Includes
South American Vacations' expert pre-departure planning services and documentation.
Airport/hotel transfers including baggage handling.
Hotel accommodations including taxes and service charges.
Excursions as indicated on the itinerary including all applicable entrance fees.
Meals as indicated on the itinerary.
Local, English-speaking tour guides.
The Price of This Tour Does Not Include
International airfare.
Domestic airfare.
Reciprocity tax of $140.
Meals not indicated on the itinerary.
Gratuities to tour guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
Gifts, personal items, and travel insurance.
We will be happy to quote the cost of domestic airfare and to make these arrangements for you.