Travel Type
Tour
Duration
4 Days/3 Nights
Country
CHILE & EASTER ISLAND
The Island, one of the world’s most famous archeological sites is renowned for the Moais, monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people from giant boulders. There are 887 remaining sculptures from 2.5 to 9 meters high. There has been much speculation about the exact purpose of the statues, as well as the way they have been constructed and transported, but no definite answer. Come immerse yourself in the mystery of Rapa Nui.
Inclusions
Accommodation for 3 nights in double occupancy
4 meals: 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Roundtrip transfers
Meet and greet by our representatives
Visits as per itinerary
English-speaking local guides
Exclusions
International airfare – Entrance fees to Rapa-Nui national parks ($90 USD) – Meals other than specified – Beverages – Gratuities.
Additional Information
Easter Island entry law
The new law regulates the right of entry to the island to foreigners (not Rapa-Nui people), allowed only with previously booked accommodation (minimum 1 night / maximum 30) in a hotel or establishment registered by SERNATUR (National Tourism service).
All passengers visiting the island must fill out the Unique Entry Form (FUI) online before their trip indicating the hotel where they will be staying and their Sernatur registration number. Then, you will receive your confirmation by mail which you must present at the Investigation Police Department (PDI) at the airport. The procedure is per person and it is not necessary to print the form, you can show it on your cell phone, in addition to presenting your entry and exit ticket. Remember, passengers who do not fill out the form will not be embarked.
https://ingresorapanui.interior.gob.cl/
Hotel Sernatur registration N°
Iorana 7891
Taha-Tai 537
Entrance fee to National parks (payment of tickets)
To access the Rapa Nui National Park, visitors can previously purchase their ticket on the following website or buy it on spot: https://rapanuinationalpark.com/en/buy-your-tickets/
The ticket is valid for 10 days. If you purchase it online, it will count from the entered date, and if you purchase it at the ticket office once you arrive in Rapa Nui, it will count from the first entry to the national park.
Tickets are non-transferable, to be used in the place and on the selected day.
1
DAY 1 EASTER ISLAND
Reception at Mataveri Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation : Easter Island for 3 nights
2
DAY 2 EASTER ISLAND
Breakfast at the Hotel. Visit the ruins of the temple of Akahanga, where the hats of the moai are the outstanding feature; they lie where they fell when the platform was destroyed. Continue to the volcano of Rano Raraku, where all the moais on the island were carved out of the rock. Climb to the edge of the crater of the volcano to appreciate the small lake inside and moais scattered about the inner slopes in various stages of construction. Continue to Ahu Tongariki, where many of the huge moais were toppled by a large “seaquake” in 1960. Lunch in a restaurant at a Rapanui’s house. Tour ends at Anakena beach with its two beautiful Ahu, including free time to take a short bath in the sea, or for walking, before returning to the hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
3
DAY 3 EASTER ISLAND
Breakfast at the Hotel. The tour begins visiting Vinapu where there are archaeological remains related to work and construction of figures with volcanic rock, several destroyed during internal wars between the tribes. Then, continue to Rano Kau, which was the second of the three main volcanoes to erupt about 2.5 million years ago. It has a height of 310m and a huge crater of 1.6km in diameter and a freshwater lagoon 11m deep. Next to the volcano is the ancient ceremonial city of Orongo, where the greatest concentration of petroglyphs exists. There are pictures of the Tangata Manu birdman. Pm: Ahu Akivi & Puna Pau: Ahu Akivi is the archaeological center of the Roihi sector and was the first site to be properly restored in the 1960’s. It is a ceremonial site, which is particularly interesting not only because of its location (in the center of the island) but also because of the legends which surround the Seven Moai which are situated on the platform or Ahu. The tour also visits Puna Pau, to the east of the town of Hanga Roa, which is situated in a small crater of red stone. This is where the “pukao” or hats (topknots) which crowned the moais were made. On the way, it is possible to see the path where they were transported, including some examples of the Pukao which have fallen by the wayside. Return to the Hotel and overnight.
Meals : Breakfast
4
DAY 4 EASTER ISLAND
Breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, transfer to Mataveri Airport to take your onward flight.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Easter island
Iorana Hotel 3*
Taha – Tai Hotel 4*
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy | Land Package | |
| Daily departures 2024 | Regular | Private |
| Hotels 3* | ||
| September – December 2024 | 949 | 1249 |
| Hotels 4* | ||
| September and December 2024 | 1139 | 1449 |
| October – November 2024 | 1199 | 1499 |
| Supplements | ||
| Single room or single passenger | On request | |
| Note: Seasonal surcharges may apply. Regular: Transfers and excursions in a group. Private: Transfers and excursions in private. | ||
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
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