Mysteries of Easter Island (Post)
Price from
$5,685
Visit a unique destination with ancient traditions and experience Easter Island´s Polynesian culture
Learn about the myths and facts of the more than 1,000 statues
Explore a distinct `ecoregion´
Stay a hotel inspired by the local culture and natural resources of Easter Island
Planned itinerary Post-programme
Day 1: Santiago
After charter flight arrival from Punta Arenas, your Post-programme tour starts with a transfer to your hotel in Santiago de Chile. The rest of the day at leisure, overnight including breakfast.
Day 2: Santiago/Easter Island
Morning transfer from your hotel to the airport and flight to Easter Island, followed by short transfer to your accommodation for the next three nights. Enjoy lunch at the hotel, before starting to explore Easter Island on your first included excursion. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3-5: Easter Island
Take the opportunity to relax at the hotel or choose from a variety of local trips visiting interesting sights in the area, following the past of Rapa Nui. Discover the archeological complex Te Pito Kura, also called The Navel of the World where a large, perfectly circular stone is said to be the epicenter of the planet´s energy. Spend some time at Anakena, the main beach of Easter Island and where the first king of the island landed with his men. See the Seven Explorers, beautifully preserved Moais, and discover how the ancient islanders connected with celestial and astronomical events. Don´t miss seeing the Moais during sunrise or sunset. The island also offers bicycle tours at your own pace or a guided hike to the volcano that formed the island millions of years ago.
Lunch and dinner at the hotel. Overnight.
Day 5: Easter Island/Santiago de Chile
Transfer from your hotel to the airport and flight back to Santiago de Chile for the end of your Post extension programme.
Please note that due to changing conditions, the order of sights may vary.
Practical information
Included:
The price includes one hotel night in Santiago de Chile including breakfast, three hotel nights on Easter Island at Hotel Nayara Hangaroa or similar, including full board and beverages (except premium drinks), return flight Santiago de Chile-Easter Island, including current taxes and airport transfers, daily two half day excursions with English-speaking guide offered by the hotel, entrance fee to National Park. All excursions are subject to weather conditions.
Not included: Meals and drinks on day 1, gratuities.
Remarks/requirements:
This tour is available as a Post-extension programme in combination with voyages ending in Punta Arenas/Santiago de Chile.
This tour includes walking on uneven terrain and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
The excursions included in this tour are operated by the hotel and might not be exclusive to Hurtigruten guests.
Excursions are subject to weather conditions.
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the trip until 6 weeks before departure.
Depending on your flight departure from Santiago de Chile an overnight might have to added after the tour.
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