Begins and ends in Santiago, Chile. Includes roundtrip flights to the island, guided tours, accommodations and energetic performance by renowned Rapa Nui dance troupe. Explore the myths and legends of the most exotic unknown civilization in the world.

Duration: 3 days

Start/Finish City: Santiago Airport, Chile return to Santiago Airport, Chile

Status: do not book flights or anything that is non-refundable until we confirm you for this trip

Service Level: Private (our groups have their own transport and tour guide who provides private tours)

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with local character. Private bathrooms and breakfast included.

Physical Grading: 3 - Average / Short walks on uneven terrain but not much gain in altitude

Travel Style: Classic / this means your itinerary includes visits to all the well-known, "must-see" sites

All of the highlights, culture, access, provided by caring and expert local tour guides who are there to assist you every step of the way

Trip Type: Small Group

Flight from Santiago to Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui. 5 hours. Local guide will be waiting for you upon arrival. Transfer and check in to hotel. Visit Orongo Ancient Town. Located in the shadow of Rano Kau Volcano Crater (with many lagoons inside), and on the side of the cliffs where the Tangata Manu (Birdman cult) ancient contest was conducted. Enjoy expansive views of the Motus Islands. Visit the Rapa Nui Anthropological Museum before the sunset at Tahai ceremonial complex (the closest Moais to town). End your day with an energetic Polynesian dance show at the Kari Kari restaurant. (B, L) Overnight hotel.

Ahu Akivi / Caves / Anakena / Rano Raraku

After breakfast in your hotel. your local tour guide will pick up to begin exploring the island. Your first stop is Ahu Akivi: a ceremonial platform where you find the only moai statues looking at the ocean. Continue exploring nearby amazing caves with incredible views of the Pacific Ocean.  This is where the ancient people of Rapa Nui used to look for shelter and places to hide. Stop to relax at Anakena Beach and eat lunch (at your expense). Continue the guided tour by van to Rano Raraku Volcano, the "industry" or quarry of Moais. This is where most of the Moais were built and you will see statues still in progress before everything stopped. Return to your hotel where you prepare to dine in a local restaurant on your own

Easy hike through beautiful meadows to the highest summit in the Island with amazing views. Enjoy an early hike from the center of the Island to the highest summit. Although Terevaka volcano is extinct, you can see the old crater and amazing 360 views of the whole Island surrounded by sea. The hike is easy and has a duration around 2.5 hours roundtrip along the grassy meadows. Return to hotel for luggage followed by lunch on your own.  Board flight to return to Santiago (SCL). Arrive Santiago usually after 9pm. Conclusion of service.