Easter Island Extension

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 Trip Length
5 Days
 Trip Starts
Santiago
 Trip Finishes
Santiago
5 Day Easter Island Extension Itinerary (Exodus)
Countries Explored: Chile, Easter Island
Trip Style
Culture
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
15
Pace
Easy
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
XTNEAST5

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Exodus 5 Day Easter Island Extension. In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 4,000km from the coast of Chile, is an island that still holds a very special magic and mystery. The Europeans discovered 'Rapa Nui', as the local population calls it, on Easter Sunday and to this day it is simply referred to as Easter Island. However, this island holds an intrigue far greater than one might imagine. So distant from everything and everyone, isolated by the largest ocean in the world, it demonstrates a rich history, art, language and interestingly once even suffered...read more a civil war ‐ all upon an island not 25 km across.

This 5 day/4 night extension will enable you to explore this triangular shaped island, with extinct volcanic cones in each of its three corners. Amidst an atmosphere of friendly Polynesian hospitality, the entire island is today an open‐air museum with approximately 900 moai (statues), the tallest of which is 21m high. There is also the Orongo Village and many traditional cave dwellings open to view.

Itinerary

Transfer to the airport for the morning flight to Easter Island.

On arrival we transfer to the hotel. Free time, options include a visit to the local museum of Hanga Roa ‐ 'Padre Sebastian Englert'. Hanga Roa is the small capital town of the island. This is where the great majority of the population lives (about 4,000 inhabitants). Stay: Hotel Otai or similar (B).

Morning half‐day excursion to Orongo, the ceremonial site for the Birdman Cult, whose stone houses are set right by the circular crater of the Ranu Kau volcano. The Birdman Cult only emerged after the collapse of moai culture and was focused on fertility rites and the Birdman competition. You will visit an interesting cave with cult rock paintings at the foot of the volcano.

Later, from the rim of the crater, you will be able to savour a spectacular view overlooking the crater's large lake, as well as the sea and the three Motu Islands. These small islands were the focus of the young men chosen during the ceremony of the Birdman Cult, held at Orongo. One individual per clan swam out to the Motus, to climb and steal the first swallow's egg of the year. The winning clan was allowed to nominate Rapa Nui's king for the following year.

In the afternoon, you will visit Ahu Akivi, one of the few Ahus not located by the sea. The seven resurrected moais are sited according to the equinox, which indicates the advanced knowledge of astronomy once known on Rapa Nui. The next stop is the Puna Pau quarry, where the headdresses made of red stone that were set on many moai were produced. Today's tour ends with a transfer back to the hotel. Stay: Hotel Otai or similar (B).

We take a full day excursion today with visits to Ahus Vaihu and Akahanga along the south coast.

Later we drive on to Rano Raraku, which is the site where moais were carved out of the island's very unique bedrock. There are still approximately 400 statues standing and lying here in different stages of completion. The largest is nearly 22m tall and weighs approximately 250 tons. From here we drive to Ahu Te Pito Kura and the 'Navel of the World'. Finally we visit the beach of Anakena with its Ahu Nau Nau before heading back to our hotel. Stay: Hotel Otai or similar (B/L).

The morning is free before we transfer to the airport for the flight back to Santiago. Stay: Hotel Providencia or similar (B).

End Santiago (B).

Trip Inclusions

  • The mysterious moai
  • Rano Kau crater
  • Enjoy friendly Polynesian hospitality
  • The unique history of the island

  • Post Extension to 'Discover Chile' (AAE)
  • 5 days / 4 nights (3 nights Easter Island and 1 night Santiago)
  • 4 nights comfortable hotel
  • Travel by bus
  • Guide provided on excursions
  • 2023 price from £1299 (per person, shared room and travelling together)
  • 2023 single supplement from £310 / sole traveller supplement from £465
  • Note - this extension runs on a shared tour basis with Exodus and non-Exodus guests
  • All breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader on excursions

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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Prices & Dates

There are currently no departures available on this trip. Either it's the end of the season and new departures will be released shortly, or this itinerary has been changed and will no longer continue. Feel free to contact us for information about when next seasons dates will be released or click here to view the general release dates for all destinations.

Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Exodus. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Exodus. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.

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