Santiago & the Wonders of Isla de Pascua

Arrival in Santiago. Reception at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel.
Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Half-day panoramic tour of Santiago, visiting major attractions that showcase the contrast between historical sites and modern buildings. The itinerary includes the Central Market, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, La Moneda Palace, Constitution Square, Santa Lucía Hill, the Bellavista and Lastarria neighborhoods, and Bicentenario Park. Guests may optionally visit Bluestone, a local craft store specializing in lapis lazuli. The guide will provide the drop-off point at the conclusion of the tour. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day visit to Viña del Mar and Valparaíso (lunch not included).
Valparaíso is Chile's primary port and a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its unique architecture and hills covered in narrow alleys and stairways. Viña del Mar, often called the "Garden City" for its extensive green spaces and plazas, features attractions such as the Flower Clock, Fonck Museum, and Quinta Vergara. Both cities serve as gateways to the Pacific Ocean. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Scheduled transfer to Santiago Airport for the flight to Easter Island. Reception at the airport and transfer to the selected hotel.
In the afternoon, we explore the islanders' connection to celestial events. The tour visits three sites: first, a 20-minute trek to Ana te Pahu, a large underground cave in the Roiho area that once served as a residence. We continue to Ahu Akivi, a platform with seven restored statues representing the explorers sent by Ariki Hotu Matu'a. Built around the 15th century with astronomical orientation, it was vital for tribal ceremonies. Finally, we visit the Puna Pau quarry, an ancient volcanic crater where the "pukao" (topknots) for the moai were crafted. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Follow the path of the island's first king, Ariki Hotu Matu'a. According to tradition, a dream guided him to Easter Island to begin the colonization period. This tour visits five archaeological sites. During the morning, explore Akahanga, Rano Raraku, and Ahu Tongariki—significant Rapa Nui cultural sites on the southern coast that showcase the island's archaeological heritage. After the first circuit, enjoy lunch at a local Rapa Nui family home, surrounded by native gardens, offering an authentic insight into local gastronomy. The second part of the journey continues to Te Pito Kura via the inland road. Known as the "navel of the world," this site features an intact platform and Moai, the largest sculpture ever transported from the Rano Raraku quarry and erected on an ahu. The final stop is Anakena, one of the most historically significant beaches where Ariki Hotu Matu'a and his men first landed. The site features two ahus and their respective Moai set against white sands and turquoise waters, ideal for relaxation. Return to the selected hotel.
Accommodation.

This excursion explores the history of the Birdman (Tangata Manu) competition, held annually at the cliffs of the Rano Kau volcano and the ceremonial village of Orongo. Visit Rano Kau, a freshwater crater and one of the island's primary volcanoes, offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and the volcano's interior. Continue to Orongo, a site of high cultural and spiritual importance related to the Tangata Manu competition. The village consists of 54 houses, most of which were restored in 1974; a trail provides views of these structures along with rock art and petroglyphs. Finally, visit Vinapu, an archaeological center noted for its mysterious basalt masonry. The precision of these large slabs resembles the ancient Inca constructions of Cusco. Return to the selected hotel.
Accommodation.

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your departing flight.