Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, or Te-Pito-Henúa, which in native language means “The Navel of the World,” is one of the paradisiacal spots found in insular Chile. Located 3,760 km from the Chilean cost, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, it receives its visitors with a tropical climate that invites them to enjoy its beaches. However, without a doubt one of its greatest attractions are the world famous Moais, a series of enormous statues (20 meters high) of volcanic rock carved by the indigenous group of the island, and which today continue to be a mystery.

Easter Island, or “Rapa Nui”, owes its origin to three volcanoes that erupted three million years ago: Poike, Rano Kau, and Maunga Terevaka. On the island at least 70 other craters can be found, which together give form to what is currently Rapa Nui, an island of smooth slopes, low hills and extinct volcanoes.

Since its settlement, the culture of the island developed isolated from the rest of the World until its discovery in 1722 by a Dutchman on Easter Day. During its isolation, the inhabitants of Rapa Nui developed a complex culture.

Today there are 3,000 inhabitants of the island, of which 70% are Rapa Nui, known for being friendly and affectionate. The majority of the Rapa Nui lives in Hanga Roa, a town in which the largest concentration of food, housing, security, and health services of the island can be found. Here one can enjoy the exquisite gourmet cooking of the island, which has as its base seafood, such as the tasty Easter Island tuna. Together with the magical sunsets, traditional music, dancing, and the intoxicating smell of the air, visitors to the island finds themselves converted into the perfect postcard of paradise.

The island, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, is the geographical point farthest from the Earth and of volcanic origin. In fact, another of the attractions that can be enjoyed is the observation of the crater of the Rano Kau volcano, whose interior boasts of a lagoon and native vegetation.

Rapa Nui has a temperate climate and an average temperature of 20°C, making it possible to visit the island during the entire year.

DAY 1 / EASTER ISLAND
Reception al Mataveri airport in Easter Island and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

DAY 2 / EASTER ISLAND
Full day excursion towards the south coast visiting Ahu Vaihu, Ahu Akahanga Rano Raraku quarry and volcano and Ahu Tongariki, the largest ahu ever built. En route to Anakena beach where, it is believed, the King Hotu Matua first first came ashore. Return along Vaitea Road in the evening. Overnight (B, Picnic L).

DAY 3 / EASTER ISLAND
-AM Half day excursion visiting Ahu Vinapu, Rano Kau volcano and the ceremonial village of Orongo and its hundreds petroglyphs.
-PM Half day excursion visiting Ahu Tahai, which is the oldest on the island, and consists of the three different ahus: Ahu Ko Te Riku, Ahu Vai Uri and Ahu Tahai. Stop in Hanga Roa with a visit of Sebastian Englert Anthropological Museum. Overnight. (B)

DAY 4 / EASTER ISLAND
AM Half day excursion visiting Ana te Pahu and Ahu Akivi, seven spectacular that date back to 1460 A.D. The tour finishes at Puna a Pau hill, a red stone quarry that was most likely the source for the moais’ topknots and ornamental hairpieces. Balance of the day at leisure. (B)

DAY 5 / EASTER ISLAND
Transfer to airport on time to board departure.