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Dates Note:

DAY 1: (SANTIAGO) - EASTER ISLAND
Reception at Rapa Nui airport. Transfer to the hotel.
DAY 2:  After breakfast, we visit Ahu Akivi,. From here we’ll start our ride in direction of Rano Aroï and Terevaka (507m), highest point of the island. We enjoy the fantastic panorama of the island. Descent to the wild and dry north-east coast where we observe several petro glyphs, caves and Ahus. Cross of Hanga Oteo crater before arriving at the magnificent site of Anakena -beautiful beach with white sand- dominated by the Ahu Nau Nau. (CB,L,D)
DAY 3:   After a bath (IF POSSIBLE), we ride along the coast visiting the beautiful Ovahe beach, then the Te Pito Kura, Hekii and Mahatua sites on the foot of Volcano Poike. Small climb to Parehe, Tea Tea, Vai Aheva (huge figure carved in the rocks) and Pua Katiki (360m). Ride down to the south coast in order to arrive at Hanga Nui Bay where we can observe the huge Ahu Tongariki. (CB,L,D)
DAY 4:  Today, we do not change the camp. We are close to Volcano Rano Raraku, place where all the Moais of the island were born. We spend most of the day visiting this impressive quarry. Possibility to have a bath in the crater lake. Relax and taste of the Umu (Polynesian oven). (CB,L,D)
DAY 5:   We pass again in front of the quarry for a last picture before continuing the “Moai way”. Short transfer from the camp to Vaihu site with a stop at Haka Hanga on the way. From Vaihu ride along the coast and climb of Rano Kau through eucalyptus forests to reach the camp(CB,L,D)
DAY 6:   In only a few minutes, we are on the edge of the impressive Rano Kau crater (1600m of diameter), a mosaic of small lakes, natural flora reserve. We see the 3 little islands (Motu Nui, Motu Iti and Motu Kao Kao). Ride along the border of the crater in order to reach the extreme south-west with the impressive Orongo site. In that place, about 150 years ago, they started with the bird man culture, a long and mysterious drama which is celebrated each year in order to name the political boss of the island. Visit of numerous petro glyphs immortalizing the bird man and the supreme God Make Make. Later, descent to Hanga Roa with stop at the Ana Ka Tangata cave (rock paintings), the port of Hanga Piko and its Ahu.. Night at the hotel in Hanga Roa.. (CB,L)
DAY 7:   After breakfast transfer to the airport.  (CB)

Located in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, south of the tropic of Capricorn, Easter Island features a sub-tropical climate influenced by winds and ocean currents, and an annual average temperature of 20°Celsius.

In summer, the maximum temperature may reach 28°Celsius and the minimum may fall to 15°C. February is the hottest month, whereas in winter (June to August), temperatures range between 14°C and 22°C. 

September is the driest month. The weather here is windy most of the time with southeast trade winds dominating the weather conditions from October to April. The island is prone to become the playground of environmental hazards like tsunami (tidal waves) and drought.


On the island, also called "Rapa Nui Island", rain falls steadily throughout the year, although showers are only sporadic and last a short time. May is the month with the heaviest rainfall.

2 nights hotel and 4 nights camping and all meals

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months required by nationals referred to in the chart.
Passport Note
Passports issued to children must contain a photo and state the nationality.

Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of Greece for up to 60 days and nationals of Romania for up to 30 days.
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey on the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding required travel documents for onward destination and not leaving the airport transit lounge.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Visa Note
2. Nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA entering Chile for touristic purposes will be charged a processing fee payable on arrival and in cash only. For nationals of  Australia, the fee is US$56; for nationals of Canada, the fee is US$132; and for nationals of the USA, the fee is US$100 .