Easter Island Short Break - Overland Trip

0 ½ weeks: Easter Island to Easter Island - Santiago (IMT-LAEI)

Intro

Easter Island is one of the most isolated places on the planet, 3,000km from the nearest populated land, and is one of the most fascinating archaeological riddles of all time. The inhabitants, whose origin remains an enigma, developed the only script known to people of America and Polynesia at that time, carved enormous 100 ton basalt statues (called Moai) from a quarry in the side of a volcano, transported them many kilometres to the coast and erected them on giant stone altars. Easter Island combines deserted beaches, a pleasant climate, a fascinating culture and remarkable volcanic remains. Dotted around the island are several dead craters, two of which now contain freshwater lakes, and hundreds of caves, once used as refuges or secret burial places.

Non-group Tour

For individuals only

Transfers

Transfers to hotels / airports

Staffing

Services of Imaginative Traveller representatives

Transport

Not applicable

Accommodation

4 nights simple hotel on twin share basis

Single Supplement

Applicable to all single travellers

Note

This extension can be added to any of our tours in South America. Please ask us for more details or refer to the trip dossier. Flights between Santiago and Easter Island are not included in the tour price.

Itineraries

Day 1,EASTER ISLAND

Arrive and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2 to Day 4,EASTER ISLAND

Free time to explore the island and learn about the inhabitants, whose origin remains an enigma. Easter Island combines warm beaches, a great climate, transparent oceans and remarkable volcanic remains. Dotted around the island are several dead craters, two of which now contain freshwater lakes, and hundreds of caves, once used as refuges or secret burial places. Three full days to explore. (B)

Day 5,EASTER ISLAND - SANTIAGO

Transfer to the airport for your flight onwards (please note this flight is not included in the cost of the extension and needs to be booked separately). Tour ends on arrival at Santiago. (B)

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Last updated: 25th September 2009