Santiago & Easter Island tour combines two of Chile's most popular destinations: the capital, Santiago de Chile, and the tropical island of Rapa Nui, also called Easter Island. These two locales offer a distinct contrast: Santiago is located on the central Pacific coast, with the snow-capped Andes in the background. Easter Island, meanwhile, is located in the South Pacific Ocean, where it is closer to Tahiti than to the Chilean mainland. This holiday package includes guided tours and excursions around both destinations, including wine tours near Santiago. |
Day
01 Santiago of Chile
Transfer from the Airport to Hotel.
Half day City tour
Santiago sightseeing tour of the capital city which will
include seeing the attractive and recently renovated Plaza
de Armas where you'll visit the Cathedral much of which
has been rebuilt due to various earthquakes through the
years. The plaza also houses the Palace de la Real Audiencia,
the old Post Office, Municipalidad (Town Hall) and Archbishop's
Palace. On this tour you will also visit the Palace de
la Moneda (Presidential Palace) which contains old historical
relics, sculptures and paintings. It has been the site
of much modern historical events including being attacked
during the military coup in 1973 by Pinochet's army. Most
days they have the changing of the guard at 10am, which
is very interesting to watch. Later in the day you will
be returned to your hotel.
Overnight in Santiago.
Day 02 SANTIAGO- VIÑA DEL MAR Y VALPARAISO
Breakfast . The excursion departs from your hotel, crossing
the Coastal Mountain range and continuing through the
Curacavi Valley with its small towns and villages, later
the Casablanca Valley where some vineyards that produce
Chardonay white wine are located, then a view of the Peñuelas
Lagoon up to Valparaiso, a picturesque seaport. Here you
will enjoy the special architecture, hills and funiculars.
Tour along the narrow avenues, visiting Plaza Mayor and
Prat Pier, Victoria Square, Congress Building and civic
center. Then you will proceed to the Garden City of Viña
del Mar, visiting Quinta Vergara, the site of the International
Summer Song Festival, then Vergara’s Palace, Botanic
Garden, continuing by San Martin Avenue to visit Reñaca
& Con-con sea resorts, stopping at a seaside restaurant
for lunch (optional). In the afternoon, there will be
a visit to Sausalito Lagoon & Park and the Sporting
Club (horse race track), before returning to Santiago
via route 68 to your Hotel.
Overnight in Santiago
Day 03 Santiago – Easter
Island
Breakfast. Transfer from the Hotel to the airport.
Reception with a necklace of flowers and transfer to the
Hotel.
Overnight Hotel
at the Hotel in Easter Island.
Day 04 Easter Island
Breakfast. We are out all day visiting different archeological
sites on Vahiha Island; Akahanga; Rano Raraku; Ahi Tongariki,
Te Pito Kura; Ahu Nau Nau, with a picnic lunch at Anekena
beach.
Overnight Hotel
at the Hotel in Easter Island.
Day 05 Easter Island
Breakfast. Half day morning visit to Volcano Rano Kau;
the city and sacred ceremonial temple of Orango; the area
of Vinapu, with its interesting murals; the Anaka Tai
Tangata Cave, famous for its ancient paintings. In the
afternoon, a visit to Ahu Akion (7 moai/totems) and the
Ana Tepahu caverns and Puna Pau Quarry. Overnight Hotel
at the Hotel in Easter Island.
Day 06 Easter Island – Santiago
Breakfast. Transfer to airport and farewell with a another
necklace. And take the flights from Easter Island to Santiago.
Transfer from the airport in Santiago to the Hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel in Santiago de Chile
Day 07 Santiago
Breakfast. Transfer from the Hotel to the Airport.
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