7-Nights Wonders of Easter Island & Santiago

Goway Travel

This 8-day Chilean vacation takes you to Santiago before venturing to Rapa Nui/Easter Island. It features first-class or moderate accommodations depending on your preference, shared tours, and is a great mix of South America and the South Pacific.

Your journey begins in the Chilean capital, Santiago, where you’ll get to experience some of the highlights of this surprising city. A city tour starts at the Plaza de Armas and takes you to Moneda Palace, Santa Lucia Hill, and Huelen. Stop for lunch at Barrio Lastarria, home to some of the city’s most celebrated dishes, before reaching the financial district, “Sanhattan,” named after its resemblance to New York City. While staying in Santiago, you’ll also head on a day trip to Vina del Mar and Valparaiso to admire Chile’s lovely coastline, sample some local seafood, and have the option of a boat ride through Valparaiso’s bay.

From Santiago, connect to Rapa Nui/Easter Island, the lovely and mysterious Polynesian Island off the coast of Chile in the Pacific Ocean. Rapa Nui/Easter Island has long fascinated people across the world, so it’s your chance to delve into its secrets over the next few days. Start with a half day tour that’ll showcase the iconic Moai that are dotted across the island. You’ll also learn about the island’s history and see the quarry of Puna Pau, where you can see unique Moai known as Pukao, which are designed with red hats on them. The next two days are spent further exploring Rapa Nui. Learn about Hotu Matua, the first king of the island, and see where many of the Moai were constructed. You’ll also visit the ceremonial centre of Orongo with its rock paintings and archaeological excavations, as well as Rano Kau volcano.

At the end of your stay, you’ll connect back to Santiago and return home.

Vacation Inclusions

• Private arrival and departure transfers
• 2 nights in first-class accommodations in Santiago
• 3 nights in first-class accommodations on Easter Island
• Small group Santiago city tour (max 20 guests)
• Small group Valparaiso city tour (max 20 guests)
• Small Easter Island tours as listed (max 24 guests)
• Breakfast daily (excluding day 1), 1 lunch

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Easter Island Easter Island Easter Island is over 2,000 miles from the nearest population center, (Tahiti and Chile), making it one of the most isolated places on Earth. A triangle of volcanic rock in the South Pacific - it is best known for the giant stone monoliths, known as Moai, that dot the coastline. The early settlers called the island "Te Pito O Te Henua" (Navel of The World). Admiral Roggeveen, who came upon the island on Easter Day in 1722, named it Easter Island. Today, the land, people and language are all referred to locally as Rapa Nui.

Destination Guide

Santiago Santiago Santiago is a huge city of nearly five million inhabitants surrounded by immense Andean peaks creating a spectacular backdrop. The city centre is quite manageable with a collection of wide avenues, squares and parks all laid out in a grid pattern. Chile has a distinctly European flavour and Santiago will bring this home to you as you visit the churches, monuments and museums all designed in a certain familiar style.

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