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Hanga Roa · Valparaiso · Chile
8-Days Unique Experience in Easter Island & Chilean Patagonia
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This is a unique experience in which you will get to know the "musts" of these two incredible destinations in Chile, Easter Island and Torres del Paine. This tour has the assistance of the best local guides, to know in depth not only the landscapes, but also the culture and secrets of the destinations.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Southeastern and northeastern coast of Easter Island visiting the AhuVaihu temple
- Find 4 platforms, 12 Moai statues, 8 Pukao all near AhuVaihu temple
- Visit RanoKau volcano where we will be able to see the largest crater on the Island
- The Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument & other nearby caves
- Enjoying the view of the Sofía Lagoon, Porteño Lake, Prat Mountain Range & More
- See beautiful Magellanic dolphins, also known as toninas, a mustsee wonder
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
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Welcome to Chile! Arrival in the Easter Island Airport. Reception in the Airport with a flower necklace and transfer to your selected hotel. The afternoon is at leisure.
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Accommodation included.
Day 2
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Local Flavor. Easter Island Departing from HangaRoa's town at about 9:30 am, going to the southeastern and northeastern coast of the Island visiting the AhuVaihu temple, which is located 10 km from HangaRoa. It consists of a stone platform with 8Moai statues and 8 pukao dispersed in the proximities. Then, we will go to AhuAkahanga, so- called the "Platform of the king". The legend tells that HotuMatua'a's tomb is near this place. There, we will find 4 platforms, 12 Moai statues, 8 Pukao and towards the interior of this Ahu; it is possible to see the best-preserved village of the island.
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Accommodation included.
Day 3
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Eco Tour. Easter Island Today, we will visit the Ana Kai Tangata natural cave where it is possible to appreciate some rupestrian art representing birds such as the manutara, and where it is possible to watch waves breaking upon the cliff. We will continue our tour by visiting the RanoKau volcano where we will be able to see the largest crater on the Island and one of the largest sweet water reservation of the area.
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Local Flavor. Finally, we will visit the Orongo Ceremonial Village, old and magnificent ceremonial city located in the western side of the RanoKau volcano. It features 53 elliptical houses made of sandstone and a small square window looking to the sea. In this place, the most important ceremony of the second period of Easter Island was carried out: the election of the Tangata Manu (Bird-Man), this ceremony stopped being performed 150 years ago, due to the arrival of the first Christian missioners. We will return to the village.
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Accommodation included.
Day 4
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Easter Island - Mataveri Airport - Santiago Transfer to the airport and typical farewell. Arrival in Santiago and Accommodation at new LQ HOTEL by LA QUINTA SANTIAGO Aeropuerto, located about (10 miles) from the heart of Santiago and just minutes from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. (arrival and departure complimentary transfers offered by the hotel)
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Accommodation included.
Day 5
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Santiago - Punta Arenas - Puerto Natales Arrival at Punta Arenas Airport. Reception and transfer to the bus terminal to board the regular bus heading Puerto Natales (245 km/3 hours journey). Arrival in Puerto Natales, reception and transfer to your hotel.
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Accommodation included.
Day 6
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Hiking. Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine National Park We will leave Puerto Natales to the north, and after a half an hour trip we will arrive at our first stop: the Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument. We will visit the main cave of a group of three caves, where more than 100 years ago were found the remains of this prehistoric animal.
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Eco Tour. Torres del Paine National Park The travel continues towards the Torres del Paine National Park, enjoying the view of the Sofía Lagoon, Porteño Lake, Prat Mountain Range, Mesa Hill, Toro Range and Ballena Range. After a 2 hours trip, we will arrive in the Lago del Toro viewpoint, located in the lake's south coast. From there, we will have a spectacular view of the lake and the Paine Range (also known as Paine Massif). Then, we will make a small hike by the Grey Lake's shore, from where we will have another perspective of the Paine Massif and the Cuernos del Paine. After lunch (not included) in a coffee shop inside the park, we will go to the Salto Grande area, place where is located the Pehoé Lake viewpoint, where the glaciers of the Paine River unload its fast-flowing waters. At the end of the tour, we will visit the Amarga Lagoon and the Sarmiento Lake viewpoint, to then go back to Puerto Natales. *The places that will be visited are subject to change the same day of the tour because of adverse weather conditions.
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Accommodation at Hotel Martin Gusinde
Day 7
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Boating. Puerto Natales - Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers We will begin our expedition in Puerto Bories where the Frigorífico Bories National Historical Monument, a structure from 1913 that stands out due to its industrial, post-Victorian English style. We will continue the journey until reaching Guanaco Island, where we will see beautiful Magellanic dolphins, also known as toninas, a must-see wonder. The journey on the water will continue until we reach our main destination, Balmaceda Mountain, where we will be able to see the awe-inspiring Balmaceda Glacier.
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Hiking. Glacier run We will disembark in Puerto Toro where we will hike along the bank of the Témpanos Lagoon with our guide. After a short break, we will continue on to the Serrano Glacier, passing through a native forest of coigües (Nothofagus dombeyi), ñirres (Nothofagus antarctica), and ciruelillos (Embothrium coccineum) while enjoying the magnificent vegetation and the contrast between the sky and the sea ice. Once we have reached the Serrano Glacier, we will enjoy a whiskey with thousand-year-old ice while we take in a breathtaking panoramic view of the glacier. We will make one last stop at a Magellan Region estancia, where a delicious typical Patagonian lunch with roasted lamb will be awaiting us. After this we will go back to Puerto Natales.
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Accommodation included.
Day 8
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Thank you for visiting! Transfer to Natale’s bus station to take your regular bus destination Punta Arenas Airport. (we recommend to book flight after midday) We are happy you came and hope to see you again soon!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Professional Bilingual english speaking guide Insurance in case of an accident only Transfers In/Out in each destination
Not Included
Internal Flights Entrance fee to Rapa Nui National Park Milodon Cave and Torres del Paine NP Gratuities (optional)
What to Bring
Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets No public transportation nearby Infants must not sit on laps
Meeting & Pickup
Arrival in the Easter Island Airport. Reception in the Airport with a flower necklace and transfer to your selected hotel.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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