6 days, 5 nights
The name "Easter Island" was given by the island's first recorded European visitor, the Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen, who encountered it on Easter Sunday 1722, while searching for Davis or David's island. The island's official Spanish name, Isla de Pascua, is Spanish for "Easter Island".
There has been much controversy and confusion concerning the origins of the Easter Islanders. Some have suggested that Easter Island is the remnant of a lost continent, or the result of an extra-terrestrial influence.
It is one of the most isolated islands in the world but 1200 years ago a double-hulled canoe filled with seafarers from a distant culture landed upon its shores. Over the centuries that followed a remarkable society developed in isolation on the island. For reasons still unknown they began carving giant statues out of volcanic rock. These monuments, known, as "moai" are some of the most incredible ancient relics ever discovered. The people of Easter Island called themselves the Rapa Nui. Where did they come from and why did they disappear? Science has learned much about the enigma of Easter Island and has put to rest some of the more bizarre theories, but questions and controversies remain.
In addition to the statues, the islanders possessed the Rongorongo script; the only written language in Oceania. The island is also home to many petroglyphs (rock carvings), as well as traditional wood carvings, tapa (barkcloth) crafts, tattooing, string figures, dance and music.
Enjoy an excellent overview, taking in the most interesting locations of this mythical destination, complete with its easily recognised and colossal statues. Depending on your departure date and flight schedules, the itinerary and price of this extension may vary.
Itinerary (Pre Voyage)
Day 1 :
Arrive in Santiago for an overnight stay.
Day 2 :
From Santiago fly to Easter Island and transfer to your hotel.
Day 3 :
Full day tour: including Ahus Vaihu, Akahanga and Rano Raraku.
Day 4 :
Half day tour: Rano Kau volcano, Orongo village and Ana Kai Tangata caves. Afternoon tour to Ahu Akvi.
Day 5 :
Transfer to airport and fly to Santiago for an overnight stay.
Day 6 :
Fly to Buenos Aires where extension ends.
This extension is also possible after your voyage.
| Oct 2009 - Feb 2010 |
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|---|---|
| Twin prices from | 1845 |
| Supp* | 245 |
* Single supplement.
All above prices are in £s per person based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin room.
YOUR EXTENSION PACKAGE INCLUDES :
- Return economy class flights between Santiago and Easter Island including taxes.
- One way flight Santiago to Buenos Aires including taxes.
- 2 nights Santiago including breakfast.
- 3 nights Easter Island (superior room) including breakfast.
- Excursions and transfers as per itinerary.
NOT INCLUDED :
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Luggage handling
