7-Nights Wonders of Rapa Nui & Santiago

Goway Travel

This 8-day Chilean vacation takes you to Santiago before venturing to Rapa Nui (Easter Island). It features a blend of well-located accommodations, private touring, 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 takes you to some of the capitals most charming nieghborhoods and vistas. While staying in Santiago, you’ll also head on a day trip to a nearby vineyard to tour the scenic region while tasting some representative wines.

From Santiago, connect to Rapa Nui, the lovely and mysterious Polynesian Island off the coast of Chile in the Pacific Ocean. Rapa Nui 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 airport transfers
• 3 nights in premium accommodations in Santiago
• 4 nights in moderate accommodations on Rapa Nui
• Private-guided walking tour of Santiago
• Private-guided day tour to Perez Cruz Vineyard with tastings
• Rapa Nui (Easter Island) Entrance Fee
• Private-guided tour of Ahu Akivi
• Private-guided tour of Orongo Village
• Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1)

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Rapa Nui

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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