Day 1: Santiago (SCL) to Ranu Kau-Orongo / Museum / Tahai / Dance show

Flight from Santiago to Hanga Roa, Rapa Nui. 5 hours. Local guide will be waiting for you upon arrival. Transfer and check in to hotel. Visit Orongo Ancient Town. Located in the shadow of Rano Kau Volcano Crater (with many lagoons inside), and on the side of the cliffs where the Tangata Manu (Birdman cult) ancient contest was conducted. Enjoy expansive views of the Motus Islands. Visit the Rapa Nui Anthropological Museum before the sunset at Tahai ceremonial complex (the closest Moais to town). End your day with an energetic Polynesian dance show at the Kari Kari restaurant. (B, L) Overnight hotel.

Day 2: Myths and Legends of Easter Island and Moai Statues

AM. Guided tour by van to Ahu Akivi: Ceremonial platform, where you find the only moai statues looking at the ocean. Visit caves with incredible views of the ocean, where the people of Rapa Nui used to look for shelter and a places to hide.  Drive to Anakena Beach for lunch. Continue by van to Ahu Tongariki, the most famous Ahu, with 15 standing statues. Stop at Rano Raraku Volcano, the "industry" or quarry of Moais. It’s where most of the Moais were built. It has an incredible lagoon inside the crater. Dinner at a local restaurant. (B, L) Overnight hotel. 

Day 3: Fly from Easter Island to Santiago

(optional) Easy hike through beautiful meadows to the highest summit in the Island with amazing views. Enjoy an early hike from the center of the Island to the highest summit. Although Terevaka volcano is extinct, you can see the old crater and amazing 360 views of the whole Island surrounded by sea. The hike is easy and has a duration around 2.5 hours roundtrip along the grassy meadows. Return to hotel for luggage followed by lunch on your own.  Board flight to return to Santiago (SCL). Arrive Santiago and transfer to hotel for overnight in Santiago. Conclusion of service.  

Note: cost subject to change due to fluctuations in flight rates / 4 Nights accommodation includes 2 N in SCL before and after the trip to Easter Island.