Easter Island Independent Adventure - Upgraded

Name: Easter Island Independent Adventure - Upgraded
Brand: G Adventures
SKU: BM-5621
Price: 1804 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (42 reviews)

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Discover the ruins and monolithic heads that make this island so famous.
See what life is like in town.
See the southern shore's volcano

The Easter Island Independent Adventure - Upgraded tour starts and ends in Hanga Roa. The Easter Island Independent Adventure - Upgraded is an Explorer tour that takes 4 days taking you through Hanga Roa, Chile and other destinations in Chile.

Unravel the mystery of Rapa Nui with a private guide. Explore mythical Easter Island, known around the world for its ancient monolithic stone statues. See the mysterious statues (or Moai) sprinkled throughout the island, tour the volcanoes, beaches and petroglyphs. Get to know the unique culture of one of the most remote islands on Earth on this Easter Island option with upgraded hotels and an added van for extra comfort.

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Day 1: Hanga Roa

Arrive on Easter Island at any time and transfer to hotel.
Arrive at Mataveri Airport on Easter Island. Be greeted by a G Adventures representative and be transferred to the hotel.

Rapa Nui, located at the easternmost vertex of the Polynesian triangle in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, lies 3,700km (2,299 mi) from the Chilean coast and 4,000km (2,485 mi) from French Polynesia. The island has an area of 16,600 ha and enjoys a subtropical climate with minimum temperatures of 16°C and a maximum of 28°C. The island was created as a result of underwater volcanic eruptions some 3 million years ago.

Accommodation

Hotel Tahatai (Zero Cost) (or similar)

Included Activities

Arrival Day
Begin your adventure today. There are no planned activities so feel free to explore or rest up for the excitement ahead.
Welcome Package Airport Transfer
Receive a welcome package from your transfer driver that includes a schedule, documentation/vouchers, and pick-up times for all included activities. The package will also contain contact information, should you have any questions about the tour.

Transport

Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Day 2: Hanga Roa

Set out on a full-day private tour with a local guide along the Moai route of Easter Island. Visit the ruins, towns, volcanoes, and beaches of this unique island. See the monolithic statues that make this island so famous. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time to explore on your own.

Meal

Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation

Hotel Tahatai (Zero Cost) (or similar)

Included Activity

Moai Route Tour
Enjoy a full-day tour along the Moai route. Start the tour with a visit to Vaihu, a place surrounded by enormous statues that have toppled face down. Next, stop at the ruins of Akahanga. Still in their original condition, they are the location where the first king of the island was buried.

See the Rano Raraku volcano located further along, close to the southern shore of the island. At the base of Poike, the most spectacular crater in the zone, former islanders carved giant statues from the volcano’s quarry — they are 20m (65t) long and just under 200 tons.

Carry on toward the beautiful beach of Anakena, to see Ahu Tongariki, the largest of the 15 Moais on the island; they weigh an average of 50 tons and were destroyed by a tidal wave in 1960. Before Anakena, we will check out of Te Pito Kura and the Moai of Ahu Nau Nau.

Day 3: Hanga Roa

Take a half-day private tour of Orongo. Visit Rano Kao volcano with its lake-filled crater, and see its ceremonial centre perched on the crater lip. Stop at Ahu Vinapu for a look into the architectural skill of the islanders. In the afternoon visit Aku Akivi and the quarry of Puna Pau.

Meal

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel Tahatai (Zero Cost) (or similar)

Included Activities

Half-Day Orongo Tour
Depart Hanga Roa and go toward Rano Kao Volcano; inside its deep crater there is a freshwater lake covered with totora. Located on the top of the crater is Orongo, the centre where the Tangata Manu or Bird Man ceremony is celebrated each year, usually during summer. There are more than 100 petroglyphs, representing the god Make Make, the Tangata Manu, and the Manutara sea bird, among others.

Continue on to the ceremonial platform of Ahu Vinapu, well known for its architectural perfection.
Sightseeing Tour
Head north to visit the Ahu Akivi, a platform made up of seven Moais – these are the only Moais on the island that were positioned facing the sea. Move on to Huri a Urenga before visiting the Puna Pau, a quarry where the Pukao where carved (Pukao is also known as the typical hairstyle or the hats of the Moais). Learn more about the making, building, and transportation process of these colossal sculptures carved on volcanic rock.

Day 4: Hanga Roa

Transfer to the airport for departure.

Meal

Breakfast

Transport

Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

what’s included

Accommodation

Upgraded hotels (3 nts).

Meals

3 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Note: Allow USD165-215 for meals not included.

Transport

Van/car, walking.

Staff & experts

Local guides.

Included activities

Arrival and departure transfers
Day tour along the Moai route
Half-day tour including Orongo, Rano Kau and Vinapu
Half-day Ahu Akivi: Puna Pau and Huri A Urenga
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

what’s excluded

International Flights
Any international flights to/from Hanga Roa are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included in this Easter Island Independent Adventure - Upgraded tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.

Tour details

Booking Type Instant Booking

Duration 4 days

Tour Type Independent Tour

Starts/Ends Hanga Roa, Chile/ Hanga Roa, Chile

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Payment

A deposit of 350 USD is required to confirm this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 61 days before departure. For any departures within 23 April 2019 full payment is required.

Travel Insurance

The Easter Island Independent Adventure - Upgraded tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this Easter Island Independent Adventure - Upgraded tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are travelling to, as part of this itinerary.

Other Practical Information

1. Travel Style : ClassicAll of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
2. Service Level : UpgradedQuality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
3. Physical Grading : 2 - LightLight walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
4. Trip Type : Independent TravelIndependent trips are either entire trips you take privately or solo extensions to a group tour. Local staff are available on standby 24/7.

CancellationNo additional cancellation fees apply for this Easter Island Independent Adventure - Upgraded tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Trip Details

Accommodation

Upgraded hotels (3 nts).
Checklist

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)

Essentials:
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Group_leader

Local guides.
Highlights

Discover the ruins and monolithic heads that make this island so famous, See what life is like in town, See the southern shore's volcano
International_flights

Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Introduction

Unravel the mystery of Rapa Nui with a private guide. Explore mythical Easter Island, known around the world for its ancient monolithic stone statues. See the mysterious statues (or Moai) sprinkled throughout the island, tour the volcanoes, beaches and petroglyphs. Get to know the unique culture of one of the most remote islands on Earth on this Easter Island option with upgraded hotels and an added van for extra comfort.
Meal_budget

Allow USD165-215 for meals not included.
Meals_included

3 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Minimum_age

Minimum age of 5 years for this trip.
Start_finish

ex Hanga Roa
Transport

Van/car, walking.
Whats_included

Arrival and departure transfers. Day tour along the Moai route. Half-day tour including Orongo, Rano Kau and Vinapu. Half-day Ahu Akivi: Puna Pau and Huri A Urenga. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Optional_activities

No optional activities

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