7-Nights Highlights of Rapa Nui & Santiago - Private Guided Experiences from $2,245

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrive in Santiago de Chile

Transfer: Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airportto Santiago de Chile - City Centre

Hotel: Hotel Plaza San Francisco (5 Star Rating)

An alluring blend of classic elegance and contemporary luxury, Hotel Plaza San Francisco is located in Santiago as the only sustainable 5-star hotel in the city center. With a prime location just minutes from world-class museums, restaurants and cultural attractions and steps from a metro station, our hotel is a beacon of urban sophistication, impeccable service and award-winning cuisine. Step inside and be swept away by an atmosphere of English-style intimacy and warmth, where history and modern style seamlessly intertwine to create a truly personalized experience for each guest. With a deep reverence for the past and a creative look toward the future, Hotel Plaza San Francisco invites you to discover one of the most unique hotels in Santiago.

Day 2: Half Day Walking Tour of Santiago

On this wonderful tour, you will experience Santiago guided by your senses. During your first stop, visit the historic Santa Lucía Hill, which is a lone steep rock that is adorned with wonderful facades, fountains, stairways and where the city was founded in 1541. From there, continue to the París-Londres neighbourhood where you will find examples of famous European architecture within the areas surrounding buildings. A little later, get to know the unique culture of Santiago by sipping coffee at one of the notorious “café con piernas”. From there, you will visit some of the most popular streets of the city, filled with history and home to bustling commerce. Later, head towards the Central Market known for its cuisine and exotic fish stores. You will also experience the Vega Chica Market, which boasts some of the best flavours, scents and colours of this metropolis. It is here that you will try one of Chile's traditional drinks known as Cola de Mono. Winding down, your final stops will be to a renowned flower market filled with colorful displays and beautiful scents, followed by a tour of the cultural Lastarria Neighbourhood, where you will find sights and sounds unique to this amazing city. Soon after, you will be returned to your hotel in Santiago.

Day 3: Private Half Day Wine Tastings in the Countryside

This excursion will take place south of Santiago, in the heart of an area called Maipo Alto, which you will be privately transferred to in the morning. In this wonderful corner of Chile, you will find the Pérez Cruz Vineyard, a place full of history as well as excellent vines. Specially designed to merge with the surrounding landscape, the cellars stand out not only for the quality of the wines but also for their architecture. Here you will find 550 hectares of magnificent grapevines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cot, Carménère, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot. All of these come from this small yet prodigious production, which in 1993 evolved into a wine making project that has earned a fair deal of prestige. The estate is owned by the Pérez Cruz family, who show great dedication to viniculture, participating actively in the production to assure that traditions, quality, and care for the environment meet the highest of standards. Following your tour of the vineyard, which will be paired with two wine tastings, you will be returned to your hotel in Santiago.

Day 4: From Santiago to Rapa Nui

Transfer: Santiago de Chile - City Centre to Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport

Transfer: Mataveri International Airportto Easter Island

The Rapa Nui National Park entrance fee is included in your trip. This entrance fee provides you with access to critical, protected sites on Easter Island, and is valid for a maximum of 10 consecutive days.

Hotel: Takarua Lodge (3 Star Rating)

Located a 15-minute walk from town, Takerua Lodge is the perfect place to explore the mystical island of Rapa Nui. Close to the Ahu Tahai Ceremonial, this Hotel provides a view of the Moai and ocean from its beautiful gardens. The property offers 8 comfortable rooms, with air conditioning, private bathroom, safe deposit box and complementary tea and coffee in each room. All rooms have a private deck, ideal for enjoying sunsets, with lovely views of the Pacific Ocean.

Day 5: Private Half Day Ahu Akivi Tour

Today you will be picked up to experience Ahu Akivi with its famous seven moais, built in the middle of the island. The legend tells that these statues are representing the seven explorers who were sent to Rapa Nui by the king Hotu Matua. Your private-guided tour begins by leaving the town of Hanga Roa and driving through beautiful hills to your first stop, the ceremonial place of Tahai. This archaeological site forms an integral part of the Rapa Nui National Park and was designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO. You will proceed to the unrestored Ahu Hanga Poukura where you can see a huge platform where the moais, now knocked down and facing the ground, used to stand. Continuing your journey you will drive to the quarry Puna Pau, a crater of red Scoria stone, from which the Pukaos where created. After many beautiful impressions of nature and culture, you will be returned to your hotel.

Day 6: Private Half Day Exploring Orongo Village

In the morning, your day begins with a drive to the extinct volcano Rano Kau. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of the entire island and make a brief stop at a viewpoint that will allow you to see the crater lake. From there, this privately guided tour will head to the ceremonial village known as Orongo, where you will learn about its history, culture, and the story of the birdman cult. You will also have the opportunity to observe a variety of petroglyphs and three islets located off the coast. Next, descend from the volcano to Ahu Vinapu, which includes an ahu with interesting masonry. At the end of this excursion, you will visit Hanga Piko cove, where you may see the Ahu Riata, restored in the year 2000, next to the fishing harbor, and if lucky, spot some fish or a turtle. The excursion will conclude in the early afternoon with hotel drop-off after an outting filled with history, culture, and breathtaking views.

Day 7: Day at Leisure on Rapa Nui



Day 8: Depart from Easter Island

Transfer: Easter Island to Mataveri International Airport