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8 Day itinerary in Chile, South America

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Through this journey, Discover the greatest landscapes that offer us the Andean desert and the mystic of Isla de Pascua. In the extreme north of Chile, is the great Andean Altiplano, surrounded by high peaks and an ancient culture. In this extensive region there is an incredible variety of landscape... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Santiago

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rafting

Nature & Wildlife

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Enjou a rafting excursion in Maipo River

2

Travel along the coastal edge, where you can see stunning views of the Pacific Ocean

3

Visit the AHU VINAPU with its architecture that reminds us of the constructions of the pre-Inca vill

4

Explore the tomb of the famous king HOTU MATUA

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Santiago Arrival

Welcome to Santiago! Chile has many different adventures to offer tourists: stargazing in the driest desert in the world, millennial glaciers in the southernmost part of the planet, enchanted forests, and lakes located at the foot of massive volcanoes. It has islands full of legends, winemaking traditions, great challenges to be overcome, and the modern and accessible city of Santiago. A private transfer will pick you up from Santiago Airport to take you to your selected Hotel. Half Day City Tour Santiago. Today we invite you to discover Santiago, a cosmopolitan city which has become one of South America’s most modern hubs. Described by the international media as a surprising destination, Santiago stands out for being a cosmopolitan and modern city that perfectly combines its traditions with a modern outlook. The tour will take you to visit the heart of the city and its emblematic sites such as the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Santiago’s Central Postal Office and its Municipality. We will also visit the Moneda Palace, which is the government’s headquarters as well as the traditional neighborhoods of the historic city center. The tour also includes a visit to the Santa Lucia Hill or San Cristobal Hill. After knowing Santiago, we will arrive to Barrio Lastarria, famous by it cultural, inherited and gastronomical offer. Back to Hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 2

place Full Day Tour Rafting at Cascada de las Animas.

A private transfer will pick you up from your Hotel to take you to Cascada de las Animas. Take part in our Rafting excursion and enjoy an exciting and entertaining day outdoors in the Cajon del Maipo. A day full of adrenaline and entertainment in the Cajon del Maipo! Our Rafting excursion is our most popular tour. Cascada de las Animas operates the longest rafting section of the Maipo River and no other operator can offer you more! Enjoy a full day of adventure, including a delicious lunch in our restaurant and the use of our pool. The best panorama! The program includes: Rafting, waterfall hike, Pool (summer season) / Hot tub or Jacuzzi (winter season) and lunch. A private transfer will pick you up to take you to your Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 3

place Full Day Viña del Mar y Valparaíso and Veramonte Vineyard.

Viña del Mar and Valparaíso are part of the destinations in Chile that cannot be missed. Known as "Garden City", for being originally surrounded by large green areas and preserving beautiful and extensive gardens in its urban area, Viña del Mar is undoubtedly one of Chile's must-see destinations, with the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop. It highlights the beauty of its architecture, its imposing palaces and its famous Flower Clock, photographed by hundreds of visitors from all over the world. During the excursion, you will have lunch at a restaurant in the city, where you can find varied options with delicious seafood products. We will travel along the coastal edge, where you can see stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, until you reach Valparaíso, the country's main port. Its colorful beauty and its unique location between hills, like a true natural amphitheater facing the sea, earned it the declaration of World Heritage by Unesco. We will visit Cerro Alegre, where you will appreciate the magic of this city, with its picturesque elevators, multicolored neighborhoods and unforgettable sea views. Then it will be the turn of the Sotomayor Square, where is the Monument to the Heroes of Iquique. Once in the port, you will have the option of navigating the bay of Valparaíso, appreciating its hills and colors from another perspective.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 4

place Santiago to Easter Island

A private transfer will pick you up to take you from the Hotel to Santiago Airport. A shared transfer will pick you up to take you from Easter Island Airport to your selected Hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 5

place Half Day Akivi.

A shared transfer will pick you up to take you to explore a new side of the Island. This circuit consists of a visit to the TAHAI ceremonial site with 3 platforms, the AHU, with its restored statues. On this site there is also the only Moai with eyes. We can also visualize remains of a boat house, a stone chicken coop and a jetty completely built with stones. Then we will continue with our visit to the AHU AKIVI, platform with 7 restored Moais. According to legend, these 7 statues represent the first explorers who arrived at Rapa Nui, sent by King Hotu Matua. Subsequently, the PUNA PAU quarry is visited where the PUKAOs were carved or "headdresses" of the Moai. Back to the Hotel. Half Day Orongo. In the afternoon, a shared transfer will pick you up to take you to Orongo. During this excursion we climb the extinct volcano, RANO KAU, where we are presented with a view of the entire island with its coasts and volcanoes and the town of HANGA ROA. The second viewpoint we visited allows us to appreciate the crater of RANO KAU with its lagoon and then we arrive at the ceremonial village ORONGO, where the ceremony and competition of the Bird Man - TANGATA MANU was held. Then we visit the AHU VINAPU with its architecture that reminds us of the constructions of the pre-Inca villages. At the end of this excursion we visit the ANA KAI TANGATA cave where it is possible to appreciate cave paintings. Back to the Hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 6

place Full Day Anakena.

The first stop takes us to an unrestored Ahu called VAIHU, located in the bay of HANGA TE'E on the south coast of the island, witnessing a phase of destruction a few centuries ago. We continue to the region of AHU AKAHANGA, whose legend tells us that the tomb of the famous king HOTU MATUA is next to the Ahu. Then we arrive at one of the most important sites of the Rapa Nui culture, the RANO RARAKU quarry, where approx. 900 statues, 397 of them still lying or standing at different times of their construction and transport. We follow the AHU TONGARIKI, restored in 1995, with its 15 standing statues.The penultimate site we will visit is the "Navel of the World", along with the AHU TE PITO KURA. Finally we arrive at the beach of ANAKENA where we will find 2 platforms, the AHU NAU NAU and the AHU ATURE HUKI, both restored. We can also appreciate the warm waters of the Pacific, rest on the beach with pink sand under palm trees. Then you return to the hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 7

place Easter Island to Santiago

A shared transfer will pick you up to take you from the Hotel to Easter Island Airport. A private transfer from the hotel will pick you up to take you from Santiago Airport to Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: 4* hotel
Day 8

place Santiago

Please coordinate with the front-desk 1-hour prior your departure for them to be ready and take you back to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • 4* hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (7)
  • Lunch (3)

Transport expand_less

  • Private transportation

Activities expand_less

  • Activities as listed on the itinerary

Extras expand_less

  • Entrance fees and services mentioned in this program.

Not Included expand_less

  • Domestic flights
  • Excursions, meals and services not mentioned in this program.
  • Tips

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