Insurance

Insurance in case of an accident only.

Accommodation

- 3 nights at Hotel Taha Tai in Easter Island with continental breakfast - 1 night at Hotel Holiday INN Aeropuerto with buffet breakfast - 3 nights at Hotel La Casa de Don Tomás in San Pedro Atacama with buffet breakfast For the following dates, hotel prices are ON REQUEST: Christmas & New Year’s Eve (20 Dec to 04 Jan).

Transport

Shared Transfers IN & OUT in each destination with Spanish speaking driver (no guide) Shared Excursions with bilingual guide (Spanish - English) at each destination

Others

Entrance fee to Moon Valley, Altiplanic Lagoons, Atacama Salt Flat, Tatio Geysers Entrance fee to Rapa Nui National Park

Guide

Bilingual Guide is included in all tours

Meals

- Breakfast @ hotels - Lunch with local products on Day 3 - Box lunch on day 6

Hygieneprotocol

Not included:

Optional

There are optionals activities which you can add to your experience, please check with us. there are NOT included in the total price of the tour.

Flights

Internal Flights are NOT included, we can certainly help you to book these if you need us to. LATAM is the only Air Company operating the route Santiago - Easter Island - Santiago

Others

Air tickets Santiago - Calama - Santiago & Santiago - Easter Island - Santiago Airport taxes Any meals & extras or personal expenses Gratuities (optional) Travel insurance

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Day 1 Calama Airport, Arrival - San Pedro De Atacama + Stargazing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Calama Airport, Arrival - San Pedro De Atacama + Stargazing

Reception at Calama Airport and transfer to your hotel in San Pedro de Atacama.

Free time to acclimate slowly, your body can adapt to the decrease in oxygen molecules at a specific altitude. I have organize your activities in such an order that helps you to acclimate properly to the elevation.

Astronomy in the Desert, one of the best places in the world to observe stars, planets and constellations. A night sky without light pollution and with high quality telescopes integrating the local culture and indigenous vision.We observe the fantastic night sky of the Atacama Desert in a small private observatory. During the aproximately 2 hours of stargazing experience, we observe the stars, planets and constellations by the naked eye and through professional telescopes (16”). We learn about the importance of the region for modern astronomy as well as for ancient central Andean cultures.It is possible to observe the Milky Way, the stars that make up the constellations, the rotation of the sky. We continue with the technical observation of different types of nebulae and star clusters with the help of a telescope.

Overnight @ Hotel Casa de Don Tomás
Day 2 Morning Atacama Salt Flat + Afternoon Moon Valley
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Morning Atacama Salt Flat + Afternoon Moon Valley

Breakfast @ hotel.

Located on the south of San Pedro de Atacama. The salt flat is the biggest salt deposit of Chile, among another important minerals like lithium. We will reach the core of the salt flat to find the Chaxa lagoon. Where we will see up to three different flamingos’ species, between other birds. Near by 120.000the salt flat, we also will visit Toconao town, to learn about the culture of the zone.

In the afternoon, we head towards the salt mountain range to the Moon Valley. Upon entering, the first stop is at the Great Dune, where we walk along a sandy path until we reach the viewpoint with a panoramic view. Then, the second stop is at the Tres Marías viewpoint, a geological formation sculpted by erosive agents that look like statues of salt. On the way back, we take a short walk next to the Amphitheater, a geological formation with sedimentary folds of clay, salt and plaster. Finally, we visit the Mars Valley, named for its colors similar to the red planet, from where the sunset is contemplated with a majestic view of the Andes Mountains. We return to the hotel.

Overnight @ Hotel Casa de Don Tomás
Day 3 Full Day Altiplanic Lagoons, Miscanti & Meniques + Piedras Rojas
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Full Day Altiplanic Lagoons, Miscanti & Meniques + Piedras Rojas

We will drive to the south of San Pedro de Atacama, towards the Sico border crossing. Our first stop will be on a Tamarugo forest for having breakfast. Later on, we will continue to Red Stones, where we will enjoy a path that will get you closer to “Salar de Aguas Calientes III”. Located at Piedras Rojas feet. Before our next destination, we will set up the lunch with a stunning view.

Our next highlight will be Altiplanic Lagoons. Wherewe will discover the Miscanti & Miñiques lagoons, with a priviledge view of the volcanoes. We will visit the Tropic of Capricorn, we will make a stop for get a picture, while we deliver information about this southern hemisphere parallel.

Included: Miscanti & Miñiques entrance fee, breakfast and lunch menu

Duration: Full Day (7 hours)

Altitude: 7,545 ft to 13,845 ft

Tip: Dress in layers (intense temperature changes).Recommendations: Trekking boot, comfortable clothing for hot and cold, gloves, wool cap / hat, sun protection, sunglasses. In winter it is very cold.

Accommodation @ Casa Don Tomas
Day 4 Tatio Geysers Excursion - San Pedro De Atacama - Calama Airport - Flight To Santiago
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tatio Geysers Excursion - San Pedro De Atacama - Calama Airport - Flight To Santiago

Departure at 5:00am from the hotel. Subject to confirmation. We leave at dawn from San Pedro de Atacama Hotel to go to the Tatio Geysers, a geothermal center with geysers that can only be seen very early in the morning. After seeing this spectacular sight in a magnificent natural setting, we eat breakfast. On the way back, we see the majestic Andes Mountain Range, whose peaks seem close enough to touch. We then arrive at Machuca, a small llama herder settlement. The village is filled with adobe houses with thatched roofs. Green wetlands lend a special charm. Return to the hotel.

At the agreed time, transfer to Calama Airport to board your flight to Santiago.

FLIGHT CALAMA - SANTIAGO / NOT INCLUDED

Upon arrival at Santiago Airport, guide assistance with check-in formalities.

**this is the only hotel inside the airport, located opposite the passenger terminal of Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport ** Transfer is not necessary

Accommodation @ Hotel Holiday Inn Aeropuerto
Day 5 Santiago - Flight To Easter Island (Not Included) - Mataveri Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Santiago - Flight To Easter Island (Not Included) - Mataveri Airport

Breakfast at the hotel.

**this is the only hotel inside the airport, located opposite the passenger terminal of Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport ** Transfer is not necessary.

Show up 3 hours before your domestic flight.

FLIGHT SANTIAGO - EASTER ISLAND / NOT INCLUDED

Arrival in the Easter Island Airport. Reception in the Airport with a flower necklace and transfer to your selected hotel. The afternoon is at leisure.

We recommend you to walk around Hanga Roa downtown, maybe have lunch in a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, go to Tahai, just along the coast from Hanga Roa, is possibly the best place to watch the sunset. The set of three ahus is located in a peaceful waterfront meadow where you can watch the sunset behind the statues. It is popular with local and tourists alike and nice to see people having a picnic or just enjoying being together. A great spot just being 25 mins walk from your hotel its perfect to do on the first day after flight into island if you are feeling exhausted but still want to get your first glimpse of the Moai.

Overnight @ Hotel Taha Tai or similar
Day 6 Easter Island Excursion
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Easter Island Excursion

Discover the most famous sites of Easter Island in the tour "The Arrival of Hotu Matu’a": Rano Raraku, Tongariki, Anakena, Te Pito Kura and Ahu Akahanga. To start the day, we will visit Ahu Akahanga, an archaeological site with remains of platforms where, according to oral tradition, the first king of the island was buried, who would have sought this place after leaving his settlement in Anakena. Next, we will visit the Rano Raraku volcano, where the largest amount of moai were carved. This place is also known as the quarry, or the "factory of the moai." You can see almost 400 statues in different stages of carving, with different characteristics and states of conservation. From here, we visit Ahu Tongariki, the most extensive platform and with the largest amount of restored moai in the whole island. One of the mandatory postcards of your trip to the navel of the world.Once we have visited these sites, we will return to Hanga Roa to enjoy a delicious lunch in the family house of Mahinatur, where you will have the chance of learning about different local trees, flowers and typical vegetation of the island. To begin with the second part of the tour, we will move to Te Pito Kura, a rock with magnetic properties that would have been brought by the first king, also called "the navel of the world", where you will see the Paro moai, the largest that has ever been moved from the quarry.Last but not least, you can visit one of the most important sites for the Rapa Nui culture, Hanga Rau o Te Ariki, where the Ahu Nau-Nau is located in front of the beautiful Anakena beach. The approach is archaeological, so our guide will invite you to learn about the history of the place. You can bring a swimsuit since you will have about 30 minutes to enjoy the sea in this paradisiacal bay of fine white sand, with crystal clear waters and pleasant temperature, where the Rapa Nui culture had its beginnings.

Overnight @ Hotel Taha Tai or similar
Day 7 Easter Island Excursion
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Easter Island Excursion

Morning Tour Schedule: 09:00 - 12:30 hrsVisit Orongo, Rano Kau and Vinapu in the tour "The Legend of the Bird Man". This half-day tour will take you through archaeological sites where you can be amazed by the ceremonial village for cult to Make-Make and Tangata Manu, as well as the impressive Rano Kau crater, the widest and deepest on the island, and visit the platform (ahu) with the best carved rocks, where you can also see remains of moai and pukao.Afternoon Tour Schedule: 14:30 - 17:30Visit the archaeological sites Ahu Akivi, Ana Te Pahu and Puna Pau on the half day tour "Mirando Las Estrellas". Discover the platform with 7 moai that, according to oral tradition, might have been created in honor of the first explorers of Rapa Nui. In addition, we take you to visit the pukao quarry, Puna Pau, where you can also enjoy a panoramic view of the Hanga Roa village. We will also visit the amazing Ana Te Pahu cave, a tube formed by the volcanic lava flow thousands of years ago, which the ancient Rapa Nui would have used as a home, and where they would also have taken refuge in times of social instability, in which you can see archaeological remains that will make you imagine how life was in that place.

Overnight @ Hotel Taha Tai or similar
Day 8 Easter Island - Mataveri Airport - Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Easter Island - Mataveri Airport - Departure

Breakfast.

Transfer to the local airport and typical farewell.

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8 - Days Unique Experience In San Pedro De Atacama & Easter

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Itinerary of your trip 8 - Days Unique Experience In San Pedro De Atacama & Easter

Calama Airport, Arrival - San Pedro De Atacama + Stargazing

Morning Atacama Salt Flat + Afternoon Moon Valley

Full Day Altiplanic Lagoons, Miscanti & Meniques + Piedras Rojas

Tatio Geysers Excursion - San Pedro De Atacama - Calama Airport - Flight To Santiago

Santiago - Flight To Easter Island (Not Included) - Mataveri Airport

Easter Island Excursion

Easter Island Excursion

Easter Island - Mataveri Airport - Departure

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