Project Chile - Easter Island (SPACE NOW ON REQUEST)

Day 1 (27 September 2024) - Arrival into Santiago

Arrive in Santiago, your base for the next two nights. Santiago, Chile’s capital, and largest city, sits in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped Andes and the Chilean Coast Range. Santiago is a wonderful place for strolling, and each neighbourhood has its unique flavour and tone. Head out for the day to take in the museums, grand architecture and pedestrian malls of the Centro, before spending an afternoon in one of the gorgeous hillside parks that punctuate the city's landscape.

 

Day 2 (28 September 2024) - Enjoy Santiago with optional excursions available (B)

The city’s diversity shines through in Santiago's many contrasting neighbourhoods. Set out to explore the city streets and you’ll discover beautiful and original art galleries, designer shops and handicraft markets, as well as a great selection of restaurants, bars, and cafes. Visit downtown Santiago to get a real feel for the city. Learn more about the country in its many fine museums or wander around the famous Central Market – a gourmet’s delight.

 

Day 3 (29 September 2024) - Today fly to Easter Island (B)

Today fly to Easter Island, our base for the next four nights. Easter Island, a Chilean territory, is a remote volcanic island in Polynesia famed for archaeological sites, including nearly 900 monumental statues called moai, created by inhabitants during the 13th–16th centuries.

 

Days 4 and 5 (30 September and 01 October 2024) - Enjoy sightseeing on Easter Island with optional stargazing available (B)

Enjoy the next few days sightseeing on Easter Island including some of the most famous sites - Ahu Akahanga, Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki, Ahu Te Pito Kura y Anakena, Rano Kau y Orongo Ana te Pahu, Aku Akivi and Puna Pau quarry. Optional stargazing will be available on one of the evenings.

 

Day 6 (02 October 2024) - Eclipse Day (B)

Today we will take you to our chosen spot to observe the eclipse. The sun will be high in the sky at the time of the eclipse.

 

Day 7 (03 October 2024) - Today join your return flight to Santiago for the last night of the tour (B)

Join your return flight to Santiago and enjoy your last evening in Santiago. A final chance to take in the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, enjoy a few more punchy pisco sour cocktails, and view the towering, modern high rises, and bustling markets.

 

Day 8 (04 October 2024) - Join your return flight or perhaps extend your stay (B)

Today is the last day of the tour. Join your return flight unless you have chosen to extend your stay.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TOUR?

Tour Price GB£3,125 / US$3,895 per person*

*Please note these costings are based on original costings from June 2021 which were updated in October 2023 and are subject to change. Tours are costed on a USD rate of 1.25.

 

• The price is for the tour from hotel check-in on Day 1 to your hotel check-out on Day 8.

• Bed and breakfast accommodation is provided in hotels throughout the tour and all transfers, transportation, flights and local excursions as outlined in the itinerary (if applicable) are included. Other meals are not included unless stated within the day-by-day itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) and some excursions are offered on an optional basis closer to the tour departure date (the word 'optional' is used to describe these).

• Accommodation is provided in twin or double bed hotel rooms with a private bathroom. We are usually able to arrange shared accommodation with a person of the same gender - this is known as 'twin share' accommodation.

• A limited number of rooms for sole occupancy are available at a single room supplement of GB£625 / US$775.

• Flight packages from London and the US are available via our flight partner Star Travel, or you can arrange your own International flights if you prefer.  Please ask us for a quote.

• Current return air fares from London to Santiago (return) are between about GB£860 and GB£1,500 and from the US about US$750 to US$1,850 (depending on the departure point within the US).

• Arrival and Departure airport transfers and assistance will be offered closer to the tour departure at additional cost.  If you are arranging your own airport transfers, then the tour starts at the hotel after check in (from 3pm) on Day 1 and services end at the hotel after check out (from 10am) on the final day of your tour.  Authorised taxis are readily available at Santiago Airport and information is available via the following link - https://nuevopudahuel.cl/services/official-black-and-yellow-taxi?language=en

• You will find further details about what to expect on the Project Chile FAQ page here.

• Here are links to the extensions available for this tour - ASE2024 extensions