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12 Days Natural Paradises: Easter Island & Galapagos

12 days
From Santiago to Santa Cruz Island
4.6
159 reviews

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 2 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Santiago

    Start point
    Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile (Santiago's International Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel in Santiago)
  2. Day 2

    Santiago to Easter Island

    Meals
    Snack (Snacks while waiting for sunset at Tahai)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Gomero)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ahu Tahai for sunset viewing
    • Guided walk through Hanga Roa town and main Park
    • Visit to oldest graveyard overlooking the ocean

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at island restaurants and bars
    Landmarks
    Ahu Tahai
    Hanga Roa
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  3. Day 3

    Easter Island Archaeological Sites

    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Gomero)

    Included Activities

    • 20-minute trek to Ana te Pahu subway cave
    • Visit to Aku Akivi with seven restored statues
    • Exploration of Puna Pau quarry
    • Guided tour of archaeological sites with cultural insights
    Landmarks
    Ana te Pahu
    Aku Akivi
    Puna Pau
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  4. Day 4

    Easter Island Moai Sites

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch with time to reflect on morning experiences)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Gomero)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Ahu Vaihu ceremonial site
    • Exploration of Tongariki with 15 moai statues
    • Visit to Rano Raraku quarry
    • Visit to the 'Navel of the World' (Ahu Te Pito Kura)
    • Leisure time at Anakena Beach (approximately 1 hour)
    Landmarks
    Ahu Vaihu
    Tongariki
    Rano Raraku
    Ahu Te Pito Kura
    Anakena Beach
  5. Day 5

    Easter Island Rano Kau & Orongo

    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Gomero)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to extinct volcano Rano Kau with island views
    • Crater lake outlook visit
    • Guided tour of ceremonial village of Orongo
    • Petroglyph viewing and cultural interpretation
    Landmarks
    Rano Kau
    Orongo
    Motu Nui
  6. Day 6

    Easter Island to Santiago

    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Diego de Velazquez)

    Optional Activities

    • Beach time on last morning
    • Photo session with moai statues
    • Coffee with local music
  7. Day 7

    Santiago to Quito

    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Wyndham Quito Airport)
    Landmarks
    Quito
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  8. Day 8

    Quito to Galapagos Islands (San Cristobal)

    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Casa Opuntia Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Beaches of San Cristobal Island access for swimming and relaxation
    • Optional snorkeling at Playa Carola with marine life viewing
    • Optional snorkeling at Playa Mann with sea turtle observation

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming and sunbathing at San Cristobal beaches
    • Snorkeling at Playa Carola
    • Snorkeling at Playa Mann
    • Beachfront promenade stroll with souvenir shopping
    Landmarks
    Playa Carola
    Playa Mann
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  9. Day 9

    San Cristobal Island Snorkeling at Kicker Rock

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast before departure), Lunch (Delicious lunch after snorkeling)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Casa Opuntia Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Snorkeling at Kicker Rock with marine wildlife viewing
    • Guided snorkeling tour with equipment provided
    Landmarks
    Kicker Rock
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  10. Day 10

    San Cristobal to Santa Cruz Island

    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious lunch after farm visit)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel La Isla)

    Included Activities

    • Speedboat transfer to Santa Cruz Island
    • Visit to local highland farm with giant tortoises
    • Guided tour of Charles Darwin Research Station
    • Visit to Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
    Landmarks
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
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  11. Day 11

    Santa Cruz Island Uninhabited Island Expedition

    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel La Isla)

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip to uninhabited island
    • Guided exploration of island landscapes
    • Wildlife viewing: marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, frigatebirds, sea lions
    Landmarks
    Puerto Ayora
  12. Day 12

    Galapagos Islands Departure

    End point
    Santa Cruz, Galápagos, Ecuador (Seymour Ecological Airport)

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Rating
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Tour ID: 285140

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Chile.Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Chile.Ecuador. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Chile.Ecuador. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Chile.Ecuador. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Ecuador. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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