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Rapa Nui Explorer - Solar Eclipse 2024

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Join this 5-day adventure tour to Easter Island, specially designed around the October 2024 Solar Eclipse. The trips starts upon your arrival in Hanga Roa, Easter Island. The next day, hike towards Rano Kau volcano for panoramic views and explore the sacred village of Orongo with its birdman competition and petroglyphs. Witness the solar eclipse from a prime spot and spend the afternoon at your leisure. Discover the southern coast's ancient sites, including Ahu Vaihu and the Rano Raraku quarry with its nearly 900 stone statues. Visit Ahu Tongariki's 15 restored Moais, and relax on Anakena Beach. Hike up Maunga Terevaka for 360-degree island views before returning to the hotel. End the trip with a final morning of relaxation before departing back to Santiago, enriched by the island's culture, landscapes, and history.
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Highlights
  • Hike to Rano Kau volcano and explore the sacred village of Orongo
  • Witness the solar eclipse from a prime location
  • Discover ancient sites, including Ahu Vaihu and the Rano Raraku quarry
  • Visit Ahu Tongariki to see 15 restored Moais and relax on Anakena Beach
  • Hike Maunga Terevaka for 360-degree island views before concluding your trip
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Activity Level: Easy Active
Moderately active but not overly strenuous. This level includes activities like casual cycling, yoga, or excursions/activities that typically last 3-5 hours total each day.
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Day 1: Arrival on Easter Island

After your flight from Santiago to Easter Island, you are greeted by your driver at the airport and transported to Hanga Roa, the island’s main town and capital, where nearly 90% of its residents live.

Check into Hotel O'Tai and enjoy a good night's rest in preparation for the next day's activities. 

Day 2: Sacred Village of Orongo | Solar Eclipse Viewing

After breakfast, climb the dormant Rano Kau volcano, enjoying panoramic views of the island's unique geological features. Reach a viewpoint overlooking the volcanic crater lake. Visit the sacred village of Orongo, famous for its birdman competition, and discover petroglyphs while admiring views of the Motu Nui, Motu Iti, and Motu Kao Kao islets from the cliffside. Head down to Ahu Vinapu, an unrestored site showcasing Pre-Incan architectural influence. Finish your morning at the fishing port of Hanga Piko, where you’ll see the rehabilitated Ahu Riata.

After the morning excursion, have a box lunch before finding the perfect spot to witness the solar eclipse. Guided by expert advice, you can choose your ideal viewing location for this extraordinary event.

After the eclipse, spend the afternoon relaxing and exploring the landscapes and rich history of Rapa Nui at your own pace.

Day 3: Hanta Te'e Bay | Rano Raraku | Ahu Tongariki | Anakena Beach

Enjoy breakfast and then travel to the southern coast to explore the unrefurbished Ahu Vaihu platform in Hanga Te’e Bay and discover the remains of an ancient village. Continue to the Akahanga complex, believed to be the legendary king Hotu Matu’a's final resting place.

Visit Rano Raraku, a quarry with nearly 900 stone statues, 397 of which line the slopes of this dormant volcano with a crater lake. Enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant with panoramic views of Rano Raraku. Then, explore Ahu Tongariki, known for its restoration of 15 Moais. Return to Hanga Roa for lunch, then head to the East Coast to see Ahu Te Pito Kura and the "Navel of the World."

Finish at Anakena Beach, home to the restored Ahus Nau Nau and Ature Huke, and relax by the Pacific Ocean before returning at the hotel. 

Day 4: Hiking Terevaka Volcano

In the morning, hop in a vehicle and head to the old remains of Vai Tea's ancient sheep farm. Then, start the climb, going up nearly 500 meters to reach the top of Maunga Terevaka, the youngest volcano on Easter Island. Up there, get an awesome 360-degree view of the island's coastline and the vast ocean. The place feels so isolated, making you feel like you’re at the edge of the world. After a quick rest, start heading back down, where your vehicle is ready to take you back to the hotel.

Note: This is the only private excursion in this itinerary; the rest are shared small group excursions with other travelers.

Day 5: Return Home

  • 1 Breakfast
This morning, transfer to the airport to begin your trip home or choose to extend your adventures in Santiago.

Accommodations

Hotel Otai

Hotel Otai
Hotel Otai
A double twin room at the Hotel Otai

Dates & Prices

Per person starting at
$1,375
Included
  • 4 Breakfasts, 3 Box Lunches
  • 4 Nights Accommodations
  • 4 Days Locally Hosted Guide Service
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)

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Good to ideal period to travel, and many people choose to visit at this time.
Typically not offered during this period because of weather conditions.

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Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
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