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Chile trip in Santiago and Easter Island

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This Chile trip in Santiago and Easter Island invites you to feel the country rather than see it. Let Santiago’s sunlit plazas, hidden wine bars, and creative neighborhoods reveal their secrets through conversations with locals who live their stories every day. Then follow the pull of the Pacific to Easter Island, where the silent gaze of the Moai and windswept volcanic cliffs awaken a deeper curiosity.

This journey blends culture, landscapes, and authentic encounters, leaving space for discovery and moments that make Chile trips truly unforgettable.

Santiago and Easter Island trip highlights

  • Discover the soul of Santiago at your own pace: Wander historic neighborhoods, vibrant markets, and local wine bars on a privately guided exploration.
  • Unravel the mysteries of the Moai on Easter Island: Stand face-to-face with ancient Moai at sunrise and sunset, guided by local experts who reveal Rapa Nui legends.
  • Stay in handpicked, character-filled accommodations: Sleep in boutique hotels and intimate lodges that reflect local design and warm Chilean hospitality.
  • Connect with local life through authentic experiences: Share stories with islanders, sample traditional flavors, and explore lesser-known sites.
  • Travel seamlessly with a fully customized itinerary: Enjoy transfers, flights, and tours that blend Santiago’s Andean panoramas with Easter Island’s remote mystique.
DayLocationActivityOvernight
1Santiago

• Arrival in Santiago and private transfer to the hotel

• Explore Barrio Lastarria

• Sky Costanera sunset views

• Live music at La Casa en el Aire

Santiago
2Santiago

• Guided Santiago city tour

• La Moneda Palace and Cousiño Palace

• Plaza de Armas and Santiago Cathedral

• Central Market and Mapocho Station

• Bellavista district, Santa Lucía Hill, and San Cristóbal Hill

Santiago
3Santiago / Easter Island

• Flight to Easter Island

• Private transfer to the hotel

• Archaeological sites and moai

• Volcanic landscapes and coastal views

Easter Island
4Easter Island

• Ana Kai Tangata and Vinapu

• Rano Kau crater and Orongo ceremonial village

• Ahu Akivi moai

• Ana Te Pahu lava caves and Puna Pau quarry

Easter Island
5Easter Island

• Anakena Beach visit

• Moai platforms of the northern coast

• Beach time and swimming

Easter Island
6Easter Island

• Off-the-beaten-path exploration

• Volcanic caves and petroglyphs or Maunga Terevaka hike

• Cultural insights with local guide

Easter Island
7Santiago

• Return to Santiago

• Free time in the city

• Private transfer to the airport and departure assistance

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Day01

Welcome to Santiago de Chile

Your Chile travel begins in vibrant Santiago de Chile, where a private transfer brings you comfortably to your hotel so you can settle in at your own pace.

In the afternoon, wander through the artsy streets of Barrio Lastarria, sample contemporary Chilean cuisine, and ride up Sky Costanera for sweeping sunset views of the Andes. After dark, immerse yourself in the city’s creative energy with live music at La Casa en el Aire.

Santiago
Day02

Santiago city tour

Dive into the heart of Santiago on a guided walk through the city’s most emblematic sights. Visit La Moneda Palace, stroll through the elegant neighborhoods of República and Blanco Encalada, and discover the historic Cousiño Palace.

Continue to Plaza de Armas to admire the Santiago Cathedral, then experience the city’s lively atmosphere at the Central Market and Mapocho Station. End in the colorful Bellavista district before ascending Santa Lucía Hill and San Cristóbal Hill for sweeping city views.

City
Day03

Welcome to Easter Island

Today, your Chile trip continues with a scenic flight across the Pacific Ocean to legendary Easter Island, one of the best places to visit in Chile. Look out over endless blue waters before landing at Mataveri International Airport, where a warm local welcome and private transfer take you to your hotel.

Spend the day exploring atmospheric archaeological sites, discovering ancient stone platforms and towering Moai with a specialist local guide who brings Rapa Nui history and legends to life.

Hike gentle volcanic slopes for sweeping views that connect ocean, sky, and sacred landscapes, then relax on a pristine beach where turquoise waters and golden sand reveal the island’s quieter, authentic side.

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Day04

Sacred sites and legends of Rapa Nui

Journey deeper into Rapa Nui culture, beginning at Ana Kai Tangata, where ancient bird-man rock art introduces the island’s sacred stories.

Continue to Vinapu, known for its finely crafted stone walls, then ascend Rano Kau for sweeping views over the volcanic crater and the Pacific. At the rim lies Orongo, the ceremonial village where the legendary Bird Man ritual was once held.

In the afternoon, stand before the ocean-facing moai of Ahu Akivi, explore the lava-tube caves of Ana Te Pahu, and visit Puna Pau, the quarry where the red stone pukaos were carved, revealing the remarkable artistry and engineering of Easter Island’s creators.

Orongo
Ahu Akivi
Day05

Anakena Beach and the Moai of the Northern Coast

Continue your Chile itinerary with a journey to the northern coast of Easter Island, beginning at the stunning Anakena Beach. With its white sand, swaying palms, and clear turquoise waters, it is one of the island’s most beautiful and historically significant places.

Here you will admire some of the best-preserved moai and learn the stories behind these enigmatic statues and the ancient Rapa Nui civilization that created them.

Enjoy time to relax on the beach, swim in the Pacific, and take in the tranquil atmosphere of this remote paradise. A thoughtfully prepared box lunch keeps the day relaxed and flexible, allowing you to fully appreciate the island’s unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Anakena
Day06

Off-the-beaten-path exploration of Easter Island

Set out across Easter Island with a local guide to discover dramatic coastlines, hidden valleys, and the quiet presence of ancient moai. This experience takes you beyond the usual paths to explore the island’s wild and lesser-known landscapes.

Choose a route through volcanic caves adorned with ancestral petroglyphs, or follow a trail to Maunga Terevaka, the island’s highest point, where sweeping panoramas stretch across the Pacific.

Along the way, hear stories of Rapa Nui traditions and daily life that bring the island’s unique culture vividly to life.

Cabalgata
Day07

Farewell to Chile

Enjoy a final morning in Santiago with time to stroll through its lively neighborhoods, savor one last taste of Chilean cuisine, and reflect on the unforgettable moments of your journey, from sunrise over the Andes to the ancient moai of Easter Island.

At the scheduled time, your private transfer will take you comfortably from your hotel to Santiago International Airport.

Our team will assist you with departure arrangements to ensure a smooth, stress-free end to your trip. Leave Chile with a camera full of memories and the feeling that your tailor-made journey was truly your own.

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