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Day 1 - Arrive Santiago, Chile
Upon arrival in Chile’s capital city, meet your A&K
representative and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon,
join your guide on a visit of the city and its neighborhoods
before proceeding to San Cristobal Hill’s cable car for
a panoramic view of the city and the towering Andes
Mountains. Tonight, on an A&K-exclusive Chef ’s Table
experience, attend a welcome dinner at the home of a local
chef who introduces you to the delights of Chilean cuisine
in a warm, relaxing setting.
Day 2 - Easter Island
This morning, fly to Easter Island, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site situated 2,300 miles from the nearest populated
point. Considered the world’s largest “open-air museum,”
the 64-square-mile island is known for its moai, or human-like
stone statues, which remain mysterious even to
archaeologists. Upon arrival, you are draped with traditional
flower and shell necklaces and transferred to your hotel. In
the afternoon, take a walking tour of Hanga Roa and learn
about local Rapa Nui culture. Pause for a Scenic Sundowner cocktail at the restored Ahu Tahai ceremonial complex, site
of sturdy and fascinating statues. After dinner at your hotel,
proceed to Hanga Vare Vare to see the first of the Tapati
Rapa Nui activities. These performances may include kai kai
(string figure storytelling), takona (body painting), riu and
ute (songs), pata’u ta’u (recitations) and a’amu (narratives).
Day 3 - Easter Island
Visit Ahu Vinapu, its incredible stone walls reminiscent of
those built by the Incas. Ascend the Rano Kau volcano to
the ceremonial village of Orongo, the center of the Birdman
Cult. Here, a ceremony was held to elect the island’s religious
leader, Tangata Manu. See the village’s meticulously restored,
soft-stone houses and the petroglyph-adorned cliff. Take in
a vast Pacific panorama of the islets Motu Nui, Motu Iti and
Motu Kao-Kao. Tonight, watch Tapati competitions at Hanga
Vare Vare.
Day 4 - Easter Island
Enjoy a breathtaking sunrise silhouetting the 15 moai of Ahu
Tongariki, one of the island’s most iconic sites. Drive along the
southeastern coast, stopping at the Rano Raraku volcano, a site
where most of the island’s moai were originally carved and 394 remain in various stages of completion. As you walk to the top
of the crater, discover the pretty freshwater lake. Continue to
Anakena Beach, where you enjoy a barbecue lunch, and see the
partially restored moai set to be returned to their ceremonial
placements. Tonight, enjoy additional festivities at Hanga Vare
Vare.
Day 5 - Easter Island
Embark on a boat trip, navigating through the breathtaking
Motu Nui, Motu Iti and Motu Kao-Kao islets. Marvel at this
awe-inspiring coastal vista just as the first explorers did so
many years ago. After an afternoon at leisure, attend the
Tapati Festival once again.
Day 6 - Easter Island
Explore Ahu Akivi, an inland site featuring seven moai
looking stoically out to the sea. Proceed to Puna Pau, a
crater where the Rapa Nui once carved the pukao (topknot)
that was placed atop some of the moai. Tonight, gather for a
farewell dinner.
Day 7 - Santiago
Experience a relaxing last morning on Easter Island before
flying back to Santiago, arriving by late evening.
Day 8 - Depart Santiago
Enjoy a day at leisure with a late check out, before
transferring to the airport for your flight home.