Chile Dream Tours currently does not operate tours on Easter Island, however, here is some helpful information for travel to the island.
Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, is part of Chile and is the most isolated inhabited territory in the world, possessing an ancient culture in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. In this mystical place are the Moai, gigantic stone statues whose construction is a mystery that endures to this day.
LATAM Airlines is the only carrier that operates daily flights to Easter Island from Santiago. The flight is approximately 5 hours.
There are several hotels that offer all-inclusive travel packages that include airport transfers, accomodations, meals, and tours. These hotels include: Explora Rapa Nui and Nayara Hangaroa.
You may also find a wide selection of hotels on the island for all budgets on www.booking.com.
You may also book your tours independently through a variety of tour agencies, including Aku Aku Turismo.
A sample itinerary for a trip to Easter Island with Aku Aku Turismo could be as follows:
Day 1
Flight arrival on Easter Island and private transfer to hotel.
Day 2
Full-Day Hotu Matua Route Tour (Click link for tour description)
Day 3
AM – The Birdman Journey Tour (Click link for tour description)
PM – The Seven Explorers Tour (Click link for tour description)
Day 4
Free day for optional activities, including Hanga Roa City Tour, Rapa Nui from the Sea Boat Ride, Trekking at Maunga Terevaka, Trekking at Poike, and Cavern Trekking. (Click links for tour descriptions)
Day 5
Private transfer to airport for return flight to Santiago
** Mandatory Requirements for Entering Rapa Nui **
- Present your valid passport.
- You must complete the Single Entry Form (FUI) within 48 hours prior to the flight. You can fill it out here.
- You must have a round-trip ticket that allows for a maximum stay of 30 days, including arrival and departure days. This amount is non-extendable.
- You must have a reservation in an accommodation registered with SERNATUR (you can find them here) or a letter of invitation from a resident, processed before the Provincial Government of the island.
- To visit Rapa Nui National Park, you must purchase your ticket at the following link.
- To visit archaeological sites such as Orongo or Rano Raraku, you must be accompanied by an accredited guide.
- Melliferous products (products derived from honey) cannot be brought in. Find out more details here.
- It is prohibited to touch or feed marine fauna, especially turtles.