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6279 West Chestnut Ave.
Littleton, CO 80128
(303) 973-9269 Toll Free:1-800-935-2474
info@insidecruising.com
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Easter Island
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 On the southeast side of the immense Pacific Ocean, surrounded by immeasurable distance of the sea, hides the most distant and remote inhabited island on earth. Here, 2,400 miles west of Chile, is one of the world's great travel experiences. Get ready to explore Easter Island, 45 square miles of mind-boggling mystery that has defied explanation for centuries. In "Rapa Nui" Eye of the God- as it is known to natives, you will see great "towering stone-faced statues that stare out in eerie silence at the eternal sea. It was named Easter Island by its Dutch discoverer who found It on Easter Day in 1722.
INCLUDING: Breakfast daily, tours as mentioned, hotel for 7 nights with room taxes & services charges, English speaking tour guides, all transfers and airfare via Lan Chile Airlines.
NOT INCLUDED: Tips to tour guides and drivers. Insurance. US$100 first time entrance to Chile. Any other service not specifically mentioned in itinerary. Airport departure taxes when leaving USA /security /fuel surcharges/ taxes -from USA $253, Chile US$30.00.
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| Call 1 (800) 935-2474 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7417448 | | Tara Tours | | Offer valid through 12/31/2008 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Thu. U.S.A- Santiago : Depart Miami, New York or Los Angeles for Santiago, Capital of Chile. (Add-ons available from other USA cities, please see below) | | Day 2 | Santiago | Fri. Santiago : Arrive in Santiago and transfer to hotel selected. Afternoon sightseeing tour of this beautiful city visiting La Moneda Presidential Palace and Civic Center, O'Higgins Park, University of Chile, Santa Lucia Hill, Fine Arts Museum and San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and majestic Andes. (AB) | | Day 3 | Santiago | Sat. Santiago : At leisure to explore Santiago on your own, visit Vina & Valparaiso or take an optional excursion to Concha y Toro vineyards. (BB) | | Day 4 | Easter Island | Sun. Santiago-Easter Island : Meeting and transfer to your hotel for overnight. (B)
Note. Maximun weight allow by the airline on this flight...20 kilos or 44 pounds. | | Day 5 | Easter Island | Mon. Easter Island : A morning tour will begin with a visit to the archaeological zone of Tahai. There you will see the famous gigantic statues. From there, you will go to the local museum started by Father Sebastian Englert. The tour will proceed to Ahu Vinapu with its incredible stone walls similar to those built by the ancient Incas. The architecture of these walls is sometimes used as an argument to support the theory that the early islanders came from South America. In the afternoon, you will visit the archeological sites of Rano Kao, Orongo and Vinapu. Return to your hotel for overnight.(B) | | Day 6 | Easter Island | Tue. Easter Island : Our full day tour will start with a visit to the ruins of Vaihu. From there, the tour will proceed to the Ranu Raraku volcano's quarry which is the classical symbol of the island and original factory of the moai. The statues can be admired in the different stages of production, from carving in the rock to upright position and lying face down on their intended road to the platforms. Then you will continue to Ahu Tongariki, formerly the biggest platform on the island, which was destroyed by a tidal wave in 1960, and from there past La Perouse Bay to the beautiful archaeological zone of Anakena Beach where you will be served your pic-nic lunch next to the beach and near to Ahu Nau Nau. Retun to your Hotel via Vaitea Road (B). | | Day 7 | Easter Island | Wed. Easter Island : Day at leisure to explore more sights on your own or take an optional excursion. (B). | | Day 8 | Santiago | Thu. Easter Island-Santiago : Transfer to the airport for flight to Santiago. Arrive and transfer to hotel selected. (B) | | Day 9 | Return U.S.A | Fri. Santiago- U.S.A : Transfer to the airport for flight to Miami, N.York or L Angeles (see add-ons from other USA cities) |
| | | Fundador or Novotel in Santiago & Otai, [4 Stars] | | Taha Tai or Iorana Superior rooms in Easter Island. [4 Stars] | | Marriot or Intercontinental [5 Stars] | | Hanga Roa or Taha Tai Superior rooms. [5 Stars] |
| For 5 Star hotels add: DBL $295; TRP $268; SGL SUPP $592
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**SEASONS:
Valid all year...except from Jun.18 to Aug.15 add $100 pp. From Dec.12 to 31 add $280 to all rates.
ADD-ONS TO THE MIAMI RATE:
From Zone 1 & 2 add $230; Zone 3 $280; Zone 4, 5 & 6 $330 |
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