Machu Picchu to Easter Island
11 DAYS Starting from $5,290 per person
Immerse yourself in the history of two of the world’s most captivating and enigmatic cultures on this bucket-list 11-Day Machu Picchu to Easter Island. You’ll visit the ancient Inca capital of Cusco, before venturing further into the Andes to explore the unforgettable citadel of Machu Picchu. After a sojourn in Chile’s cool, cosmopolitan capital you’ll jet off to Easter Island, one of the world’s most remote and fascinating outposts, to get up close and personal with the island’s legendary moai (stone carvings).
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- Wander the winding streets of Cusco, the one-time capital of the Inca empire, and revel in the city’s Incan and colonial heritage.
- A tour of key sites of the Sacred Valley, including the agricultural terraces of Moray, the salt mines at Maras, and the ruins and village of Ollantaytambo.
- An overnight stay in Aguas Calientes – literally “Hot Waters” – which lies at the base of the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu.
- A guided tour of Machu Picchu, the “lost city of the Incas”. You’ll see breath-taking views and learn how the temples were built.
- Free time to explore Machu Picchu and absorb the awe-inspiring surroundings at your own pace.
- Get to know Santiago’s main attractions, including the Plaza de Armas, the main cathedral and the Presidential Palace, on a guided half-day tour of the city.
- Enjoy a full-day Easter Island Excursion with stops at Rano Raraku and Hotu Matu’a to see the famous moai statues.
- Swim at Anakena Beach, enjoying the blue Pacific waters and the white coral sands, in the shadow of moai.
- Visit the Rano Kau crater with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Walk around the rim to the ancient village of Orongo.
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