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Easter Island TRAVEL EXTENSION STYLE EASTER ISLAND 3 DAYS 1 COUNTRY 3 MEALS FROM US$1075 PP* SURRENDER TO THE MAGNETIC ALLURE OF THE MOAI STATUES THAT STAND WATCH OVER EASTER ISLAND AND ARE A TESTAMENT TO THE MYSTERIOUS RAPA NUI PEOPLE WHO CALLED THIS REMOTE, TEMPESTUOUS PACIFIC ISLAND HOME. Easter Island YOUR HOLIDAY PLANNER YOUR HOLIDAY YOUR HOLIDAY PLANNER Trip code: LEASA Price PP Price PP DAY Price PP Start End Twin Start End Twin Twin Triple Room Ushuaia Ushuaia Share Ushuaia Ushuaia Share 1 ARRIVE EASTER ISLAND (2 NIGHTS) Connect with the evidence of the pre-Incan architectural infl uence in Departures on or between Share Discount legend and lore of one of the world's most remote and present-day Easter Island. Our fi nal stop is at the Ana ◆ SA 01 SEP 19 to MO 31 DEC 19 975 75 EXTENSIONS SU 26 JAN TH 06 FEB 11946 SA 15 FEB WE 26 FEB 10021 remarkable islands, delving into the ancient culture Kai Tangata to view the ornate cave paintings from its 01 JAN 20 to 31 DEC 20 of the Rapa Nui who once prospered on this land. mouth. Return to your hotel before being transferred to TU TU 1075 75 Single Supplement (add to price above): US$8395 PP Our fi rst stop on this mystical adventure is Ahu Akivi, the airport this aft ernoon. (B) Airport arrival is at 12 Single Supplement (add to price above): US$825 PP where we'll enjoy a private guided excursion to view p.m., please be aware when booking your fl ights. 7 Crossovers: These departures will operate as per its seven Moai statues, facing the ocean. Learn about the 2019 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and their astronomically precise location and how they were This locally hosted, and private for Trafalgar, post- inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time of placed there to use their mana to protect the inhabitants itinerary extension (LEASL) is available in conjunction booking. of the nearby village. Continue to ancient Ahu Hanga with Highlights of Peru (pages 20-21); In the Footsteps Poukura to see the tumbled Moai statues that stand as of the Incas (pages 22-24); Land of the Incas (pages Trip code: LEASL 25-27); Impressions of South America (pages 28-29); Price PP a testament to ancient battles. Then, visit the Puna Pau South America Revealed (pages 32-34); Wonders quarry with its red scoria stone. Hotel: Taha Tai Twin Triple Room of Patagonia (pages 41-43); or as a pre-itinerary Departures on or between Share Discount extension (LEASA) with South American Landscapes ◆ SA 01 SEP 19 to MO 31 DEC 19 925 25 2 EASTER ISLAND SIGHTSEEING Embark on a privately (pages 30-31). guided excursion to the southern coast and witness the TU 01 JAN 20 to TU 31 DEC 20 1095 75 perfectly preserved ceremonial Ahu Vaihu in the bay of Single Supplement (add to price above): US$825 PP Hanga Te'e. Set out with your boxed picnic lunch and MORE ABOUT YOUR TRIP 7 Crossovers: These departures will operate as per proceed to Rano Raraku, a quarry of almost 900 stone the 2019 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and statues—397 of them still located at the slopes of the * All prices are per person, twin share. inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time of Rano Kau volcano. Visit Ahu Tongariki, the largest ahu Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this trip. booking. on the island, then continue to the eastern coast and Please Note: Due to fl ight schedule, an additional visit Ahu Te Pito Kura with its Paro Maoi, the largest maoi complimentary overnight in Santiago for either statue ever erected. Aft erward, visit scenic Anakena pre or post extensions is required and is included beach, where the king fi rst set foot on the island. (B, L) in your trip. The hotel in Santiago will be the Holiday Inn Santiago Airport except on the South 3 EASTER ISLAND SIGHTSEEING – DEPART EASTER America Landscapes, the hotel in Santiago will be the InterContinental Santiago. ISLAND Journey to the UNESCO-listed Rapa Nui National Park, joining a private excursion up the extinct Rano Kau Linking air is not included in the prices listed. volcano. Admire magnifi cent views of the island from its Please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent to inquire about fl ight arrangements to and from slopes, then drive to the ceremonial village of Orongo, Easter Island. where you'll see spectacular petroglyphs revealing the local culture. Later, we'll catch a glimpse of the three Trip code: L E A S T islets of Motu Nui, Motu Iti and Motu Kao Kao on the opposite coast. Then it's on to Ahu Vinapu for further Connect With Locals Stays With Stories Dive Into Culture Make A Difference Lunch WR Welcome Reception L RD Regional Dinner BMG Be My Guest Dinner B Breakfast D FD Farewell Dinner 45 44 - 45.indd 2 19/06/2019 09:56 XX.
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