Real Travel - Easter Island Stopover

Argentina- Bolivia- Peru

Small group departure

14 Oct 2011

This exciting 19-day adventure crosses the continent. Commencing in Buenos Aires, the city of tango, and finishing in Lima, founded in 1535 and known then as the ‘City of the Kings’.
After visiting the sites of Buenos Aires and experiencing this cosmopolitan city, transfer to the magnificent Iguassu Falls for two nights. Then, by air, transfer to Salta, located in the centre of the Argentinean winelands. After seeing this colonial city and tasting some of the exquisite wines of the region, the journey continues north into Bolivia, a landlocked country high on the Andean Altiplano. Here the soaring, snow-capped mountain peaks, the desolate salt lakes and incredible landscapes of the Altiplano are sure to leave lasting memories. After visiting La Paz, the world’s highest capital city, we cross Lake Titicaca to Copacabana, Puno and on to Cuzco, the major centre of the Incas. A full day excursion by First Class train and bus takes you to Machu Picchu. After returning to Cuzco with a leisure day to explore the Indian market, fly to Lima for your return or onward flight.

Easter Island Stopover

4 Days

Tour Cost
Middle Class hotels
AUD$746 pp t/s
AUD$175 SRS

Comfort Class hotel
AUD$889 pp t/s
AUD$286 SRS

Departures Daily

with min. 2 persons

Rapa Nui is simply spellbinding. It will take your heart and your soul in a few days. One of the most isolated places on earth, this tiny speck of land is blessed with an extraordinary collection of archaeological sites, including the iconic moai, scattered amid an eerie landscape. These enigmatic statues, shrouded with a palpable aura, form one of Rapa Nui's most enduring images and exert a magnetic power that is hard to resist. A godsend for culture vultures, Rapa Nui will also give would-be historians plenty to ponder.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Easter Island
You are met on arrival on Easter Island. Transfer and check-in.

Day 2: Easter Island [BL]
A full-day excursion to Ahu Vaihu where eight large statues lie in ruins, continue to Ahu Akahanga (the Platform), then to Rano Raraku Volcano (the carving place) and to Ahu Tongariki where fifteen statues are standing. Our final stops are at Ahu Te Pito Kura to see the largest statue erected, and to Anakena Beach.

Day 3: Easter Island [B]
A morning visit to Rano Kau Volcano and the nearby ceremonial village of Orongo. Later we visit the statue at Ahu Vinapu and the cave paintings of Ana Kai Tangata. After a break for lunch we drive to see the seven standing statues at Ahu Akivi, the fallen statues at Hanga Poukura, the quarry at Puna a Pau and the ramps at Tahai.

Day 4: Departure [B]
Transfer to the airport for onward flight