Magical Atacama and Rapa Nui

From the lava-sculpted deserts of Atacama National Park to the colossal moai statues of Easter Island, Chile stimulates the senses with a myriad of fascinating experiences. Start by navigating the salt flats and dunes, rock canyons and lava caves, geysers and hot springs of the Atacama Desert. Complete the journey by delving into the intriguing lost culture of the early Rapa Nui people.

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Day to Day Itinerary:

Day 1: VIP Arrival at Explora Atacama
Upon arrival at Calama Airport, you will be met by your driver for the 1.5 hour private road transfer to Explora Atacama where you will spend 4 nights on a fully inclusive basis.

After you have checked into the Explora Atacama, you will meet with your guide to review and choose the explorations for each day. These explorations have different lengths and difficulty levels

Days 2-4: Three Full Days of Explorations in San Pedro de Atacama

Explorations in Atacama are divided into five different altitude zones, each with a set of unique geographic, cultural and biospheric characteristics. All explorations have been designed in order to gradually unveil the territory’s essence – either on foot, bicycle or from within the Explora observatory.

BIKE
Biking allows us to explore and discover greater distances, feeling how the elements change throughout the day, varying in intensity –beginner or advanced– and duration – half day to full day.

EXPEDITION
Through our expeditions guests are able to access remote locations of great beauty and ecological significance, setting up a temporary camp away from the base lodge for one to two nights.

HIGH MOUNTAIN ASCENT
We strive to introduce our travelers to truly remote locations – and mountains are one of them. Each one has its own different demands and rewards, yet they all guarantee a revitalizing experience for mind and body alike.

HIKE
We hike throughout our locations. Walking at your own, committed pace, allows you to immerse in the natural and cultural landscapes we explore, varying in intensity –beginner or advanced– and duration – half day to full day.

HORSEBACK RIDE
On horseback, exploration takes on a whole new perspective, reframing the landscape around us while enjoying the company of specially trained horses

OVERLAND
These are van-led explorations interrupted by short-duration hikes along the way. The combination allows travelers to access areas of particular beauty and ecological significance.

SKY
Exploring the night skies is peaking through a window into the Universe, drawing constellations and grasping the importance which astronomy had for these remote territories’ first settlers.

Day 5: Atacama to Rapa Nui

After breakfast and check out, you will be collected for private transfer to Calama Airport.

(Flight from Calama to Rapa Nui via Santiago not included. Possible overnight in Santiago is dependent on flight schedules)

Upon arrival at Mataveri International Airport, you will be met by your driver for private road transfer to Explora Rapa Nui, where you will spend 4 nights on a fully inclusive basis.

After you have checked into the Explora Rapa Nui, you will meet with your guide to review and choose the explorations for each day. These explorations have different lengths and difficulty levels.

Days 6-8: Three Full Days of Explorations in Rapa Nui

At Explora, there are over 30 different guided hike, bike rides, snorkeling and scuba diving explorations to immerse into Easter Island. All explorations are made in small groups, have different difficulty levels ranging from easy to expert, and have different durations, half day or full day.

AT THE SEA
The ocean is a world in itself: infinite and abundant. To access its many mysteries travelers can choose between snorkeling and scuba diving, or both.

COMBINATION
Within a same day we can combine different types of exploration – starting with a hike followed by a bike-ride, a horseback-ride or vice versa.

OVERLAND
These are van-led explorations interrupted by short-duration hikes along the way. The combination allows travelers to access areas of particular beauty and ecological significance.

SELF GUIDED
The company and knowledge of one of our guides, is available for you to discover unique locations in the areas surrounding our lodge – either on foot or bicycle. For further information approach our exploration team.

Day 9: Depart from Rapa Nui
After breakfast and check out, you will meet your driver for private road transfer to Mataveri International Airport where you will check in for your onward flight.