Chilean Discovery: Santiago, Rapa Nui & Atacama
Price: $5,367 CAD Book by August 31, 2025
Departure date: July 28th, 2025
Return date: August 6th, 2025
Booking window: July 25 - August 31, 2025
Savings: $468
Independent | Tailor-Made
Discover Chile’s highlights on this 10-day Chile vacation, taking you from the vibrant capital, Santiago, to the captivating Rapa Nui (Easter Island) and the serene San Pedro de Atacama.
Inclusions:
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- 3 nights in first-class accommodations in Santiago
- 3 nights in first-class accommodations on Rapa Nui
- 3 nights in first-class accommodations in San Pedro de Atacama
- Semi-private tour of Perez Cruz Vineyard with two wine tastings
- Private transfer from Santiago to Santiago Airport
- Private transfer from Rapa Nui Airport to Easter Island hotel
- Rapa Nui National Park Fee
- Private-guided Sunrise tour
- Private-guided Terevaka Volcano trek
- Private-guided Sunset tour
- Private transfer from Rapa Nui hotel to Rapa Nui Airport
- Private transfer from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacama hotel
- Shared tour of Atacama Salt Late and Tocanao
- Shared tour of Taito Geyser
- Private transfer from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama Airport
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Santiago de Chile
Transfer from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Santiago de Chile – City Centre. Accommodation at the Hotel Bidasoa with Buffet Breakfast.
Day 2 : Half Day Perez Cruz Vineyard Tour with Tastings
This excursion will take place south of Santiago, in the heart of an area called Maipo Alto, which you will be privately transferred to in the morning. In this wonderful corner of Chile, you will find the Pérez Cruz Vineyard, a place full of history as well as excellent vines. Specially designed to merge with the surrounding landscape, the cellars stand out not only for the quality of the wines but also for their architecture. Here you will find 550 hectares of magnificent grapevines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cot, Carménère, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot. All of these come from this small yet prodigious production, which in 1993 evolved into a wine making project that has earned a fair deal of prestige. The estate is owned by the Pérez Cruz family, who show great dedication to viniculture, participating actively in the production to assure that traditions, quality, and care for the environment meet the highest of standards. Following your tour of the vineyard, which will be paired with two wine tastings, you will be returned to your hotel in Santiago.
Day 3 : Santiago de Chile to Rapa Nui
Transfer from Santiago de Chile – City Centre de Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Mataveri International Airport to Easter Island. Day Tour at the Rapa Nui National Park with Entrance Fee. This entrance fee provides you with access to critical, protected sites on Easter Island, and is valid for a maximum of 10 consecutive days. Accommodation at the Hotel Ohana with Buffet Breakfast.
Day 4 : Half Day Sunrise at Tongariki Tour
Set out in the early hours of the morning to catch the spectacular sunrise breaking over Easter Island. Departing your hotel an hour and half before dawn break, you will drive to the ceremonial complex of Ahu Tongariki, located in the Hanga Nui Bay. This ahu is the largest on the island and it is formed by 15 moais. Here you will be positioned to watch the rising sun while being surrounded by the awe-inspiring landscape. After sun-up, settle in for a tasty breakfast either at this spectacular location or in the comfort of your hotel.
Day 5 : Half Day Terevaka Volcano Trek & Sunset at Tahai
Terevaka Volcano Trek
Your adventure will start by being transported to Vaitea, a former sheep farm located at the foot of the Ma'unga Terevaka Volcano. Upon arrival, you will start a hike uphill through a eucalyptus forest to an approximate height of 500 meter (1,650 feet) above sea level until reaching the top of the volcano. This is the youngest and highest volcano of the island. Here you will find a variety of interesting small volcanic cones and basins. Among these lies one of the islands three crater lakes known as Rano Aroi. In addition to the beautiful surrounding landscape, at the top of the summit, you will also enjoy an amazing panoramic view of the island and the Pacific Ocean. After a nice break and a little rest and relaxation, you will start the hike down to the ceremonial center of Ahu Akivi where you will find seven moais fiercely looking towards the ocean. The position of these statues is quite unique as most all others face inland. After completing the trek, you will be returned to your hotel.
Sunset at Tahai
Watching the sun bathe in the waters of the Pacific Ocean with incredible surrounding scenery is an amazing experience, and Easter Island is the perfect place to live it. On this tour you will leave the hotel an hour and half before sunset and drive to the ceremonial complex of Ahu Tahai. This place is renowned for being an important archaeological site of the island and was restored in 1974. It is comprised of three ahu: Ko Te Riku (with repaired eyes), Tahai (with an eroded moai), and Vai Uri (with 5 moais). Here you will enjoy a breathtaking sunset with these beautiful sculptures as a backdrop. Be sure to bring your camera, this is the perfect setting to take amazing pictures! Following sunset, you will be returned to your hotel.
Day 6 : Rapa Nui to Santiago de Chile
Transfer from Easter Island to Mataveri International Airport. Accommodation at the Holiday Inn Airport Hotel with Buffet Breakfast.
Day 7 : Santiago de Chile to San Pedro de Atacama
Transfer from Calama Airport to San Pedro de Atacama. Accommodation at La Casa de Don Tomas El Refugio with Buffet Breakfast.
Day 8 : Half Day Atacama Salt Lake & Toconao Tour
Today you will visit the picturesque Toconao, a small town nestled 30 km (roughly 18 miles) from San Pedro de Atacama where you will be able to appreciate the amazing architecture of the town church and its bell tower. Besides, in this very same place you can find beautiful handmade crafts. You will also have the chance to hike around the beautiful fruit gardens boasted in this little town. After this, you will visit the largest salt flat in Chile: Salar de Atacama, where you will find Los Flamencos National Reserve. Afterwards you will continue to Chaxa lagoon and you will be able to observe the three different species of flamingos and other animals inhabiting the salt deposit lagoons. Finally you will enjoy the sunset at the salt flat with a delicious cocktail while being amazed by the impressive ever-changing colors of the landscape that surrounds you.
Day 9 : Full Day Tatio Geyser Tour
Before dawn breaks, you will depart from San Pedro and head north to the famous El Tatio Geysers. You will travel roughly 100 km (60 miles) to the highlands towards the Andes until you reach the Geysers del Tatio geothermal field, the highest in the world, at an altitude of nearly 4,300 meters (roughly 14,100 feet) above sea level. After 90 minutes of travel, you will reach the moment of manifestation. Here, you are invited to walk along a marked path to observe the eruptions of boiling water that has made the Taito Geyser world-famous. On the way back, enjoy the beauty of the landscape, learning about the native flora and fauna. Before long, you'll be on your way back to your accommodations.
Day 10 : Depart San Pedro de Atacama
Transfer from San Pedro de Atacama to Calama Airport.
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