Rapa Nui to Chiloé: A Journey Through Chile

Transfer Santiago de Chile Airport / Santiago de Chile Hotel

Upon arrival at Santiago de Chile Airport, you will be welcomed by your private driver and transferred to your hotel. Take some time to settle in before beginning your exploration of the Chilean capital.

Duration: approx. 30 minutes
Distance: approx. 20 km

Half-Day Pre-Columbian Art: Yesterday and Today

Begin your introduction to Santiago with a journey through the artistic and cultural heritage of the Americas. At the scheduled time, your private guide will pick you up from your hotel and accompany you to the historic centre, home to the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, considered one of the finest museums of its kind in Latin America.

Inside, discover an exceptional collection representing the cultural diversity of the Americas. Highlights include Andean textiles dating back more than 3,000 years, Chinchorro mummies, among the oldest known mummies in the world, as well as remarkable pieces from Andean, Mayan, and Aztec cultures crafted in ceramics, metal, and stone.

After the museum visit, continue on foot through the historic centre of Santiago towards the La Moneda Cultural Centre. Here, visit the largest shop of Fundación Artesanías de Chile, an organisation dedicated to preserving traditional Chilean craftsmanship and the techniques passed down through generations. Browse a carefully curated selection of handmade products created by artisans from different regions of the country.

After this cultural immersion spanning centuries of Chilean and American heritage, return to your hotel.

Duration: approx. 4 hours
Included: Entrance fee to the Pre-Columbian Museum
Not included: Lunch / box lunch

Today, leave Santiago behind and head towards Chile’s central coast for a day combining literature, history, and the colourful character of Valparaíso. Your first stop will be Isla Negra, one of the three former homes of renowned Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. Enjoy a self-guided visit through the house, where his fascination with the sea is reflected in an eclectic collection of figureheads, bottles, maritime objects, and other personal treasures.

Continue to Valparaíso, Chile’s historic port city, dramatically spread across a series of hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Its historic quarter is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its colourful houses, winding streets, and distinctive hillside neighbourhoods.

Begin your exploration at Sotomayor Square and Prat Pier, an important part of the city’s maritime heritage. Then head into the hills to walk along the Gervasoni and Atkinson promenades, where colourful architecture and sweeping views over the bay create some of Valparaíso’s most characteristic scenes.

Experience another local tradition with a ride on one of the city’s historic funicular elevators, built to connect the hillside neighbourhoods with the lower part of the city. Continue through the financial district towards Victoria Square, where you will discover sculptures brought from Lima at the end of the Pacific War.

After a day exploring Chile’s literary heritage and one of its most distinctive coastal cities, return to your hotel in Santiago.

Duration: approx. 9 hours
Included: Entrance to Pablo Neruda’s residence, Valparaíso elevator ticket
Not included: Lunch / box lunch

Transfer Santiago de Chile Hotel / Santiago de Chile Airport

At the scheduled time, your private driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Santiago de Chile Airport for your flight to Easter Island.

Duration: approx. 30 minutes
Distance: approx. 20 km

Transfer Easter Island Airport / Easter Island Hotel

Upon arrival at Easter Island Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in shared service. The short journey gives you your first glimpse of the island’s unique landscapes and relaxed atmosphere.

Duration: approx. 5 minutes
Distance: approx. 3 km

Full-Day Rano Raraku & Anakena

Today, venture into the heart of Rapa Nui to discover some of the island’s most important archaeological sites and its extraordinary moai heritage. After pickup from your hotel, travel along the southern coast and begin at Vaihu, an unrestored ceremonial site where several moai remain toppled, offering a powerful glimpse into the island’s mysterious past.

Continue to Ahu Akahanga, an important archaeological complex traditionally associated with Hotu Matu’a, the legendary first king of Rapa Nui. From here, make your way to Rano Raraku, the volcanic quarry where most of the island’s iconic moai were carved. Surrounded by dramatic volcanic landscapes, the site provides a fascinating insight into the techniques and traditions behind these monumental stone figures.

The final stop is Anakena Beach, one of the most beautiful spots on the island. Relax among palm trees and soft pink sands while discovering its two restored ahu platforms, which stand as reminders of Rapa Nui’s remarkable ancestral culture.

After exploring these extraordinary sites, return to the village and continue to your hotel.

Duration: approx. 7 hours
Not included: Meals, entrance fee to Rapa Nui National Park

Journey into the volcanic landscapes and ancestral traditions of Rapa Nui during this half-day exploration of some of the island’s most fascinating archaeological sites.

Your excursion begins with a visit to the Orongo ceremonial village, perched dramatically on the rim of the Rano Kau volcano. From this spectacular viewpoint, enjoy panoramic views over the Pacific Ocean, the volcanic crater, and Hanga Roa. Explore the remains of the 53 distinctive stone houses and learn about the importance of Orongo in the island’s traditional culture and the famous Tangata Manu (Birdman) ceremony.

Continue to Vinapu, an intriguing archaeological site known for its finely fitted stonework, whose construction has often been compared to the masonry found at Machu Picchu. The journey then takes you to Hanga Piko Cove, where you can see Ahu Riata alongside the island’s fishing port.

Your final stop is Hanga Kio’e, home to Ahu Akapu, a restored ceremonial platform featuring a single moai. Located on Rapa Nui’s western coast, the statue still preserves its rear ramp, once used by Polynesian boats and canoes. The site also contains the island’s largest restored Hare Moa, or traditional chicken coop, forming part of a ceremonial complex associated with the Miru tribe, one of Rapa Nui’s most influential clans.

After discovering these remarkable traces of Rapa Nui’s past, return to your hotel.

Duration: approx. 4 hours
Not included: Rapa Nui National Park entrance fee, lunch, or box lunch.

Transfer Easter Island Hotel / Easter Island Airport

At the scheduled time, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Easter Island Airport for your onward flight. Take a final moment to enjoy the island’s unique atmosphere before departing Rapa Nui.

Duration: approx. 5 minutes
Distance: approx. 3 km.

Transfer Mocopulli Airport / Castro Hotel

Upon arrival at Mocopulli Airport, you will be met by your private driver and transferred to your hotel in Castro, the colourful capital of Chiloé Island. Enjoy the scenic journey as you begin discovering the distinctive landscapes and rural charm of this unique archipelago.

Duration: approx. 30 minutes
Distance: approx. 20 km.

Today, discover two different sides of Chiloé Island, combining the biodiversity of its protected landscapes with the distinctive culture and architecture of its traditional communities.

Your excursion begins at Chiloé National Park, where a walk along the El Tepual Trail takes you into the island’s native forest. Surrounded by lush vegetation, discover characteristic species such as tepa, coigüe, olivillo, luma, arrayán, and alerce. The island’s unique ecosystems also provide habitat for endemic wildlife, and you may encounter species such as the Chilote fox, pudu, sea otter, and a variety of native birds along the way.

Continue to the park’s Visitor Centre, where you will learn more about Chiloé’s natural environment, local history, and traditional tools used by the island’s communities.

The afternoon brings a cultural change of scenery with a visit to Chonchi, a picturesque town known as the “City of Three Floors” because of the way it stretches across the different levels of the hillside. Explore its historic centre and visit the Church of Chonchi, part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed wooden churches of Chiloé, while learning about the traditions and architectural heritage that make the island so distinctive.

At the end of the experience, return to your hotel.

Duration: approx. 8 hours
Included: Entrance fee to Chiloé National Park
Not included: Lunch, services not mentioned.

Today, venture into the northern reaches of Chiloé for a day that combines marine wildlife, island landscapes, and the rich cultural heritage of its historic towns.

Your journey begins with a drive from Castro to Puñihuil Bay, a remote fishing community surrounded by rugged coastal scenery. Just offshore, three small islets form a remarkable ecosystem where Humboldt and Magellanic penguins nest side by side—the only known place in the world where these two species coexist and breed.

Board a boat for an approximately 30-minute wildlife navigation, observing the penguins in their natural environment while keeping an eye out for other marine species, including sea otters, kelp geese, cormorants, and sea lions. The experience offers a unique perspective on Chiloé’s rich coastal biodiversity.

Continue to Ancud, one of the island’s most historic towns, where you will discover its maritime heritage and traditional character. Visit Fort San Antonio, an important reminder of Chiloé’s Spanish colonial past, with beautiful views across the Pacific.

The cultural exploration continues at the Museum of the Churches of Chiloé, dedicated to the island’s distinctive wooden churches and their importance to local history, spirituality, and identity. Finally, wander through the colourful Municipal Market, where you can browse local handicrafts and discover some of Chiloé’s traditional flavours.

After a day of wildlife and cultural discovery, return to your hotel in Puerto Varas.

Duration: approx. 8 hours
Included: Penguin sightseeing boat ticket
Not included: Services not mentioned.

Half-Day Frutillar & Teatro del Lago

Today, discover Frutillar, one of the most picturesque towns on the shores of Lake Llanquihue. With the snow-capped Osorno, Puntiagudo, and Calbuco volcanoes rising across the water, the town offers a beautiful combination of lakeside scenery and European heritage.

As you explore Frutillar, discover the strong influence of its German settlers, reflected in its traditional wooden houses, manicured gardens, and local cuisine. There will also be time to appreciate some of the region’s beloved specialities, such as Kuchen and apple strudel.

Continue through the surrounding countryside along a rural road used by local farmers, offering glimpses of the area’s agricultural and livestock traditions. The cultural highlight of the day will be a visit to Teatro del Lago, an impressive performing arts centre overlooking Lake Llanquihue and one of the most important cultural venues in southern Chile.

After enjoying Frutillar’s landscapes, heritage, and cultural character, return to Puerto Varas.

Duration: approx. 4 hours
Not included: Lunch or box lunch, entrance fees.

Transfer Puerto Varas Hotel / Puerto Montt Airport

At the scheduled time, your private driver will pick you up from your hotel in Puerto Varas and transfer you to Puerto Montt Airport for your onward flight.

Duration: approx. 25 minutes
Distance: approx. 21.3 km.