Independent Santiago City Stay with Easter Island (ILS2)

8-Day Package from Santiago to Santiago

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Hola, Santiago! We love your art galleries, daring designs, irresistible eateries, and electrifying nightlife, not to mention your perfectly poised setting between the snow-capped Andes and the Chilean coastline. You are everything we love about cosmopolitan Chile! This Globus Independent tour in Santiago takes you through the historic streets to trace the city’s bold history and legendary landmarks in the heart of its colonial core. Enjoy the independent I-time you deserve with free time to explore the legendary Chilean wine country, or the captivating coastal cities of Viña del Mar and Valparaiso. Follow your independent spirit further to explore the extraordinary archaeological treasures of Easter Island. Here, 1,000 massive and mysterious Moai statues stand silent – not sharing their secrets. Explore many more marvelous discoveries on the island, including its curious lava quarries and the lake-filled caldera of the Rano Kau volcano. One mystery is solved here, however. The best way to capture the best of Chile is on a Globus Independent tour with the time to explore as you wish.

Your Globus Independent tour gives you the freedom to explore with the I-time you crave–with all the perks you'd expect from Globus. We take care of the details with included accommodations, daily breakfasts, select guided sightseeing, transportation and transfers between each city on your tour, and a Local Host in each city to assist you when needed. We’ll also handle flight arrangements and airport transfers at the beginning and end of your tour, if you wish.

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Independent Santiago City Stay with Easter Island map

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Meals

Meals & Itinerary

Buffet breakfast daily; 1 lunch

Notes:

Transportation is as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary and includes private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights. Local Guide service is provided in Santiago & Easter Island.

Intra-vacation flights not included but can be added.

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN SANTIAGO, CHILE

• Welcome to Santiago, Chile’s scenic capital between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes. With a coastline over 2,650 miles long, Chile is more than 10 times longer than it is wide. With a distinctly European style accented with Latin flair, Santiago is one of South America’s most sophisticated and modern cities.

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Day 2 SANTIAGO

• Located in the center of the country, Santiago has evolved as the country’s political, commercial, and cultural capital. Step back into the 16th century on your private tour, as your Local Guide traces the city’s history and heritage.
• Start at La Moneda, the official Government Palace, and nearby San Cristobal Hill with its landmark statue of the Virgin Mary. Your tour ends at the Plaza de Armas, the main square, with a visit to the 18th-century Cathedral.

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Breakfast

Day 3 SANTIAGO

• Today is at leisure to explore Santiago as you please.

Today’s I-Time Tips
Perhaps take a trip to the beautiful coastal region west of Santiago and the cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar, or head into Chile’s famous wine country to visit some of its renowned wineries.

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Day 4 SANTIAGO–EASTER ISLAND

• Fly to Easter Island, considered the largest open-air museum, boasting over 400 moai, ruins, and temples. Located 2,200 miles off the coast of Chile, this island is a territory of Chile but, feels more like Polynesia.
• Upon arrival, meet your Local guide who will take you to your hotel.

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Breakfast

Day 5 EASTER ISLAND

• Your first stop on your tour will be Ahu Vaihu, where eight large moai lie in ruins.
• Continue on to Ahu Akahanga. According to legend, this is the burial site of the first king of Easter Island (Hotu Matu’a).
• Next, at the Rano Raraku quarry, you find 394 statues in various stages of completion. It appears that the moai production was abruptly abandoned, leaving us a frozen snapshot that reveals how the moai were carved out of volcanic rocks.
• At Ahu Tongariki, see 15 beautifully restored moai, and at Ahu Te Pito Kura, see the largest moai ever transported and erected.
• Last stop is the beach of Anakena, where King Hotu Matu’a first landed on Rapa Nui.

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Breakfast

Lunch

Day 6 EASTER ISLAND

• This morning, your tour visits the Rano Kau volcano, with a caldera that contains one of the island’s freshwater lakes.
• At the nearby ceremonial village of Orongo, see the restored houses and remains of an ancient ahu.
• Head to Ana Kai Tagata, an ancient cave with wall paintings on the rock.
• This afternoon, visit Ahu Akivi, with seven restored moais in the middle of the island. According to legend, the statues represent the seven scouts sent to Easter Island by King Hotu Matu’a.
• Finally, visit the Puna Pau topknot quarry with its red scoria stone, where the pukaos on top of the moai were made.

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Day 7 EASTER ISLAND–SANTIAGO

• Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Santiago.
• Transfer to your hotel for your final night in Santiago.

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Breakfast

Day 8 SANTIAGO

Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.

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Breakfast

Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

VIVIANA CASTRO

Escorting tours for more than 10 years

“My name is Viviana, and I am from Santiago, Chile. I studied tourism at the University and I have been working as a Host for more than 10 years. I love my job, and I especially love it when my passengers tell me that it was a surprise for them how wonderful my country is. After studying tourism, I earned a degree in Quality Management Systems, knowing how important it is to be a professional in an industry where every day we use the word ¨Quality¨. We extend these services to all of our guests and I love sharing the hospitality of Santiago!”

Accommodations

Santiago

Easter Island

Santiago

Sheraton Santiago Hotel & Convention Center

Deluxe

Ave Santa Maria 1742
Santiago, Chile

This contemporary hotel is ideally located within minutes of some of the city's best shopping areas, restaurants, and attractions. The hotel features three Chilean inspired restaurants, two bars, state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, beauty salon, tennis court, gift shop, and access to medical services.

Hotel Amenities

Bar/Lounge
Pool
Ice Machine
Beauty Salon
Shoe Shine
ATM
Currency Exchange
Luggage Storage
Laundry Available
Restaurant On-Site
Business Center
Gift Shop
Elevator
Concierge desk
Fitness Room
Spa Services
Parking/Valet

Room Amenities

In-Room Safe
Internet Access
Voicemail
Room Service
Air Conditioning
Iron/Ironing Board
Television
Phone
Complimentary Newspaper
Cable/Satellite
Pay Movies
Mini-bar
Alarm Clock
Coffee Maker
Wake-Up Calls
Complimentary Toiletries
Daily Housekeeping
Hair Dryer
Climate Control
Desk

Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)

Santiago

Chilean Folkloric Show & Dinner

Enjoy a lively folklore show of Chilean music and dance along with a traditional Bali Hai dinner.

Price Range: $$$$

Undurraga Winery

Travel to the Maipo Valley, located on the eastern side of the Andes Mountains, for a half-day tour to the famous Undurraga Winery, where a local guide demonstrates how Chile's world-famous wine is produced.

Price Range: $$$$

Valparaiso and Vina Del Mar

Discover the picturesque seaports of Valparaiso and Vina del Mar on this full day tour.

Price Range: $$$$

The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.

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