Easter Island

Upon arrival to Santiago, your guide Hill take you to your hotel. Private service with english speaking guide.
During the afternoon, visit Santiago de Chile.
We will leave the hotel to the historic center, crossing through the main buildings of the XIX and XX centuries, then we visit "La Moneda" government palace, from there walk to the main square of the city where we know the Cathedral Santiago, the former parliament building and then with vehicle, we will continue our tour through the neighborhood Mapocho, seeing the old train station, Central Market, and The Palace of Fine Arts, then crossing the bohemian neighborhood of Bellavista, we stop at one of the factories of lapislazuli of the site (Optional). Next, we will go to the top of Cerro San Cristobal, for an incredible panoramic view of Santiago and the Andes. Then we will see the modern side of town with beautiful buildings and malls, our tour ends at the craft center Aldea de Vitacura, with time to stroll and shop. Then, return to the hotel. Private service with local english speaking guide.
Accommodations with breakfast included.

During the day, we´ll visit Isla Negra.
We will leave the hotel, across the central valleys to arrive at a tourist site called Isla Negra. This magical place is surrounded by beautiful pine trees with interesting flavors, here we visit the Casa Museo de Pablo Neruda, Chile's most famous poet, Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971. In the gardens of this house of the poet, he is buried. Here there´re his amazing collections of bottles, figureheads, shells and other things collected by the poet during his lifetime. The visit is guided by a specialist in the field that will show us every detail and history. After this we arrive to the town of pottery Pomaire, an ancient "Indian village", they say, of Peruvian origin, where we have time for lunch and a walk and buy some souvenirs if you like. At the end of the day, return to Santiago. Private service with local english speaking guide.
Accommodations with breakfast included.

DAY 03: SANTIAGO – SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA

Depending on your flight time Schedule, transfer to Santiago airport, to begin the program Explora Atacama, the the passengers had choose.
Private service with local english speaking guide.

PROGRAM EXPLORA ATACAMA

Arrival to Santiago city. Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Private service with local english speaking guide.
Accommodations with breakfast included.

Full day visit to the most famous wine region of Chile, Colchagua Valley.
We will leave the hotel, leading to the Colchagua Valley, producing the best wines of Chile. Several vineyards from the agricultural area have opened their doors to the public. During the day we will visit three vineyards, Viu Manent, Bisquertt and Montes. In the three vineyards we can taste their wines, and tour its facilities. Viu Manent has been consolidated as a Chilean vineyard excellence, present in over 30 countries, founded in 1935. Bisquertt vineyard, a wine tradition over 100 years, offers visitors the opportunity to meet fine mansion in its colonial architecture, as does a family vineyard, which still keeps the spirit of former generations. La Viña Montes, with choice wines and a selection of international prizes, offers visitors an interesting visit to your facility along vitivinícula. Santa Cruz, the center of this beautiful valley, with its square, has a magnificent carillon. The Hotel Santa Cruz Plaza has become a fulcrum when visiting the region, and is here for lunch. Also visit the Colchagua Museum, the largest private collection of the country, opened in 1985, exhibiting archaeological collections, pre-Columbian art from Chile, Peru and Colombia, american and Chilean history. At the end of the day, return to Santiago.
Accommodations with breakfast included.

End of services

Located 3,700 kilometers (2,237 miles) from the American continent, surrounded by the world’s most transparent waters, Rapa Nui is the cradle of an unusual and enigmatic culture which persists to this day. The language, music and many traditions remain alive amongst the island’s inhabitants, while the enormous carved stone moai tell of a more remote past.

The explorations offered on Rapa Nui use Posada de Mike Rapu as our base. The lodge is located on a hill in the Te Miro Oone area in the center of the island (27º09’ S and 109º 26’ W).

The lodge was the first in South America to obtain LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the United States Green Building Council.

The lodge, which opened in December 2007, was built on 9.6 hectares (23.7 acres) of land situated on a hill in the Te Miro Oone area, overlooking the ocean. This is in south-eastern Rapa Nui, 8 kilometers (4.9 miles) from Hanga Roa, the most populated part of the island.

All of the 30 rooms, which extend to the north and south from a central building, have excellent ocean views. The lodge has welcoming indoor spaces which integrate aspects of the local culture.

The design is intended to have minimal impact on its surroundings. The lodge is built on a site which is inappropriate for agricultural use and has no archaeological remains. The flora surrounding the lodge has been maintained intact.

Rooms:

FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Swimming pool and Hare Taheta massage room

Shop

includes:

•    Three meals a day chosen from a varied menu
•    Open bar for spirits and an extensive wine list
•    Transfers to and from Rapa Nui airport
•    Use of the open-air swimming pool and jacuzzi
•    Talks on various subjects
•    Use of computers with internet connections
•    Access to wi-fi internet in the living room, shop and bar

Not included in the rate

•    Massage
•    Premium wine list
•    Laundry services
•    National and international telephone calls
•    Scuba diving

Room	Varúa		Raa
Program	Single	Double	Single	Double
3 nights	3.855	2.620	5.528	3.482
4 nights	5.140	3.495	7.370	4.644
5 nights	6.248	4.264	9.034	5.650
6 nights	7.282	5.000	10.628	6.580
7 nights	8.150	5.688	11.796	7.402
8 nights	9.038	6.335	13.195	8.202

•    Transfers between local airport and your explora destination. Transfer schedules subject to change without prior notice. Inquire about transfer schedules at each explora destination.
•    Accommodations.
•    Full board. 3 Meals per day. Bar.
•    Daily explorations with bilingual guides and equipment; boats, vehicles and bicycles (max group size: 10 explorers per guide). Equipment varies at destination.

•    Special rates for youngsters (up to 18 years old) accompanying their parents are subject to availability based in double occupancy.
•    Additional bed for children (4 to 12 years old) sharing their parent's room only in Raa category. Maximum one extra bed per room.
•    Children under the age of 3 complimentary when sharing room with their parents.
•    Rates are per person expressed in USD dollars and subject to change without prior notice.
•    Rates in USD dollars are tax exempt according to decree D.L 825 art. 12 for guests who are foreigners, not residents of Chile and pay in dollars.
•    In the Argentinean portion of Travesias, rates do not include VAT.
•    This information replaces and voids all previous communications.

All reservations must be made via written confirmation, either by fax (593-2-290 6050) or e-mail ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Flash Travel will confirm reservations in the same manner as sent. Reservations will be considered tentative until the guest confirms and pays 30% of the total reservation fee. The remaining must be paid 30 days prior to the guest’s arrival at the hotel. Programs at explora are non-divisible and cannot be transferred.