PRE & POST-CRUISE

Santiago & Easter Island

The world's most remote inhabited island rewards the journey with almost 900 moai statues, volcanic craters and pink-sand beaches found nowhere else on Earth. Extend your Antarctica expedition with time on Rapa Nui, curated by our South America Tours specialists.

Pre- & Post-Cruise Extension

Santiago & Easter Island

Some journeys deserve another chapter. Whether before or after Antarctica, Easter Island is a natural extension for travellers drawn to the extraordinary. Set deep within the Pacific Ocean, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the iconic Moai, dramatic volcanic landscapes and the long history of the Rapa Nui people. Reached via Santiago, it offers a compelling contrast to the White Continent. One shaped by ice and wilderness. The other by culture, history and human ingenuity. Together, they form a journey that few places on Earth can rival.

Sunset in Santiago de Chile with the Andes in the background.

Day 1: Arrive Santiago

You will be welcomed outside of Customs by an English-speaking assistant holding a sign with your name on it. This representative will direct you to your awaiting vehicle and driver and accompany you to your hotel to assist with check-in.

Inclusions

Accommodation with private facilities as mentioned in the itinerary

Return flight Santiago to Easter Island to Santiago

Meals as indicated in the itinerary: (B.) = Breakfast / (L.) = Lunch

All transport, sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary unless specified otherwise

(Private Transfer) = Your own exclusive driver. No queuing for taxis, no stopping en route at tour booking agencies. All private transfers / transport is operated on a private basis – i.e., you won’t be sharing with others

(Private Tour) = Your own, personal tour guide and an exclusive vehicle

(Shared Guide) = Meet other like-minded travelers and share the services of a guide / vehicle during the plan sightseeing activity. Typical group size is around 10 travelers.

Parks and monuments entrance fees

Professional English speaking local guides throughout

Service charges and taxes. 

What’s not included?

Tourist Visas are not included.

Travel insurance

Easter Island entrance fee

Any items not specifically mentioned as included, phone calls, laundry, tips, alcohol, etc.

Notes:

Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 2024 departure

Single traveller pricing available on request

Rates are subject to change and different rates may apply during holiday seasons and special events

Irrespective of whether you book directly with your preferred travel agent or with us, we’ll want to know the details of all of your flights – flight times frequently change, and we want to make sure your transfers and other arrangements are amended accordingly

You should ensure you have travel insurance in place to cover the possibility of unforeseen circumstances which result in the inability to participate in the tour

All routes are subject to change without notice due to unexpected circumstances or weather conditions

Certain countries require that you obtain official authorization (a visa) before entering the country. It is your responsibility for verifying and obtaining any necessary travel documents for entry and exit to the countries visited, as these requirements vary depending on the specific country and nationality of the traveler

South America Tours Pty Ltd does not provide visa arrangements.

Hotel & Lodges


Hotels & Lodges

The below hand-picked properties feature good location, superior service, and all facilities necessary for a comfortable stay.

Chile

Santiago: Hotel Cumbres Lastarria

Easter Island: Altiplanico

NOTES

Hotel accommodation quoted in lead-in hotel guest rooms unless specified otherwise

Hotels can easily be changed at the customer request. We have a wide selection so you can be assured of a great place to stay

Occasionally due to circumstances out of our control, hotels quoted may not be available at the time of booking. In these circumstances when hotels are unavailable, South America Tours Pty Ltd will provide the best possible alternative.

Contact Our Polar Expert

Our simple, guided process with an expert by your side, from first conversation to final detail.

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Book a no-obligation discovery call

Enjoy our simple, guided process with an expert by your side, from first conversation to final detail.

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Our travel specialist will discuss your ideas and all the opportunities.

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Explore your options

We’ll do the all the hard work and present you with different options to choose from.

Anakena Beach Easter Island Rapa Nui

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Book a concierge call and start shaping your ideal Antarctica journey with one of our trusted specialists.

A Fantastic Experience

This bucket list of mine has well and truly been ticked off…thanks to the great work of Alicia James and her team for making it possible. It didn’t matter what time of the day or night, if I had a problem or question Alicia would handle it with professionalism and good humour. Thanks for all your support…it was a fantastic experience for me to step on my 7th continent…let us all preserve this wonderland.

William H

Seamless Experience

We travelled to Antarctica with Atlas Ocean Voyages Feb/Mar 2026. We had a seamless experience throughout the booking process and the cruise itself was amazing and memorable! The smaller ship, with only approximately 140 passengers made the whole experience more personal. We would highly recommend Atlas to anyone thinking about going to Antarctica.

Suzy P

Trip Extensions

Tailoring Your Expedition

These itineraries are merely starting points. We curate your South American journey entirely sur mesure adjusting duration, pacing, and destinations to align perfectly with your Antarctic expedition. Whether you wish to pair your cruise with the Atacama, Rio, or the Andes, tell us your vision and we will engineer the logistics to match. From private charters to exclusive retreats, we handle everything, leaving you to simply enjoy the seamless transition to the ice.

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