the viewing deck: Easter Island (Rapa Nui) Self-guided Solo Bike Ride

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Easter Island (Rapa Nui) Self-guided Solo Bike Ride

7 Days Solo Backpacking in Summer Uruguay - Chile

January 24 to 30, 2020

Atacama Desert Afternoon Biking

Requirements for Easter Island (Rapa Nui, Isla de Pascua) entrance;
There is special Immigration Police booth (like international flight) on the domestic terminal exclusively for Easter Island flights only. Please ensure to comply requirements below as they will check / confiscate some stubs issued in exchange along the way.
01. Entry form - should be filled-up completely and printed. There is a free printer in Santiago Airport (SCL) located in the Information Booth in front of LATAM airline check-in counters.
02. Confirm arrival and departure flights
03. Confirm accommodation
04. Chile tourist visa only (maximum of stay is 30 days)

Day 6: January 29, 2020 Wednesday / Easter Island afternoon hike
0045H ETD Calama CJC; flight LA351
0249H ETA Santiago; 6hr transit (sleep in airport)
0930H ETD Santiago; flight LA841
1245H ETA Easter Island UTC -0500H; walk to hostel (1km)
Hostal Vaihere 23,000; buy food/drinks + bike rental 6,000 + 12,000
1315H Easter island self-guided bike tour
Ahu Tongariki / Rano Ranaku (20km); Ahu Vinapu (18km)
1815H ETA Hostel; dinner/snacks 17,000; souvenir 11,000
Subtotal: 69,000 CLP

Day 7: January 30, 2020 Thursday / Easter Island morning trip
0730H Wake-up; start biking
0800H Hike start; Orongo Trail / 3.7km (250m)
0900H Rano Kau Volcano viewpoint (630masl)
0915H Orongo; souvenirs 15,000
1000H trail back to starting point; bike return
1200H ETA Hostel; refreshments 6,800
1300H ETA Easter Island airport
1445H ETD Easter Island UTC -0500H; flight LA842
2125H ETA Santiago UTC -0300H; 6hr transit
Subtotal: 21,800 CLP