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Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile

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Easter Island, known in the indigenous language as Rapa Nui, is a remote Chilean territory in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, lying roughly 3,700 kilometres west of mainland Chile. The island is world-famous for its nearly 1,000 monumental stone statues called moai, carved by the early Rapa Nui people and scattered across dramatic volcanic landscapes. Beyond its archaeological wonders, the island draws travellers for hiking around volcanic craters like Rano Kau and Terevaka, snorkelling and diving in exceptionally clear Pacific waters, and experiencing the living Rapa Nui culture and language. Its sheer isolation makes it one of the most unique and bucket-list destinations on earth.

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Easter Island Discovery: Self-Launched 4-Day Rapa Nui Adventure

Easter Island is one of the world's most remote and awe-inspiring destinations — and the good news is you absolutely don't need a tour operator to experience it. As one reviewer on the original listing even noted, "I could easily have booked everything myself." This self-launched itinerary covers all the same iconic moai sites, volcanos, and beaches as the HI Travel South America package — Rano Kau, Orongo, Ahu Akivi, Rano Raraku, Ahu Tongariki, Anakena — but at a fraction of the cost. You'll book your own hostel or guesthouse in Hanga Roa, hire a local guide directly for the tours, and purchase your National Park entrance fee (currently ~£85/US$105) online in advance. Note: flights from Santiago (SCL) to Hanga Roa (IPC) with LATAM are not included in these estimates and typically cost £250–£400 return — book early for best prices. All costs below are approximate per-person estimates.

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