The purpose of the Expedition: “Where did they settle Easter Island: from South America or Asia". During the Expedition, we will look for evidence that Easter Island was settled from South America, and not from Asia. And you will find this proof yourself.
Departure to Lima and arrival to Lima on the same day.
Upon arrival, we will rest and have dinner in one of the restaurants in Lima! Tomorrow we start our journey.
Expedition to South America
Walk around the capital of Peru, see the Park of Love, the monastery of St. Dominic, the Cathedral, have a snack in one of the restaurants or cafes and continue the walk to the Larco Museum or the Gold Museum, visit the fish market.
In the evening we fly to Cusco.
We are in the capital of the Incas. Let's start exploring Cusco today and its outskirts. In fact, Cusco is a very interesting town and its sights are no less mysterious than Machu Picchu itself)) is waiting for us Saksuyhuaman, we are waiting for the ancient Coricancha, Pukapukara, Tambomachay and much more that will remain in the memory for a very long time!
Early in the morning, before dawn, we leave Cusco for Ollantaytambo, then transfer by train to Machu Picchu and a happy meeting with this ancient complex.
Here it is meeting with Machu Picchu!
After visiting the complex, we will enjoy the cuisine and souvenir markets of the town of Agus Callantes.
In the morning we leave for Ollantaytambo by train. Moving on to Cusco through Chinchero to Maras and Moray.
In the evening we will sum up the first results of our Expedition.
Departure to La Paz.
Arrival in La Paz at 4:00. A little rest and acquaintance with the city. We will descend into the city by cable car, photographing panoramic views of the city from above. We are waiting Murillo's main square and famous witch market, where you can see dried llama embryos and various amulets.
Breakfast in the hotel. Free day in La Paz or bike ride on Death Road (additional fee). Those who do not want to ride bicycles can ride along the road in a car and also enjoy the scenery around during stops and take incredible photos.
Descent program: around 07:00 transfer from the hotel to La Cumbra (4700 m) - a place where we will be given a bike and the necessary equipment, and will be instructed. Start of a bicycle tour in Death Valley (20 km on an asphalt road, about an hour and a half on the way). Arrival in the town of Unduavi - the place of registration and payment for the entrance to the Road of Death. From here we will follow the famous cliff road to San Juan, where we will see waterfalls and have a snack. At 14:30 arrival at a local restaurant. Swimming in the pool and lunch. Return to La Paz around 19:00. At 20:00 departure on a comfortable night bus to Uyuni.
Arrival in Uyuni. We will have a snack and start in Jeeps for a tour of the Uyuni salt marsh and its surroundings. Visit to the cemetery of steam locomotives, the village of Kolchani, living off salt mining and tourism. Lunch right in the middle of the salt marsh! And now it's time for incredible photos! We will spend at least 2 hours on this, after which we will move to the hotel for the night.
Expedition to South America
Lunch and dinner included in the tour price. Overnight at the salt hotel.
After breakfast, we will go to the colorful deserts, drive through the Chiguana salt marsh, stop at the observation deck of the Ollague volcano, see three small lagoons with three types of flamingos, cross the Siloli desert, see the Stone Tree. Overnight at the hotel.
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we go to the Geysers of Sol de Magnana, stop at the thermal springs of Polkes, drive along the Salvador Dali desert, the Green Lagoon and head towards the border of Bolivia with Chile in Ito Cajon. Border crossing and private transfer (to avoid the risk of missing the flight) to San Pedro de Atacama. If we have a little time before the flight, we will walk around the city.
Departure from Calama to Santiago de Chile. Overnight at a hotel near the airport Hotel Diego de Almagro Aeropuerto.
Today we have a spare day in case of failures in the program to protect ourselves before flying to Easter Island. Free day in Santiago or any self-guided day tour.
Today is the culminating day, we are waiting for a meeting with EASTER ISLAND.
Morning flight to Easter Island.
Arrival to Easter Island. Transfer to hotel/camping/hostel. For half a day we enjoy EASTER Island, rent mopeds / jeeps / motorcycles, ride around the island, take pictures, selfie and enjoy life!
It's heaven on earth!)
Expedition to South America
A full sightseeing day around Easter Island, full of mysteries and unknowns! In the evening summing up the results of the Expedition and discussing the main question of the Expedition “Who settled Easter Island after all”?
Breakfast at the hotel, we inspect what we didn’t see, take pictures of what we didn’t take, we have lunch and say goodbye to Easter Island!
Departure to Santiago de Chile. End of the program.