Legacy of the Incas
Machu Picchu Luxury Tours
Peru:
Machu Picchu - Lake Titicaca
(11 days/10 nights)
Machu Picchu Luxury Tours
Peru:
Machu Picchu - Lake Titicaca
(12 days/11 nights)
Empire of the Sun
Machu Picchu Luxury Tours
Peru:
Machu Picchu - Lake Titicaca
(14 days/13 nights)
Ancient Civilizations of Peru
Machu Picchu Luxury Tours
Peru:
Colca Canyon - Machu Picchu
Lake Titicaca
(16 days/15 nights)
Archaeological & Ecological
Treasures
Machu Picchu Luxury Tours
Peru & Ecuador:
Galapagos - Machu Picchu
Lake Titicaca (or Amazon)
(18 days/17 nights)
Grand Tour of the Inca Empire
Machu Picchu Luxury Tours
Peru:
Colca Canyon - Amazon
Machu Picchu- Lake Titicaca
(22 days/21 nights)
Ancient & Colonial Capitals
Machu Picchu Luxury Tours
Peru:
Machu Picchu
(10 days/9 nights)
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Luxury Tours
Peru:
Machu Picchu
(13 days/12 nights)
Machu Picchu & Galapagos
Machu Picchu Luxury Tours
Peru & Ecuador:
Machu Picchu - Galapagos
(15 days/14 nights)
Galapagos & Machu Picchus
Machu Picchu Luxury Tours
Ecuador & Peru:
Galapagos - Machu Picchu
(18 days/17 nights)
Enchanted Isles of the Galapagos
Machu Picchu Luxury Tours
Ecuador:
Galapagos
(11 days/10 nights)
Galapagos & the Kingdom of Quito
Machu Picchu Luxury Tours
Ecuador:
Galapagos - Andes
(16 days/15 nights)
Galapagos & the Amazon
Machu Picchu Luxury Tours
Ecuador:
Galapagos - Amazon
(16 days/15 nights)
Historic Haciendas of the Andes
Machu Picchu Luxury Tours
Ecuador:
Cotopaxi - Antisana - Otavalo
(7 days/6 nights)
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Luxury Easter Island Tours & Travel
Submerged moa, Hanga Roa Bay, Easter Island.
Photo: Tom Martin. Luxury Easter Island Tours & Travel.
Pre-Departure Information
Why visit Easter Island?
Midway between Tahiti and Chile, Easter Island has long been subject to much speculation and inquisitive research. How and why did its people carve out, move and erect hundreds of giant stone Moai statues on the shoreline of the island? It is the most isolated island on earth but 1,200 years ago a double-hulled canoe filled with seafarers from a remote culture landed upon its coast. Over the centuries that followed, an extraordinary culture developed on the remote island. It today remains one of the most unusual places on the planet, an open-air museum, showcasing a fascinating culture. The Rapanui are some of the friendliest people one will ever meet and the landscape is truly incredible -- volcanic craters, lava formations, beaches, brilliant blue water and archaeological sites all add to the uniqueness of Easter Island. The sub-tropical Polynesian island has been part of Chile since 1888.
When to go
The best time to visit the island is in the first two weeks of February, when Tapati is celebrated. During this cultural festival, ancient traditions, competitions and artistic skills are demonstrated to the visitor, either in the village of Hanga Roa or historic place like Tahai, Rano Raraku and Anakena. At this time, accommodations and flight availability are limited.
Cash
Change about US$100 into Chilean Pesos in Santiago -- the exchange rate is better. You won't need many pesos because American dollars in small denominations are readily accepted on Easter Island. As well, credit cards can be used in hotels, most restaurants and some shops. There is only one cash machine on the island, and it does not accept Visa cards.
Clothing
Light, clothes; trekking shoes; sun-block; sun glasses, wind suit and rain jacket.
Meals
Most food is flown to the island from mainland Chile, over 2,000 miles away, making meals exceedingly expensive. Inka's Empire Tours provides breakfasts, lunches and dinner on the evening of your arrival. For other dinners with wine in one of our recommended restaurants, plan on spending $50 to $100 per person.
Water
On the first and last day, we will provide two bottles of water per guest and three bottles of water per guest on the other days.
Diving
Diving at Hanga Roa Bay, Motu Kao Kao and other sites can be arranged upon request. Ribbon Fish and Amber Jack swim among the coral, which is volcanic based and very young. We recommend that all divers hold a PADI Advanced Open Water Certification. This is not a place to go on your 4th or 5th dive, as some of the best diving is at depths around 30 meters (100 feet).
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