The remote Polynesian island of Rupa Nui, named Easter Island by the Dutch who encountered the island in 1722 – sits 3,700kms west of the Chilean mainland – a 5-hour flight from Santiago.
Its 887 13th -16th-century stone figures are scattered over a windswept landscape of volcanoes, sandy beaches and green hills populated by thousands of wild horses. These Moai heads, some measuring up to 30ft high and weighing 20tons are thought to be have been carved and positioned at points around the Pacific isle to mark the water sources.
We tend to recommend three of four nights on Easter Island to reflect upon the wonderful mysteries of these sculptures, how they were transported and by whom, whilst enjoying fabulous diving, riding and hiking.
