2008
| May 31 (Sa) | Depart Miami for overnight flight to Santiago.
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| June 1 (Su) | Arrive Santiago and transfer to the Plaza San Francisco Hotel.
Afternoon tour of the city with visits to the Pre-Colombian Art Museum, El Mondo del Vino for some wine tasting and to
San Cristobal Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the nearby Andes mountains. Dinner on your own. |
| June 2 (Mo) | Full day tour via motorcoach to Vina del Mar known for its casinos, resorts and
beaches and Valparaiso, Chile's main port for some shopping. Lunch is included. |
| June 3 (Tu) | Drive to scenic Maipo Canyon to Concha y Toro Vineyard. Visit the wine cellars
and storage area as we are given a detailed description of the wine making and aging processes. Afternoon at leisure . |
| June 4 (We) | Depart hotel early afternoon for transfer to the airport for Lan Chile 5 1/2 hour
flight to Easter Island, one of the most isolated inhabited islands in the world. Arrive at 8:30pm and transfer to the Hotel. |
| June 5 (Th) | Full day of sightseeing around the island. We will visit Vaihu, an ancient ruin
site; Ahu Akahanga, a huge platform with 4 fallen statues and according to legend herein lies the tomb of the first king of
the island; Rano Raraku Quarry, the original source of the moais; past La Perouse Bay and the site of the largest standing
moai; finally to Anakena, a beautiful archaeological zone and beach area. |
| June 6 (Fr) | Triathlon in the morning for those interested. Otherwise, plenty of time for
sightseeing at your own pace or for reserving optional tours. Evening pre-race number and t-shirt pickup plus a pasta
dinner at the hotel. |
| June 7 (Sa) | Mountainbike race in the morning for those interested. For others, the day is
free to explore the island on your own! Relax all day or visit other historical sites and villages. |
| June 8 (Su) | Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 10K Race Day! The start and finish is in the center
of Hanga Roa, the main town on the Island. Evening award ceremony. |
| June 9 (Mo) | Depart hotel at 8am for return flight to Santiago and then connecting overnight
flight back to Miami. |
| June 10 (Tu) | Early morning arrival back in Miami. |
NOTE: Personalized itineraries may be requested by enclosing a separate letter when submitting the deposit and tour
application.
