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16-day expedition cruise · South Pacific

Easter Island to Tahiti: Tales of the Pacific

Getting you there

Flights into Papeete, Tahiti and home from Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, hotel nights before or after, and transfers. One of our trip specialists books it all around the sailing.

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Day by day

• Day 1Papeete, Tahiti · embark
  Arrive in Papeete and transfer directly to the hospitality room before embarking the ship in the afternoon. This evening, set sail as you acclimate to island time.
• Day 2Makatea
  An uplifted coral atoll, the island of Makatea is one of the most unique landforms in the Pacific. A makatea is a raised coral atoll that is tilted due to plate tectonics.
• Days 3-6Tuamotu Archipelago (Fakarava)
  Arrive at Fakarava, one of the largest atolls in French Polynesia and part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This coral atoll is home to many rare species of birds, plants and crustaceans, and you will have the opportunity to explore its protected reefs.
• Day 7Mangareva, Gambier Islands · included: Visit Mangareva, the largest of the Gambier Islands, with its interesting history and beautiful lagoon, Hikes
  Visit Mangareva, the largest of the Gambier Islands, with its interesting history and beautiful lagoon. out on the water for activities.
• Days 8-11Pitcairn Islands · included: Explore the famed Pitcairn Islands
  Explore the famed Pitcairn Islands. Many of the mutineers of the legendary HMS Bounty made their home here in the late 18th century, and about 50 of their descendants still live here today.
• Days 12-13At sea · at sea
  As you journey east toward Easter Island, head up to the bridge to watch for wildlife and observe expert navigation at work as the skilled captain and officers sail these historic waters. There is also time to enjoy a massage in the wellness center, work out in the gym and browse in the library.
• Days 14-15Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile · included: Visit burial sites, quarries and intricately carved ceremonial altars
  Over the next two days, explore Easter Island’s volcanic calderas, jagged lava fields and sweeping grasslands to discover the colossal moai statues—the astonishing legacy of a long-lost culture. Join archaeologists to examine these statues and discuss their meaning and creation.
• Day 16Easter Island to Santiago · disembark
  Disembark and transfer to the airport for the flight to Santiago, Chile. Arrive in Santiago and connect to late-night homebound flights.

Lindblad's fare includes excursions as listed in the itinerary; some departures follow a modified route, and the ship can vary by date, so we confirm both for yours. Port arrival and departure times vary by departure date; we confirm them for your sailing.

Facts from Lindblad Expeditions' official pages; subject to change.