Has anyone ever been to Easter Island, Chile?

2007-05-13 06:08:47

#1

Braddock: Agitator; +916|6753|Éire

I've finally started looking into fulfilling a dream of mine; I've started looking into arranging a holiday to the mystical Easter Island, 2,237 miles off the coast of Chile. I've discovered that it's not as hard to get to as I thought, it has the longest airstrip in Chile (built by NASA as an emergency stop for the space shuttle) and 4 flights a week leave from Santiago airport. The island has one town and two hotels and even a museum; I was just wondering has anyone on the forum been there and can they give me any advice or feedback?

https://www.ohiopeakoilaction.org/images/easterisland.jpg

https://www.bugbog.com/images/galleries/chile_pictures/easter_island_pictures.jpg

https://www.raphaelk.co.uk/web%20pics/Easter%20Island/first/15%20Moai%20at%20Sunrise.jpg

https://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/islands/samer/easter.gif

That little star with the arrow is Easter Island.

2007-05-13 06:30:05

#2

Peter: Super Awesome Member; +494|6865|dm_maidenhead

nope never been. Looks cool though.

2007-05-13 07:06:20

#3

~{TPP}~richoxon: I Want a New Duck; +43|7030|Up a tree

one day!! i hope

2007-05-13 07:21:45

#4

Scardaddy: Member; +37|6855|UK

Dude it looks awesome and I must admit it's one of the places I wanna go before I kick the bucket.

2007-05-13 08:13:42

#5

ELITE-UK: Scratching my back; +170|6937|SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND

Dont think any of us here has even been, maybe because its the most remote island on earth.

2007-05-13 08:20:08

#6

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|7112

ELITE-UK wrote:
Dont think any of us here has even been, maybe because its the most remote island on earth.

Some people actually travel you know... And with 4 planes a week I wouldn't say it's that remote.
I'd love to go, but it's pretty pricey.

2007-05-13 08:23:16

#7

RoosterCantrell: Goodbye :); +399|6943|Somewhere else

that would be cool to see...

Ask CameronPoe, that guy seems to have been everywhere.

2007-05-14 04:15:32

#8

Braddock: Agitator; +916|6753|Éire

RoosterCantrell wrote:
that would be cool to see...

Ask CameronPoe, that guy seems to have been everywhere.

He hasn't been either, I noticed one other person mentioned it in the thread on top 5 destinations still to be visited but I don't think he'd been either. I reckon I'll make it next summer (off peak season, which I think is August - September) and I might try and get Machu Picchu in there too. I think you can get it all in under €5000 if you can get the right flights.

2007-05-15 11:06:26

#9

GodFather: Blademaster's bottom bitch; +387|6683|Phoenix, AZ

Nah, Havent been, wanna go.... how pricey is pricey? And besides observe all the stuff how much is there to do? I know the statues and carvings take people there, but what would keep you there?

2007-05-16 15:53:08

#10

Braddock: Agitator; +916|6753|Éire

GodFather wrote:
Nah, Havent been, wanna go.... how pricey is pricey? And besides observe all the stuff how much is there to do? I know the statues and carvings take people there, but what would keep you there?

There are a few volcanoes there and a museum, I think the four day excursion package that is available is more than enough. You can rent horses or bikes to see the whole island apparently.

2007-05-16 15:53:41

#11

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7306|Alberta, Canada

No, it's to close to Mexico.

2007-05-16 15:56:37

#12

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|7084|London, England

Apart from the Statues it looks pretty boring. I'd want to visit it for a day but that's it. Next stop after that would be Hawaii.

2007-05-16 15:57:16

#13

Mitch: 16 more years; +877|6988|South Florida

Ryan wrote:
No, it's to close to Mexico.

according to that globe it looks farther from Mexico then the USA, and maybe the same distance as Canada. Plus Mexicans dont sneak across the border like they do into texas.

Last edited by Dezerteagal5 (2007-05-16 15:57:56)

15 more years! 15 more years!

2007-05-16 16:00:37

#14

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7306|Alberta, Canada

Dezerteagal5 wrote:
Ryan wrote:
No, it's to close to Mexico.
according to that globe it looks farther from Mexico then the USA, and maybe the same distance as Canada. Plus Mexicans dont sneak across the border like they do into texas.

You just ruined the fun.

2007-05-16 16:09:57

#15

usmarine: Banned; +2,785|7225

Welcome to Mataveri International Airport

2007-05-16 16:12:49

#16

Switch: Knee Deep In Clunge; +489|6926|Tyne & Wear, England

I watched a documentary about Easter Island (also known as Rapa Nui), and how its former natives waged civil war over the islands natural resources. It was a fantastic watch, if I can find a link ill post it.

I too would love to go there someday.

Edit: Its not the documentary I was taking about, but still interesting none the less.

Last edited by KILLSWITCH (2007-05-16 16:17:17)

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