Small, hilly, and treeless, Easter Island, or Rapa Nui as the locals call it, is half way between Chile and French Polynesia and is the most isolated, inhabited island in the world. A fascinating mix of geology (the island is actually the cone of an extinct volcano), archaeology, and Polynesian culture, guests can land on this remote island in total comfort at the Posada de Mike Rapu of the Explora family. It’s your perfect base for jumping off into the mystery and fun. Overlooking the sparkling Pacific, you can hang loose in typical island style at this ecological lodge made of native woods and volcanic rock. Their intimate explorations will take you out to absorb the mesmerizing sites with picnics, hikes, biking and back at the lodge, you can dig into palate-inspiring local fish like fresh tuna and the local sweet potato. For cultural enthusiasts, make sure to book way ahead for the colorful Tapati festival in February when locals celebrate their Polynesian heritage. Exquisite, exotic, and so close to the Chilean mainland.
