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Explora Rapa Nui

  • Explora Rapa Nui
  • Explora Rapa Nui
  • Explora Rapa Nui
  • Explora Rapa Nui
  • Explora Rapa Nui
  • Explora Rapa Nui
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Exceptional first-class hotel, with a focus on unique experiences and luxurious yet unassuming design, nestled in the stunning setting of Easter Island.

The explora Rapa Nui’s low-rise design blends subtly into the unique landscape of Easter Island, one of the most remote, extraordinary places on Earth.

The island possesses ethereal beauty, and Explora’s experience-led approach showcases its appeal. You’ll be well attended by local Polynesian staff, and the hotel buildings mingle lavish comfort with modesty, built from wood and volcanic stone.

Explora specialises in its own unpretentious brand of luxury with a focus on activities in the surrounding area. Included in your stay is a tailored programme of excursions to the island’s celebrated sites and some less well-known spots. Our favourite is the trek to Hanga Oteo, winding along the rugged coastline past ahu platforms and toppled moai statues en route, before arriving at the tropical paradise of Anakena beach to a picnic lunch.

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What our clients say

  • A lovely hotel in a glorious setting.  We knew meal costs on Easter Island would be expensive because of need to import most items but we thought evening meals in…

    PA, Canterbury Dec 2016
  • "For me this was perfect and worth the money. I really appreciated being able to tailor the trips during the day and if necessary have a guide too. The food…

    ME, Angel Aug 2012
  • "The guides at explora are great with sustainable, low-impact travel, always picking up trash if they spot it (even if it is not from the group). I tried on my…

    YC, Singapore Aug 2012
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Hannah Donaldson - Travel Expert

Having spent part of her childhood in Colombia and worked in Brazil and Costa Rica, Hannah's ties to Latin America run deep. Hannah is a much valued Travel Expert in our Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tours sales team.

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Meet our team

Real Latin american experts

  • Sophie
    Sophie Barber - Travel Expert

    Sophie lived in Chile before joining us and has travelled extensively across Latin America, from Mexico to the furthest tip of Patagonia and beyond to Antarctica.

  • Mary
    Mary Anne Nelson - Travel Expert

    Born in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, Mary’s insider knowledge and dry sense of humour make her a highly valued member of the Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tour sales team.

  • Paul Winrow Giffin
    Paul Winrow-Giffin - Travel Expert

    After graduating in Computer Science, Paul spent seven months travelling from Colombia to Argentina and came home hooked on Latin America.

  • Carrie
    Carrie Gallagher - Travel Expert

    A former JLA tour leader, Carrie brings a wealth of on-the-ground experience to our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours department.

  • Ben
    Ben Line - Travel Expert

    Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.

  • Maggie
    Maggie Wilson - Travel Expert

    Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.

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