EASTER ISLAND, Chile

163.6 km²; Peak season→ October - November, March - April

  • Remote volcanic island in Polynesia (UNESCO)

  • Mysterious Island, the Chilean territory

  • Megalithic platforms

  • Have no trees and shrubs 

  • In the middle of the Pacific Ocean

  • One of the best destinations for surfing – number of challenging and “for beginners” surf spots

                  • Rapa Nui- native name of the Island

                  • Rapa Nui people were  known for practicing cannibalism 

                  • About 1000 monumental statues – moai (built in 13th–16th centuries)

                  • The moai – Giant human heads figures

                  • Good to visit: October – April

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador

8,010 km²; Peak season→ mid-June - September , mid-December - January

  • An archipelago in the Pacific Ocean

  • One of the world’s famous and best places to spot the wildlife 

  • Uniques animal species happened to live only here -colourful seabirds, iguanas  

  • Swimming/ diving with the green sea turtle– an ancient species

  • Impressive volcanic formations

  • Coloured sand beaches– Floreana’s green beaches and red beaches of Rabida

  • Transparent blue waters with its exotic marine life

  • Island hoping 

  • Surfing Paradise – San Cristobal island with its north and south swells.

  • Plenty of fresh seafood and exotic fruits

                  • 97 % is a national park (UNESCO)

                  • Continuous volcanic activity

                  • Formed by three tectonic plates 

                  • 5 out of the 19 islands of the Galápagosare inhabited by people : Baltra, Floreana, Isabela, San Cristobal and Santa Cruz

                  • Days and nights are equal in length

                  • Galapagos giant tortoise

                  • Closely-guarded for million years 

                  • In 1835 Charles Darwin visited the Island to study flora and fauna,  Evolution theory was written based on his experience in the Island

                  • Favourite dish is Ceviche,Encebollado,Plantain

                  • Avoid to drink or eat anything that have been washed in tap water/ unhygienic water (ice cubes, salads)

                  • Official language – Spanish

                  • Good to visit: Anytime or  December -May (mild weather, for surfing )