Explora Rapa Nui

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"The Explora brand is known across the Southern Hemisphere for adventure hotels that pair wide varieties of on-the-ground explorations with all-inclusive experiences. On Rapa Nui, formerly Easter Island, their One-Key retreat is an unmatched way to visit the moai statues and endless more archaeological and cultural sites." - The MICHELIN Guide

Remote Hotels That Reward a Long Journey

"Easter Island is some 2,237 miles from the American continent, and a hefty five-hour flight from the closest airports in Santiago and Tahiti. Explora Rapa Nui is well worth the trek, though, melding raw architectural materials with a hyper-contemporary, open-plan layout against some truly outstanding views. But don’t come just for the hotel — rumor has it the island also hosts a few sites of modest archaeological interest." - The MICHELIN Guide

Remote Hotels That Reward a Long Journey

"Easter Island is some 2,237 miles from the American continent, and a hefty five-hour flight from the closest airports in Santiago and Tahiti. Explora Rapa Nui is well worth the trek, though, melding raw architectural materials with a hyper-contemporary, open-plan layout against some truly outstanding views. But don’t come just for the hotel — rumor has it the island also hosts a few sites of modest archaeological interest." - The MICHELIN Guide

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"An Explora guide on the way to the now-extinct Poike Volcano, one of three that formed Rapa Nui." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Explora Rapa Nui sits on the southeastern side of Easter Island, roughly six miles from the main village of Hanga Roa. The modern lodge is made from stone and wood, with design features including curved roofs supported by dark wood stilts. Huge windows in both the communal areas and the bedrooms frame the views of coral tree–dotted pastures and ocean. The hotel’s interior features large white sofas and leather chairs in the Explorer’s Bar. The minimalist design of the bedrooms is softened with colorful throws. Located five hours' flying time from the coast of Chile , Easter Island is the world’s most remote inhabited island, and guests come here to explore. It’s not difficult to get around, as the island measures about 15 by 8 miles. Explora works on an all-inclusive basis, with daily excursions included in the rate. Activities range from trekking to cycling, swimming, horseback riding, and, of course, visiting the mysterious tall stone figures known as moai which are situated around the island and date back to the 13th century."