10 days in Machu Picchu, Easter Island & Bora Bora Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): get great views at Intipuncu.

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San Salvador, El Salvador to Machu Picchu is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from San Salvador to Machu Picchu due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Hanga Roa.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Church of Rapa Nui and Ahu Vinapu. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Ahu Nau Nau and Hanga Kioe. Spend the 24th (Sun) exploring nature at Rapa Nui Parque Nacional. And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Pea, don't miss a visit to Ahu Tongariki, stroll through Ovahe, and explore the ancient world of Rano Raraku.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Hanga Roa visit planner.

Fly from Machu Picchu to Hanga Roa in 17 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Machu Picchu to Hanga Roa. Expect a daytime high around 76°F in December, and nighttime lows around 66°F. On the 27th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Bora Bora.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Thu): kick back and relax at Matira Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: stop by Baldini perles, look for gifts at Arc En Ciel Bora-Bora, and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see photos and more tourist information, you can read our Bora Bora road trip planning website.

Getting from Hanga Roa to Bora Bora by combination of flight and ferry takes about 17 hours. The time zone difference moving from Easter Island Standard Time (EAST) to Tahiti Time (TAHT) is minus 4 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can travel back home.