EASTER ISLAND & PATAGONIA RETREAT TRIP

13 - 30 MARCH 2026 

(18 days/17 nights) 

"Stardust & Statues: A Cosmic Dance.” 

Imagine standing in one of the most isolated places in the world. 

On the southeastern most point of what is called the Polynesian Triangle. 

Hawaii and New Zealand forming the other two corners. 

Imagine you are looking up at massive, iconic statues.

Called the Moai.

So where are you?

You are on Rapa Nui - Easter Island!

COSMIC SWITCHBOARDS

And imagine your feet  - not unlike these massive statues, being firmly planted within the Earth.

Your consciousness reaching up high. 

The Stars. 

Because these ancient statues are not just dead stone.

They are silent sentinels.

Alive.

Cosmic switchboards, humming energy into the Cosmos.

To bridge Earth and Sky.

Helping us to access completely new human futures.

A COSMIC NETWORK OF WISDOM

The Moai statues, like so many other sacred sites, link with specific stars and constellations. 

Like lovers separated across a vast cosmos, they dance in perfect synchronicity.

Creating the opportunity to plug into a cosmic network that has been ready - for millennia - to transmit wisdom to us.

Facilitating a Heart dialogue between Human, Earth and Stars.

AN EXTRAORDINARY DESTINATION

And so it is not surprising that many people have been fascinated with Easter Island and its Moai statues.

Sensing their mystery with intrigue and awe.

Easter Island is truly an extraordinary destination.

Full of Wisdom. Earth & Star Power.

QUESTION

So are you ready to receive?

To become an active part of it?

To step into a much greater future?

The time is now.

The cosmic network of the Moai is live! 

PATAGONIA EXCURSION

(5 nights)

And on this Earth trip - that is timed to fall over Spring Equinox of 2026 and after the major conjunction occurring between Saturn and Neptune at the Creator’s degree of 0 Aries on 20 February 2026 - we have an opportunity to also visit another wild and very remote part of South America:

Patagonia, Chile!

One of the most undisturbed and pristine parts of our planet.

Filled with wondrous scenery and where the Earth utterly expresses herself. 

With exquisite beauty.

So come and walk on this sacred part of the Earth with me!

Feel the joy of your Heart - and of being alive.

Elizabeth

For SACRED EARTH & STORM SCHOOL

SPECIAL NOTE: This trip coincides with the Spring Equinox when we will be  Sunrise at Tongariki on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) celebrating the Sun. 

SHORT ITINERARY

We start in Santiago (Chile) where we explore nearby Valparaiso (declared a UNESCO world heritage centre), wonderful Chilean wine and food. Then taking our five and half hour flight to Rapa Nui to visit the Moai and Easter Island's extraordinary volcanoes, craters, quarries and sacred sites including sunrise at Tongariki. Bathing in the waters of the Pacific. Exploring the many faces of the Island. From there you can either make your return journey to Santiago and home, or extend your stay to fly to southern Chile and do an incredible Patagonia cruise visiting Fjords and Glaciers for 5 days. 

(12 nights/16 nights)

 DAILY ITINERARY

(may be subject to change)

DAY ONE - SANTIAGO

Friday, 13 March

Arrivals & Welcome 

Overnight SANTIAGO

DAY TWO - SANTIAGO

Saturday, 14 March 

EXCURSION: VALPARAISO - one of the most creatively inspired places you can imagine  - filled with history, art and culture - and unlike any other place you have ever visited. 

Overnight SANTIAGO

DAY THREE - SANTIAGO

Sunday, 15 March 

EXCURSION: wine valleys outside Santiago, exploring the rich earth connection Chile has with the cultivation of wine. A sacred art.

Overnight SANTIAGO

DAY FOUR - SANTIAGO

Monday, 16 March

EXCURSION: Visiting the amazing Museo Chileno De Arte Percolombino - holding precious artefacts from pre-Columbian South and Central America

Overnight SANTIAGO

DAY FIVE - FLIGHT EASTER ISLAND

Tuesday, 17 March

FLIGHT EASTER ISLAND

Arrival and settling in

Overnight EASTER ISLAND 

DAY SIX - EASTER ISLAND

Wednesday, 18 March

EXCURSION: Visit the Volcano of Rano Kau

Overnight EASTER ISLAND 

DAY SEVEN - EASTER ISLAND

Thursday, 19 March 

EXCURSION: Visit the caves of Rapa Nui

Overnight EASTER ISLAND

DAY EIGHT - EASTER ISLAND- EQUINOX!

Friday, 20 March

EXCURSION: EQUINOX SUNRISE AT TONGARIKI AND THE MOAI

Overnight EASTER ISLAND

DAY NINE: EASTER ISLAND

Saturday, 21 March

Free day to integrate our powerful Earth visits

Overnight EASTER ISLAND

DAY TEN - EASTER ISLAND

Sunday, 22 March

EXCURSION: Exploring the many sides of the Island.

Overnight: EASTER ISLAND

DAY ELEVEN - EASTER ISLAND

Monday, 23 March 

EXCURSION: Visiting the beach of Anakena and bathing in the Pacific Ocean

Overnight: EASTER ISLAND

DAY TWELVE - FLIGHT BACK TO SANTIAGO

Tuesday, 24 March

Saying good bye to Rapa Nui and taking our flight back to mainland Chile

Overnight: SANTIAGO

DAY THIRTEEN - SANTIAGO

Wednesday, 25 March

Departures

Or:

EXTENSION OF RETREAT TRIP

FLIGHT TO PUNTA ARENAS (PATAGONIA) AND BUS TO PUERTO NATALES 

Overnight: Patagonia

 DAY FOURTEEN - PATAGONIA (day 1 of cruise)

Thursday. 26 March

Board our cruise

Sail through Almirante Montt Gulf.

Arrival Guardramiro Fjord with elephant seals.

Crossing Angostura Kirke, Morla Vicuna, Union, Collingwood and Sarmiento channels.

Overnight: Cruise boat.

DAY FIFTEEN - PATAGONIA (day 2 of cruise)

Sail through Pitt Channel, Chatham Island to enter Guillard Fjord and then Guillard Glacier. Tour glacier according to weather conditions.

Sail and arrive at Amalia Glacier with boat trips if weather permitted.

Overnight: Cruise boat.

DAY SIXTEEN - PATAGONIA (day 3 of cruise)

Saturday, 28 March

Arrive at El Brujo Glacier, sail to Calvo Fjord.

Disembark into boat suitable for sailing through ice visiting Fernando, Captain Constantino and Alipio Glaciers.

Sailing to Mountain Fjord.

Overnight: Cruise boat.

DAY SEVENTEEN - PATAGONIA (day 4 of cruise)

Sunday, 29 March

Visit the Mountains Fjord, observing four glaciers that descend from the Sarmiento Mountain range to the sea.

Visit Alsina Glacier.

Sail towards Bernal Glacier 

Walk through small native forest to front of glacier.

Continue sailing to see Herman and Zamudio glaciers.

Cross Angosturo White. 

Farewell party.

Navigation through Almirante Montt Gulf.

Overnight: cruise boat 

DAY EIGHTEEN - PATAGONIA (day 5 of cruise)

Monday, 30 March

Arrival Puerto Natales

Disembark.

Departures (flight from Punta Arenas and then connecting international flight home)

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

This trip has a domestic flight (Santiago- Easter Island return). And if you choose the Patagonia excursion Santiago - Punta Arenas/Puerto Natales. 

Any excess luggage charges will need to be paid directly to the airline at check-in.

What is included? 

• 12/17 nights shared accommodation
• domestic flight Santiago - Mataveri International Airport (or Isla de Pascua Airport ) (IATA; IPC ICAO:SCIP) and domestic flight Santiago Punta Arenas/Puerto Natales (if you choose the Patagonia excursion)
• all airport and other transfers as a group during retreat trip
• all excursions as per itinerary
• all entrance fees and admissions 
• English speaking professional guides where appropriate 
• all overland travel between places
• personal/Earth guidance/tuition by Elizabeth
• meditations, water and nature ceremonies 

What is not included? 

• international flights
• all visas etc (if required)
• travel and health insurance
• meals, drinks and items of a personal nature
• tipping

 Full price all inclusive: 

EASTER ISLAND (12 nights) Sharing: $3260

Single supplement: $600 

Plus: Return flight Santiago - Easter Island estimate $800 (to be paid closer to the time). I will book the flights on everyone’s behalf unless you can do this booking on your own.

PATAGONIA (5 nights - total 17 nights) Sharing: $2590

Plus: Flight Santiago - Punta Arenas and bus to Puerto Natales where the cruise starts - estimate for additional amount for flight and bus is $380 (to be paid closer to the time). Note: I am giving the Patagonia excursion at cost - you will only pay for what the direct costs are and there will be no Sacred Earth & Storm School fees.

When and where?

The journey starts and ends in Santiago (Chile) from where you will be able to catch your international flight back home. If you choose the Patagonia excursion you will be able to fly from Punta Arenas to your international connection.

Note: Many participants arrive a day or two earlier to settle in and some also decide to stay on for a few days afterwards to relax and see more. Please ask if you require any assistance with accommodation etc before or after the trip.

What to bring along

After booking and before we travel, you will be sent detailed information as to what to bring along by way of clothing, other packing items, useful traveling suggestions, money considerations as well as general information and the places we visit.

Accommodation

Hotels, hostels or apartments: 3 star or similar (as available). Please note that the accommodation on Rapa Nui will be more cabana style and not a formal hotel.

The Patagonia Cruise will be on a 2 person sharing basis (see Skorpios Cruises).

IMPORTANT NOTE: No refunds for accommodation options. I reserve the right to make whatever best choices are available at the time regarding accommodation taking into account the overall budget in terms of what you paid, the destinations and the size of the group. It will always be with an intention of what is for the highest good of the group. If you not satisfied with how that manifests or have unrealistic expectations to only stay in expensive/formal hotels please know this is not the trip for you. Easter Island is known for being an expensive destination and the costing of each trip is done on a basis of making it as affordable to as wide a range of people as possible. Flexibility and good faith is required. Please feel free to discuss with me at any time.

Transport

Taxis, transfer vans and public bus: tourist standard.

Payment methods

Can be paid via a secure payment link (sent to you for using a bank card), or via PayPal, or you can make a South African EFT/ bank transfer - details given after booking. 

Deposit amount: $1800 

The full amount is due at least six weeks before the trip.

IMPORTANT: If you have not traveled with me before I suggest we do a short zoom or WhatsApp call. It is a good way to meet, get a feel for what the retreat trip will be like and discuss any further questions. Please know that this is a spiritual intentioned trip and not an ordinary tourist trip. They have very different priorities.

 About Elizabeth and Sacred Earth & STORM School

Elizabeth is an Earth channel and wisdom keeper. Since 2007 she has organised through her business called Sacred Earth & Storm School Earth retreat trips to various sacred site locations in the world. Her passion is the Earth and how we can explore and interact with her in a much more powerful and Heart-connected way. To learn how to go beyond the ordinary and normal and be far more creative, joyful and productive in the way we live life. The Earth adventures are always designed to blend interesting travel with profound spiritual experiences, creating extraordinary memories that will last a lifetime. They are also incredibly fun!

NB: Service policy

• Cancellation and refund:
  • If I cancel or postpone the event for any reason, payment (including all deposits) will be refunded in full within a reasonable period. But no liability can be accepted for any consequential losses you might incur.
  • If you cancel for any reason you will not forfeit your deposit. It will remain a credit and you can use it for any future trips of the School. (5 year limit)
  • No-shows are not entitled to refunds, exchanges or transfers.
• All travel and other arrangements made for your participation are entirely made at your own risk.
• I reserve the right to limit bookings, or reject a booking, without explanation.
• Indemnity forms to be signed by all participants.
• My responsibility is for the highest well-being of the group attending the event. I do my best to facilitate and/or mediate any difficulty that may arise, but reserve the right to require a participant to leave during the event if their continuing attendance is not in the best interests of the other participants, without a refund.
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LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS 

32 Barbara Road, Pringle Bay 7196, South Africa. 

Cell/mobile/WhatsApp  (+27) 662124130 

 sacredearthstarfire@gmail.com / elizabethbardin@icloud.com

You can also see details on my website: 

https://www.sacredearthandstormschool.com