Honu Eclipse 2010 FAQ
1. Travel
1.1. How do I get to Easter Island ?
The only way to arrive to the island is by air. LAN airlines is the only scheduled airline that services the island. There are upto 12 flights a week that arrive, from Santiago, Chile (SCL) or Papette, Tahiti (PPT). Both of these destinations have frequent international connections to all continents.
1.2. How do I get a flight for the eclipse? Due to restrictions on the island for the eclipse period.
Some flights are not available for public sale. Please
see the table below for information on
how, and where to get your flight.
Green dates are publicly available from http://www.lan.com / http://www.skyscanner.net / and all other tour and travel agencies.
<<<< (approx price $594-$824)
>>>> Orange dates are only available to ticket holders via our official travel agencies.
<<<< (approx price $824-$1200)
>>>> Red dates are extremely limited, and only available to ticket holders via our official travel agencies. <<<< (approx price $1500-$2500) >>>>
1.3. What about my international connection?
If you are a ticket holder you will be contacted by our official agency to help to arrange your flights. They will offer you the best possible deal on your complete flight to the festival. We have arranged some better value deals with LAN from destinations such as Los Angeles, New York, London, Tokyo, Sydney, and Sao Paulo. Ofcourse you are free to arrange your own international connection closer to the time of the festival.
1.4 I already have a ticket/reservation, how do I get my flights ?
Now that all the flights have been released, in the next 7-14 days our agency and customer service department will contact each and everyone of you via email or telephone to help you get suitable flights. If you havent received contact by the end of April, please contact
travel@honueclipse.org
2. Festival Tickets
2.2 What about flight/tickets packages ?
We are currently finalising the details for the all in one packages. They will be available via the main site, facebook page and our official partners in key places worldwide. They will be cheapest possible way to get to the festival.
2. Accomodation
2.1. What accommodation options are available at the festival site?
There's just one option for everyone, and thats to camp!. So along with your travel documents and festival tickets, you need to bring your tent and all the things that you could need in a subtropical island weather. (see sections 4 and 5)
2.2. When will the camp open?
The camping site of the festival will be open July 1st - July 15th 2010; and will be completely free to all the people who have a festival ticket.
2.3. Is there any other option to stay at the island on the festival dates?
Yes, in Hanga Roa, the only town of the island, about 7 kms. away from the festival site, it is possible to find hostels, hotels, and campings. However during the festivals date 7-13 we expect alot of these accomodations to be reserved for the eclipse. You should find something outside of these dates however. Our agency will be there to help you find suitable accomodation if you require.
3. The Festival
3.1. What are the festival dates?
Wednesday July 7th - Tuesday July 13th, 2010.
3.2. And the Eclipse?
The Eclipse occur during the early afternoon on July 11th, 2010.
3.3. What about the line up?
The lineup has been published on the mainsite and features some of the finest artists in the scene.
3.5. How many stages will there be?
The festival will have 2 official stages. The Main stage, and Chillout. There will also be a Rapa Nui village with local artists and bands.
3.6. Will there be food, water, toilets, showers, etc. at the festival site?
You will find everything you need on the festival site. Bars and restaurantes will operate 24 hours. There will be a selection of international and Rapa Nui cuisine. The festival will also have a minimarket for everyday items.
3.7 What is the official currency of the festival ?
The official currency inside the festival will be Chilean Pesos (CHP) and in some cases US Dollars (USD). Other currencies can be exchanged in Hanga Roa. There are also ATMs and banks in the main town.
3.8 How will I arrive to the festival site ?
The festival is approximately 7km from Hanga Roa, 6km from the international airport. All ticket holders who identify themselves at the airport will be offered transport to the venue for a small cost. The official festival transport is via horse drawn carts. However you can easily find taxis to and from the festival.
3.9 What about tours the rest of the island ?
Our agency is formulating a series of tours to some of the more famous sites on the island. There will also be daily trips to the beaches, caves, and volcanoes. If you like hiking you can arrive to most places in a few hours.
4. What should/shouldn't I bring ?
4.1 We suggest you to bring the following items
Tent > Sleeping bag > Hammock > Waterproof jacket > Long sleeve top > Swimwear > Towels > Sunglasses> Suncream > Hiking Boots > Sandals > Hat > Ecological Soap/Shampoo
4.2 What am I not allowed to bring ?
You are not permitted to bring any of the following items onto the festival site.
Alcohol > Illegal Substances > Weapons > Video Equipment > Plastic Shopping Bags > Glass Bottles > Audio Equipment > Chemical Soap/Shampoo
5. Climate at the festival
Easter Island is a subtropical island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. July is subtropical winter with daily temperatures averaging at 21c with peaks upto 25c. Nightimes are a little fresher dropping to a minimum of 16c. Rain is less common in winter than summer. But still, periodic and sparse showers can pass isolated spots on the island. Sea Temperatures average 18c this time of year.