EXPERIENCE

KONTIKI EXPEDITIONS

YACHT CRUISES IN ECUADOR

Get to know the culture, tradition and gastronomy of native communities from within, always in the company of our expert crew and guides. 
Discover magical locations where people’s warmth and heartfelt attentions will become the main reason to come back.

MEET THE ORIGINS

Our expeditions take their name from Kon-Tiki Viracocha, the God of all Creation in pre-Inca and Inca mythology. Viracocha means "sea foam", and he is represented by an old man with the sun as his crown, two lightning bolts in his hands, and tears in his eyes that symbolize rain.

Kon-Tiki Viracocha brought light into the world in a time of darkness, creating the sun, stars, moon and time when he ordered the sun to move along the sky. He started his journey in Titicaca and went north until he arrived at the Equator where he founded Puerto Viejo and Manta. There, Viracocha and his servants disappeared walking westward across the Pacific Ocean promising to return one day.

We at Kontiki Expeditions have found purpose and inspiration through the values in Viracocha’s legacy. Each sea expedition incorporates exploration, discovery, adventure, cultural immersion, ancient tradition and, above all, a deep connection with our natural surroundings and local people who are the soul of any destination.
MEET NEO LUXURY
DETAIL ORIENTED BOUTIQUE
A private yacht expedition where beauty and care are present in every detail, offering the comfort and amenities of a luxury voyage, but designed for an exclusive number of travelers.
EXPERIENCE, ESCAPE, EXPLORE
Embark on a sensory journey that empowers connection with nature, local communities and indigenous cultures, creating a personal bond with the destination. 
MEET SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABLE DESTINATIONS
We collaborate with local communities respecting and supporting their activities and traditions, promoting their economic development, and participating in social projects aimed at improving their quality of life.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
Kontiki has a firm objective regarding sustainability for 2022 with a commitment to protect the environment by measuring and reducing our CO2 footprint to offset emissions, by eliminating all single-use plastic , and by being an active member of projects and NGOs that promote the conservation of oceans and beaches.
GENDER EQUALITY
We foster gender equality and ongoing training of our team, promoting personal and professional development in a stimulating and respectful work environment.
MEET THE EXPEDITIONS
MEET THE LOCALS
Kontiki travelers will discover the culture, crafts, traditions and gastronomy of native communities along the American coast, accompanied at all times by our local crew and guides.
NATURAL TREASURES
A luxury sea expedition along seldom-traveled routes that reveal the beauty and authenticity of the destinations, passing through forests and wetlands, pristine beaches and ecological reserves, making a Kontiki sailing an extraordinary experience.
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