KONTIKI EXPEDITIONS
Kontiki Wayra is a luxury boutique yacht specializing in eight-day itineraries along the Ecuadorian coast. With nine elegant staterooms, the ship offers contemporary styling and top-notch amenities to ensure maximum comfort for travelers. In addition to its focus on wellness, the yacht features a fitness temple, wellness retreat, spa and a variety of water sports such as snorkeling and kayaking. Onboard chefs prepare gourmet meals using local organic ingredients, and a staff of ten is always on hand to cater to passengers’ needs and desires, providing an exceptionally personalized and luxurious travel experience.
SPECS
- Year built Shipyard: 2011, Varadero Maridueña
- Guest cabins: 9 automated staterooms (3 double, 6 x double or twin)
- Guests: 18
- Crew: 13
- Complete remodeling of the yacht: 2021
- Lenght: 39 mts
- Beam: 8.20 mts
- Draft: 1.42 mts
- Gross tonnage: 296
- Maximum speed: 18 knots
- Cruising speed: 12 knots
- Outdoor: 5 outdoor recreational areas
- Fuel consumption at cruising speed: 30 gals./hr
- Engines: 2 x 715 hp Caterpillar
- Propulsion: Waterjet
THURSDAY TO SUNDAY
DAY 1: THURSDAY
Manta / Pacoche / San Lorenzo – Bahía de Caráquez
After breakfast onboard, we will disembark in the harbor of Manta where a land transfer will take us to the Refuge of Coastal Marine Wildlife Pacoche. Our first visit is to the tropical humid forest where we will hike through one of its trails to take a look at the community of howling monkeys who live in the middle of its exuberant vegetation.
Afterwards, we will go to San Lorenzo, one of the largest nesting spots formarine turtles in Ecuador and we will learn about the toquilla straw hat tradition with a local family of weavers from Pile.
DAY 2: FRIDAY
Bahía de Caráquez – Jaramijó
We start day 2 with breakfast onboard, before departing aboard our
dinghies to Puerto Amistad in Bahía de Caráquez, where a land transfer will take us to Iche in San Vicente.
A gastronomic lab led by Fuegos Foundation, Iche was founded to
educate local chefs in creating ‘haute cuisine’ using ancestral techniques of food preparation.
DAY 3: SATURDAY
Jaramijó – Manta
Our last day of activities is designed for guests to enjoy the coastline, marine activities and to do some local handcraft shopping.
In Montecristi we will visit Ciudad Alfaro, a historic building dedicated to General Eloy Alfaro, one of the most important political figures in the
republican era of Ecuador.
DAY 4: SUNDAY
Manta
We will say our goodbyes early in the morning, as your transfer to the
airport will be awaiting at Manta’s Port Authority (TPM).
Check- out and transfer to Manta’s airport or hotel of your choice.
End of services.
SUNDAY TO THURSDAY
DAY 1: SUNDAY
Manta – Ayangue
Our discovery journey of coastal Ecuador starts in Manta, one of the most important ports in the country and a strategic location for tourism in Manabí. Our shuttle will take you to Manta’s port authority (TPM), from where we will board M/Y Kontiki Wayra for check-in and a welcome drink.
DAY 2: MONDAY
Ayangue – Machalilla National Park
After breakfast onboard, we will depart in one of our tenders to nearby islet El Pelado for a snorkeling expedition.
After lunch we will disembark in the beach of Ayangue and after a
short beachwalk we will arrive to a charming place where we will learn about the Valdivia culture.
DAY 3: TUESDAY
Machalilla National Park – Isla de la Plata
We will disembark in Machalilla National Park where a land transfer will take us to Agua Blanca. This small community houses archeological pieces from one of the oldest civilizations in South America.
In the afternoon we will enjoy a private beach experience in the islets of Machalilla National Park and will enjoy diverse marine activities.
DAY 4: WEDNESDAY
Isla de la Plata – Pacoche / San Lorenzo
We will start our activities with a wet landing in Isla de la Plata, which belongs to Machalilla National Park.
In the afternoon we will do a guided underwater snorkeling expedition to learn about the marine ecosystem in the island.
DAY 5: THURSDAY
Pacoche / San Lorenzo – Manta
Our first visit is to the tropical humid forest where we will hike through one of its trails to take a look at the community of howling monkeys who live in the middle of its exuberant vegetation.
Afterwards, we will go to San Lorenzo, one of the largest nesting spots for marine turtles in Ecuador.
End of services.
SUNDAY TO FRIDAY
DAY 1: SUNDAY
Manta – Ayangue
Our discovery journey of coastal Ecuador starts in Manta. Our shuttle will take you to Manta’s port authority, from where we will board Kontiki Wayra for check-in and a welcome drink.
DAY 2: MONDAY
Ayangue – Machalilla National Park
After breakfast onboard, we will depart in one of our tenders to nearby islet El Pelado for a snorkeling expedition.
Afternoon we will disembark in the beach of Ayangue and after a
short beachwalk we will arrive to a charming place where we will learn about the Valdivia culture.
DAY 3: TUESDAY
Machalilla National Park – Isla de la Plata
We will disembark in Machalilla National Park where a land transfer will take us to Agua Blanca. This small community houses archeological pieces from one of the oldest civilizations in South America.
Afternoon we will enjoy a private beach experience in the islets of Machalilla National Park and will enjoy diverse marine activities.
DAY 4: WEDNESDAY
Isla de la Plata – Pacoche / San Lorenzo
We will start our activities with a wet landing in Isla de la Plata, which belongs to Machalilla National Park.
Afternoon we will do a guided underwater snorkeling expedition to learn about the marine ecosystem in the island.
DAY 5: THURSDAY
Pacoche / San Lorenzo – Manta
Our first visit is to the tropical humid forest where we will hike through one of its trails to take a look at the community of howling monkeys.
Afterwards, we will go to San Lorenzo, one of the largest nesting spots for marine turtles in Ecuador.
DAY 6: FRIDAY
Bahía de Caráquez – Manta
We start day 6 with breakfast onboard, before departing aboard our dinghies to Puerto Amistad in Bahía de Caráquez, where a land transfer will take us to Iche in San Vicente.
End of services.
SUNDAY TO SUNDAY
DAY 1: SUNDAY
Manta – Ayangue
Our discovery journey of coastal Ecuador starts in Manta. Our shuttle will take you to Manta’s port authority, from where we will board Kontiki.
DAY 2: MONDAY
Ayangue – Machalilla National Park
We will depart in one of our tenders to nearby islet El Pelado for a snorkeling expedition.
In the beach of Ayangue after a
short beachwalk we will arrive to a charming place where we will learn about the Valdivia culture.
DAY 3: TUESDAY
Machalilla National Park – Isla de la Plata
We will disembark in Machalilla National Park where a land transfer will take us to Agua Blanca.
Afternoon we will enjoy a private beach experience in the islets of Machalilla National Park and will enjoy diverse marine.
DAY 4: WEDNESDAY
Isla de la Plata – Pacoche / San Lorenzo
We will start our activities in Isla de la Plata, which belongs to Machalilla National Park.
In the afternoon we will do a guided underwater snorkeling expedition to learn about the marine ecosystem in the island.
DAY 5: FRIDAY
Pacoche / San Lorenzo – Manta
Our first visit is to the tropical humid forest where we will hike through one of its trails to take a look at the community of howling monkeys.
Afterwards, we will go to San Lorenzo, one of the largest nesting spots for marine turtles in Ecuador.
DAY 6: SATURDAY
Bahía de Caráquez – Jaramijó
In the morning we depart on board our inflatable boats to Puerto Amistad in Bahía de Caráquez, where a land transfer will take us to Iche in San Vicente.
DAY 7: SUNDAY
Jaramijó – Manta
Our last day of activities is designed for guests to enjoy the coastline, marine activities and to do some local handcraft shopping.
In Montecristi we will visit Ciudad Alfaro, a historic building dedicated to General Eloy Alfaro.
DAY 8: MONDAY
Manta
In the morning, as your transfer to the airport.
INCLUDED
- Accommodation in the luxury stateroom on Kontiki Wayra.
- All meals and snacks prepared fresh daily by our onboard chefs of Kontiki.
- All in land gastronomic experiences beautifully set up by our crew in unique natural locations.
- Soft beverages, an assortment of wine, beer and other spirits.
- Unlimited Wi-Fi onboard, air conditioning.
- Land and sea expeditions led by our two expert naturalist guides.
- Transfers and access to all natural reserves, beaches and protected areas.
- Gear for water activities: wetsuits, kayaks, SUPs, snorkeling equipment.
- Facilities on board: Jacuzzi, fitness center, sunbeds, and beach towels.
- Shuttle from hotel to port of Manta for check in and boarding.
NOT INCLUDED
- International airfare to Quito (UIO) or Guayaquil (GYE).
- Internal transfer from Quito or Guayaquil to the port of Manta.
- Hotel accommodation the night before the expedition in Manta, Quito or Guayaquil.
- However, we can assist with information, selection and reservation of 5 star properties.
- Fine wine and spirits, available on demand at a cost.
- Pre and Post experiences/stays are not included.
- Gratuities to crew and guides.