THE TOQUILLA EXPEDITION - 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

Sea expeditions aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra through five provinces of the Coast of Ecuador that will make us float away even with our feet on the ground. Unique places, pristine beaches, ecological reserves and natural treasures await at every stop. A seldom-traveled cultural route, curated along destinations marked by sustainability.

Day 1: Manta Welcome Dinner

• Pick up from hotel and transfer to M/Y Kontiki Wayra

• Check-in and sunset cocktail

• Welcome dinner

• Overnight sailing to Mompiche

Breakfast at the hotel, Dinner on board.

Overnight on board

Day 2: Mompiche - Manta

• Concheo Experience

• On site farm to table lunch (tasting menu)

• Enjoy Jupiter Island

• Dinner and overnight sailing to Bahía de Caraquez

Meals and overnight on board.

Day 3: Mompiche – Manta

• Visit to Isla Corazon

• Cacao Experience

• Return to yacht for lunch

• Dinner and overnight sailing to Manta

Meals and overnight on board.

Day 4: Manta – Isla de la Plata

• Visit to Pacoche refuge and natural reserve

• Land transfer to the community of Pile

• On site lunch in Pile with executive chef

• Visit to Montecristi’s toquilla hat shops

• Ancestral cuisine dinner onboard

• Overnight sailing to Isla de la Plata

Meals and overnight on board.

Day 5: : Isla de la Plata – Machalilla National Park & Beaches • Water activities and guided snorkeling in Salango

• Return to yacht for lunch

• Visit to Agua Blanca museum and reserve

• Visit to Los Frailes Beach

• Dinner and overnight sailing to Isla de la Plata

Meals and overnight on board.

Day 6: Machalilla National Park & Beaches/Ayangue – Puerto Bolívar

• Visit to Isla de la Plata – land exploration

• Guided water activities in Isla de la Plata

• Return to yacht for lunch

• Guided snorkeling expedition – whale watching

• Teppanyaki sunset onboard

• Dinner and overnight sailing to Puerto Bolivar

Meals and overnight on board.

Day 7: Puerto Bolívar/Zaruma – Guayaquil

• Visit to Buenaventura reserve

• Land transfer to Mina El Sexmo for guided visit

• On site lunch in Zaruma’s old town

• Transfer to Puerto Bolivar and yacht

• Farewell dinner and overnight sailing to Guayaquil

Meals and overnight on board.

Day 8: Guayaquil

• Breakfast and check-out

• Visit to Guayaquil’s old town Las Peñas

• Visit to historic park and lunch y Casa Julian

• Visit to Cathedral and Centenario Park

• Transfer to hotel or airport

Optional accommodation in a Hotel

Meals on board.

Post night – Optional

Breakfast at the hotel

At scheduled time transfer to the airport

SPONDYLUS EXPEDITION - 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

Day 1: Guayaquil Welcome

• Pick up from hotel and guided visit in Guayaquil: Cerro Santa Ana and Las Peñas

• Transfer to M/Y Kontiki Wayra for check-in

• Welcome Dinner

• Overnight Sailing to Puerto Bolivar

Lunch in a Local restaurant, Dinner on board.

Overnight on board

Day 2: Guayaquil – Naranjito - Puerto Bolívar 

•  Cacao and Hacienda Experience

• Cocktail party at sundeck

• Dinner and overnight 

• Constellation observation at sundeck

Meals and overnight on board.

Day 3: Puyango Petrified Forest  – Salinas

• Visit to Petrified Forest

• Banana Plantation

• Teppanyaki Sunset Cocktail party at sundeck

• Dinner and overnight sailing to Machalilla

Meals and overnight on board

Day 4: Machalilla National Park & Beaches

• Visit a Vineyard

• Return to yacht for Lunch

• Water activities  El Morro Reserve

• Short cooking class on sundeck and cocktails

• Dinner and overnight sailing to Salango.

Meals and overnight on board.

Day 5: Machalilla National Park & Beaches – Isla de la Plata

• Water activities and guided snorkeling in isla de La Plata

• Dinner and overnight sailing to Puerto Lopez

Meals and overnight on board.

 

Day 6: Isla de la Plata – San Mateo

• Visit to Agua Blanca museum and reserve

• Visit to Los Frailes Beach

Visito to Salango

• Ancestral cuisine dinner onboard

• Overnight sailing to Bahía de Caráquez

 

Meals and overnight on board.

Day 7: San Mateo – Manta

Visit to Pacoche Reserve

Land transfer to the community of Pile

Visit to Montecristi’s toquilla hat shops

• Farewell dinner and overnight sailing to Manta

Meals and overnight on board.

Day 8: Manta

• Visit to Santa Marianita beach – Kite beach*

• On site lunch at the beach

• Transfer to hotel or airport

*Kitesurf lessons available

ALSO AVAILABLE 5 DAYS AND 4 DAYS PROGRAMS

• Accommodation in the luxury stateroom of your choice with 2 twin beds or 1 king bed dressed with 100% organic cotton.
• All meals and snacks prepared fresh daily by our onboard chefs with local organic produce using a balanced mix of traditional and modern techniques. Vegan menu is available upon request.
• All in land gastronomic experiences beautifully set up by our crew in unique natural locations and carefully prepared by our executive chef.
• All soft beverages, an assortment of wine, beer and other spirits, classic and signature cocktails, freshly ground local coffee and organic teas.
• Unlimited Wi-Fi onboard, air conditioning, a/v entertainment and automated lighting, shades and audio systems in each stateroom.
• All land and sea expeditions led by our two expert naturalist guides, daily briefings about the excursions, tips and other valuable information.
• Transfers and access to all natural reserves, beaches and protected areas.
• All gear for water activities: wetsuits, kayaks, SUPs, snorkeling equipment.
• All facilities on board: Jacuzzi, fitness center, sunbeds, and beach towels.
• Kontiki shuttle from hotel to port of Manta or Guayaquil for check in and boarding.

• Internal transfer from Quito to the port of Manta or Guayaquil.
• Fine wine and spirits, available on demand at a cost.
• Gratuities to crew and guides

VERANDA LUXURY STATEROOMS

REGULAR RATE: $ 8855 DBL -$ 14160 SGL

GRAND OPPENING RATE: $ 7980 DBL - $ 12775 SGL

 

PANORAMIC LUXURY STATEROOMS

REGULAR RATE: $ 8585 DBL - $ 13800 SGL

GRAND OPPENING RATE: $ 7630 DBL - $ 12425 SGL

 

INTERIOR LUXURY STATEROOMS

 REGULAR RATE: $ 8050 DBL - $ 13360 SGL

GRAND OPPENING RATE: $ 7245 DBL - $ 12040 SGL

*GRAND OPPENING RATE AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING UNTIL AUGUST 31ST 2021

 

5 DAYS AND 4 DAYS RATES ALSO AVAILABLE