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KONTIKI EXPEDITIONS Ecuador EXPERIENCES
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ABOUT KONTIKI EXPEDITIONS EXPERIENCECS - in their own words:
MEET THE EXPERIENCE
Discover the experiences above and below sea level
that make Kontiki a unique and unforgettable boutique expedition.
Cultural immersion and guided excursions
will enable our travelers to connect with both their inner self and others.
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ADVENTURE Explore Isla de la Plata, Salango and Isla Corazon by land and sea. Visit the Buenaventura natural reserve in Zaruma to observe exotic birds and flowers, as well as the Pacoche Reserve, home to howler monkeys and one of the smallest frog species in the world. Venture into a gold mine for a close look at how this precious material is extracted.
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SENSORY EXPERIENCES We will delight the palates of our most demanding travelers through gastro-cultural experiences rich in authentic flavors, textures and aromas in distinctive outdoor settings. Savor a private tasting of “tree to bar” selected artisanal chocolates made with Arriba Nacional cacao, used to create the most expensive chocolate in the world. Journey through la Ruta del Ceviche, a delicious path to the heart of Ecuadorian gastronomy.
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Spiritual EXPERIENCES Walk along the shores of white and black sand beaches and learn about their special wellness properties. Experience an ancestral purification ritual to connect our souls with nature itself in a mystical local ceremony.
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LEARN BY DOING Experiential gastronomy connects us with the roots and traditions of local communities and makes them our own. For our more adventurous travelers, the expedition includes fishing and gathering of local species that we will later prepare with our chef, staying faithful to the traditional recipes of each region.
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CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Experience the traditions of local communities including the weaving of Ecuadorian Toquilla straw hats, the finest straw hats in the world and now declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. We will dance to the beat of coastal rhythms, discovering the origin and customs of ancient cultures and we will see the embodiment of local skill and tradition in unique local products
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experiences at sea Enjoy an unforgettable experience snorkeling, kayaking and paddle boarding in Isla de la Plata and the islets of Ayampe and Salango surrounded by marine species including manta rays, humpback whales, marine turtles and marine birds, with endemic species like theblue-footed boobies.
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