Founded in 1993, the Manteño Expedition has survived storms, sharks, shipwreck, madness, mud, and ultimately, discovery. Once described as "a series of primitive little wars, fought against the omnipotent forces of the Earth," it continues today, with its final voyage in full preparation.

The Manteño Expedition is a completely new look at the balsa raft. It's not your dad's Kon-Tiki. It's real. Completely authentic. It is a search for the true history of the raft mariners of ancient Ecuador.