--- product_id: 11202530 title: "Kon-Tiki" price: "282 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/11202530-kon-tiki store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # Kon-Tiki **Price:** 282 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kon-Tiki - **How much does it cost?** 282 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/11202530-kon-tiki) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description This is the classic Academy-Award winning documentary film of an astonishing adventure, a journey spanning 4,300 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean by raft. Intrigued by Polynesian folklore, Norwegian biologist Thor Heyerdahl suspected that the South Sea Islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of miles to the east, led by the mythical hero Kon-Tiki. Heyerdahl knew that the trade winds and ocean currents off the South-American coastline bear in the direction of Polynesia. Ridiculed by the scientific establishment, who had concluded that a voyage by aboriginal balsa raft from Peru to Polynesia was impossible, he decided to prove the possibility of his theory by duplicating the legendary voyage. The ensuing expedition was hailed as one of the most fantastic feats of daring and courage of its time. On April 28, 1947, Heyerdahl and his five crew members embarked from Peru on their daring voyage to the Marquesas Islands, on a balsa wood raft which was built according to the traditions of South America's pre-Columbian Indians. After 101 suspenseful days on the open sea, alone amid raging storms, whales, and countless sharks, they landed on the Polynesian island of Raroia. The expedition attracted worldwide interest. Heyerdahl's book Kon-Tiki was translated into 67 languages, and sold more than 20 million copies. Heyerdahl had been presented with a film camera before the journey began, and both the building of the raft and the voyage across the Pacific were filmed in detail. In 1952, his fascinating black and white film was awarded an Oscar for the most outstanding documentary. The film subsequently enthralled cinema-goers all over the world. The raft is now exhibited at the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo, Norway, where it is seen by hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Review A worthy program about a modern Columbus (minus the empire-building avarice and cruelty) whose hard work, vision, humor and environmental awareness has helped make the world a more interesting place to live. Highly recommended --Video LibrarianFor what is essentially a sixty-year-old, black and white, amateur home-movie, Kon-Tiki holds up extremely well. The narration provided by the late Ben Grauer is wryly informative. The production values are primitive by today s standards, but the subject matter is fascinating. Between the comparatively tame details of life aboard the raft and the more dramatic encounters with whales, sharks, and gales, there is plenty to engross. It is easy to see why Kon-Tiki won the Academy Award for Best Documentary. Regardless of Heyerdahl s scientific legitimacy or lack thereof, Kon-Tiki is still a remarkable film. It would be suitable for collections supporting history, anthropology, and South American studies and is highly recommended. --Educational Media Reviews OnlineWinner of the 1952 Academy Award for Best Documentary. Kon-Tiki is the famous 101 day voyage by Thor Heyerdahl in a balsa raft from Peru to Polynesia… Kon-Tiki is an exciting, engaging, timeless and highly recommended addition to any personal, school or community library video collection. Recommended. --The Children s Bookwatch Review: The Real Thing - This is not a re-enactment; this is the actual footage from the 1947 voyage. The film itself is in black and white and is silent, and there is English-language voice-over identifying the participants and explaining everything that you're seeing. If you've read the book then practically all of it will be familiar to you - even so, it's worth watching. Reading about whale sharks and crashing waves is one thing; seeing them as they were filmed is very much another. Review: True Adventure - I was pleasently surprised by the quality of this DVD. Thor was a man who truly lived by the phrases, 'put your money where your mouth is' and 'Put up or shut up!' Most "experts" were sure he and his companions would never be seen again when they departed Peru on a raft to cross the Pacific Ocean! They made it with surprisingly little trouble considering what they were up against. If you read the book this DVD gives you a nice filling out and if you haven't read the book, do so. You will only wish you could have gone with him. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000FDK746 | | Actors | Thor Heyerdahl | | Aspect Ratio | 1.33:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #93,373 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #3,032 in Special Interests (Movies & TV) #7,038 in Kids & Family DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (124) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | Kon-Tiki | | MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) | | Media Format | Black & White, Collector's Edition, Color, DVD, NTSC | | Number of discs | 1 | | Producers | NRK Production | | Product Dimensions | 0.5 x 5.35 x 7.5 inches; 3.5 ounces | | Release date | March 9, 2020 | | Run time | 2 hours | | Studio | Janson Media | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** NRK Production, Thor Heyerdahl - **Format:** Black & White, Collector's Edition, Color, DVD, NTSC - **Genre:** Special Interests - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 2 hours ## Images ![Kon-Tiki - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ps0Q7NFWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Real Thing *by A***N on August 11, 2021* This is not a re-enactment; this is the actual footage from the 1947 voyage. The film itself is in black and white and is silent, and there is English-language voice-over identifying the participants and explaining everything that you're seeing. If you've read the book then practically all of it will be familiar to you - even so, it's worth watching. Reading about whale sharks and crashing waves is one thing; seeing them as they were filmed is very much another. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ True Adventure *by M***E on January 11, 2007* I was pleasently surprised by the quality of this DVD. Thor was a man who truly lived by the phrases, 'put your money where your mouth is' and 'Put up or shut up!' Most "experts" were sure he and his companions would never be seen again when they departed Peru on a raft to cross the Pacific Ocean! They made it with surprisingly little trouble considering what they were up against. If you read the book this DVD gives you a nice filling out and if you haven't read the book, do so. You will only wish you could have gone with him. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE REAL THING *by J***C on June 14, 2013* After watching the 2012 theatrical film KON-TIKI, I wanted to view the real thing. Thor Heyerdahl's journey on a balsa raft across the unforgiving Pacific Ocean was a remarkable feat of courage. Heyerdahl proposed that the Polynesian Islands in the Pacific could have been populated by South Americans rather than by Asians, which was the accepted fact of the day. After 101 days and 4,300 nautical miles on a bolsa raft, he and his 5 fellow adventurers proved without a doubt that a raft leaving Peru could, in fact, could reach the Polynesian Islands. In fact, it was amazingly easy and far from impossible as he had been told. The original Heyerdahl documentary is a complete step back in time. Although the recent theatrical version dramatized some facts, it did follow the real story closely. The theatrical movie had the advantage of filmmaking techniques and all the possible safety factors. Heyerdahl and his men were pioneers on so many levels. They brought along a movie camera to film their adventures. This was long before reality TV so it is amazing they men thought to document their story alone and without a film crew or safety features. These men did everything and took all the risks. Obviously, pieces are missing in the story and are filled-in by the narrator. The ocean seems peaceful but there was a 5 day storm where no filming was done. The original Kon-Tiki is more authentic than any Hollywood creation. These men lived this adventure and surprisingly did quite well on the journey. The version I watched is from Janson Media. It does have a menu with some bonus features to enjoy. I know Heyerdahl and his team filmed in black and white under harsh conditions, so I don't know if the film could have been enhanced for clarity. Again, this was 1947 and people weren't making documentaries on the high seas. The men were filming under harsh conditions and without today's high-tech cameras. A few rolls of completed film were destroyed by the environment. The final documentary may be technically crude by our modern sensibilities but it is truly amazing. It does seem like more effort could have been used in the graphics and maps that explain the journey. The opening information scroll at the beginning is barely readable with the Kon-Tiki figure background. Keep the authenticity of the footage but it would be good to enhance the non-documentary footage. Nothing beats the original KON-TIKI. Here is the amazing story of how 6 men crossed the Pacific on a raft. It is a no frills story. The drama was built in and there is amazing footage of sea creatures who followed the raft. It is realism at its best. The crew risked their lives to board a rubber dinghy (a bit of modern technology that did not affect the raft). Attached to a rope, the dinghy was prevented from drifting off in the ocean and views of the Kon-Tiki could be filmed from a distance. Amazing on all levels. No Hollywood crew or safety features. Here is the real and amazing adventure. Remember this adventure was filmed in 1947 long before all the technical advances of Hollywood and visual effects. Allow yourself to enjoy the "real" thing. It is truly amazing. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/11202530-kon-tiki](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/11202530-kon-tiki) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*