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VENEZUELA
12 DAYS

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A land of striking beauty and contrasts, Venezuela was described as “paradise on Earth” by its discoverer Christopher Columbus.

 We start our encounter in the capital city of Caracas and travel south to Guri Lake. Here we embark on an overland expedition to Canaima. We will travel through the Grand Sabana, a special landscape of clear rivers, waterfalls, canyons and endless towering tepuis (table-top mountains). 

We will hike through savannah to Hacha Canyon and take a boat ride to admire kaleidoscope of exotic landscapes in Canaima National Park. We will fly over Auyantepui, entering the Devil’s Canyon, to admire a view of the world’s tallest Angel Falls. We will take a helicopter to the top of  Conan Doyle’s ‘Lost World’ and hike deep into territory virtually unknown to the outside world. We will walk through moon-like landscape and observe rare orchids and mysterious endemic plants. After soaking in the breathtaking views that stretch into Guyana and Brazil, we will descend to base. 

On our way to Orinoco Delta we will stop to visit colonial Ciudad Bolivar before reaching our jungle lodge. We will meet Warao Indians and explore the lush mangrove forest of the Orinoco Delta. We will have a chance to trek in the jungle, go through survival training with Indian guides and fish piranhas. In the evening we might witness hundreds of love-parrots fly in for the night. It is like taking a step back in time. The modern world just fades into insignificance…


Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Caracas
Day 2 Caracas city tour. Fly to Puerto Ordaz. To Guri Lake
Day 3 Through savannah and gallery forest to El Bocon Camp
Day 4 Savannah hike to Hacha Canyon. By motorized canoe to Las Babas Waterfall. Hike and drive to Canaima
Day 5 Fly to Santa Elena. Overflight of the Angel Falls. Excursion to Brazilian border
Day 6 Helicopter flight to summit of Roraima. Hiking on the top
Day 7 Hike to base camp at Rio Tek
Day 8 Hike to Paraitepui. Drive to Santa Elena
Day 9 Fly to Ciudad Bolivar. City walk
Day 10 To San Jose de Buja. By boat to a jungle lodge. Visit Warao Indians
Day 11  Hiking in Orinoco Delta. Piranha fishing. By boat to Maturin. Fly to Caracas
Day 12 Caracas and departure

 
Trip Profile

Inclusions: 4 domestic flights, 1 helicopter flight, overland expeditions, all meals, transportation, escorted throughout

Start and Finish: Caracas

Group Size: Maximum 16 travelers

Accommodation: Comfortable accommodation with private facilities. 1 night in a hammock camp (overland expedition to Canaima). 2 nights camping on Roraima trek

Trip Grade: Demanding

Dates:
 Mar 2-13, 2008
Nov 30 - Dec 11, 2008
Mar 1-12, 2009 (price TBA)

Land Cost: US$ 4,895

Note: Please note that all itineraries and prices are subject to change.

       


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