The interpid
boat trip to the base of the World's tallest waterfall
6 days /5 nights
From $1,953 per person double
occupancy in 2008
Includes domestic airfare
in Venezuela, accommodations, tours, transportation and
meals as specified.
Day 1: Caracas
Welcome to Venezuela! Airport reception and transfer to
your hotel. Overnight in the Hotel
Ole Caribe along the Caribbean coast. The hotel is
located some 25 minutes from the airport in the oceanside
town of Macuto. It is equivalent to a U.S. four-star property;
all rooms are simply decorated with ocean views. The hotel
has a pool, restaurant and work out facilities.
Day 2: Caracas
– Canaima National Park
Hotel pickup and transfer to the airport for your flight
to Canaima.
Upon arrival in Canaima, pay National Park fee (about
$14.00 US), before being transferred to Ucaima
Camp, a small lodge located on the banks of the Carrao
River, above Hacha Falls with views of three tepuis and
the Auyantepui in the distance. Your transfer to the lodge
involves a five-minute jeep ride, followed by a five-minute
dugout canoe ride to the lodge. Ucaima Camp offers tranquility
and personalized service. Accommodations are in comfortable
cabanas with private bathrooms.
The grassy area in front of the lodge is
a perfect place to sit back and enjoy the unique backdrop
of Canaima National Park, and Canaima lagoon's cool, dark
but clear water offers refreshing respite from the Gran
Sabana's mid-day heat.
In the afternoon, set off on an excursion
to Sapo Falls. Setting off in a motorized dugout canoe
up the Carrao River to the Sabana (plain) de Mayupa, you
will enjoy a short hike to Sapo and Sapito Falls. Depending
on water levels, the rocky trail actually follows behind
the powerful falls. Return to the Lodge for dinner. (L,
D)
Day 3: Angel Falls
River Venture
After coffee and a light snack, board a motorized dugout
canoe (curiara) and set off up the Carrao River, which
is lined by luxuriant vegetation.
After another short jeep trip around Mayupa
rapids, continue up river, stopping to view the spectacular
scenery of the "Lost World." Giant tepuis loom
over the savannah and jungle below and countless waterfalls
gracefully descend the face of Auyan-tepui.
The journey continues passing by Arautaima
rapids, Pozo de la Felicidad and Orchid Island. Upon arrival
at Orchid Island, breakfast will be served. Afterward,
continue upriver, leaving the Carrao River behind, and
proceeding up the Churun River. After about one hour,
you will reach Ratoncito Island, from where you can observe
Angel
Falls.
From Ratoncito Island, a one hour hike
leads to El Mirador, a lookout point offering superb views
and photographic opportunities (weather permitting) to
capture the massive rocky face of Auyan-tepui and "Salto
Angel" in the warm morning sun. The rest of your
day will be spent exploring this "Lost World"
on your own. Your overnight accommodations are in a rustic
shelter close to Ratoncito Island. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Angel Falls
- Ucaima
After another full morning enjoying Angel Falls, return
downriver to Ucaima Camp in time for dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Canaima
- Caracas
Transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Caracas.
Airport reception and transfer to your hotel. Ovvernight
at the Hotel Ole Caribe. (B)
Day 6: Int’l
Departure
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight
home.
Contact
us for customized itinerary
of travel to Venezuela.
