The interpid
boat trip to the base of the World's tallest waterfall
6 days /5 nights
From $1,927 per person double
occupancy in 2011
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 accommodations at the Costa Real
Suites, with typical breakfast included. The hotel is
conveniently located in Caracas' Central Coast, in the
Tanaguarena/Caraballeda area, just 20 min drive from the
airport. There are only 15 colorful suites, with a comfortable
bedroom with big windows, private bathroom (shower with
hot water), a spacious living room with couches and a
double hammock, a/c, fan, cable TV, hairdryer, safe, and
minibar/fridge. There is a swimming pool and a restaurant/bar.
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 Jungle
Rudy's 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. (B,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 Costa Real Suites, breakfast included. (B)
Day 6: Int’l
Departure
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight
home. (B)
Contact
us for customized itinerary
of travel to Venezuela.
