Journey
by river to the world's highest waterfall
6
days and 5 nights
Day
1 Arrival to Caracas
Welcome
to Venezuela! Reception in the airport and transfer to
the Hotel Ole Caribe along the Caribbean coast.
Day
2 Caracas - Canaima National Park
Set
off on a morning flight to Canaima, flying over the massive
tepuis into the remote south of Venezuela. After a short
dugout canoe ride up the Carrao River, you will find Jungle
Rudy's Camp Ucaima, ideally situated on the banks of the
river, above the Canaima Lagoon's waterfalls with views
of three tepuys and the giant Auyantepui in the distance.
Visit Sapo Falls in the mid-afternoon and cross its water
curtain from one side to the other. Accommodations are
in comfortable cabins with private bathrooms. (L, D)
Day
3 Canaima - Angel Falls
Board
a motorized dugout canoe, called curiara, and set off
up the Carrao River. Giant tepuis loom over the savannah
and jungle below and countless waterfalls gracefully descend
the face of Auyan-tepui. Upon arrival to Orchid Island,
breakfast will be served. Afterwards, you will reach Ratoncito
Island, from where you can already observe Angel Falls.
A one hour hike leads to the Laime Lookout, offering superb
views and photographic opportunities. The rest of your
day will be spent exploring this "Lost World"
on your own. Overnight accommodations are in a rustic
bed-equipped shelter close to Ratoncito Island. (B, L,
D)
Day
4 Angel Falls - Canaima
After
breakfast, return downriver to Jungle Rudy's Camp Ucaima
in time for lunch. Afternoon free for signing in additional
excursions. (B, L, D)
Day
5 Canaima National Park - Caracas
Enjoy
your last morning in this scenic part of Venezuela before
returning to Caracas. Overnight at Hotel Ole Caribe. (B)
Day
6 Departure from Caracas
Transfer
to the airport and assistance to check into your international
flight.
Contact
us to include the Angel
Falls River Venture in a customized itinerary of travel
to Venezuela.
