Wilderness
trekking in the Lost
World Region
13
days and 12 nights
From
$2,742 per person, double occupancy for 2003
Tepuis,
or table top mountains, are giant sandstone mesas that
look like mountains with the tops cut off. From the Guayana
Shield in southern Venezuela, the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's
Lost World, rise many tepuis and you will climb the biggest
of one them, Auyantepui.
On top of these remote, massive land formations remains
some of the last yet uncut primary vegetation found no
where else on earth. Pemon Indians are porters.
Lost
World Adventures can help arrange discounted international
airfare for you.
Day
1 Arrival to Caracas
Welcome
to Venezuela! Airport reception and transfer to the Hotel
Ole Caribe along the caribbean coast. Overnight.
Day
2 Caracas - Ciudad Bolivar
Fly
to Ciudad Bolivar in southern Venezuela. In the afternoon,
enjoy a visit of the pleasant colonial quarters, including
the cathedral, the Bolivar Square and the riverfront along
the Orinoco River.
Day
3 Ciudad Bolivar - Kavak
Fly
to the Pemon Indian Settlement of Kavak. Weather permitting,
you will have a bird's eye view of the world highest waterfall,
Angel
Falls. Explore the narrow Kavak Canyon and waterfall
and search for hidden caves punctuated with waterfalls.
Dinner and overnight in hammocks at the Kavak camp. (B,
L, D)
Day
4 Kavak - Guayaraca
Rise
early and hike all day along the base of the tepuis to
the first pedestal of the Auyantepui. Cool off with a
swim in the river next to Guayaraca camp. (B, L, D)
Day
5 Guayaraca - El Peñon
Leave
camp as the sun begins to burn off the evening's fog.
Cross the great savannah with the aid of a machete to
slice the thick tall grass until the 1,200 foot tepui
wall appears. Cross the second pedestal and overnight
under a huge overhanging cliff at the base of the third
level. The indians call this point "El Peñon".
(B, L, D)
Day
6 El Peñon - Auyantepui's summit
A
challenging climb to the top of Auyantepui lies ahead.
Despite the shear vertical face of the tepui, there is
a rocky path that leads to the top like a staircase of
boulders. With the aid of ropes to hoist the packs, the
guides lead you up the path to the summit. The moment
you crest the top and see the vast flat expanse of the
top of the biggest tepui will be unforgettable. After
setting up camp, wander off to explore the unique landscape
and flora. Some parts appear like a moonscape, with a
thin layer of water covering black smooth rock. Lichens
and moss huddle together on patches of soil that elude
the erosion of wind. (B, L, D)
Day
7 Exploring the Lost World Plateau
We
will spend the whole day exploring the Auyantepui plateau.
Here, bromeliads and carnivorous plants grow between grotesquely-shaped
stone sculptures. (B, L, D)
Day
8 Descent
Bidding
farewell to this unique scenery is difficult, but the
descent awaits. In the afternoon we will again arrive
at El Peñon to camp. (B, L, D)
Day
9 El Peñon - Guayaraca
Descend
to Guayaraca. (B, L, D)
Day
10 Guayaraca - Yuruan
Today
continue down to the Yuruan Camp. Close to this delightful
spot there are numerous caves and waterfalls, and you
will enjoy your this day in the Lost World relaxing and
resting up after your long adventure. (B, L, D)
Day
11 Yuruan
Today,
set off with your guide for a trip to the seldom-visited
Yuruan Gorge. (B, L, D)
Day
12 Yuruan - Ciudad Bolivar - Caracas
Fly
back to Ciudad Bolivar and continue on to Caracas. Overnight
at Hotel Ole Caribe. (B)
Day
13 Departure from Caracas
Transfer
to the airport and assistance to check into your international
flight.
Contact
us to include the Auyantepui
Trek in a customized itinerary of travel to Venezuela.
For a total Lost World experience combine with Angel
Falls from Kavak for 16 nights.
