Angel
Falls
Depart
very early by curiara and navigate the tranquil waters
of the Carrao River to Mayupa. Walk for half an hour through
the tepuy dotted savannah while the curiara negotiate
the namesake rapids. Continue navigating the Carrao passing
by the Happiness Pit to Orchid Island. Stop for breakfast.
Continue upriver through the Aonda Rapids and enter the
Churun River, negotiating numberless rapids and always
observing the different angles, shapes and colors of the
eerie and unique Auyantepuy. Reach Ratoncito Island and
walk for about one hour through a natural trail to the
Laime Lookout, affording a spectacular panorama of the
world's highest waterfall and the mysterious Auyantepuy.
Back on the trail we continue to the falls' pool, where
yo will have the chance to swim in the cold but pure waters
(water level permitting). Following a deserved rest, go
back to the river edge. Enjoy an exquisite lunch, rest
and prepare for the ride back to the camp.
Angel
Falls Overflight
Transfer
to the airport in Canaima and depart by light plane to
overfly the region, including the Canaima Lagoon and its
falls, Sapo Falls and the tepuy peppered savannah before
entering the eerie Devil's Canyon to enjoy the spectacular
grandeur and beauty of the world's highest waterfall,
Angel Falls, and the majestic and ancient mesa of the
Auyantepuy. (Subject to weather conditions)
Kavak
Gorge and Angel Falls Overflight
Transfer
to the airport in Canaima and depart by light plane to
the Kamarata Valley, half an hour away in the southeast
of the Auyantepuy. Land in Kavak, an indigenous hamlet
at Auyantepuy's slopes. Indigenous guides will take us
on foot to the deeps of the Gorge to visit an impressive
waterfall located inside the cavity created by the river
flowing. Swim and relax in the multiple pools. Back in
the hamlet, enjoy a typical indian chicken BBQ with time
to rest or visit the community and buy handicrafts. Aboard
the plane and enter Devil's Canyon inside the Auyantepuy
to have a bird
s-eye
view of the world's highest waterfall, Angel Falls, before
returning to Canaima. (Overflight subject to weather conditions)
Sapo
Falls
Depart
with a short curiara (indigenous dugout canoe) ride, then
hike through the upper part of the falls to have a first
glimpse of the falls themselves and the unique scenery
of never-ending savannah and tepuys in the distance. Hike
down through a jungle trail to get to the lower part of
the falls and prepare to cross through the spectacular
water curtain. Once in the other side, we hike up again
to enjoy a second perspective of the landscape around
and retrace our steps to the lowest part of the falls
to visit a river beach. After a nice and refreshing bath
in this pink sand shore, hike to the starting point to
take the curiara back to the camp.
Yuri
Falls
Depart
by curiara from the camp to Puerto Ucaima, and then by
4WD vehicle to Canaima, continuing through the savannah
and observing the falls in the Canaima Lagoon and the
tepuys in the distance. Walk shortly from Puerto Verde
to the edge of the Carrao River and jump in a curiara
to navigate down river up to the upper part of Yuri Falls.
Get inside the jungle and walk to the beautiful Yuri-Lu
Falls, enjoy a swim if you like. Back on the trail, walk
to the beach in the lower part of Yuri Falls. Enjoy the
view and the pink sand beach, swim and relax before returning
to the camp.
Moroco
Stream
Depart
by curiara and navigate the Carrao River for a few minutes
before entering the narrow Moroco Stream, where it is
possible to observe some fauna and a varied vegetation
of savannahs, morichales (groups of Moriche Palms) and
forests. There will be opportunities to visit Indigenous
hamlets. Moroco is an ideal place for bird lovers, especially
in the afternoon.
Mayupa
Depart
by curiara and navigate the Carrao River until reaching
Mayupa, from where the Auyantepuy can be observed. Stop
in a beautiful pink sand river beach and enjoy a relaxing
swim in the reddish waters while admiring the imposing
landscape. On the way back, we visit an indigenous hamlet
where the stories of Canaima's first inhabitants and the
adventures of Jimmy Angel are well known by the community
elders. Handicrafts are produced and sold as souvenirs.
Happiness Pit
Depart
by curiara and navigate the Carrao River until reaching
Mayupa. Walk for half an hour through this tepuy-surrounded
savannah while the curiara negotiate the namesake rapids.
Back in the curiara we pass the Arautaima Rapids before
reaching the Pozo de la Felicidad (THe Happiness Pit),
a crystal water natural pool with a beautiful, small waterfall
by the river edge. Swim and relax with the jungle and
the Auyantepuy at sight.
Orchid Island
Depart
by curiara and navigate the Carrao River until reaching
Mayupa. Walk for half an hour through this tepuy-surrounded
savannah while the curiara negotiate the namesake rapids.
Back in the curiara we pass the Arautaima Rapids before
reaching the Happiness Pit, where we stop for a relaxing
swim (see above). With the Auyantepuy at sight, we continue
navigating upriver to Orchid Island, in the Aonda area.
Walk around to observe the varied nature that this river
island has. Swim and rest before enjoying a delicious
indian style lunch.
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