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In trying to describe the natural wonders of Venezuela,
one runs out of superlatives. Venezuela is home to the majestic Gran
Sabana region featuring the massive flat top mountains called Tepuis
which hosts a wide variety of endemic plant life and is home to Angel
Falls the highest waterfall in the world. Venezuela is also home to
the mighty Orinoco river, stunning Caribbean beaches and snowcapped
peaks of the Andes.
Walk in the land that inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to
write his science fiction novel about the Lost World. Experience the
unique flora of RoraimaTepuy with its endemic insectivorous plants,
giant bromeliads and capricious orchids. Explore the Crystal Valley
and walk the most impressive rock formations considered to be over 1.8
million years old. Camp by pristine rivers with magnificent views of
Roraima National Park and spend time learning about the native traditions
of the Pemon people.
Fly over Angel Falls the highest
waterfall in the world at 3,281ft. Visit the stunning Kavac Canyon and swim to
the base of its waterfall. Navigate the Akanan, Carrao and Churun rivers accompanied
by the native Pemon people. Sleep in native camps along the riverbanks. Enter
Devil's Canyon with its magnificent views of Auyan Tepuy. Hike to the Angel Falls
overlook for magnificent view of one of the most beautiful nature wonders of the
world.
Birdwatch in the Henri
Pittier National Park, the most important cloud forest in the Caribbean
home to over 500 bird species. Travel to the foothills of the Andes
in Barinas State for some bird watching before departing for Hato Cedral
located in Apure State. The 55,000-hectare ranch is located in the Apure
State and is home to more then 250 species of birds, 50 species of mammal
including jaguars and 40 species of reptiles including spectacled caimans
and anacondas.
This is a trip for the serious hiker. The trek consists of a 6-day trek up
Auyan Tepuy (Devil's mountain) utilizing the same route used by explorer
Jimmy Angel after his plane crashed on the summit when he was searching
for the river of gold. Seventy percent of all plant life along the trail
is endemic only to this environment and not found anywhere else in the
world. Fly over Angel Falls the highest waterfall of the world. Visit
the stunning Kavac Canyon and swim to the base of it's waterfall. Navigate
the Akanan, Carrao and the Churun rivers accompanied by the native Pemon
people. Sleep in native camps along the riverbanks. Enter Devil's Canyon
with its magnificent views of Auyan Tepuy. Hike to the Angel Falls overlook
for magnificent views of one of the most beautiful nature wonders of
the world.
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