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RIVER JOURNEY TO ANGEL FALLS & THE LOST WORLD
9 DAYS - FROM $1,950

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 by canoe 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.

ITINERARY

DAY 01
USA-CARACAS

Upon arrival in Venezuela, you will meet your local guide who will drive you to the hotel in Caracas for the night.

DAY 02
CIUDAD BOLIVAR

After breakfast, your guide will take you to the airport for a 1-hour flight to the colonial city of Ciudad Bolivar, located on the Orinoco River. After checking in at the hotel you will visit the local Indigenous museum. Then go for stroll in the Colonial area of town and enjoy the sunset at the boardwalk and try spotting fresh water dolphins swimming in the mighty Orinoco River. B,L,D

DAY 03
NATIVE PEMON CAMP OF KAVAC

Depart from Ciudad Bolivar on a charter plane to Kavac, a Pemon indigenous settlement located at the southeast face of the Auyan Tepuy Mountain. During your flight you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Grand Sabana and fly over the incomparable Angel Falls. After your arrival in camp, you will have time to relax before lunch. After lunch you will take a 15-minute trek to the base of Auyan Tepuy Mountain and visit the Kavac gorge. You will be able to enter this magnificent narrow gorge by swimming or by canoe. Your efforts will be rewarded with a superb close-up view of the Kavac waterfall. Accommodations in Kavac will be in spacious traditional Pemon native round thatch - roofed huts and you will sleep in hammocks with mosquito netting. B,L,D

DAY 04
IWANA MERU

Transfer to the port of Kamarata to begin the navigation of the Akanan River in motor powered dugout canoes. During this portion of your journey you will start to circumnavigate Auyan Tepuy. You will have a chance to shoot several rapids and have frequent opportunities for great photography of the mountain from ever changing angles as the river winds through dense jungle. Overnight a the Iwana-merœ hammock camp B,L,D

DAY 05
ARENAL

Continue your navigation down the Akanan River to the confluence of the Carrao River until we reach or camp of Arenal near the junction of the Carrao and Churun Rivers. Time in Arenal to relax and prepare for your trip to Angel Falls in the morning. B,L,D

DAY 06
ARENAL

Wake up early in the morning and after breakfast you will navigate the Churun River through the stunning Devil's Canyon till you reach Ratoncito Island. From here you will continue your journey on foot submerged in the lush rain forest vegetation till you reach the Angel Falls overlook. The natural platform will provide visitors with dramatic views of one of the most magnificent natural wonders of the world. Later you will return to Ratoncito for a refreshing swim before returning to your camp in Arenal. B,L,D

DAY 07
CANAIMA

In the morning you will head downstream to the village of Canaima. Stop at the Pool of Joy and also Sapo Falls, a 150 ft water jump that has a cave where you can walk behind the water curtain. After arrival at your hotel you will enjoy dinner. Overnight in Canaima hotel. B,L,D

DAY 08
CARACAS

Morning flight back to Caracas. Transfer to your hotel for overnight. Farewell dinner B,L

DAY 09
CARACAS-USA

Ground transfer to international airport for flight out. End of services.

TRIP PRICING

COSTS PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

TRIP DIFFICULTY:  Requires sleeping in hammocks, short treks to waterfalls and river travel in motorized canoes.

INCLUDES:  All lodge accommodations based on double occupancy. All scheduled domestic air and private land transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with English-speaking guide services. All meals as indicated B = Breakfast, L=Lunch, PL = Picnic Lunch, D= Dinner, FD =Farewell Dinner.

NOT INCLUDED:  International fights. International & domestic airport departure taxes or visa fees if it applies, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, and items of personal nature.

 

Difficulty:
Sleeping in hammocks, somewhat strenuous short trek to Angel Falls overlook, short trek to Kavac waterfall and river travel in motorized canoes.
Time of Year:
Best time May-November
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