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TREK TO RORAIMA & THE LOST WORLD
11 DAYS - FROM $1,530

Fly over one of the Canaima Park covering 30,000 square km, where you will be able to have magnificent views of the mountains, grand rivers crisscrossing the vast landscape and waterfalls cascading from the edge of the tepuys. Trek through in the land that inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to write his science fiction novel about the Lost World. Climb to the summit of Roraima Tepuy (8,026 feet) and experience its unique flora of 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.

ITINERARY


DAY 01
CARACAS

Upon arrival in Venezuela, the group will meet your local guide who will drive us 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
PERAY TEPUY

After breakfast you will take a 2-hour flight over the Canaima National park and land in the town of Santa Elena de Uairen. The Canaima Park covers 30.000 square km, which makes it the sixth largest national park in the world. With good weather during your flight you will be able to have magnificent views of the mountains, grand rivers crisscrossing the vast landscape and waterfalls cascading from the edge of the tepuys. After arrival you will board your 4WD vehicles and drive off road for 2-hours to the native Pemon village of Perai-tepuy where will sleep in a tented camp. B,L,D

DAY 04
KUKENAM RIVER

If the morning is clear you will be able to see the Roraima and Kukenam tepuys at the distance. After preparing the porters the walk begins through savanna vegetation with several creek crossings. After you cross the Kukenam River, you will set the tents for the night. From this camp there is a stunning view of the southeast face of Roraima and Kukenam with its 1,968 ft waterfall. B,L,D

DAY 05
RORAIMA TEPUI - BASE CAMP

Today the trail is uphill and will take us directly to the base of Roraima's wall. From this camp you can see endless views of the valley and the amazing effect of the golden sunset rays on the tepuy's wall. Your camp is at 6,560 feet above sea level. B,L,D

DAY 06
RORAIMA TEPUI - SUMMIT

Today you will reach the summit following the same path British explorer Im Thurn did in 1884 during the first ever climb to the summit of Roraima. Today's hike is spectacular due to the magnificent vegetation you will encounter. As you enter the cloud forest huge bromeliads, beautiful orchids, palms and primitive tree like ferns will greet us. Once on top the tents will be set in natural overhanging rocks that provide shelter from wind and rain. The camp will be set at 8,036 feet above sea level. B,L,D

DAY 07
RORAIMA TEPUI SUMMIT EXPLORATION

Today you explore the wonders of the Tepuy discovering the secrets of the "Crystal Valley" and the Pit, home of the White-collared Swift. You will have the rare opportunity to observe different forms of endemism like the Drosera Roraima and Helianfora nutans pitcher plants, both insectivorous plants. You will walk through a landscape sculptured by wind and water with stone sculptures, natural bridges and crevices. B,L,D

DAY 08
TEK RIVER

After breakfast you will begin retracing your steps down the cloud forest path, stopping for lunch at your original base camp before continuing to Riotek located on the other side of the Kukenam River. B,L,D

DAY 09
SANTA ELENA DE UAIREN

Today you will continue your walk to Perai-tepuy where you will have lunch while enjoying a final look of Roraima. After loading the vehicles, you will depart towards Santa Elena de Uairé, a small mining town near the Brazil border. On the way you will stop for a swim at the famous Jasper creek. Accommodations at Santa Elena will be in a small lodge. Tonight you will have your farewell dinner. B,L,D

DAY 10
PUERTO ORDAZ - CARACAS

After breakfast you board your plane to Puerto Ordaz with connecting flight to Caracas. Transfer to hotel for overnight. B

DAY 11
CARACAS - USA

Ground transfer to international airport for USA departure. B


TRIP PRICING

COSTS PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

TRIP DIFFICULTY: Requires excellent physical conditioning and experience trekking on steep trails, camping and sleeping in tents, high probability of encountering wet weather.

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:
Requires excellent physical conditioning and experience trekking on steep trails, camping and sleeping in tents, high probability of encountering wet weather.
Time of Year: Year round
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