Magical Discovery of Venezuela
Overview
"Paradise on earth" - this is the nickname Christopher Columbus gave to Venezuela when he landed during his 3rd voyage in 1498. Even today, Venezuela remains a country of vast virgin spaces and wild nature. Its varied and spectacular landscapes, from the tepuis of Canaima to the great plains of the Llanos, its warm and jovial population despite sometimes complicated living conditions, its mega-diverse fauna and flora will delight travellers seeking an exceptional and very untouristed destination. The white sand beaches and Caribbean Sea will bring joy to the most hedonistic...Private Touring
- Flexible Dates
- 24-Hour Local Assistance
- Flexible Itinerary
- Upgrade Accommodation
- Local Guide Service
- Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
Itinerary
Welcome to Venezuela!
Airport Meet & Greet and transfer to your hotel (30-40min). Dinner on your own. Night at the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Villa Playa Grande *** / Hotel Marriott Playa Grande ****
Meal Plan: No Meal
Breakfast at the hotel or to-go. Private transfer to the airport with check-in assistance.
Flight Caracas – Canaima (1 hour)
(baggage allowance: 23 kg checked + 5 kg carry-on) Regular flights only on Sundays and Thursdays (charter flights - please consult us).
Sunday departure – Thursday return: 5 days / 4 nights on-site (present program).
Thursday departure – Sunday return: 4 days / 3 nights on-site (eliminates free day 5 on-site).
This splendid flight flies over the savanna, forest and tepuis of Canaima National Park. Sit by the window to enjoy one of the most beautiful landings in South America! Canaima National Park entrance not included. To be paid directly on-site in cash.
Pickup at Canaima airfield by your guide. Transfer by safari truck and installation at the camp. Lunch at the camp.
This afternoon, we set off to discover Salto Sapo. We cross the Canaima lagoon aboard a motorized curiara (typical local dugout canoe) along the superb waterfalls. The magic begins to work... Arriving at Anatoly Island, a short walk (20min) takes us to a viewpoint offering a magnificent panorama of the surrounding savanna and imposing tepuis as backdrop. Do you feel like a Tyrannosaurus could emerge at any moment? Nothing surprising - many Jurassic Park scenes were filmed here... Highlight of the afternoon: a cave formed behind the Salto Sapo waterfall allows us to cross the entire length of the falls between the rock and the powerful water curtain. Thrills and guaranteed splashing!
Return to camp in late afternoon.
Dinner and night in the camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner (excluding drinks).
Accommodation: Parakaupa Camp / Ucaima Camp / Waku Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast lunch and Dinner
Breakfast at the camp. Preparation for adventure - today we assault Salto Angel!
Aboard a curiara, motorized wooden dugout, we go up the Rio Carrao and Rio Churrun, amidst the fabulous landscapes of Canaima National Park (about 4h navigation). A short 30-minute walk allows us to avoid the Mayupa rapids. The AuyanTepuy, largest of the tepuis, imposes itself gigantically before our eyes. Sitting on our dugout in the middle of rapids that our Pemon pilot crosses without worry, we feel very small next to this enormous mass of rocks billions ofyears old.
Arrival at Isla Raton, lunch on-site while enjoying the view of Salto Angel (if clear). A forest walk (1h) takes us to a rocky promontory offering an unbeatable view of Salto Angel, the world's highest waterfall (979m). Photo session required! Return to camp on Isla Raton. Dinner on-site and night in hammock in our camp. We fall asleep lulled by forest and river sounds.
Note: During dry season between January and April, river levels don’t always allow going up to the foot of Salto Angel. We'll propose a variant allowing you to make the most of current conditions, such as visiting Kavak canyon which includes a flyover of the fabulous landscapes of Canaima national park and the world's highest waterfall!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner (excluding drinks).
Accommodation: Nature camp – hammock night (Ucaima bed night) – shared facilities
Meal Plan: Breakfast lunch and Dinner
Dawn awakening amid morning mist covering the tropical forest.
A river swim helps us wake up.
Breakfast then descent by curiara of the Rio Churun and Carrao to Canaima.
Return to our camp. Lunch on-site.
Free afternoon to rest at camp, swim in Canaima lagoon or visit the Pemon village of Canaima.
Dinner and night at camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner (excluding drinks).
Accommodation: Parakaupa Camp / Ucaima Camp / Waku Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast lunch and Dinner
Breakfast.
Free day to enjoy your camp facilities or organize optional activities.
Option: Kavak Canyon excursion with Salto Angel flyover (rate according to camp, please consult us). We board a small aircraft (generally CESSNA 206 – 5 seats) for a flight toward the Indian village of Kavak (45 min). We fly over the fabulous landscapes of Canaima park, the impressive Auyantepuy and the famous Salto Angel, world's highest waterfall. Arrived at Kavak, a short trek (20min) across savanna takes us to the surprising Kavak cave. We must swim a bit to penetrate inside the cave and discover the superb waterfall gushing from the depths. A place filled with surprising power... After a pleasant swim in these virtuous waters, we rejoin Kavak village. Lunch at village then return
flight to Canaima in the afternoon.
Note: Salto Angel flyover is subject to weather conditions. It may be cancelled by the pilot if conditions don't guarantee participant safety.
Other possible excursions:
• Pozo Azul visit
• Tepuy Kuravaina trek (requires good physical condition)
• Salto Yuri excursion
• Indigenous Pemon community village visit
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner (excluding drinks).
Accommodation: Parakaupa Camp / Ucaima Camp / Waku Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast lunch and Dinner
Breakfast at camp. Time to say goodbye to Canaima. Safari truck transfer to airfield, check-in. You'll have the opportunity to buy local crafts at the small market bordering the runway.
Flight Canaima – Caracas (1h) (baggage allowance: 23 kg checked + 5 kg carry-on)
Regular flights only on Sundays and Thursdays.
Airport pickup by your French-speaking guide and transfer to Caracas (30-40min). Free lunch. Your guide can recommend a restaurant according to your desires.
Departure with your guide to visit the city and its emblematic monuments. Walking tour of historic center: Simon Bolivar's birthplace, Plaza Bolivar, Cathedral, Municipal Council and Criollo Museum. Then visit the Pantheon where Venezuela's most eminent figures rest.
Option: Possibility to visit Mount Avila by cable car. Views from the summit are spectacular: on one side, we see all of Caracas stretched in its valley and on the other, the Caribbean Sea.
Late afternoon, transfer and installation at hotel. Free dinner. Night at hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Continental Altamira *** / Hotel Renaissance La Castellana ****
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Private transfer with airport assistance for check-in. Free breakfast at the airport.
Flight Caracas – Los Roques (baggage allowance: 10 kg/person total, checked baggage + small carry-on bag).
Daily flights morning or afternoon (no international connection possible).
Possibility to store baggage with your guide to only bring necessities to Los Roques (i.e., not much...).
Los Roques National Park entrance not included. To be paid directly on-site in cash.
From the airplane window, the gradations of blue that meet your eyes hint at delightful moments with your feet in the water...
Once landed, slip on your flip-flops to walk to your posada on foot (no cars here...) through the sandy streets of the Gran Roque fishing village (5min).
The posada will provide you with a picnic lunch as well as a cooler filled with fresh drinks for the day*.
The posada can organize daily transfers to the islets (including or optional on-site depending on posada) and will advise you on which ones not to miss!
*The visit to nearby islands and meals included in the package will depend on the chosen posada (see rates at the end of the program and pay attention to choose the posada most suited to your needs).
Meals: lunch, dinner (excluding drinks).
Accommodation: Posada La Corsaria / Posada La Cigala / Posada Malibu.
Meal Plan: Breakfast lunch and Dinner
Breakfast at posada.
Each day the posada provides a picnic lunch and cooler filled with fresh drinks for the day*. You can visit one of the archipelago's numerous islets for beautiful beach days (included or optional on-site depending on posada).
Optional activities:
• Snorkeling (equipment rental possible on-site)
• Kitesurfing (lessons, rental, assistance possible on-site)
• Fly fishing
• Paddle boarding
* Nearby island visits and meals included in package will depend on chosen posada (see rates at program end with attention to choose the posada most adapted to your needs).
Dinner at posada.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner (excluding drinks).
Accommodation: Posada La Corsaria / Posada La Cigala / Posada Malibu.
Meal Plan: Breakfast lunch and Dinner
Breakfast at posada.
Each day the posada provides a picnic lunch and cooler filled with fresh drinks for the day*. You can visit one of the archipelago's numerous islets for beautiful beach days (included or optional on-site depending on posada).
Optional activities:
• Snorkeling (equipment rental possible on-site)
• Kitesurfing (lessons, rental, assistance possible on-site)
• Fly fishing
• Paddle boarding
* Nearby island visits and meals included in package will depend on chosen posada (see rates at program end with attention to choose the posada most adapted to your needs).
Dinner at posada.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner (excluding drinks).
Accommodation: Posada La Corsaria / Posada La Cigala / Posada Malibu.
Meal Plan: Breakfast lunch and Dinner
Breakfast at posada.
Each day the posada provides a picnic lunch and cooler filled with fresh drinks for the day*. You can visit one of the archipelago's numerous islets for beautiful beach days (included or optional on-site depending on posada).
Optional activities:
• Snorkeling (equipment rental possible on-site)
• Kitesurfing (lessons, rental, assistance possible on-site)
• Fly fishing
• Paddle boarding
* Nearby island visits and meals included in package will depend on chosen posada (see rates at program end with attention to choose the posada most adapted to your needs).
Dinner at posada.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner (excluding drinks).
Accommodation: Posada La Corsaria / Posada La Cigala / Posada Malibu.
Meal Plan: Breakfast lunch and Dinner
Breakfast at posada.
Flight Los Roques – Caracas. Allowance: 10 kg/person total (checked baggage + small carry-on).
Pickup and assistance for international flight connection.
Free lunch at airport. Return flight (not included).
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Inclusions
English-speaking airport reception in Caracas
6 nights in All mentioned accommodations
All meals as specified in program
All mentioned ground, river and maritime transfers
All domestic flights mentioned
All tours mentionned as included
24/7 telephone assistance
Exclusions
International flights
Canaima National Park entrance fee
Los Roques National Park entrance fee
Los Roques Airport tax
Transfers to archipelago islets not included in the program (to be organized on-site with the
posada)
Optional excursions and activities
Alcoholic beverages
Meals mentioned as free/on your own
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
Everything not mentioned in "This program includes"
Notes
Hotels Used Or Similar
Caracas - Hotel Villa Playa Grande *** / Marriott Playa Grande****
Canaima - Parakaupa Camp / Ucaima Camp / Waku Lodge
Camp - Nature camp – hammock night (Ucaima bed night) – shared facilities
Caracas - Hotel Continental Altamira *** / Hotel Renaissance La Castellana ****
Los Roques - Posada La Corsaria / Posada La Cigala / Posada Malibu
Giving below description of Posada in Los Roques
Posada La Corsaria: Recently renovated, Posada La Corsaria is a beautiful colonial-style posada with refined décor made from wood and natural elements. The rooms and common areas are spacious and fresh, enhanced with modern and elegant decorative elements related to the Los Roques Archipelago. Renowned for its attention to detail and cuisine, this posada is a sure choice for a pleasant stay.
8 rooms / Private bathroom with ambient temperature water / Air conditioning and fan / Mini-refrigerator / Safe / Wi-Fi.
Posada La Cigala: Relaxation, refined cuisine based on fresh seafood, and attentive service are on the program at the charming. Posada La Cigala. Located just meters from the beach and the Caribbean Sea, with its beautiful all-white patio, this posada will charm travelers seeking a small cocoon outside of time, just as it charmed Jean-Paul Belmondo who stayed there several times.
8 rooms / Private bathroom / Air conditioning.
Posada Malibu: Under blue skies, a dream posada and sweet living... Located in the heart of Gran Roque village, this spacious and well-ventilated posada is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful on the island. With its beautiful comfortable rooms decorated with taste and its bright, verdant patio, Posada Malibu will delight lovers of refined small structures. The attentive service and savory Mediterranean-Caribbean cuisine based on fresh seafood complete the package for a perfect stay in the heart of the Caribbean.
10 double, triple, quadruple rooms / Private bathroom with hot water / Air conditioning and fan / WiFi in common areas.
Important for Los Roques trip
Flight Restrictions: For flights to Los Roques, the authorized weight limit is 10 kg per person total (checked baggage + small carry-on bag). You can leave belongings in storage with our Caracas guide (with supplement, please consult us).
Excess baggage supplement: to be paid on-site at check-in: Kite-surf equipment will be charged based on these excess baggage conditions. However, since small aircraft loading capacity is limited, if excess weight cannot be loaded on the same flight as passengers, it may be sent on the following flight.
Flight Schedules: Flight times are given as indicative. Final schedules are subject to existing and available flights at the time of program execution.
Sun Protection: The sun and reflection on white sand are intense at Los Roques. To be able to enjoy your stay to the end, protect yourself: hat, sunglasses, SPF 50 protection, protective lucre t-shirt... Don't get sunburned on the first day, that would be a shame...
Environmental Responsibility: Los Roques is a national park. Don't touch corals and don't take them as souvenirs...On this little piece of rock in the middle of the Caribbean, water is a precious resource. The village water comes from the desalination plant. Collaborate with villagers for reasonable use.
Medical: If you follow a particular medical treatment, plan for the duration of your stay. The small village pharmacy is only lightly stocked. However, there is a dispensary to handle emergencies and minor injuries.
Lobster Season: Lobster fishing season runs from October to April. To participate in resource preservation, don't accept consuming it outside the legal season.
WARNING: Local imperatives, such as transport delays, events, weather conditions, festivals, holidays, opening of museums, restaurants or visited sites, and places of interest may require us to modify the itinerary on the spot.
