The Rio Caura region has kept its original character till now, because only few tourists are visiting this beautiful area. The lodge is situated in the middle of the rain forest, directly at Caura river front.
From the lodge we start the boat trip to Salto Para, an extraordinary waterfall. Accompanied by the Yekwana-Makiritare Indians we learn a lot about their habits and the peculiarity of the rain forest.
At the Caura Lodge the visitor can choose between hammocks and double rooms with private bathrooms. During the three day trip to the Para waterfalls we sleep in hammocks with mosquito nets.

After one hour we reach the Río Aro and take a rest at the last gas station before our destination. The drive continues through savanna. Huge, black granite-rocks show up, extensions of the former Guyana-shield. The savanna offers an impressive panoramic view with its single growing palm trees loosing themselves in the overwhelming landscape of black rocks. Finally we turn into a small red dirt-road to the south, which leads us through jungle to Las Trincheras. In the Lodge our hostesses are already expecting us.

In the afternoon we start our first trip with an Indian canoe (curiara). Our destination is the "Peña Negra", a huge granite rock laying like an island in the middle of the Caura. Up there we have a great view over the river-course and the deep green jungle. To watch the sunset we go back to our Lodge.

In the evening a big "parrilla" (barbecue) is prepared on open fire. (-/L/D)

2nd Day: Passage to the beach "El Playon" at the rapids of the Caura river (using a motorized Indian canoe, 130 km upriver, 5-6 hours ride depending whether dry- or rainy-season)
After breakfast we load our curiara stowing away our entire equipment and baggage into waterproof containers. A Trinchereño accompanies us, knowing best the river with all its rapids and rocks laying beneath the water's surface. After half an hour we reach the first rapids, which we are passing safely. During the dry-season white beaches show up ashore, perfect to take a bath or even a rest. From time to time we meet a curiara with Indians living at the upper Caura (please no photos!). It is a quite comfortable ride as long as no tropic rain catches us. In the background we see the first mountains indicating that we are next to our destination. After 5 - 6 hours the white Playon-Beach lays in front of us. (B/L/D)

4th Day: Passage back to the Caura Lodge
After breakfast and loading the canoes we start our way back to the camp. We arrive around noon. In the afternoon you have the chance to take a last bath in the river o to go around by kayaks. During the dry season (November - April) a beach shows up near the village, where bathing is possible without hesitation. (B/L/D)

5th Day: Ride to Ciudad Bolívar
On our way back to Ciudad Bolívar we stop at a friend's place, the "Jugo Caura" to enjoy his fresh made natural fruit-drinks. (B/-/-)

Included:

Excluded
* Soft drinks and alcoholics drinks

Equipment to bring along:
light jogging dress for cool nights, solid walking shoes, swimming suit, poncho, cotton clothes, sun-glasses, hat or scarf, sleeping-bag or sheet, small backpack, flashlight, small bottle, sun protection / sun blocker (factor 20 for nose and lips), insect repellent.

Departures: Every Saturday from Ciudad Bolívar

Participants: Min. 2

Price: Please contact us.