The name Orinoco translated into the Indian language Warao means "father's river". The river formed the delta in a period of millions of years into one of the biggest in the world with the shape of an almost perfect triangle, widening up to 370 Kms on the coast side of the Atlantic Sea. Its surface is 40.240 square kilometers covered with marshy forests and mangrove woods and with its numberless small rivers called "caños" inhabited by an infinity of interesting fauna and flora. Due to the marshy zone and the tides the Warao Indians live in
pile-houses called "palafitos".
In "Tucupita", capital of the state of Delta Amacuro we begin our interesting tour by boat to the Orinoco Delta and Warao settlements. |
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PROGRAM 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS from/to Tucupita
1st Day: After breakfast we drive to the port "Volcán".
From there we take a boat and navigate initially thru the Caño Mánamo,
which is the main arm of the Orinoco River. Later we stop in the area
called Araguao, where we have a lunch and rest a while. If conditions
permit, we will try to fish some caribes (piranhas).
In the afternoon our boat arrives at the Maraisa Camp in San Francisco de
Guayo. We will stay at a Delta Lodge called Maraisa in double rooms. (B/L/D)
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Trip
thru the caños |
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2nd Day: After breakfast we take a trip in curiaras (Indian dugout
canoe).
Native Warao guides show us the flora and fauna in their homeland.
Later we return for lunch to our camp. In the afternoon we leave
by boat again to see the Atlantic Ocean side. We visit a Murako
community and the mission of San Francisco de Guayo. After dinner at our camp we go on a night-excursion. We will try
to see some Orinoco-alligators with our flashlights. We spend the
night at Maraisa Camp. (B/L/D) |
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Warao
village |
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3rd Day: After breakfast we'll relax for a while on a beach on the river and you can refresh yourself in the cool water. Lunch will be served on the beach. After a walk in the jungle we'll head back to the lodge for dinner. You can spend the evening on your own. (B/L/D) |
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Warao selling
handcrafts |
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| 4th Day:
After breakfast we'll start the boat trip back to Tucupita (Port Volcan). We'll have lunch as we drive. (B/L/-) |
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Included Services:
- Transfers from Tucupita to Puerto Volcan and back
- Boat transfers and excursions on the river
- 4 breakfast (B), 4 lunch (L) and 3 dinner (D)
- Alcoholic drinks (limited)
- Beverages during the boat-trips
- Lodge stays (Camp Maraisa) in double rooms
- Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
- First Aid Equipment
- Lifesavers on boat trip
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We suggest to
bring the following equipment with you:
Soft bag or pack (please no suitcases) with a maximum weight of 10
kg per person, cotton shirts or T-shirts, long pants, shorts,
jacket or pullover, comfortable shoes, several pair of socks,
rubber sandals, raincoat, flashlight, swimwear, towel,
biodegradable soap and shampoo, sun block lotion, insect
repellent, hat or cap, camera and film, personal hygiene and
medicine items.
Departures: Anytime of the year
Participants: Min. 4 ; if less, please consult us
Price: Please contact us.
| Another Choice:
We offer a tour of 3 days and 2
nights.
The 3rd day as described above will be eliminated
(jungle-trip). It will be replaced by the return (4th
day).
Price: Please contact us. |
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We reserve the right to modify the tour without
previous announcement.
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