Designated as a national park in 1.962, this park covers an area of 30.000 km2 and contains some of the oldest rocks on the planet which have generated a dream landscape, unique in the world. It is located in
the Bolívar State, south of the mighty Orinoco river and it is the largest in Venezuela and the sixth in the world.
The eastern part of the park is called the Gran Sabana, an endless beautiful high plateau with tropical rain forests and savannas, many rivers and spectacular water falls. This region is home to many
Pemón indigenous peoples who live at the base of the majestic
tepuys. Walking, running, swimming, camping, hiking, picture taking and wildlife viewing are possible in this magnificent setting.
Our trip to Gran Sabana starts in Ciudad Bolivar or Puerto Ordaz, both located on the shores of the Orinoco river. From here we travel in small groups for several days traversing about 600 km to the
Brazilian border. |
| PROGRAM: Gran Sabana (4-Day trip) |
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1st Day: Departure from Puerto Ordaz or Ciudad Bolivar. Before heading south to the Gran Sabana we'll stop at Cachamay Park located on the Caroni River. A place with lush vegetation and water falls great for refreshing and picture taking. From here we'll continue to the Gran Sabana thru the towns of
Upata, Guasipati, El Callao, Tumeremo and El Dorado, all with a gold mining history. In El Callao we'll see miners
digging for gold in Los Molinos underground mine. Later we'll stop in Tumeremo for lunch
á la carte. After passing El Dorado and going thru the mining village of KM 88 we'll stop briefly at
the Natural Monument "Piedra de La Virgen". Local people say, that the silhouette of a woman can be seen on the rock's surface. From here we make the final leg of Day 1 and reach the northern sector of the Gran Sabana at 1.400 meters above sea level. Our first night will be at a modest lodge in Rapidos de Kamoiran in double occupancy rooms with private bath and showers. Dinner will be at the lodge restaurant (same menu for
everyone). (-/L/D) |
| 2nd Day: After breakfast we'll go to the indigenous village of Liworibo where a 30-minute trip by motorized curiara (a native canoe) will take us to
Chinak-meru, a water fall popularly known as Aponwao. With a height of 106 meters it is the highest in the Gran Sabana. After enjoying the site and taking pictures of the falls we'll walk back to the village, and on the way we'll stop at Pozo Escondido and Pozo de Los
Enamorados, two water holes where we'll eat our picnic lunch and take a refreshing bath in the cool water, so bring your swimsuit! In the afternoon it's back to Rapidos de
Kamoiran. Dinner will be at the lodge restaurant (same menu for
everyone). (B/L/D) |
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| 3rd Day: After breakfast our trip continues to Santa Elena de Uairen stopping occasionally to visit interesting places like Salto
Kawi, Salto Kama-Meru, Mirador El Oso (a lookout point from where you can take pictures of the
tepuis), Quebrada Arapan, Quebrada Soroape (stop for picnic lunch). Later we'll stop at Rio Yuruani and Quebrada El
Jaspe, a stream and water falls with a beautiful red jasper floor. To end the day we'll take a quick jump to the border with Brasil where we can browse and shop for souvenirs. The night will be at pleasant Camp Yakoo where we'll enjoy dinner and the silence of the
sabana. Accommodations will be in double rooms with hot running water. Dinner will be at the lodge restaurant (same menu for
everyone). (B/L/D) |
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| 4th Day: After breakfast we'll start the trip back to Ciudad Bolivar or Puerto
Ordaz. We'll stop at a restaurant for lunch a la carte. (B/L/-) |
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Optional: The trip back on Day 4 can be made by air from Santa Elena on a Cessna 206 airplane. You will
overfly Kerepacupai-meru (Angel Falls, the highest in the world at 980 meters) and Auyan-tepui (the mountain from where Angel Falls drop); a few minutes later you'll stop at Canaima where a trip in curiara will take you to the Canaima lagoon and Salto el
Sapo, a waterfall. The flight to Puerto Ordaz or Ciudad Bolivar departs at 3
PM and arrives at 5 PM. |
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Included Services:
ˇ Bilingual guide
ˇ Land transportation is by Toyota 4-wheel drive and/or Ford van vehicles
ˇ All excursions as described
ˇ 3 Breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), and 3 dinners (D)
with non-alcoholic beverages
ˇ Nights spent in lodges will be in double occupancy rooms as described
ˇ Life jackets for river transportation
ˇ Personal insurance while raveling in our vehicles
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Cost of the optional trip to Canaima is not included, and other air travel is not included.
Children under 7 years of age only pay 50% of the trip cost and share room with parents.
Vaccination: To cross the border into Brazil you need to have a
written certification of a yellow fever vaccination.
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, light 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: Every Tuesday
Participants: Min. 2
Price: Please contact us.
We reserve the right to modify the tour
without previous announcement. |
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