Angel
Falls and River Adventure
5 Days / 4 Nights
Day
1 - Canaima
Upon arrival in Canaima, pay National Park fee (about $10.00 US),
before proceeding to front desk to check in (patience advised). Accommodations
are in comfortable private bungalows with hot running water and ceiling
fans. Meals are included and served buffet style in the large open air
dining area overlooking Hacha Falls and Canaima lagoon. Included in your
stay is a spectacular overflight of Devils Canyon, Auyan-tepui and
Angel Falls in a specially equipped, converted DC-3 as well as a short
boat excursion in the Canaima lagoon for an up close view of Hacha
Falls. You will be advised of departure times for these excursions
when you arrive. While here, your time is free to spend as you wish to
relax or arrange for additional activities. The beautiful white sand beach
at Canaima lagoon is a perfect place to sit back and enjoy the unique
backdrop of Canaima National Park, and the lagoon's cool, dark but clear
water offers refreshing respite from the Gran Sabana's mid-day heat. In
the evening, video documentaries on Canaima National Park can be viewed
in the lounge area adjacent to the dining room. See separate briefing
for more trip details. (L,D) Also during your visit, arrangements for
additional excursions (not included in trip package) can be made on-site
and and depending on weather conditions, water levels, availability and
your own adventure level:
Half-day excursion to Sapo Falls and Mayupa Rapids - Beginning
with the 20-minute walk to Puerto Ucaima, load into motorized dug-out
canoes for a trip up the Carrao River to Caņo Moroco to explore Sapo and
El Sapito falls. If river conditions permit, you'll also visit the Mayupa
rapids and Caņo Mayupita for a swim.
Half-day excursion to Yuri Falls - Depart Canaima by vehicle for
a 20-minute drive across the savanna to Puerto Verde where you board a
motorized dug-out canoe and head down the Carrao River. Arriving at Puerto
Yuri, a 15-minute walk through the jungle leads to the falls and beaches
of Yuri where you will have plenty of time for swimming and exploring.
Day
2 - Canaima / Isla Orquidea / Isla Ratoncito
After breakfast. Begin your 3 Day/2 Night Expedition with a hike about
1/2 mile above Hacha Falls to Puerto Ucaima where you'll embark in motorized
dugout canoes up the Carrao River to Angel Falls. Be sure to have your
camera handy, as well as a rain poncho should the rainforest live up to
its name. En route you'll marvel at the spectacular scenery of the "Lost
World." Giant tepuis or "table top" mountains loom over the savannah and
jungle below and countless waterfalls gracefully descend the face of the
Auyan-tepuy mesa. Along the way pass the Sabana (plain) de Mayupa, the
Arautaima rapids, Pozo de la Felicidad (fountain of happiness) and Orchid
Island. Continuing on, the expedition will leave the Carrao and navigate
the Churun River where rapids, giant rock formations and exotic vegetation
dominate this ancient, primeval landscape. Arriving at Ratoncito Island
with it's spectacular view of Angel Falls, a cold lunch will be served.
In the afternoon, set off with your guide to explore the island including
an introduction of the unique flora and vegetation present here, a hike
across the island and an evening view of the area's fauna. Dinner and
overnight on Ratoncito Island. Lodging is in primitive shelters along
the river, with hammocks for sleeping. (B,L,D)
Day
3 - Angel Falls
Today, you'll have
plenty of time for exploring the rainforest and swimming. From Ratoncito
Island, you can hike about one hour to El Mirador, a lookout point offering
superb views and photographic opportunities (weather permitting ) to capture
the massive rocky face of Auyan-tepui and "Salto Angel" in the warm morning
sun. You may also venture further to the base of the falls, but take caution
as the rocks are often very slippery and sharp, and the air displacement
from the falls itself can create gale-force winds. You can even swim in
the pool at the base of the falls before returning for dinner and overnight
on the island. (B,L,D)
Day
4 - Angel Falls / Canaima
After breakfast, embark on the return journey. The return downstream is
usually much faster, and groups normally are back in Canaima by early
afternoon. (B,L,D)
Day
5 - Departure
After breakfast your morning is free to arrange for a short excursion
or explore the camp area on your own. After checking out you will be transferred
to the airstrip for your flight. (B)
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Season:
Package operates on the rainy season, June to November
Prices available upon request.
Optionals excursions: Sapo Falls and Mayupa Rapid. Yuri Falls.
Must be purchased locally
Includes: Round-trip air Caracas-Canaima, transfers, accommodations,
meals, guided excursions, Angel Falls overflight. |
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