Gran
Sabana # 1
3 Days / 2 Nights
Canaima
Orchid
Island, beautiful Muyapa, Sapo, and Yuri Falls, the Pemon Indian outpost
of Kavak--these are some of the places; sunbathing, exploring waterfalls,
enjoying a birds-eye view of the area by plane, swimming, birdwatching--these
are some of the activities. When visiting Canaima you may these and more
on the optional excursions we offer. Come to this incredible area of Venezuela
today!
Day 1 - Caracas / Canaima
Upon arrival in Canaima, pay National Park fee (about $10 US), before
proceeding to front desk to check in (patience is 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.
Canaima's location is spectacular; it is situated on a peaceful, wide
stretch of the Rio Carrao, known as Laguna Canaima, just below the point
where the river becomes a chain of magnificent falls. The rose-colored
lagoon is bordered by a pink beach. The falls also have conspicuously
colored water, ranging from pale yellow to rich sienna, like torrents
of tea and coffee. The color of this and other black water rivers in this
region comes from tannin, which dissolves in the water from the leaves
of local trees, especially the Brommetia tree.
Included in your stay is a spectacular overflight of Devil's Canyon, Auyan-tepui
and Angel Falls in a specially equipped, converted DC-3. Also included
is a brief boat excursion in the Canaima Lagoon for a close-up view of
Hacha Falls. You will be advised of departure times for these excursions
when you arrive. The beautiful white sand beach at Canaima lagoon is a
perfect place to sit back and enjoy the unique backdrop of Canaima National
Park. The lagoon's cool, soft water (dark in color from the tannins) offers
refreshing respite from the Gran Sabana's midday heat. For the bird watcher,
there are numerous opportunities to add many tropical species to your
lists. In the evening, video documentaries on Canaima National Park can
be viewed in the lounge area adjacent to the dining room. 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. (L,D)
Day 2 - Canaima
Today you can explore the Gran Sabana on various guided excursions. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Canaima / Caracas
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)
Note: Also during your visit, arrangements for additional excursions
(not included in trip package) can be made on-site. Prices vary from $30-$240
US, and depending on weather conditions, water levels, availability and
your own adventure level. See below.
Optional Excursions
Full Day Trip to Angel Falls - After coffee and a light snack,
depart from Camp Canaima around 6:00a by jeep for a 15-minute ride to
Puerto Ucaima, located over Canaima Falls. From there, board a motorized
dugout canoe (curiara) and set off up the Carrao River, which is lined
by luxuriant vegetation. After another short jeep trip around Mayupa rapids,
continue up river, stopping to view the spectacular scenery of the "Lost
World". Giant "tepuis" loom over the savannah and jungle
below and countless waterfalls gracefully descend the face of Auyan-tepui.
The journey continues passing by Arautaima rapids, Pozo de la Felicidad
and Orchid Island. Upon arrival at Orchid Island, breakfast will be served.
Afterward, continue upriver, leaving the Carrao River behind, and proceeding
up the Churun River. After about one hour, you will reach Ratoncito Island,
from where you can observe Angel Falls. From Ratoncito Island, a one hour
leads 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
remain here for approximately one hour. Return to Ratoncito Island for
lunch and head back downriver to Orchid Island. At the end of the journey
visit El Sapo and Sapito Falls, returning to Camp Canaima around 6:00p.
Full-day trip to Orchid Island - Departing camp on a 20-minute
walk to Puerto Ucaima, you'll embark in motorized dugout canoes and head
up the Carrao River to the Mayupa plain. Here a vehicle awaits to cross
the sabana before boarding another canoe to continue up the same river.
Along the way, pass the Arautaima Indian village before continuing on
towards Auyan-tepui or Devil's Mountain. Arriving at Orchid Island, there
will be time to explore the area before lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy
the islands beautiful beaches and a swim before returning downriver to
Canaima.
Half-day excursion to Mayupa - Beginning with the 20-minute walk
to Puerto Ucaima, load into motorized dugout canoes for a trip up the
Carrao River to Caño Moroco to explore Sapo and El Sapito falls.
If river conditions permit, you'll also visit the Mayupa rapids and Caño
Mayupita for a swim.
Full-day trip to Mayupa and Sapo Falls - After a 20-minute walk
to Puerto Ucaima, shove-off in motorized dugout canoes up the Carrao River
to the Sabana (plain) de Mayupa. You'll explore Sapo and Sapito Falls
and take a refreshing swim under the waterfalls before continuing up the
Caño Moroco stream to see El Venado (the deer) and El Zamuro (the
vulture) mesas. Enjoy an Indian-style barbecue lunch before visiting the
Mayupa rapids en route back to camp.
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 dugout 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.
Full-day trip to Kavak - After breakfast, board a single or twin-engine
plane for a 20-minute flight to the Pemon Indian outpost of Kavak located
at the base of Auyan-Tepui. En route, you'll catch a spectacular birds-eye
view of Angel Falls and Devils Canyon in the heart of Canaima National
Park. Arriving in Kavak, you will be led by a native Pemon Indian on a
hike across the savannah and through lush rainforest to a series of spectacular
waterfalls and the Kavak gorge. There is plenty of time for exploring
this remarkable area, including a swim up the narrow canyon into an ancient
waterfall "bowl" carved into the jungle and rock by thousands
of years of relentless streamflow. Returning to Kavak, enjoy a grilled
lunch and refreshments before boarding our return charter flight to Canaima.
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