Trekking Auyantepui and Angel Falls

Often overlooked for its South American neighbours, Venezuela is an immensely diverse country and an adventure holiday will reward the visitor with amazing landscapes, fascinating culture and overwhelming hospitality.

This trip begins in the capital Caracas before flying south to Cuidad Bolivar and the gateway to the Gran Sabana.

The flat-topped mountains of the Tepuis really are another world and unlike any landscape you will have experienced before. Our trek takes us to the mountain of Auyantepui and the source of the Angel Falls. Unlike the very populated Tepui of Roraima, this is a real wilderness expedition through deep jungle. As we ascend and explore the extraordinary mountain it is easy to imagine the efforts of the first explorers of the 1920s, who were the first visitors to witness the spectacular Angel Falls.

At the end of the trekking, the expedition continues by river to Angel Falls. We camp overnight at the base of the Angel Falls and spend time taking in the dramatic scene.

This adventure holiday ends with a relaxing stay at a fair-trade chocolate hacienda on the Caribbean coast and an opportunity to enjoy some superb and totally deserted beaches.

Price

From: GBP1875 per person (13 days)

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Day 1 Fly to Caracas. Onward flight to Puerto Ordaz or Ciudad Bolivar

Day 2 Journey by road to Santa Elena via El Dorado

Day 3 Start of trek to Roraima from Paraitepui to Rio Tek.

Day 4 Across the savannah to Roraima base camp.

Day 5 Climb to the summit of Roraima. On the summit plateau it's a different world with incredible insects, plants, rock formations and spectacular views across the Gran Sabana.

Day 6 A full day to explore the vast summit plateau, the mysterious rock formations, the vertical rock walls and endemic plant life that can only be found on the Tepuis.

Day 7 Descend from the mountain of Roraima and back to the Rio Tek campsite.

Day 8 The final day of trekking back to Paratepui. Return to Santa Elena with barbecue lunch en route.

Day 9 Flight from Santa Elena to Canaima National Park and start of river expedition to Angel Falls. Overnight camping in hammocks

Day 10 Journeying upriver to Churún to Island Ratoncito. Here you leave the canoes and trek to the base of Angel Falls, before returning to Arenal.

Day 11 Return down the Churún and Carrao passing the beautiful waterfall El Sapo. Overnight in a lodge on the shores of Cainama Lagoon.

Day 12 Journey north by plane to Caracas via Puerto Ordaz. Overnight in Caracas.

Day 13 Return home or extend your stay in Venezuela with a trip to the Peninsula Paria, the islands of Los Roques or a Los Llanos ranch on the central plains.

The trip price of £1,875 is based upon 2-4 persons travelling and sharing a twin/double room. Prices for 4 persons upwards are available upon request.

Accommodation Details

The accommodation on this trip is mostly in hotels, which are of a good standard.

We do also camp on a few nights. The camping is fully supported so you will be very comfortable and well looked after by the support team.