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Explore some of the world’s most ancient lands, visit Canaima — a UNESCO world heritage site — and navigate the clear, dark waters of Amazonas.
Fitness level: Moderate
Destinations: Canaima National Park, Angel Falls, & The Orinoco Delta River
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
You can add an optional 3-day / 2-night beach package to this program. Day 1. Carcas, Caracas - Ciudad Guayana Meet your travel assistant at the Maiquetía airport in Caracas and he/she will welcome you to Venezuela, answer all your questions, and transfer you to your connecting flight to Ciudad Guayana, the capital of the Guayana region. Upon arrival at Ciudad Guayana, you will be transferred to Ciudad Bolivar (about a 3 hour drive). Overnight at Posada Angostura. ( - / - / - ). Note: You need to arrive at Maiquetía airport before 12:00 pm. If you cannot be there before noon, Turpial Travel can make arrangements - at additional costs - to stay one night in a hotel of your preference close to the airport. Day 2. Ciudad Bolivar – Canaima National Park Fly to Canaima National Park. Visit the Canaima Lagoon, a beautiful river lagoon with red waters splashed by the Ucaima, Wadaima, Golondrina and Hacha waterfalls. Walk underneath the Sapo or Hacha falls, then travel in a curiara (an Indian riverboat) to our rainforest camp. ( - / L / D). Day 3: Angel Falls Take a two-hour boat ride to Angel Falls through the Carrao and Churún rivers and eat lunch at Ratón Island. Overnight at a rainforest camp in the Churún river. (B / L / D). Day 4: Canaima – Orinoco Camp Take a boat ride to Ucaima Port on the Canaima lagoon. Returning to the first camp you stayed in, ready for the flight back to Ciudad Bolívar. Transfer to to the Orinoco Discovery camp in Castilla de Guayana (a 5 hour drive). Overnight at Orinoco Discovery camp. (B / - / D). Day 5: Orinoco Delta At the camp take a tour down the Orinoco River. Fish piranhas and enjoy the ecosystem. Depending on weather conditions, you may take an ultra-light flight to see the Delta from the air (with an extra cost). Overnight at Orinoco Discovery camp. (B / L / D). Day 6: Ciudad Guayana – Caracas Depart the Orinico Camp for Caracas for departure flight. (B / - / - ). Total meals: Breakfast (B); Lunch (L); Dinner (D)
B = 04 / L = 03 / D = 04
Prolong your trip by adding an optional 3-day/2-night beach package to this circuit. The Ancient Lands tour includes:
transportation as indicated flights as indicated bilingual tour guide (a specialist guide will be provided as required) meals and drinks as indicated accommodation in double rooms (double occupancy) transfer to and from airports.
The Ancient Lands tour does NOT include:
Best season for this program: It is best to see Angel Falls in the rainy season (May to September), otherwise it might be impossible to reach it because of river conditions.
Note: Turpial Travel & Adventure reserves the right to change the program for significant reasons such as weather conditions or changes in flight schedules.
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