The Angel Falls river tour is among the highlights of tourism in Venezuela. Tour participants will get the opportunity to view the falls and the dense surroundings of the tropical vegetation that characterize the landscape within Canaima National Park. This tour was designed for persons of all abilities and our guides lead at a pace that caters to the needs of each individual tour. This tour is a perfect opportunity for people to see the vastness and diversity of Venezuela’s flora and fauna and is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Canaima - Canaima Camp - Rio Carrao
At the Canaima Airport you will be met by our representatives and then transferred to Canaima Camp, situated along side the Canaima Lagoon with its spectacular views. (Ask us how to arrive there!). After your welcome lunch, the excursion will begin! We will shove off from the sandy pink beaches of the Canaima Lagoon, to tour this enchanting area, bringing us so close to the raging falls that we can feel its refreshing mist. From there, we will depart the canoe, and witness the natural beauty of Sapito Falls, allowing you to live the experience of walking behind a powerful curtain of water, just a few inches away from us.
We will take a leisurely 20-minute walk to Puerto Ucaima where we will again shove-off in the dugout canoes. While traveling up the Carrao River to the Sabana (plain) de Mayupa, we will experience the exciting rapids of Mayupa and witness the natural beauty of this idyllic land. At Ahonda Island we will arrive at our base camp and a welcome feast and then retire to a relaxing rest in our hammocks in order to contemplate the grandness of the Southern Hemisphere’s nighttime sky.
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Day 2: Rio Carrao - Angel Falls - Canaima Camp
After an early breakfast we will travel two hours by boat on the Rio Carrao to our Angel Falls base at Isla Raton. From this camp we will head to the base of Angel falls. On this one hour and fifteen minute trek the lush primary tropical forest will entrance us with its greenery and diversity of plant life and the calls of its tropical animals and bird species. Arriving at the base of Angel Falls, we will have time to relax on the large rocks warmed by the sun, shoot some pictures of the raging waterfall, and take a dip in the pool created at its base.
After trekking back down to our day camp we will be greeted with a traditional Indian barbecue prepared by our Pemon hosts. An exciting return down the rapids will follow and we will arrive at about 5 p.m. to relax, eat, and enjoy our second night in hammocks!
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Day 3: Canaima Camp - Pozo de La Felicidad - Canaima
An early departure by boat will take us back to Canaima Camp. Along the journey we visit the Pozo de La Felicidad, and if we desire, take a refreshing dip in its invigorating waters. We will arrive in Canaima about 11 a.m., and after picking up your luggage at the camp and transferring to the airport, you will have time to stroll the dirt streets and visit the local shops that sell local handicrafts before your plane departs.
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Notes:
Airfare is included in the tour price.
Price includes:
- Pre-departure information;
- Airport assistance upon arrival;
- Accommodations as indicated;
- Charter flights Puerto Ordaz (or Ciudad Bolivar) > Canaima > Puerto Ordaz (or Ciudad Bolivar);
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverages as indicated;
- Bilingual guide;
- Camping equipment (as needed);
- First-aid kit.
Price does NOT include:
- International flights or airport departure taxes;
- Accommodation in Caracas, Ciudad Bolivar or Puerto Ordaz;
- Domestic flights (we can arrange them);
- National Park entrance fees;
- Sleeping bag, other gear, or items of a personal nature;
- Meals, alcoholic beverages, tours, or other services not listed on the itinerary;
- Tips to local staff, nor any expenses incurred in preparing for the trip such as but not limited to non-refundable airline tickets or insurance or additional expenses encountered as a result of flight delays, cancellations, or missed connections.
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