Highlights
Travel by Private Minivan
We use a Mercedes Sprinter Minivan (maximum capacity of 12 passengers) for transportation. Luggage is transported in a separate vehicle, allowing you to comfortably enjoy the stunning views of the Gran Sabana with your guide.
Tents and Chairs
We provide one tent and one chair per person. Since a significant amount of time is spent outdoors, we have carefully selected lightweight, durable, and clean equipment to ensure your comfort. After a long trek, having your own chair with a backrest provides unexpected comfort.
Comfort During Long Canoe Transfers
The 8-hour round-trip journey by motorized canoe can be physically demanding. To improve comfort, we have added cushioned seats and seat belts to prevent accidents. The seats are also equipped with bottle holders and small storage compartments, making the long journey more enjoyable. Our staff, along with the guide, constantly evaluates safety and comfort to introduce new equipment to the remote areas where supplies are hard to come by.
Special Hammocks for Angel Falls
The hammocks used for overnight stays at Angel Falls are made from modern nylon, offering excellent breathability and quick-drying properties. Each hammock is also equipped with a dedicated mosquito net to ensure a worry-free sleep without insect bites. Hammock sleeping is known to provide better posture, reduce back strain, and enhance sleep quality through the natural sway, often leading to deeper sleep than a traditional bed. The tour provides carefully selected, state-of-the-art hammocks, ensuring they are always clean and comfortable. Enjoy the enhanced hammock sleeping experience!
Safe and Secure with a Local Guide
A local guide will accompany you throughout the entire journey. In Venezuela, where safety concerns may arise, we provide thorough support, from currency exchange to meal arrangements and boat transfers.
Note: While Venezuela is known for safety issues in urban areas, particularly around Caracas, Canaima National Park, your destination, is sparsely populated and generally safe. However, your guide will be prepared to handle any unexpected situations.
Tour Schedule
DAY 1
Arrival in Venezuela
Arrive at Simon Bolivar Airport in Caracas, Venezuela. After arrival, a local guide will be waiting for you at the exit. You will be transferred to a hotel near the airport by private vehicle. Take your time to relax and recover from the journey.
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Caracas
DAY 2
Transfer to Santa Elena
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. You will be transferred from the hotel to the airport by private vehicle (accompanied by an English-speaking guide. If you prefer another language, please contact us). You will take a domestic flight to Puerto Ordaz (approximately 1 hour). After arriving in Puerto Ordaz, transfer to a private vehicle and head to Santa Elena (travel time: 7-8 hours). Along the way, visit a small town that once prospered as a mining area, and the legendary Virgin Stone of Our Lady. You will also pass through the vast plains of the Gran Sabana, enjoying the changing vegetation from grasslands to tropical forests. Lunch will be at a local restaurant en route. After arriving at the hotel in Santa Elena, enjoy dinner and go to bed early in preparation for the trek starting tomorrow.
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Santa Elena
Santa Elena
DAY 3
Start of the Trekking
Breakfast at the hotel. In the early morning, depart from Santa Elena and travel by car to the village of Paraitepuy (altitude approx. 1,300m), where indigenous people live (travel time approximately 2 hours). This will be the starting point for the trek. After about 5 hours of walking through the savannah, you will arrive at Kukenan Camp at an altitude of 1,050m. Along the way, you will cross two rivers, Tek and Kukenan, both around 10 meters wide, with water depth varying between 20 cm and over 1 meter depending on the season. Experienced guides will provide full support, so no need to worry. Enjoy the gradually approaching view of the table mountains as you walk through the endless savannah. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the campsite.
Altitude: Around 1,050m
Walking time: 7 hours
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Kukenan River Camp
DAY 4
Trekking to the Base Camp
Breakfast at the campsite. After breakfast, embark on a 5-hour trek to the base camp at an altitude of 1,870m. Along the way, you will see gentle hills of savannah and many orchids and other plants. The Guiana Highlands boasts over 70% endemic species, meaning most of the flora and fauna seen here are rare and unique to this region. In the afternoon, arrive at the base camp located right in front of Mount Roraima. Depending on the season, you may also witness the twinkling lights of fireflies at night. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the campsite.
Altitude: Around 1,800m
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Note: The temperature can drop to around 15°C at night.
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Roraima Base Camp
DAY 5
Summiting Mount Roraima
Breakfast at the campsite. Soon after leaving the campsite, you will ascend a jungle path covered with dense green vegetation for about 2 hours. Along the way, you will pass by rare plants such as bromeliads (pineapple family) and ferns. There are waterfalls along the cliffs of Mount Roraima, where you can refresh yourself. After that, you will walk another 2 hours to the summit at an altitude of 2,700m, passing by rocks that resemble sea turtles or dragon heads. After conquering the final ascent, you will arrive at the summit. After a light lunch, feel free to explore the area around the campsite. Enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by your guide, and the sunset view from the summit will surely become a lifelong memory. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the campsite.
Altitude: Around 2,700–2,800m
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Note: The temperature can drop to 5°C at night.
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Roraima Summit Camp
Mount Roraima
Mount Roraima, straddling the borders of Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana, is a mesmerizing tabletop mountain that feels like stepping into a “lost world.” Rising to 2,810 meters, its vast summit often drifts in and out of mist, creating an ethereal atmosphere. Here, wind-sculpted rock formations resemble creatures from another realm, and pure springs on the plateau give life to Angel Falls, the world’s tallest waterfall. This unique ecosystem is home to rare, otherworldly plants, including carnivorous species and delicate orchids, offering a paradise for nature enthusiasts. The trek to the summit is challenging yet deeply rewarding, with stunning sunsets and sunrises that make the journey unforgettable—an ultimate adventure for those seeking the extraordinary.
DAY 6
Exploring Mount Roraima’s Summit
Breakfast at the campsite. Spend the whole day hiking around the summit of Mount Roraima. You’ll explore countless rocks shaped like faces and wander through the Crystal Valley, where you can catch glimpses of the Earth’s ancient past. There are natural pools called “Jacuzzis” where you can enjoy a refreshing dip. The area also features rare endemic species such as carnivorous plants, orchids, and the primitive Oreophrynella frog. From the highest point of Mount Roraima, Maverick Rock (2,810m), enjoy the panoramic view of the vast Gran Sabana, experiencing the grandeur of the Earth. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the campsite.
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Roraima Summit Camp
DAY 7
Descent from Mount Roraima
Breakfast at the campsite. Before starting the descent, take your last photos of the breathtaking view from the summit. After breakfast, embark on a 7-hour trek, descending from 2,700m to 1,050m. As on the first day, you will cross the two rivers Tek and Kukenan. A light lunch will be provided en route, and a hot meal awaits you at the camp at the end of the day. While enjoying the stunning views of Mount Roraima and Kukenan, take a swim in the river near the campsite. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the campsite.
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Tek River Camp
DAY 8
Return to Santa Elena
Breakfast at the campsite. Return from the Tek River campsite to Paraitepuy. You will then head back to Santa Elena. Depending on the schedule, there may be an opportunity to visit Quebrada de Jaspe, famous for its red jasper. Afterward, continue to Santa Elena. Lunch will be at a local restaurant, and dinner will be at the lodge.
Altitude: Around 900m (Santa Elena)
Walking time: 5 hours
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Santa Elena
DAY 9
Scenic Flight over Angel Falls
Breakfast at the lodge. Optionally, you may also enjoy a scenic flight over Mount Roraima (optional tour: $600 per person). After breakfast, board a charter flight from Santa Elena to Canaima (approximately 1 hour), with a scenic flight over Angel Falls on the way. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and leave your luggage. Our Japanese-speaking coordinator will assist you at the gateway to the Guiana Highlands, ensuring you enjoy a stress-free stay. If you would like a Japanese guide, please contact us. Afterward, visit Yuri Falls with a Japanese or English-speaking guide. Dinner will be provided at the hotel.
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Canaima
Angel Falls
Angel Falls, nestled deep within Venezuela’s Canaima National Park, is a sight of pure wonder and awe, cascading nearly 1,000 meters from the top of Auyán-Tepui into lush rainforest below. As the world’s tallest waterfall, its mist-draped plunge creates a mesmerizing display, with rainbows forming in the early morning light. For the adventurous, reaching the falls is an experience in itself, often involving a thrilling jungle trek or river journey that reveals the untouched beauty of the surrounding landscape. Whether viewed from below or by air, the sheer scale and power of Angel Falls offer a humbling reminder of nature’s grandeur, making it a bucket-list experience for those who crave the extraordinary.
DAY 10
Start of the 2-Day Angel Falls Journey!
After breakfast at the hotel, head to Angel Falls. Travel upstream for 4 hours by boat along the river, which rises during the rainy season, followed by a 1-hour trek through the jungle to the base of Angel Falls. This majestic waterfall has such a great drop that it does not have a plunge pool, and you can even swim in the natural pool beneath it. At night, you’ll camp along the riverbank, marveling at Angel Falls illuminated by the starry sky.
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Angel Falls
DAY 11
Enjoy a Canoe Ride
Breakfast at the hotel. In the early morning, return down the river to the hotel near Lake Canaima. After arriving at the hotel, enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, you will take a car and motor canoe and finish with a trek to Sapo Falls. Dinner will be at the hotel.
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Canaima
DAY 12
From Canaima to Puerto Ordaz, and Back to Caracas
Breakfast at the hotel. Before departure, enjoy the natural beauty of the Guiana Highlands around the hotel or take a swim in the river. You will be transferred to the airport. A Cessna will take you from Canaima Airport to Puerto Ordaz (approximately 1 hour). Then, transfer to a domestic flight to Caracas (approximately 1 hour). A boxed lunch will be provided. At the connecting airport, a guide will assist you with your connection. After arriving at Caracas Airport, you will be transferred to a hotel near the airport by private vehicle (with an English-speaking guide). Dinner will be at the hotel.
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Caracas
DAY 13
Farewell at Caracas Airport
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport by private vehicle. This is where you will part with your local guide.
Overnight on the plane.
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Tour Price
Trekking Adventure to Angel Falls & Roraima – 13 Days
Travel Cost for 1 Person
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| Departure Point | Caracas |
| Luggage Information | Caracas to Puerto Ordaz: One carry-on bag (up to 8kg) and one checked bag (up to 23kg). Puerto Ordaz to Canaima: One carry-on bag (up to 10kg). Any luggage that cannot be taken to Canaima can be stored in Puerto Ordaz and retrieved when returning to Caracas or Santa Elena. Note: Please avoid storing any valuable items. |
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| River Crossings and Water Activities During the Trek | The extent to which you may get wet depends on the weather and the river’s flow on the day. It is recommended to wear a swimsuit or carry a raincoat during transfers.
Note: During transfers, the boat travels at high speed, so it is not possible to use an umbrella. Additionally, when participating in water activities at Canaima, please wear water shoes that cover your toes or sandals. There are rare instances where people may injure their feet on rocks underwater. |
| Trekking to the Angel Falls Viewpoint | The trail is quite unstable underfoot. Please wear well-worn trekking shoes or rubber boots. Additionally, since there is a possibility of rain, carrying rain gear is essential. |
Included in the Price
- Round-trip airfare (economy class) between Caracas and Puerto Ordaz
- Round-trip airfare (Cessna) between Canaima and Puerto Ordaz
- Charter flight from Santa Elena to Canaima (includes scenic flight over Angel Falls)
- Hotel accommodations as listed in the itinerary
- Meals and beverages as listed in the itinerary
- Ground transfers and tours
- Domestic airport taxes
- English-speaking guide assistance at Puerto Ordaz Airport and Canaima Airport.
- Sightseeing tours as listed in the itinerary (Angel Falls boat cruise, Angel Falls scenic flight, Lake Canaima boat cruise, Sapo Falls visit)
- Mount Roraima trekking as listed in the itinerary (includes tent, sleeping bag, and camping equipment, accompanied by a English-speaking guide*) *please contact us if you need assistance in other languages
- Canaima National Park entry fee
- One mobile phone for emergency use (including call charges)
- Encounters with landscapes that will create lifelong memories
Not Included in the Price
- International round-trip airfare and airport taxes (please contact us if you would like us to arrange this)
- Travel insurance
- Fuel surcharges
- Personal expenses
- Local tips (guideline: local guide USD 10/day, driver USD 5/day, porter USD 1/occasion)
Check before travelling
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Entry Requirements & Documents
Visa & Passport Validity: Check if a tourist visa is required and ensure your passport has at least 6 months of remaining validity.
Transit Regulations: Don't forget to check requirements for transit countries (e.g., ESTA for flights via the USA). -
Health & Vaccinations
Yellow Fever Certificate: Confirm if a "Yellow Card" (vaccination certificate) is mandatory for entry.
Medical Preparation: Consult your doctor regarding malaria prophylaxis and altitude sickness prevention.
Travel Insurance: Comprehensive insurance covering emergency evacuation is strongly recommended. -
Local Conditions & Gear
Climate & Clothing: Be prepared for extreme temperature changes. Layered clothing and sturdy trekking shoes are essential.
Currency & Cash: Carry small denominations of US Dollars, as credit cards may not be accepted in remote areas.
Hygiene & Safety: Pack insect repellent, sun protection, and basic sanitary items.
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