Trekking Mt. Roraima

Airport transfer with private vehicle, and driver.

Fly from Caracas to Puerto Ordaz. Flight time is approximately 1 hr.

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Transfer by private vehicle and driver to Ciudad Bolivar (airport or hotel). Duration is approximately 1 hour.

Fly from Ciudad Bolivar to Santa Elena.  Flight time is approximately 2.5 hr.

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IMPORTANT DETAILS REGARDING THIS HIKE:

Included: transfers from your hotel in Santa Elena, professional guide (billingual Spanish/English), tents, sleeping bags, ground mats, 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners, warm meal and cold drinks at your arrival to Paraitepui on the last day (day 6), porters for tents, food and cooking gear, transportable toilet (no showers), first aid kit, emergency communication.

Not Included: Porters for your baggage,you are responsible for carrying everything you bring with you to hike with (additional luggage can be stored at the hotel in Santa Elena for a small fee), Porters can be hired to carry your baggage however there is an additional cost and you must advise your travel consultant at time of booking you would like to hire a porter. Should you choose not to hire a porter it is strongly recommended you carry no more than 10kilos (22lbs) of baggage in one pack for this excursion.

Suggested Packing List: good, comfortable hiking shoes and sandals, thick socks (2-3 pairs for river crossing), sun hat, sunscreen, refillable bottle for water, insect repellent, shorts/pants (light, quick dry) for hiking, raincoat/water durable jacket, flashlight, snacks for energy, any other items you would consider important for a 6 day hiking trip.

In the morning we leave Santa Elena for a 2 hours drive to the last Indian Village before Roraima. Paraitepuy is 1600 m above sea level and will be our starting point for the trekking to the Lost World. We will walk about 5 hours trough open savannah before reaching the Tök Camp at a height of 1050m.

After a good breakfast we start a five-hour walk to the base camp, which is 1870m above sea level. In order to reach it we need to cross two rivers, which can be tricky because the Kukenan River grows after rainfall to a respectful stream. Our experienced guides will help with the first adventure crossing the river. The walk also requires 2 hours uphill walking. On our way we will cross smooth hills in the savannah and beautiful landscapes covered with orchids and carnivores. Here starts the jungle so we should use the late afternoon light to find some attractive shots for our cameras.

After having breakfast in the camp we start off to the tough part of the day: a 2-hour steep hike in the jungle. Afterwards we will be exhausted but amazed by the beauty and the overwhelming number of bromeliads, ferns and other rare plants. Finally we can touch the wall of the Roraima Mountain and a small waterfall will bring us our much needed refreshment! From there we need another hour to ninety minutes to reach the top, which is 2700 meters above sea level. The path leads us through the jungle and over stones of different forms and shapes. Stones looking like sea turtles or dragonheads welcome you finally at the top. Now we have the whole afternoon for discovering the closer area around the camp.

The whole day we will discover the mystical top of the Roraima and feel the magic related to the mountain. We will find thousands of faces and sculptures in bizarre stone formations, some might remind us of lizards or Fidel Castro, others will seem to us like fantasy creatures or fairy tale witches. We will be amazed by the valley of crystals and the fantastic view from the top of Roraima to the valley. When the fog rises up the mountain we can feel the mystery. And do not be surprised when you feel like you are walking on the moon because the surface looks just alike.

In the morning we will have a last chance to take some pictures before you descend the mountain again to reach the campsite at Rio Tök. Today we have to walk about 7 hours downhill that means from 2700m down to 1050m above sea level. Shortly before the camp we have to cross the two rivers from the first day again. A light lunch is given on the way and at the camp there will be served a warm meal. At the end of the day we can enjoy a great swim in the river with a fabulous view to the Kukenan and Roraima mountains.

After the last four hours of walking we will reach the Indian village Paraitepuy again. Please watch out! Every tourist is searched for crystals by the park rangers. The crystals are a lot more beautiful on the top of Roraima then in your apartment at home! Our Toyotas are already waiting for us with cold drinks and lunch. After lunch we go back to Santa Elena. In agreement of the group there is a short stop at the Quebrada de Jaspe with its brilliant red shining Jaspe stones.

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Fly from Santa Elena to Ciudad Bolivar. Flight time is approximately 1 hr.

Transfer by private vehicle and driver to Puerto Ordaz (hotel or airport). Duration is approximately 1 hour.

Enjoy an airport transfer with private vehicle and driver.

Fly from Puerto Ordaz to Carcas. Flight duration is approximately 1 hr.

Airport transfer with private vehicle, and driver.

We will discover Caracas' colonial roots, proudly displayed in its historic center. We will visit the Birthplace of Simón Bolívar "El Libertador", with its typically discreet and austere colonial architecture; the Concejo Municipal, where the Act of Venezuelan Independence was signed; La Casa Amarilla, the former Royal Prison and now the Foreign Office; El Capitolio, where two notable historical records can be found: the Act of Independence and the epic mural by Tovar y Tovar representing the battle of Carabobo; Plaza Bolívar, where the history of Caracas began. We continue to the Panteón Nacional, the most sacred building in the city. It is the last resting place for eminent Venezuelans. The vault of the pantheon is covered by paintings depicting scenes from Bolívar's life, all done by the important Venezuelan historical painter Tito Salas in the 1930s. We then continue to the colonial museum Quinta Anauco, built in 1797, laid out around a charming patio and surrounded by gardens. A long and illustrious line of marquises lived here until the death in 1837 of the last Marquis del Toro. This charming country house also welcomed Bolívar on his last visit to Caracas. Return to hotel or drop-off at a typical restaurant or one of Caracas' modern shopping malls.

Airport transfer with private vehicle, and driver.