Venezuela Jungle & Beach Escape
8 Days
from
8 Days $2,359 pp*
Highlights:
Venezuela
(Caracas, Canaima, Margarita Island)
Trip Start/End:
Caracas
/
Caracas
Arrive in Caracas for an overnight stay. Depart early in the morning for your flight to Canaima (via Puerto Ordaz). Spend 2 nights in Canaima National Park visting the Sapo Waterfall, Orchid Island and free time to explore the area on your own. Fly north the caribbean gem of Margita Island. Visit the Coche Island and spend time relaxing on the beautiful beaches. Return to Caracas for your international flight.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Caracas
| - Meet and Greet
- Transfer - Airport (06:00-19:59) - Vehicle/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| Gran Melia (5*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Caracas - Canaima
| - Breakfast (included)
- Transfer - Airport (06:00-19:59) - Vehicle/Driver
- Air - Caracas - Canaima [Connecting Puerto Ordaz (2.5 hrs)] - Economy Air
- Transfer - Airstrip - Hotel Shuttle
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (included)
| Waku Lodge
Standard (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Canaima
| - Breakfast (included)
- Shared - Canoe to base of Angel Falls (Waku Lodge) - Guide/Boat
- Lunch (included)
- Afternoon at Leisure
- Dinner (included)
| Waku Lodge
Standard (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Canaima
| - Breakfast (included)
- Shared - Orchid Island (Waku Lodge) - Shared Tour
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (included)
| Waku Lodge
Standard (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Canaima - Margarita Island
| - Breakfast (included)
- Transfer - Airstrip - Hotel Shuttle
- Air - Canaima - Margarita Island [1 Stop (2 hrs)] - Economy
- Transfer - Private - Airport-Hotel - Vehicle/Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (included)
| Lagunamar (4*)
Standard (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 6
- Margarita Island
| - Breakfast (included)
- Shared - Cruise to Coche Island with lunch & open bar - Boat/Lunch/Drinks
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (included)
| Lagunamar (4*)
Standard (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 7
- Margarita Island
| - Breakfast (included)
- Optional Activities
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (included)
| Lagunamar (4*)
Standard (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 8
- Margarita Island
| - Breakfast (included)
- Transfer - Private - Airport-Hotel - Vehicle/Guide
- Air - Margarita Island - Caracas [Direct (1 hr)] - Flight
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Depart (Int`l Airport)
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Caracas
Gran Melia Caracas
Day 1: Caracas
Upon arrival you will be met by our local representative who will help you locate your vehicle.
Airport transfer with private vehicle, and driver.
Accommodation: Gran Melia (5*) Welcome to Gran Meliá Caracas Hotel –a beacon of luxury and refinement in the mist of the captivating city. Bathed in elegance, adorned with majestic décor, the 5-star hotel in Caracas is a principal destination for the world's elite, who celebrate the hotel's unequivocal grandeur and international stature. 430 opulent guestrooms, 236 apartments 28 lavish convention centers, a luminous grand foyer, 3 world-class restaurants and a multilingual staff comprise Gran Meliá Caracas' imperial attire.
Canaima
Waku Lodge
Day 2: Caracas - Canaima
Airport transfer with private vehicle, and driver.
Fly from Caracas to Canaima with a stop in Puerto Ordaz (you may be required to deplane). Flight time is approximately 2.5 hrs.
Please note: Flights rate and availability are subject to change until booking
Enjoy a shared transfer between the Canaima airstrip and your lodge (or vice versa).
Accommodation: Waku Lodge The new Waku Lodge (4*) in Canaima is an oasis surrounded by exotic nature. The camp is located a few minutes from the Airport of Canaima, right in front of the Canaima Lagoon and with a spectacular view of the water falls “El Hacha” and “Golondrina”. Inaugurated in the year 2001, Waku offers 12 confortable rooms with beautiful views of the surrounding nature with personalized attention. Rooms contain private bathrooms, hot water, ceiling fans and mosquito nets. Direct TV is available in the lobby. The hotel also contains a restaurant which offers samples of delicious local flavours.
Angel Falls
Day 3: Canaima
Early in the morning we board our motorized dugout canoes or “curiaras” in the Pemón Indian language. We travel up the Carrao river, and cross Mayupa lagoon and the Arautaima rapids, always surrounded by the spectacular landscape of Canaima National Park. We enter Churún river, winding its way through the spectacular Devil's Canyon. One more turn, and we see the highest waterfall on earth! We leave our canoes, and walk for an hour through virgin rainforest, until arriving at a rocky ledge. We suddenly stand before the magnificence of the Angel Falls, a few hundred meters away, becoming drenched by the frenzy of spray. A truly unforgettable and awesome sight! We can take a refreshing bath in the lagoon at the base of the fall. Lunch. In the afternoon return to Canaima.
In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own to relax.
Accommodation: Waku Lodge 
Auyantepuy
Day 4: Canaima
Early in the morning we board our motorized dugout canoes or "curiaras" in the Pemón Indian language. We travel up the Carrao river, and cross Mayupa lagoon and the Arautaima rapids, always surrounded by the spectacular landscape of Canaima National Park. We make a stop at the Pozo de la Felicidad (the Well of Happiness) to take a refreshing bath, and finally arrive at Orchid island. From here we have an incredible view of the massive table-top mountain Auyantepuy. We will explore the jungle of the island, and after a delicious barbecue we return to Canaima.
Accommodation: Waku Lodge 
Margarita Island
Lagunamar Hotel
Day 5: Canaima - Margarita Island
Enjoy a shared transfer between the Canaima airstrip and your lodge (or vice versa).
Fly from Canaima to Margarita Island (Stop in Puerto Ordaz). Duration is approxiamtely 2 hours.
Transfer airport - hotel or v.v. (Private RT, with spanish speaking driver)
Accommodation: Lagunamar (4*) Lagunamar is an impressive tourist complex, bordering Caribbean Sea coast at Apostadero sector, 15 minutes from Porlamar and 40 minutes from Santiago Mariño International Airport. A world of complete comfort awaits you, surrounded by tropical beauty. The hotel features more than 400 comfortable and luxurious rooms, with panoramic views and equipped with central air conditioning, cable television, safe-deposit box, fridge, telephone and room service.
Pelicans on Shipwreck near Coche Island
Day 6: Margarita Island
Pick-up at hotel and transfer to the port for a fun cruise to Coche Island. After approximately 1.5 hours, we arrive at a beautiful unspoiled beach for some relaxing in the sun (sun chairs and umbrellas provided), and a variety of activities including snorkeling (equipment provided), beach tennis, and banana rides (optional). Lunch and open bar. Party time on the cruise back to Margarita. A great sun and fun day.
Accommodation: Lagunamar (4*) Day 7: Margarita Island
Enjoy time at leisure on Margarita Island. Choose from a plethera of optional activities including; snorkelling, hiking, scuba diving, sailing tours, and more! Activities listed are not included in your itinerary and are subject to availability and additional costs.
Accommodation: Lagunamar (4*) Day 8: Margarita Island
Transfer airport - hotel or v.v. (Private RT, with spanish speaking driver)
Fly from Margarita Island to Caracas. Flight time is approximately 1 hour.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Gran Melia Caracas
Gran Melia (5*) - Caracas
Welcome to Gran Meliá Caracas Hotel –a beacon of luxury and refinement in the mist of the captivating city. Bathed in elegance, adorned with majestic décor, the 5-star hotel in Caracas is a principal destination for the world's elite, who celebrate the hotel's unequivocal grandeur and international stature. 430 opulent guestrooms, 236 apartments 28 lavish convention centers, a luminous grand foyer, 3 world-class restaurants and a multilingual staff comprise Gran Meliá Caracas' imperial attire.
- Waku Lodge
Waku Lodge - Canaima
The new Waku Lodge (4*) in Canaima is an oasis surrounded by exotic nature. The camp is located a few minutes from the Airport of Canaima, right in front of the Canaima Lagoon and with a spectacular view of the water falls “El Hacha” and “Golondrina”. Inaugurated in the year 2001, Waku offers 12 confortable rooms with beautiful views of the surrounding nature with personalized attention. Rooms contain private bathrooms, hot water, ceiling fans and mosquito nets. Direct TV is available in the lobby. The hotel also contains a restaurant which offers samples of delicious local flavours.
- Lagunamar Hotel
Lagunamar (4*) - Margarita Island
Lagunamar is an impressive tourist complex, bordering Caribbean Sea coast at Apostadero sector, 15 minutes from Porlamar and 40 minutes from Santiago Mariño International Airport. A world of complete comfort awaits you, surrounded by tropical beauty. The hotel features more than 400 comfortable and luxurious rooms, with panoramic views and equipped with central air conditioning, cable television, safe-deposit box, fridge, telephone and room service.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Venezuela
VISA/PASSPORT
A valid passport and a visa or tourist card are required for both US and Canadian citizens. Tourist cards are issued on flights from the U.S. to Venezuela for persons staying less than ninety days. Persons traveling for reasons other than tourism, however, should consult the Venezuelan Embassy or nearest Venezuelan consulate regarding possible visa requirements for their specific purpose of travel. Venezuelan immigration authorities may require that U.S. passports have at least six months validity remaining from the date of arrival in Venezuela. Some U.S. citizens have been turned back to the United States because their passports were to expire in less than six months.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Venezuela for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is required. Medical facilities are poor quality and not widespread. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/venezuela.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Caracas.
Government: Republic. Gained independence from Spain in 1830.
Language: Spanish is the official language. English, French, German and Portuguese are also spoken by some sections of the community.
Religion: 96% Roman Catholic.
Time: GMT - 4.5.
Electricity: 110 volts AC, 60Hz.US-style two-pin plugs are the most commonly used fittings.
Telephone: Country code +58.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with some international mobile phone companies. Travelers on extended stays might consider getting a local SIM card to insert in their own phone.
Internet: There are Internet cafes in most urban areas.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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