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Route: Manaus to Caracas or v.v.
Length of Section: 24 Nights
Comfort Zone: 4 out of 5 [what's this?]
Physical Rating: 3 out of 6 [what's this?]
Crew: 2 crew, local guides as necessary
Vehicle: Overland expedition vehicle and local buses
Accommodation: Campsites, wildcamps, hammocks, hostels/hotels (60% camping, 40% hotels)
Venezuela is one of South America's hidden gems, and on this trip we'll get a comprehensive insight into this hugely diverse country. Beginning our journey in the steamy city of Manaus, deep in Brazil's Amazon, we overland across the Gran Sabana Plateau, heading for the gold mining town of El Dorado. Venezuela has an abundance of natural wonders, including Angel Falls - the highest in the world, the 'Lost World' of the Tepuis, and the incredible wildlife of the Los Llanos wetlands. We'll head up to the sultry Caribbean coast to unwind on the beach before ending our trip in Caracas.
what's included?
Nights 1 - 6: Brazil & Venezuelan Gran Sabana
- Travel through the edges of the protected Waimiri Indian Reserve
- Overland across the Gran Sabana, one of the oldest plateaux on earth
- Time in Santa Elena to explore gold panning areas or prepare to go trekking
- Explore the unique jungle city of Manaus
- Visit the beautiful Kama Meru and Jasper Waterfalls
Nights 7 - 12: Angel Falls
- Explore the waterfront city of Ciudad Bolivar on the banks of the Rio Orinoco
- Relax by the pool of an authentic Venezuelan Posada
- Time for optional trips to Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world
Nights 13 - 21 Wetlands & Highlands
- Time for optional adrenaline activities in the Andean city Merida
- 3 night exploration into Los Llanos wetlands in search of anaconda and caiman
Nights 22 - 24 Caracas & the Caribbean Coast
- Arrive in bustling Caracas, capital of Venezuela
- Experience the beautiful en route drive through Henri Pittier NP
- Stay on the Caribbean coast at Puerto Columbia
what can I do on the way?
(Activities available at extra costs)
- Guided tour of the impressive Teatro Amazones in Manaus
- Day trip to the gold panning areas in Santa Elena
- Take a 6 day trek up the spectacular Mt Roraima, rejoining the trip in Ciudad Bolivar
- Trek the slopes of Mt Chirikayen from Santa Elena
- Flights across the incredible flat-topped mountains around Angel Falls
- Hikes and camping trips into the jungles around Ciudad Bolivar
- Horseriding, trekking, rafting and biking at Merida
- Overnight visit to see the lightning phenomena at Maracaibo Lake
- Kayaking, boat trips, scuba diving and snorkelling off the Caribbean Coast