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Meals:
Total Breakfast (B); Lunch (L); Dinner (D) B= 0 / L= 0 / D= 0
Max Pax:
8
Type:

Destination Tour
Duration:
4 nights
5 days
Activities:
Hiking and Climbing
Destinations:
Mérida
Level:

Strenous
Price:
From $343.75 for person
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The trip was excellent. High energy, always on the move, I am amazed at all that we packed in during the 5 days trip.
Amanda Close
United States | 04/21/2009

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Hiking Bolivar's Peak
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Hiking Bolivar's Peak
From $343.75 for person
in Standard Double Room
Trip Highlights:
  • The Andes mountains stretch from Chile to Venezuela. In Venezuela, the Andean range is 495 km long and soars into high peaks, the highest being Pico Bolívar, at nearly 5000 m.
  • Every step you take in this extraordinary landscape — the unique páramo ecosystem with its tall frailejones; windy, mysterious deserts; and glacial lakes — makes you feel a part of it. It is a paradise for hikers and climbers.
  • The route to the top of Pico Bolivar (5,007 meters) is both spectacular and challenging.
  • The trail starts at La Mucuy. The path winds its way up through dense, tropical cloud forest. On the three-day ascent to the base of Bolivar, we will go by the stark and desert paramo. You will also camp on the shores of the biggest glacial lakes of the Venezuelan Andes.


Day 1: Mérida

(5.5 hours hiking; 9 km) At 8:30 am we leave Mérida and drive to La Mucuy (2,000 m) in the Sierra Nevada National Park - an area of dense vegetation, imposing ferns, bromeliads, bamboo, trees covered with a variety of other plants, mosses, hanging vines, and an abundance of winged creatures. On this segment of the trek, we’ll pass several streams and small waterfalls. We will camp at Coromoto Lake (3,200 m), a cool alpine lake teeming with trout.

Day 2: Mérida

Laguna Verde (5 hours hiking; 6km) Today we head to Laguna Verde (4,000 m) named for its brilliant emerald color and located at the base of the impressive Humboldt (4,992 m) and Bonplaud Peaks (4,890 m). The way to Laguna Verde is steeper and rockier than the previous day, and the scenery is much more open as you hike the valley upwards. We will set-up camp at Laguna Del Suero (4,200 m) which is nestled in the tranquil surroundings of these infamous peaks.

Day 3: Mérida

Laguna Timoncito (4-7 hours hiking; 7.5 km) After breakfast we hike west to Laguna Timoncito and face a steep uphill slope on loose rocks called “Chomahoma”. Once on top we will enjoy spectacular views. If you look toward the Barinas direction, you will marvel at how the savanna plains roll out from the bottom of this range. We’ll embark on a traverse, which runs along the backside of the range. Depending on the season, we may cross bare rock or snow covered landscape to Laguna Timoncito. We will camp at the base of Pico Bolívar (4600 m).

Day 4: Mérida

Pico Bolivar (6 hours climbing) Early in the morning we will start the climb up to Pico Bolivar (5,007m). In this climb, we will face rock, snow, and glacier. This will require some technical support by our expert mountain guides. Once you reach the summit, you will be rewarded by the splendor of the natural surroundings. Overnight at the base of Pico Bolívar.

Day 5: Mérida

Pico Espejo (4-6 hours hiking; 5.6 km) After breakfast, we’ll hike up to Pico Espejo (4765 m), which is the final station for the highest cable car system in the world. We’ll continue our trek down to the third cable car station, Loma Redonda (4000 m), where we’ll grab a hot drink and board the last cable car which will take us back to the city of Merida. We’ll arrive around 2 p.m. and drop you off at your hotel. End of services.

We recommend you bring:
  • Passport (with photocopies)
  • Travel insurance (with photocopies)
  • Airline tickets (with photocopies)
  • USD o EURO cash and/or travelers checks
  • Credit card
  • Turpial Travel vouchers, pre-departure information and printed copy of your Itinerary PDF
  • Alarm clock
  • Flashlight
  • Sun hat, sunblock, sunglasses
  • Insect repellent
  • Water bottle
  • Small towel and swim wear
  • Toiletries (biodegradable)
  • Sturdy walking shoes/sport sandals
  • Warm clothes for the mountain
  • Moneybelt
  • Shorts
  • Long trousers
  • Hiking pants/track pants
  • Shirts/T-shirts
  • Swimwear
  • Warm clothes and windproof/waterproof jacket if you are traveling to the Andes or taking a trekking/climbing expedition.
  • Waterproof clothes for wet season May-Oct. Umbrella or waterproof jacket
  • Cover for backpack or plastic bags to keep clothes dry
  • Clothes for temples – long pants or sarongs
  • Camera and film
  • Reading/writing material
  • Binoculars
  • Pocketknife
  • First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, aspirin, band aids, anti-histamine, imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking).
  • If you are under medical treatment, please bring medical treatment for the days you will be traveling with us.
Special Needs: Those who have special needs need to let us know in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements (e.g. allergy to specific foods, etc).
Tour Includes:
  • A comprehensive pre-departure information
  • Airport assistance
  • Required equipment to camp and to climb. Domestic flights, if indicated on the itinerary. If not, it is not included. Baggage allowance in domestic flights is 10kg.
  • Private ground transfers as listed on the itinerary
  • Excursions and meals as indicated on the itinerary
  • Professional English-speaking local guide for the tours (for comfort and superior service levels)
  • Radio communication.
Tours does NOT Include:
  • International flights
  • Maiquetia international airport departure tax ($52)
  • International airport tax ($64)
  • National airport taxes, if we include the internal flights in the itinerary (approximately BS.F.27.50)
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Accomodation in Merida
  • Cable Car Ticket
  • Tips / Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal Gear (or other items of a personal nature)
  • Entrance fees to National Parks if included in your itinerary ($26)
  • Medical treatment
  • Excess baggage costs
  • Meals, alcoholic beverages, tours, or other services not listed on the itinerary.
  • Holliday surcharges
  • Visas
  • Expenses incurred in preparing for the trip such as but not limited to: non-refundable airline tickets, travel insurance or additional expenses encountered as a result of flight delays, cancellations, or missed connections.
NOTES:
  1. Trips extensions can be arrange for any of our tours at an additional cost.
  2. Allow for USD 20 per day for meals not included and/or additional personal expenses



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I.             I. BOOK ONLINE: Start by filling out YOUR TRIP COST section. Each itinerary has a trip price range. This section will allow you to quote an exact price by filling out Questions 1-4. The price will be determined by: the dates you choose to travel, the number of people traveling with you, and the type of service you require throughout your trip. After filling out Questions 1-4, you will choose between two options:

Option A - Book Now: If you agree with the price and you DO NOT need to make any changes to the itinerary and/or the departure dates, you will press the BOOK NOW button which will take you through a series of steps:

* Step 1: Enter your Details & Flight Information – Here you will have to fill out the passenger details, contact information and international flight information. If you still haven’t booked your international flight, no worries, the system will allow you to request a quote through us. 

* Step 2: Pre/Post Hotels & Transfers in Caracas - Need extra nights in Caracas before or after your trip? If you do, you will need to fill out this section. If you don’t you will skip this section and proceed to Step 3. 

* Step 3: Make a donation? – Turpial Travel is a member of several organizations that protect the environment, study endangered species and promote sustainable tourism. We work in partnership with Fundación AndígenA to forge a direct link between the economic benefits from tourism and the biodiversity protection. This section will allow you to make a donation to this caused if interested. 

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When filling out sections 1-5 you will received two emails from us. The first email will let you know that a personal account has been created for you. The account will allow you to interact with your assigned travel agent, update your profile, review trip details, and upload/download important pre-departure information. The email will also tell you the name of the Travel Assistant that has been assigned to you. The second email will confirm your payment once it has been processed.

We recommend using Option A since it was designed to save our clients time and money!

Option B - Personalize my Trip: If you need to adapt the itinerary to your specific needs (e.g. make changes to the itinerary and/or the pre-departure dates), you will fill out Questions 1-4 in “Your Trip Cost” section and press the PERSONALIZE MY TRIP button. Next, you will proceed to fill out some basic information needed to process your request. Once you submit this information, you will receive an email letting you know that your enquiry has been sent to the Department of Sales & Reservations and a Travel Assistant will contact you shortly.

I.             II. DOWNLOAD THE BOOKING FORM AND FAX/EMAIL IT TO US! Download the booking form (below), fill in the information requested, read the Terms and Conditions, sign it and send it to us. You can send this information by:
                               
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Upon receipt of your booking form, we will proceed to call you and confirm your information. If all is correct, you can purchase the tour by credit card or bank transfer. On receipt of the payment, we will send you all necessary pre-departure information pertaining to your trip. In the pre-departure information you will receive all the details necessary for you to prepare for your holiday.

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Please download, print and complete the booking form below and email this information to us. Please ensure you read the Terms and Conditions of Contract on the booking form. If you cannot download this Booking Form contact us and we will post, email or fax you a copy.

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