Visit plains and jungles and beautiful Caribbean beaches in the Henrri Pittier National Park.
Visit one of the few Coral Lagoos in South America.
Stay in an Eco-lodge - with energy efficient and water conserving buildings. The buildings were constructed maximizing the use of local labor and materials, and the gardens landscaped to provide recreational outdoor areas for our guests alongside habitats for the local wildlife such as iguanas and birds.
HENRI PITTIER NATIONAL PARK
Day 1.Ocumare de la Costa
Ocumare de la Costa is located 2.5 hours drive from Caracas International Airport. It is located in the north-central region of Venezuela in the Henrri Pittier National Park. It has plains and jungles and beautiful Caribbean beaches.
The Eco-Lodge is situated in the quiet fishing village. The eco-lodge you will stay at accommodates up to 76 guests in 24 air-conditioned rooms and 1 self-catering cabin. All rooms have full en-suite facilities and cable TV. Many of the rooms have private balconies with hammocks overlooking the sea or porches with deckchairs facing the garden or pool.
Services offered at the Eco-lodge include a restaurant, a roof top terrace & bar, a pool, Jacuzzi & garden, hammock’s within the tropical gardens of the lodge. Other facilities provided at the lodge include a fax and email service, currency exchange and laundry. Postcards and locally made souvenirs are also available from reception.
Check into the Eco-lodge and take the rest of the afternoon to enjoy its surroundings. ( - / - / D ).
Day 2. La Cienaga
Travel to the Coral Lagoon (La Cienaga) - a tranquil lagoon nestled alongside the mountainous cloud forests of Henri Pittier's National Park and the Caribbean coastline - and spend the day snorkeling, diving or kayaking at this unforgettable place. In La Cienaga’s coral reefs see colorful parrot fish, angel fish, trumpet fish, lobsters, squid and octopus amongst many others, not to mention many types of flourishing hard and particularly soft corals.
If you are an experienced diver, see some unique dive sites where the accented coastline hides underwater grottos and canyons waiting to be explored. Nearby there are also two locally renowned wrecks, the 'Carmen Fabiana', an impressive 10,000 ton freighter laying at 30 meters and the 'Gran Roque' a typical tug boat laying at 18 meters. If you don't want to go too far, you can simply take a "shore dive".
If you wish to explore the surrounding mangroves and the wildlife they sustain kayaks are also available for your use. Overnight at the Coral Lagoon Lodge. ( B / L / D ).
Day 3. Ocumare de la Costa
Check-out from Coral Lagoon Llodge before after breakfast. Return to Ocumare and from there you decide your destination. ( B / - / - ).
Note: Transfer to and from Ocumare can be arranged (upon request) at an additional cost.
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
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
Accommodation (including overnights in camps and hotels) on a twin-share basis
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)
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
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:
Trips extensions can be arrange for any of our tours at an additional cost.
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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We recommend using Option A since it was designed to save our clients time and money!
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