General


Max Passengers: 8
Type:

Destination Tour
Duration:
2 nights
3 days
Activities:
Destinations:
Gran Sabana (The Lost World)
Santa Elena
Level:

Moderate

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The Great Savannah Waterfalls
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The Great Savannah Waterfalls
From $536 for person
Trip Highlights:
  • Gran Sabana is a land where you can still feel the divine breath of creation. It reminds us of the immensity of nature, myths and magic. It is where the English author Arthur Conan Doyle, set the scene for his novel “The Lost World.”
  • It is occupied by the mountain mass of the Guayanas, comprised of concentrations of ancient rocks, generally metamorphic, formed out of blocks of granite. The Pemónes (local Indians) call their lands "Wek-Tá" (Place of Mountains).
  • The principal sub-basin hydrology is shaped by the rivers Yuruaní, Aponwao, Kukenán, Suruku, Icabarú, Caruay, Urimán and Antabare.
  • In the summit of the Tepuys (Table Mountains) you find plenty of endemics species and on the mountain skirt, magnificent wildlife surrounded by green dense lands.
  • During the night stars glow. You look up and  they seem so close that you want to extend your hands to touch them!Legends and spirits guide your steps along the way…


Day 1: Santa Elena - Gran Sabana (The Lost World)

In the morning we leave Santa Elena and head to the Jaspe waterfall - one of the most visited places in the Gran Sabana. It is a magical place and a unique waterfall where the action of flowing water has polished the bedrock of natural red jasper over hundreds of years to form glistening sheets of jasper. Local Indians call it Kako Paru, meaning ’fire creek’, because of the rocks fiery golden red glow. The water is so clear and pristine. After admiring the fall, we head to the waterslide of Soruape, a natural waterslide that is 30 meters in length.

After lunch, we head to the Pacheco waterfall where your guide will explain the unique vegetation of the area. At this place, we will find lots of insect eating plants. From 18 families of carnivore plants that exist worldwide, 5 species live in the Gran Sabana. We continue our journey to an ancient holy Indian place, where the natives used to ask the gods to make their wishes to come true. At this location, you will be able to appreciate an amazing panoramic view of six flat table mountains. The last waterfall of the day is the Kama waterfall. Overnight next to the Kama waterfall in beds with mosquito nets. The place is managed by an Indian family in the Canaima National Park.

Day 2: Gran Sabana (The Lost World)

After breakfast we leave our camp and head to the Indian Iboribo village where you will take a small boat to Chinak Meru, also known as Aponwao waterfall which is the highest waterfall in the region (107m). Return to the Indian village for lunch. After lunch, you will visit a place (mission) where the priests taught the native Indians to improve their agricultural techniques. After the excursion, we head to our camp in Kavanayen which is in the heart of the Gran Sabana. Overnight at a camp.

Day 3: Santa Elena - Gran Sabana (The Lost World)

After breakfast we enjoy a refreshing bath at the Kawi waterfall (8m) from where you will have an opportunity to jump into the water if you wish. Afterwards, walk to a viewpoint of the flat top mountains and have lunch in the Indian community of San Francisco. After lunch, we head to La Cortina waterfall. If the water level allows, you will have the opportunity to walk under the fall. Return to Santa Elena. 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
  • 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).

Notes:
  • Minimum 2 people required to do this tour.
  • Under requirement we can organize this tour, starting and ending in Santa Elena.
  • Vaccination: to cross the border into Brazil you need to have a written certification of yellow fever vaccination.
Tour includes:
  • A comprehensive pre-departure information
  • Airport assistance
  • Accommodation with confort type service 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 naturalist guide for the tours (for comfort and superior service levels)
Tour does NOT include:
  • International flights and airport departure taxes (approximately $65)
  • Airport taxes, if we include the internal flights in the itinerary (approximately $12 per flight)
  • 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:
  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. 
How to Book?

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. 

* Step 4: Is Everything Correct?  Review your Booking Information – This section will confirm key information needed to proceed with your booking.  

* Step 5: Payment Information – Last step! Here you proceed to pay and book your trip. Payment is processed through credit card only.

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:
                               
                               * Fax: 1 (310) 872 5482 (USA)
                               * Email (in a PDF file): booking@turpialtravel.com.  

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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