General


Max Passengers: 8
Type:

Destination Tour
Duration:
7 nights
8 days
Activities:
Trekking
Destinations:
Canaima N. P. & Angel Falls
Ciudad Bolivar
Level:

Demanding

Adventure Map

Notes

Minimum 5 people required to do this tour.
 
 
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Trekking the Auyán Tepui

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Trekking the Auyán Tepui
Trip Highlights:
  • This program is a specially designed to explore the summit of the Auyán Tepui - the largest table mountain in the Gran Sabana.
  • The Auyán Tepui is the origin of the famous Angel Falls with almost 1000m free fall.
  • Discover and feel the changes of vegetation around you.
  • Walk through rainforests which hide interesting species.
  • Understand the importance of rivers and endemic islands.
  • Experience a land with the most important geological formations….


Day 1: Canaima National Park & Angel Falls - Ciudad Bolivar

Auyán Tepui (5 hours trekking) The trip starts with a plane ride at 7:30 am from Ciudad Bolivar. On the way to the Auyán Tepui you will see "Cerro Bolívar", one of the largest iron ore mines in the world. Its red colour is a great contrast to the surrounding green of the jungle. You will also get to see the border of the Guri Lake, the 8th largest manmade lake in the world! When we reach the Canaima National Park the huge wall of the Auyán Tepui will rise right in front of you. If the weather allows us to fly along the tepuis' east wall, we will. We will get to see Devil‘s Canyon and from there we will continue our journey through the Churun River until Angel Falls comes in sight. This fall is the highest waterfall in the world with almost 1000 meter free fall. At mid day we reach Uruyen, the place where our trek starts. Before starting our trek, we will enjoy a light lunch and before that, have some time to go swimming while your luggage and food are being packed for the journey. Once that is prepared, we start our trek following the direction Guayaraca. We reach the camp at about 5 pm and along the journey you will be able to see the difference in the vegetation of the "lower Savannah" and the higher regions of the mountains. At Guayaraca, we will camp at the foot of the mountain. Overnight in tents.

Day 2:

Auyán Tepui (6-7 hours trekking) After breakfast we go through the high Savannah and before sun set we reach the shadow of the middle rain forest. The big wall of Auyan Tepuis comes closer and we meet the first member of endemic flat-top mountain plants. The path is not anymore easy to see and wet roots make our walk difficult. At about 3-4 pm we reach the "El Peñon" Camp, which is an overhanging rock at 1600m.

Day 3:

Auyán Tepui (6-7 hours trekking) In morning get up and look down at an ocean of clouds. WE start our walk to "El Libertador" which is our entrance to climb further up this flat-top mountain. After just 90 minutes walking we reach the Paloma wall which disappears in the clouds. We take a little break as here starts the tough part of the trek. We have to overcome rocks. On five places we need ropes. It is a difficult part but the vegetation is incredible. Arriving on top the landscape is completely different. We take our lunch next to the abyss at the “Pico Libertador”. From here it is just 3 hours until we reach "El Oso", a welcoming overhanging rock. This is our camp site for the next 3 nights. Nearby is a beautiful cascade of waterfalls inviting you for a well deserved bath.

Day 4:

Auyán Tepui (3 hours trekking) This morning is for relaxing, cleaning clothes and hopefully drying them. After lunch we have a lot of time for observing the unique vegetation. Our guide will explain to us the detailed vegetation of this area.

Day 5:

Auyán Tepui (6-7 hours trekking) After breakfast we are on the way to "Campo Lecho" after the big curve of the Churun River. For this we trek through the rocky scenery of Auyan Tepui with black rocks and small islands of endemic plants. There is no visible end of the high plateau and all rivers are called "Churun". The reason is explained by our guide when he tells the Indian tales. We leave the plains and enter a green heaven of rain forest explaining the need of the river. After this walk we take our lunch at a charmed place on the curve of the Churun River. We can go swimming and jump from the rocks into the clear red shining water. Path permitting we go to a place where the river disappears for 300 meter in the rocks and comes boiling back to the surface. Now it is time to turn in order to reach the "El Oso" at about 4 pm.

Day 6:

Auyán Tepui (7-8 hours trekking) Today we leave the camp as early as possible walk the way down and we just stop at "El Peñon" for lunch. It is a long walk but just downhill and we walk carefully. At about 6 pm we are back in Guyayaraca.

Day 7:

Auyán Tepui (6 hours trekking) The last part of the trek starts after breakfast. Until now we saw Kavac only as the birds do, but at 3 pm we arrive there and get cold drinks! After our 7 day adventure we sit again at tables and enjoy the famous Kavac chicken barbecue. The overnight stay here is in hammocks.

Day 8:

Auyán Tepui - Ciudad Bolivar (2 hours trekking) Until the plane takes us back to Ciudad Bolívar we use the time to visit the famous Canyon of Kavac. We swim through the narrow canyon to an opening cave with an impressive water fall. After this excursion our plane is ready to take off and we say good bye to Auyan Tepui.

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).
Tour Includeds:
  • A comprehensive pre-departure information
  • Airport assistance
  • Accommodation (including overnights in camps and hotels) on a twin-share basis
  • Tents and all kitchen equipment
  • 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)
Tour 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
  • Sleeping Bag
  • 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. Trip 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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* 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. 

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