Venezuela - Journey to Angel Falls
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Highlights
- Travel to Venezuela's Andes Mountains
- Spectacular wildlife viewing on the Llanos grasslands
- Search for wildlife in the Orinoco Delta
- Visit Pemon villages
- Explore Canaima Lagoon
- Witness the spectacular beauty of Angel Falls by scenic flight, on foot and by river boat
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- All accommodations throughout
- All meals, starting with dinner on day 1 and finishing with breakfast on departure day (i.e. the last day of the ElderTreks tour)
- Bottled drinking water throughout the trip
- All internal transportation; airport transfers on day 1 and departure day (i.e. the last day of the ElderTreks tour)
- All day trips and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary
- Tips for hotels (porterage), bus driver, restaurants and spot guides; services of a trip leader.
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Itinerary
Upon arrival in Caracas we are met and transferred to our hotel. This afternoon is at your leisure for you to enjoy our hotel situated close to Marina Grande beach. This evening we have our welcome dinner. Overnight in Caracas.
This morning we will have the opportunity to visit the colonial sites of Caracas including Simon Bolivar's birthplace and, availability permitting, take the Teléferico (cable car) up to Pico El Avila, El Avila National Park overlooking the majestic city of Caracas. Th...
Today we fly to Merida, taking us into Venezuela's Andes Mountains. In the afternoon, time permitting, we will visit Venezuela de Antier theme park where we will see an exhibition of Venezuela's history. We will concentrate on the regions of Venezuela where we will vi...
Today we continue along the Transandean and the Llanos highways to the Mifafi Highlands in the Paramos - home of the Andean condor. There, we will visit the Juan Manuel Paez Biological Station, where we will learn about this impressive bird and perhaps even see one ci...
Leaving the picturesque mountain ranges of the Andes, we drive down to the wetlands of Venezuela to the incredible wildlife reserves of the "Llanos". This vast grassland with its flood/drought cycle produces a unique ecosystem with incredible wildlife concentrations. ...
Today we will enjoy a few different tours exploring the expanse of the Hato on foot, by boat and four-wheel drive jeep. It is possible to observe numerous species of birds and mammals at extraordinarily close distances as they travel through the area searching for foo...
Today, we enjoy an early morning excursion to search for more wildlife of the Llanos. We will have time to relax by the pool before lunch, followed by our journey to Barinas and the airport for our early evening flight to Caracas. Overnight in La Guaira (outskirts of Caracas on the ocean near the airport).
After breakfast, we will make our way to the Caracas airport and fly to Maturin. From Maturin, we will transfer overland to the small "port" of San Bujas and for the rest of our journey take to the river to our lodge deep in the Orinoco Delta passing small Indian sett...
Early morning we will explore the tributaries once again looking for howler and capuchin monkeys in the trees and even pink dolphins in the rivers. During the day we will further explore our surroundings with more wildlife observations and take to the river to try our...
Before breakfast we will have the chance for one last excursion before departing once again by river and overland back to Ciudad Bolivar. Located at a narrow part of the Orinoco River it has a long history and commercial importance. We will have some time to relax pool-side before dinner. Overnight Ciudad Bolivar.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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What's excluded
- International flights
- Tips to ElderTreks tour leader
- National guide
- Alcoholic drinks
- Visa’s and travel insurance.
Accommodation
We always stay in very good hotels and guesthouses that have been chosen on the basis of location, atmosphere and local charm. Please note that there is 1 night of camping at Angel Falls which is basic with shared facilities.
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Transportation & flights
Participants booked on all land-based adventures may receive a refund for a cancelled trip, subject to a cancellation fee, as follows:
Cancellation made Cancellation Fee (days before departure)
More than 100 days: deposit amount*
31 – 99 days: 50% of tour price
0 – 30 days : 100% of tour price
Please note cancellations for Heli-Hiking in the Canadian Rockies and Polar Bears of Churchill between 0-70 days is 100% of tour price.
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