Day 2 Early flight to Puerto Ordaz. Drive towards the Gran Sabana, approx. 8 hours. En route we make a visit to an ancient gold mine. Accommodation at a simple hotel at Rapidos de Kamoiran.
Day 3 Visit the Apongwao waterfall. Drive to San Francisco de Yuruani, a small Indian village.
Day 4 Drive to Parai Tepuy and start of the Roraima trek. Hike to Rio Tek. Camp. (Excess baggage can be left in the 4x4 & taken to Santa Elena to be collected on day 9).
Day 5 Today we walk to the base camp of the Roraima, crossing plains and hills, with the Roraima always visible. In the early afternoon we arrive at the base camp, right in front of the steep wall of the Roraima.
Day 6 The waters of these tepuis nourish all of the gigantic rivers, such as the Amazon, the Orinoco and the Esequibo. Anywhere you find land you also find plenty of vegetation, all kind of plants: mosses, cacti and orchids. Here you may see unusual species such as the Oreophynella toad, which looks like a tiny monster and can only be found on the tepuis. After 5 hours of hiking we reach this huge plane at 2600m. We settle underneath a rock.
Day 7 Today we have an exhausting but very interesting day. We will explore the top of the tepuy, walking over rocks and crossing through valleys. The Valley of Crystals is impressive, as are the varieties of orchids and the carnivorous plants. Weather permitting we can appreciate the view of the neighbouring tepuis.
Day 8 Today it's time to say good-bye to the ancient world. We descend to the base camp walking on to the river Kukenan. We cross the river and finally get to the Tek River.
Day 9 After breakfast, we walk back to the local village of Parai Tepuy, where we continue by 4x4 vehicle. We get to the most beautiful waterfall in this area, the 'Quebrada de Jaspe'. From there we continue to Sta. Elena.
Day 10 Fly in small Cessnas to Canaima (only 10 kg luggage allowance). Boat transfer over the Canaima lagoon to Anatoly island, where we stay at the simple camp of Tomas Bernal (in hammocks). In the afternoon we walk to Salto Sapo.
Day 11-12 Breakfast at Isla Raton and a look for the last time at Angel Falls and Auyan Tepuy. Then we return by boat the same way as we came through beautiful savannah landscapes. We arrive Canaima around mid-day. The rest of the afternoon we can relax or bathe in the Canaima lagoon. Overnight at Anatoly Island in hammocks.
Day 13 In the morning there is still time to explore the small village of Canaima or buy some handicrafts. Fly to Ciudad Bolivar; optional flight over Angel Falls. Afternoon to discover the colonial city centre. Posada Angostura.
