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Venezuela’s Nature & Andes

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Caracas, Venezuela → Caracas, Venezuela

Country: Venezuela
Start: Caracas, Venezuela
End: Caracas, Venezuela
Date: Flexible
Duration: 11 days
Theme: Discovery, Active
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, motorised dugout canoe, riverboat, jeep, horseback, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Cruise along the Carrao and Churún Rivers by dugout canoe.
Stand at the base of Angel Falls, the world’s highest waterfall.
Walk behind the curtain of Sapo Falls.
Explore Canaima National Park’s tepui landscapes.
Visit Mérida’s Andean markets and colonial villages.
Hike to Laguna Negra in the Venezuelan Andes.
Cross Pico El Águila, Venezuela’s highest mountain pass.
Spot capybaras, caimans, anteaters, and birdlife in the Llanos.
Learn about spectacled bear and Andean condor conservation projects.
Discover Simón Bolívar landmarks in historic Caracas.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Local English-speaking guides throughout the tour
Domestic flights within Venezuela as specified in the itinerary
Accommodation in selected lodges, camps, and hotels
Meals as listed in the itinerary
Entrance fees to all listed attractions and national parks
All scheduled airport transfers and overland transport
River and canoe excursions in Canaima National Park
Guided wildlife activities in the Llanos
Guided hikes and sightseeing excursions as detailed in the itinerary

Exclusions

International flights to and from Venezuela
Visa fees and related application costs
Mandatory travel insurance
Personal expenses including drinks, laundry, souvenirs, and phone charges
Tips for guides, drivers, lodge staff, and porters
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Anything not specifically listed under inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Interested in waterfalls, wildlife, and remote natural landscapes.
Active travellers comfortable with moderate hikes and humid rainforest conditions.
Photographers and birdwatchers seeking diverse ecosystems.
Want a mix of Andes mountains, rainforest, and wetlands in one itinerary.
Comfortable with domestic flights and basic lodge accommodation in remote regions.
Seeking luxury accommodation throughout.
Uncomfortable with boat travel or long overland journeys.
Travellers with mobility limitations due to uneven terrain and hiking sections.
Sensitive to altitude, humidity, heat, or tropical insects.
Expecting extensive nightlife or urban-focused experiences.

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Venezuela’s Nature & Andes

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Caracas

Day 2: Caracas – Canaima National Park

Day 3: Canaima National Park

Day 4: Canaima National Park – Angel Falls

Day 5: Canaima National Park – Caracas

Day 6: Mérida & Jají

Day 7: Venezuelan Andes & Páramo Region

Day 8: Mérida – Llanos Grasslands

Day 9: Llanos Wildlife Region

Day 10: Llanos – Caracas

Day 11: Caracas (Departure)

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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