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Mt. Roraima Trek

For those who love to hike, the Roraima Trek is one of the highlights of Venezuela. The table mountains belong to the oldest rock formation in the world. During millions of years they have been formed. Most of the vegetation you find there, grows only at the table mountains. The Roraima tepui is the highest in Venezuela. Bizzare stone formations, barren rock landscape and unique plants shape the landscape. A three day tour brings us up to the Roraima. At the top we make a day excursion and visit the valley of crystals and the place where three countries meet - Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana. This tour can take place any time during the year. During the rainy season we recommend it in combination with a boat trip to Salto Angel.

1st day - We meet in Sta. Elena early in the morning. From here we go by Jeep to San Francisco de Yuruani. Here we turn into a sandy street, that leads us to the indian village Parai Tepui. We may see the Tepuis: the Warao-Tepui, the Kukenan and the Roraima. We start our hike across the hills of La Gran Sabana until Kukenan river. Over here we settle into our camp to stay overnight. If we like to freshen up, we can take a bath in the river. about 5 hours hiking

2nd day- 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. about 4.5 hours hiking

3rd day- Ascend the Roraima (about 4.5 hours). The waters of these Tepuis nourish all of the gigantic rivers, such as the Amazon, the Orinoco and the Esequibo. As Cyclops, huge rocks
gather up making steep walls. Anywhere you find land you also find plenty of vegetation, all kind of plants, mosses, cactuses and orchids. Here you may see unusual species such as the Oreophynella toad, which looks as a tiny monster and which can only be seen on the tepuis. After 5 hours hiking we reach this gigantic plain at 2.600 meter high. We settle underneath a rock.

4th day - Today we have an exhausting but nevertheless a very interesting day. We will explore the top of the tepui, passing over rocks and crossing through valleys. The valley of crystals is outrageous, as well as the variety of orchids and the carnivourous plants. Weather permitting, we may aprreciate the view of the neighboring tepuis.

5th day- Today is time to say good-bye to the ancient world. We decend to the base camp walking on to the river Kukenan. We cross the river and get finally to the Tek river where we settle into
our camp. about 7.5 hours

6th day- After breakfast, we walk back to the indian village Parai Tepui, where we continue on by 4 WD vehicle. We get to the most beautiful waterfall in this area, the "Quebrada de Jaspe". From there we continue to Sta. Elena. about 3.5 hours

7th day-In the morning we drive you to the airport.

Price: US$782 double, $840 single

Can start on any day with 4 people

Included: Transfers, all excursions as indicated, meals, all overnight stays, English speaking guide, tents and all kitchen eqpuipment, porters for the equipment

Not included: Porters for the private luggage