Amazon Adventures

This unique tour takes us through the world of the table mountains. We start in Ciudad Bolívar and fly with small chartered airplanes to the picturesque Indian village Kavac which is situated beneath the steep walls of Auyan Tepui. From there we head to Kamarata and Río Akanan where we start our paddling tour. Nine exciting days are awaiting us. Far away from civilization we continue to Canaima with the Auyan Tepui always in sight. We will gain unique impressions and pass stunning landscapes. The tour terminates in Canaima and can be booked the whole year. We will overnight in tents or hammocks.
Description

Day 1 (-/L/D) At 8am in the morning we fly from Ciudad Bolivar to Wonken, a missionary station of the Pemon Indians right in the heart of Sabana Grande. After two hours we land on a small runway. After lunch we will take our bikes for a first ride. (10 km through savanna)

Day 2 (B/L/D) We drive along Indian paths mainly through flat savanna. During rainy season the paths are quite mudy, therefore bikes sometimes have to be pushed or carried. We pass several rivers where we can refresh ourselves. We stay in tents at the fork of the river at the Pampatameru rapids.

Day 3 (B/L/D) In the morning an adventurous river crossing is expecting us. We have to swim through Río Kukenan (approx. 25 m wide). Afterwards we cross an area of bushland and hilly savanna to our overnight camp at the Apoipo Indian settlement. Here we can stock up with food.

Day 4 (B/L/D) We drive on with our bikes, now on a road for 4WD's to the Indian settlement Betania which is close to the road Sta. Elena - El Pauji. This path is leading us through dense forest. From there we head to the connecting road which is 2 km away and continue to our overnight camp at a waterfall (10 km).

Day 5 (B/L/D) Today we head towards the Brasilian border, downhill to the El Polaca mine. It was here that the miner Barabas found the famous diamond which was supposedly sold to the Queen of England. After a short visit we continue on another path to the road towards Sta. Elena. We stay in tents in the savanna about 25 km before Sta. Elena.

Day 6 (B/L/D) After breakfast we continue through the forest and later through savanna with the Chirikayen Tepui always in sight. After approx. 20 km we will reach the Indian settlement. Overnight stay in the settlement or the Japsis waterfall at the foot of Chirikayen Tepui

Day 7 (B/L/D) In about 1,5 hours we will reach the top of Chirikayan. From there , weather permitting, we have a great view over the neighbouring tepuis (Roraima, Kukenan) and the savanna. After we get back to the bottom we head towards Sta. Elena on Indian paths. After about 3 hours we reach the last Venezuelan town before the Brazilian border. We stay overnight at the beautiful camp of Camp Yakoo. Double rooms/bath

Day 8 (B/L/D) In the morning there is time left to do some shopping. Around noon we take a jeep heading north on a sealed road. After a short while the table mountains appear in the distance and get closer and closer. One hour later we reach San Francisco where we take a dirt road to Parai Tepui, the starting point of our tour to Roraima. At Parai Tepui we get our bikes ready and start. First of all a steep slope is awaiting us, where we have to carry our bikes. We continue through hilly savanna to the Kukenan river where we put up our tents.

Day 9 (B/L/D) Today we continue through hilly savanna with Roraima and Kukenan always in front of us. In the early afternoon we reach the base camp and after lunch we can climb Roraima (approx. 1.200 m difference in altitude). After approx. 5 hours we reach the top where we set up camp under a big rock. The bikes stay in the base camp.

Day 10 (B/L/D) In the morning we have time to explore Roraima. The black, rocky landscape is very impressive, it feels like another world. The different kinds of orchids and carnivorous plants are truly interesting. The highest point of the tepui (2.800 m) permits stunning views over the neighbouring tepuis. In the afternoon we go back to the base camp.

Day 11 (B/L/D) We will return the same way to Parai Tepui where we arrive in the afternoon. Here the jeep is awaiting us and takes us back to Sta. Elena. We stay overnight again at the Camp Yakoo. Double rooms/bath

Day 12 (B/-/-) After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport from where you take a flight to Canaima, Ciudad Bolivar or Caracas (not included in the price). End of services.

Included
• Flights Cuidad Bolivar-Wonken
• Accommodation as indicated
Transfer Sta. Elena-Parai Tepui -Sta. Elena
• Equipment: tents, camping equipment
• Meals as indicated with a planned menu for the days on the river

Note
• The tour can be extended in order to stay one day longer at the Roraima Tepui.
• Daily stages are between 20 and 35 km, passing through jungle, savanna and bogs where the bikes have to be carried
• Mountains which have to be passed are between 900 and 1.800 meters high.
• Average temperature: 24 °C
• Maximum temperature: 36 °C
• Minimum temperature: 10 °C
• Precipitation: 2.150 mm
• The food is basic as it has to be carried by bike and therefore cannot occupy much space. Small amounts of food can be bought at Indian settlements. Most of the time that would be basic items like maniok, bananas, fruits of the season, sardines and chicken.

Venezuela

Mountain Bike Gran Sabana-Roraima