Angel Falls are the highest waterfalls of our planet falling almost 1.000m from the top of Auyantepuy. This adventure gives you the chance to get to know the falls from a different perspective, allowing you to get more in touch with nature, pemón indian culture and from the air. We´ll overfly the falls and the Auyantepuy with our airplane enjoying the fantastic ancient scenery of the Lost World and continue south to the spectacular camp of Kavac, located within the Kamarata valley. From there we´ll take a car that will leave us in the community of Kamarata right next to the Akanan river where we´ll board our dugout canoes that will take us along the eastern side of the tepuy along savannas and jungles till we arrive to Devil´s Canyon, leading us to our main goal: the base of Angel Falls.

Itinerary:

Day 1

Early departure from Ciudad Bolívar by plane. The flight will take us southwards, giving us the chance of seeing the immense water dam of Guri and Cerro Bolívar, an important iron extraction site. Then we'll be able to enjoy views of the Canaima Lagoon and Carrao river till we reach the huge flat top mesa of Auyantepuy and its incredible rock formations as well as the impressive Angel Falls. We land on a small dirt strip next to Kavac. It´s a lovely camp with typical indigenous ¨churuata¨ huts, and right next to it, there´s a nice river perfect for a refreshing bath. We prepare for our short hike along the river into the magic gorge of Kavac, once a sacred place for Pemón Shamans, where we can take a bath inside of the pool and under the waterfall. On our way back lunch is waiting for us inside of a Churuata.

Overnight in Hammocks or bed in Camp.

Included meals: -/L/D

Day 2

After breakfast we leave for a little hike to the river of Kavac above the gorge, to the top of a beautiful waterfall, giving us the chance to take a bath on some natural formed slides made out of stone, and have a seat at the Shaman´s throne. After lunch we take a 4WD pickup ride to Kamarata, where we board our dugout Canoes to travel along the Akanan river till our camp at Iwana Meru.

Overnight in hammocks.

Included meals: B/L/D

Day 3

We ride our curiara (dugout canoe) for about 20 minutes till we stop for a 45 minute savanna walk to Campo Carrao where we find a crashed DC-3 airplane. Along the way we have the chance to see Amauray tepuy and Auyantepuy from a different perspective. We continue our boat ride meeting Carrao river, stopping at Kuay rapids for lunch. After crossing other rapids we arrive at Camp Arenal.

Overnight in hammocks.

Included meals: B/L/D

Day 4

After a very early breakfast we leave for Angel Falls, continuing along the Carrao till we find Churún river, which comes directly from devil´s Canyon, and has amazin rapids, which makes the ride even more interesting. Inside of the canyon you can be amazed of the dimensions of the walls around you, and after a while we finally reach Ratoncito Island, which gives us a spectacular overview of the falls. A 1 hour hike through a humid forest lies ahead of us, and then we reach Laime´s point, allowing a spectacular view of the falls, perfect for taking pictures. We continue to the base, where we take a refreshing bath, and we return down to Ratoncito Island to take lunch, rest and head back to Camp Arenal or stay at a camp close to the falls.

Overnight in hammocks.

Included meals: B/L/D

Day 5

We navigate along the Carrao towards Canaima, visiting Sapo Falls on the Canaima Lagoon, and enjoy a nice walk behind of them. We continue to the Canaima to board our plane back to Ciudad Bolívar.

Included meals: B/L/-

 

Includes: Air transfer Ciudad Bolívar - Kavac, Canaima - Ciudad Bolívar. Specialized Guide. Sleeping in Hammocks. All meals described in the itinerary. Dugout canoe transfer from Kamarata to Canaima. First Aid.

Does not include: Transfer to Ciudad Bolívar (unless asked for it). Alcoholic Beverages. Tips for local guides and boat crew. National Park Fees.

NOTES:

• Season to spot Angel Falls with water, is from april to december, from january to may, we cannot guarantee sucessful navigation of Churún river and access to Angel Falls.
• Angel Falls over flight is not guaranteed. Due to safety precautions, it depends on weather conditions within the Devil´s Canyon.