Take the trail that saved Jimmy Angel´s life when he crashed his plane on top of Auyantepuy, the tepuy with the biggest area of all, and where you can find the highest waterfall of our planet.
This is a serious adventure. We begin our journey on a Cessna Airplane that will take us south, deep into the Lost World, flying above impressive savannas, jungles, Angel Falls and Auyantepuy till we land on the dirt strip of Uruyén, a beautiful Pemón Indian Camp, and the base camp for our expedition. The walk will take us through savannas and forests, till we reach the wall of the tepuy. From there we continue along a crevasse till we arrive to the top, where strange world is waiting for us, with water and wind shaped rock sculptures, and endemic animal and plant species that you'llnever get to see anywhere else in the world...
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 Uruyén, the base camp for our Expedition. 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. In the afternoon we´ll have a warm up hike towards the beautiful Uruyén gorge.
Overnight in beds in camp.
Included meals: -/L/D
Day 2
After breakfast we prepare our gear and wait for the porters to sort out their weight, and we commence our trek towards Guayaraca, the fist plateau. This hike will take about 4 hours, being most of the walk along a savanna, till we reach a steep part of the trail that will take us up to the viewpoint of Guayaraca, where we´ll enjoy our lunch together with a wonderful view over the valley of Kamarata. 1,5 hours more, and we arrive to our camp . Aprox. 4h walk
Overnight in tents.
Included meals: B/L/D
Day 3
This day we will walk again through savannas and will enter beautiful forests, and with luck we might find some poison dart frog within a creek. We´ll have lunch from el Danto a boulder from where it´s possible to have some nice views again. We continue our walk till el Peñón, a big sandstone rock that serves as a shelter protecting us from sun and rain. Aprox. 7h walk
Overnight in tents.
Included meals: B/L/D
Day 4
We´ll leave very early in the morning to hike towards the wall of the tepuy. This day we can already observe beautiful Bromeliads and other possibly endemic plant species. We arrive at la Paloma, right on the wall to have lunch. Here you can already appreciate the sediment layers that created this ancient vast shield that has formed the Lost World in millions of years. We continue through a crevasse that will lead us to the top, but first we have to overcome some stone obstacles that will require basic rock climbing skills. Dependending on the group´s mood and physical conditions, we decide whether to stay at el Libertador, spend the night there, or continue for 3 more hours to el Oso, where another shelter is waiting for us. Aprox. 4h walk (7h to el Oso)
Overnight in tents.
Included meals: B/L/D
Day 5
This day is thought for summit exploration. We will walk through tricky parts which require little rock climbing, muddy parts, rivers. We´ll have the chance to contemplate beautiful endemic flora and fauna that has just slightly evolved for thousands of years, and the devil´s canyon can be seen very far away. We return back to el Oso or Libertador. Aprox. 4-7h walk
Overnight in tents.
Included meals: B/L/D
Day 6
After breakfast we leave back to el Peñón Camp. Aprox. 3,5h walk (5h from el Oso)
Overnight in tents.
Included meals: B/L/D
Day 7
This will be our last walking day. We´ll walk down to Guayaraca camp, where we´ll have lunch, and then continue through the savannas of Kamarata Valley to Uruyén. Aprox. 7h walk
Overnight in tents.
Included meals: B/L/D
Day 8
The morning is available for relaxing, taking a bath till our plane arrives to take us back to Ciudad Bolívar.
Overnight in beds in camp.
Included meals: B/L/-
Includes: Air transfer Ciudad Bolívar - Uruyén- Ciudad Bolívar. Specialized Guide. All meals described in the itinerary. Porters for food and camping equipment. Radio Communications. First Aid.
Does not include : Transfer to Ciudad Bolívar (unless asked for it). Alcoholic Beverages. Tips for local guides and porters.
NOTE:
- Angel Falls over flight is not guaranteed. Due to safety precautions, it depends on weather conditions within the Devil´s Canyon.
