The Caura river is the biggest affluent of Orinoco river and offers quite a jungle experience. Board with us an indian made dugout canoe to travel along this majestic river crossing amazing jungles, granite metamorphic rocks that rise from the river, and with luck we might be able to spot sweet water dolphins, the impressive caimán del orinoco (orinoco alligator), howler monkeys and more fauna, which makes for a slightly different weekend to the usual roast dinner, friends and a texas holdem tournament. We´ll arrive to a huge beach, where we´ll stay in churuatas, typical indigenous huts made by the Ye´Kwanas, and sleep in hammocks. From there we´ll have a walk to the porwerful Para Falls and take a bath on a beautiful beach right in front of them. You won´t find moskitoes in this tour!

 

Itinerary:

Day 1

We start our trip in Ciudad Bolívar taking the road towards Caicara, parallel to the Orinoco, through savanas, till we arrive close to Caura and leave the asphalt road to enter slowly into the forest. After aprox. 4 hours we arrive in las Trincheras, a small fishertown. We board our dugout canoes that will take us to Yokore Island, a beautiful camp where we´ll spend our first night in hammocks and direct contact with nature.

Overnight in hammocks.

Included meals: -/L/D

Day 2

Early in the morning we have big chances of hearing howler monkeys. We continue our river ride along rapids and granite rocks that have turned black because of algae that sticks to its surface. We´ll do a short stop at Ninchare, a Ye´Kwana indian community to learn a bit about their way of life and appreaciate their handicrafts. We continue for a few hours more till we arrive to el Playón. A huge beach close to the Para falls with several indigenous huts. We´ll find Ye´Kwana and Sanema indians living together. You´ll have the chance to take a nice refreshing bath at the beach.

Overnight in hammocks.

Included meals: B/L/D

Day 3

Today we have a nice three hour walk towards Kuyuri Sori or Para falls, through a humid forest. The trail is mostly shaded, and gives the chance of spotting beautiful orchids, bromeliads, walking trees and more flora. We´ll have lunch on a nice view point above the falls and then have a bath on a beach right in front of them. On our way back we will change our path and go to another nice viewpoint, but looking down at el Playón.

Overnight in hammocks.

Included meals: B/L/D

Day 4

We board our canoes to return down the river stopping at beautiful sandy beaches to have lunch and relax, till we arrive back to las trincheras and stay at the beautiful Caura Lodge.

Overnight in beds at Caura Lodge.

Included meals: B/L/D

Day 5

After a hearty breakfast we say goodbye to Caura and prepare for ground transfer to Ciudad Bolívar.

Included meals: B/-/-

 

Includes: Ground transfer from Ciudad Bolívar to Las Trincheras and back. Specialized guide. Sleeping in Hammocks. All meals described in the itinerary. Dugout canoe transfer. Life jackets. First Aid Kit.

Does not Include: Alcoholic Beverages. Tips for boatsmen or local guides.