Because of this super abundance of water, many plants and animals have been at home here for millions of years. Many scientists come here in search for new discoveries and to find out about the secrets of the “Lost World”, that Arthur Conan Doyle writes about. 600 Million years is worth a trip to find out about it, right? 

The Salto Angel is one of the highlights in Venezuelan Tourism. Mainly during the rainy season ( June-November) the fall is absolutely breathtaking. Due to this fact, there are lots of visitors. We try to avoid tourist crowds and therefore start our trip in Kavak (Kamarata) instead of Canaima, from where all excursions start, because of  its nearness to the fall. 
We use indian curiaras (boats) to go down the Akanan and the Carrao river. Our trip continues for a few days, we sleep in hammocks equipped with mosquito nets in simple camps along the way and unfortunately will have to do without ice cold beer or drinks for a few days. 

It truly is one of the most beautiful tours which we offer to our clients, always surrounded by table mountains and the endless Gran Sabana!
This tour can only be made in the rainy season (June - Nov. / Dec.)

 

Short Itinerary

1^st day: Flight Ciudad Bolivar-Kavac. Trip to the Kavac-Canyon. Overnight stay in hammocks. (-/L/D) 
2^nd day: Boat trip on the Acanan river. Overnight stay in hammocks. (B/L/D) 
3^rd day: Boat trip on the Acanan river to the Arenal Camp. Overnight stay in hammocks. (B/L/D) 
4^th day: Boat trip to the Base Camp and hiking to the Salto Angel, the highest waterfall of the world (972 m). Overnight stay in hammocks. (B/L/D) 
5^th day: Boat trip to Canaima. Visit of Salto Sapo. Flight Canaima-Ciudad Bolívar. (B/-/-) 

 

Detailed Itinerary:

1^st day Flight from Ciudad Bolívar to Kavac
Flight from Ciudad Bolívar in a small propeller airplane to Kavak. If the weather permits we will have a first look of the Gran Sabana and its spectacular table-mountains, called Tepuyes.  Kavak, a typical Indian village  of  the Pemon tribe, is situated on the eastern wall of the mighty Auyantepuy, mountain from where the famous Angel Waterfall thunders 3,240 feet into the wild jungle and which is going to be our final destination. Meanwhile we visit the cave of Kavak in the afternoon, always startled by the power of water all around us. In order to get to the impressive  waterfall we have to swim through a small canyon. Here in Kavak we will spend the night.

2^nd day: Boat trip on the Acanan river to the Iwana Meru camp
In the morning we hike or drive to the nearby village of Kamarata, from where our trip by Indian boat begins. This black-water river Acanan introduces us into a magic world of wild jungle, changing to open desert like plains always in company of  its majestic “Kings” the Table mountains. We spend the night at camp Iwana Meru.

3^rd day: Boat trip on the Acanan River to Camp Arenal
After breakfast we’ll be back on the water, heading for rio Carrao. The fascinating scenery all around us presents another of the giants  around here:  the Wei-tepuy. But this is not all the excitement for the day since we have to pass some tricky rapids on the Carrao river in order to get to the camp. Devils canyon is the name!

4^th day : Hiking to Salto Angel.
Better be in good shape today. Early we start our trip and soon will meet up with a small river called Churun, which will be our guide to lead us to Salto Angel. Our speed depends a lot on the water level and in case of low water we have to get out and walk while the Indios  drag the boat over the problem spots. Our walk takes us for about 1,5 hr. through thick and fantastic jungle where tall Ferns  compete with even taller Palms entwined by Orchids and Bromelias and other rarities. As we reach some kind of a plateau we can see the Fall in all its beauty and splendor. Well, all this effort and excitement calls for a refreshing bath down below in some nearby lake. After this we return to our camp in the afternoon and spend another night.

5^th day: Boat trip to Canaima & Flight to Ciudad Bolívar
We go downstream on the river Carrao. We pass the island of the orchids and the ¨Pozo de la Felicidad¨-Fall until we get to the upper part of the ¨Hacha¨-Falls in Canaima. Visit of Salto Sapo.
Flight Canaima to Ciudad Bolivar
 

Price, Conditions, Tour departures

We have divided our reservations in three groups as follows: Fixed dates (we already have people) Open dates (our suggested dates) New dates (you suggest a departure date) Tour departure dates for 2003 07.-11.Nov.03 (price $ 714) 22.-26.Nov.03 (price $ 714) 17.-21.Dec.03 (price $ 714) 20.-24.Dec.03 (price $ 714) ........ ask us for your departure date Tour departure dates for 2004 ........ ask us for your departure date According to the dates mentioned here, you  have a choice to suit yourselves, or suggest aNEW date to us, which we will gladly handle. Please be aware of the fact, that prices will change, when the number of participants changes. In other words, the more members of a group, the cheaper it gets. If you visit our Web site from time to time, you may discover new FIXED dates, to which you may enroll. Make sure to copy our address into your bookmarks! Prices: Tour 5 days / 4 nights (per person) 6 Pers. or more:$   714 each (FIXED+OPEN+NEW dates) 5 Pers.            :$   766 each (FIXED+OPEN+NEW dates) 4 Pers.            :$   805 each (FIXED+OPEN+NEW dates) 3 Pers.            :$   922 each (FIX.+ OP.); NEW date:$1.052 2 Pers.            :$1.143 each (FIX.+ OP.); NEW date:$1.273 Special Conditions Prices for children on request.They must be at least 7 years of age. We like to mention that this tour may be somewhat strenous for children. In case that you are a group and desire dates, not existing in our offer, we gladly organize your tour as you wish.  Groups with more than 8  members will receive a considerable discount, when booked and paid in full together.  Please help yourself to all other information of prices mentioned above, according to the amount of Persons participating. Prices do not include Venezuela's valid tax

Important to know for this tour

Included Flight from Ciudad Bolivar to Kavak Flight from Canaima to Ciudad Bolivar Trip to the Kavac-Canyon  Boat trip with outboard motor & indio crew Meals as indicated  English speaking guide (for groups on request in other languages)  4 Overnights, stay in hammocks, we provide hammocks and mosquito nets.

Optional: after this tour we can offer an extension in Canaima in rooms – or hammocks. This has to be arranged in advanced!)

Equipment to bring along Solid walking shoes, light cotton trousers, long-sleeved shirt, rain protection, bathing suit, sleeping bag, sun protection/sun blocker, hat or scarf, insect repellent, bottle of water, flash light  Please take as little baggage as possible (max. 10 kilos), because the space in the plane and the canoe is limited.

The night before the tour: Your should stay the night before this trip in Ciudad Bolivar, as we start generally early in the morning. We can arrange for a simple but clean hotel for 1 night, price about US-$ 25 to 35 per double/single room. There is an late afternoon flight from Caracas to Ciudad Bolivar, leaving Caracas at about 5:30 pm (17:30).

Important notice: It may occur that this tour will not be able to reach Angel Falls due to low water level on the Churun river. It very seldom happens that it does not rain for a couple of days during rainy season. If this should be the case, there will be no way to overcome the last rapids before Angel Falls, and walking is impossible! Sorry, there will be no refund should this be the case! Anyhow, we will do something nice instead, This tour - even if you should not get to see Angel Falls - is full of outstanding landscapes - off the Tourist path!