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Our 'grand tour' of Venezuela, featuring all the classic highlights and many little-known gems.
A memorable adventure among magnificent table mountains in Venezuela's 'Lost World'.
Discover the secluded natural world of the Orinoco Delta.
Time in the Paria Peninsula, probably our favourite place in South America.
A cabinet of curiosities, with quirky surprises at every turn.
Table mountains, waterfalls, the world of the delta and time at a beautiful Caribbean beach.
Follow an ancient path from the high mountains to the Llanos lowlands.
Away from it all in the mountains. Gorgeous day walks and a hike beneath dramatic peaks.
Experience one of the most impressive lightning displays on the planet.
Off-the-beaten track in the surreal landscapes of the Gran Sabana.
Venture deep into the Orinoco rainforest.
Your own private trek to the summit of the 'Lost World'. Dinosaurs anyone?
Year-round sun, white coral sand and clear blue-green waters, in refined 'barefoot' style.
Year round sun on a holiday island with great beaches.
Sandy coves below lushly forested mountains.
Two weeks in the sun, Venezuelan style.
Beach time - with a twist.
Our small group holiday to Venezuela with great wildlife, magnificent scenery, local life - and the world's tallest waterfall.
Our small group expedition to the summit of Mt Roraima, with a river trip to the foot of Angel falls.
The classic coverage of Venezuela's birds.
Harpy Eagle, Cock of the Rock, 15 cotingas, tepui endemics and more.
Helpful advice and expert knowledge is just a phone call away.
Best times, busiest times, and times to avoid.
Getting the best from the options available.
Ways to get about within Venezuela.
We can book your flights, or you could book your own if you prefer.
Destinations that combine well.
See what our customers say about their trips to Venezuela.
High farmlands and villages nestled beneath dramatic peaks.
A region of wide skies, slow rivers and enormous plains.
Angel Falls is the worlds tallest waterfall.
A land of romatic and spectacular table mountains.
One of Venezuela's hidden gems, hills, farms and isolated hamlets.
Narrow channels that seep between palm forest islands.
Dense rainforests fill most of Venezuela south.
A modern capital with some impressive architecture.
The regional capital of Venezuela's Andes.
Important trading towns.
Spain's first city in South America.
Over 50 coral islands, and numerous low reefs and sand flats.
Venezuela’s resort island, with a wide choice of hotels and restaurants.
Tucked between the Caribbean and the mountainous cloud forests.
A succession of bays offer some wonderful beaches.
Customer rating 100%
You will be met on arrival at Caracas airport and transferred to a mid-range hotel on the coast for a positioning night.
Early morning fly from Caracas to Puerto Ordaz where you can store any excess luggae. Fly Carcas/Puerto Ordaz 06.00/07.00 airport assistance to change planes and fly onwards to Canaima, land-locked in the heart of the Gran Sabana and only accessible by air. Fly Puerto Ordaz/Canaima 09.00/10.30 daily (10kg luggage weight restriction pp) you will be met on arrival at the landing strip and transferred to a lodge in Canaima where you stay for three nights on a full board basis P.m. boat ride on the Canaima Lagoon to Hacha Falls and walk behind mighty Sapo Waterfall (be prepared to get wet!).
Free day based at Canaima. From the lagoon here there are wonderful views across the tanin stained waters to Hacha Falls and distant table mountains. A range of optional, shared, excursions can be booked locally. The choice of tours available will depend on the riverl levels and visitor demand as minimum numbers are required for some activities. All year: ===== - sightseeing flight over Angel Falls (allow USD 90 pp - full day river trip to Orchid Island (allow USD 75 pp) - full day tour flying over Angel Falls and visiting Kavac Canyon (allow USD 150pp) May - Oct (and may also be possible in Nov & Dec too - if river levels remain high enough) ====== - a very long, full day boat trip to reach the foot of the Angel Falls (starts pre-dawn, ends after dusk) allow USD 120pp or - a two day/one night river trip to foot of Angel Falls with a night in a shared hammock dormitory in the jungle near the Angel Falls (this should be pre-booked by us so that we can release your reservation at the guest house tonight in which case, the overall supplement to our Grand Tour price to do this is: £65pp Bote that both of these boat tours are run locally at a basic backpacker level and require a minimum number of participants to operate.
Second free day based at Canaima in the heart of the Gran Sabana.
Late morning flight from Canaima to Puerto Ordaz Fly Canaima/Puerto Ordaz 11.30/13.00 (Daily) You will be met on arrival, reunited with any stored luggage, and transferred to a hotel for a positioning night. Afternoon mini tour of Puerto Ordaz perahaps starting with a visit to the La Llovizna falls Cachamay Park (time permitting - as this park shuts at 16.15 and is closed all day on Monday) and to see the rapids on the Caroni river.
a.m. you will be drive to the dock at Boca de Uracoa, then transferred by boat to the Orinoco Delta Lodge on a tributory of the Cano Manamo river in the Orinoco Delta. This is your base for three nights. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon excursion (shared with other guests). Accommodation is in simple individual thatched cabins with private bathrooms.
A full day exploring the Delta for a mix of unusual flora and wildlife such as freshwater dolphin, monkeys, turtles, hoatzin and parrots, with insight into the life of the Warao people. They live in stilt villages, travel by dugout, and are master weavers of moriche palm. It is possible to spend the middle night at the Lodge's remote hammock camp called in the heart of the Orinoco Delta (let us know in advance if you would like to do this).
Second full day for further excursions in the Orinoco Delta flooded forest habitat.
a.m. transfer by boat back to the dock, then by road (3hrs drive) to Puerto Ordaz airport for a flight to Caracas and an onwards journey to the beach area of your choice x 6 nights. Fly Puerto Ordaz/Caracas R7744 14.00/15.00 (Daily) Choose between: - Margarita Island for relaxation in comfortable accommodation with swimming pool and a/c (good weather all year) - Los Roques* (coral archipelago) 'barefoot luxury', simple stylish small posadas (no a/c, no swimming pools), strong sunshine all year round and opportunities for snorkeling and diving. - Choroni/Puerto Colombia - lush mainland coast for a slice of local village life, sleepy midweek, lively at weekends (best weather here: Nov-Apr) *throughout August and at the peak national holidays of Christmas/New Year, a six night minimum stay requirement prevails at most posadas in Los Roques, prices are also higher at this time too, contact us for details of the supplement required. Note: if you are not beach people this itinerary would also combine well with our Venezuelan North Eastern Discovery itinerary.
Relaxation at the beach.
Return to Caracas airport in good time for late afternoon international departures back to Europe.
*Beach at Los Roques 1 night in Macuto + 5 nights full board in Los Roques inc daily boat taxi to nearby coral islands
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Average rating 4.1 (23 ratings)
Due to its convenience for Caracas airport, the coastal town of Macuto is the ideal place to stay for a positioning night. All the hotels here are rather characterless. Ole Caribe is the best of the 4* options, but nothing special. All the rooms have: Satellite TV, a/c, mini-bar, hair-dryer, security box and the hotel has a swimming pool.
Average rating 4.7 (6 ratings)
Located at a short distance from the Laguna Canaima, the Parakaupa Lodge offers a distant view of the water falls of Laguna de Canaima from the edge of its property.
All rooms have a private bathrooms and ceiling fans, ice makers, and mineral water.
There is a dining room, bar and a communal living area
Average rating 4.3 (16 ratings)
The lodge is situated on the banks of Caño Guamal in the Orinoco Delta. It comprises of 37 bungalows, all built in traditional local style, with wooden walls and palm thatched roofs. Some are on stilts in the river, connected to the communal areas by raised wooden walkways. Access is solely by motorised river boat along the Caño Manamo.
Guests stay on a full board basis including daily excursions with resident guides (shared with others). Windows are screened with mosquito netting. The Lodge helped set up and now helps run a school for local Warao children.
Average rating 5.0 (5 ratings)
Posada Casa de las Garcia is a restored colonial house, and was originally part of a cocoa-producing hacienda. It has a lovely flower-filled courtyard garden and a swimming pool. The 15 rooms have private bathrooms, ceiling fans and a/c and antique furnishings.
The posada has a tranquil, country setting between the seafront village of Puerto Colombia & Choroni. It is a 15 minute walk to the village of Puerto Colombia where there are bars and restaurants and from where fishermen offer boat transfers to beaches which can only be accessed from the sea. Or you can walk via the village to the broad local beach. Candle lit dinners can be served in the garden (pre-book locally).