13-Day Trekking Adventure to Angel Falls & Roraima

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. You will be transferred from the hotel to the airport by private vehicle (accompanied by an English-speaking guide. If you prefer another language, please contact us). You will take a domestic flight to Puerto Ordaz (approximately 1 hour). After arriving in Puerto Ordaz, transfer to a private vehicle and head to Santa Elena (travel time: 7-8 hours). Along the way, visit a small town that once prospered as a mining area, and the legendary Virgin Stone of Our Lady. You will also pass through the vast plains of the Gran Sabana, enjoying the changing vegetation from grasslands to tropical forests. Lunch will be at a local restaurant en route. After arriving at the hotel in Santa Elena, enjoy dinner and go to bed early in preparation for the trek starting tomorrow.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the early morning, depart from Santa Elena and travel by car to the village of Paraitepuy (altitude 1,600m), where indigenous people live (travel time approximately 2 hours). This will be the starting point for the trek. After about 5 hours of walking through the savannah, you will arrive at Kukenan Camp at an altitude of 1,050m. Along the way, you will cross two rivers, Tek and Kukenan, both around 10 meters wide, with water depth varying between 20 cm and over 1 meter depending on the season. Experienced guides will provide full support, so no need to worry. Enjoy the gradually approaching view of the table mountains as you walk through the endless savannah. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the campsite.
Altitude: Around 900m
Walking time: 7 hours

Breakfast at the campsite. After breakfast, embark on a 5-hour trek to the base camp at an altitude of 1,870m. Along the way, you will see gentle hills of savannah and many orchids and other plants. The Guiana Highlands boasts over 70% endemic species, meaning most of the flora and fauna seen here are rare and unique to this region. In the afternoon, arrive at the base camp located right in front of Mount Roraima. Depending on the season, you may also witness the twinkling lights of fireflies at night. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the campsite.
Altitude: Around 1,800m
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Note: The temperature can drop to around 15°C at night.

Breakfast at the campsite. Soon after leaving the campsite, you will ascend a jungle path covered with dense green vegetation for about 2 hours. Along the way, you will pass by rare plants such as bromeliads (pineapple family) and ferns. There are waterfalls along the cliffs of Mount Roraima, where you can refresh yourself. After that, you will walk another 2 hours to the summit at an altitude of 2,700m, passing by rocks that resemble sea turtles or dragon heads. After conquering the final ascent, you will arrive at the summit. After a light lunch, feel free to explore the area around the campsite. Enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by your guide, and the sunset view from the summit will surely become a lifelong memory. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the campsite.
Altitude: Around 2,800m
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Note: The temperature can drop to 5°C at night.

Breakfast at the campsite. Spend the whole day hiking around the summit of Mount Roraima. You’ll explore countless rocks shaped like faces and wander through the Crystal Valley, where you can catch glimpses of the Earth’s ancient past. There are natural pools called “Jacuzzis” where you can enjoy a refreshing dip. The area also features rare endemic species such as carnivorous plants, orchids, and the primitive Oreophrynella frog. From the highest point of Mount Roraima, Maverick Rock (2,810m), enjoy the panoramic view of the vast Gran Sabana, experiencing the grandeur of the Earth. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the campsite.

Breakfast at the campsite. Before starting the descent, take your last photos of the breathtaking view from the summit. After breakfast, embark on a 7-hour trek, descending from 2,700m to 1,050m. As on the first day, you will cross the two rivers Tek and Kukenan. A light lunch will be provided en route, and a hot meal awaits you at the camp at the end of the day. While enjoying the stunning views of Mount Roraima and Kukenan, take a swim in the river near the campsite. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the campsite.

Breakfast at the campsite. Return from the Tek River campsite to Paraitepuy. You will then head back to Santa Elena. Depending on the schedule, there may be an opportunity to visit Quebrada de Jaspe, famous for its red jasper. Afterward, continue to Santa Elena. Lunch will be at a local restaurant, and dinner will be at the lodge.
Altitude: Around 900m
Walking time: 5 hours

Breakfast at the lodge. Optionally, you may also enjoy a scenic flight over Mount Roraima (optional tour: $600 per person). After breakfast, transfer to a charter plane to Puerto Ordaz, including a scenic flight over Angel Falls. Continue to Canaima (approximately 1 hour). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and leave your luggage. Our Japanese-speaking coordinator will assist you at the gateway to the Guiana Highlands, ensuring you enjoy a stress-free stay. If you would like a Japanese guide, please contact us. Afterward, visit Yuruani Falls with a Japanese or English-speaking guide. Dinner will be provided at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, head to Angel Falls. Travel upstream for 4 hours by boat along the river, which rises during the rainy season, followed by a 1-hour trek through the jungle to the base of Angel Falls. This majestic waterfall has such a great drop that it does not have a plunge pool, and you can even swim in the natural pool beneath it. At night, you’ll camp along the riverbank, marveling at Angel Falls illuminated by the starry sky.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the early morning, return down the river to the hotel near Lake Canaima. After arriving at the hotel, enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, you will take a car and motor canoe and finish with a trek to Sapo Falls. Dinner will be at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Before departure, enjoy the natural beauty of the Guiana Highlands around the hotel or take a swim in the river. You will be transferred to the airport. A Cessna will take you from Canaima Airport to Puerto Ordaz (approximately 1 hour). Then, transfer to a domestic flight to Caracas (approximately 1 hour). A boxed lunch will be provided. At the connecting airport, a Japanese or English-speaking guide will assist you with your connection. After arriving at Caracas Airport, you will be transferred to a hotel near the airport by private vehicle (with an English-speaking guide). Dinner will be at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport by private vehicle. This is where you will part with your local guide.
Overnight on the plane.