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Overview
- Days: 13
- Fitness Level: Challenging
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Day by Day
Reception and welcome at the Maiquetía International Airport, then air connection in the afternoon to the City of Puerto Ordaz. From here we’ll take a private transport which will take us to our hotel in Ciudad Bolívar.
The experience begins by taking a plane to the community of Uruyen for a duration of 2:30 hours. There we will be able to visit the Uruyen canyon, review the necessary gear and equipment for the excursion and have a meeting prior to the main activity.
On this day we will have the pleasure of meeting our porter friends, who will help us make the experience much more comfortable and pleasant.
Overnight in Camp with bathrooms.
We will begin the walk through the savannah and ascend to El Peñón Camp at the foot of the southern wall of Auyantepuy.
Overnight in tents. Approximate walking time: 7-8 hours.
We begin by walking up a steep and technical ascent, through a maze of huge rocks and exotic natural gardens. Then we summit the Tepuy and descend to the camp. We will spend the night in a camp known as El Oso, in the vicinity of the Naranja River and already on the great Auyan plateau.
Overnight in tents. Approximate walking time: 7 hours.
We will continue our walk through the curious profile of the summit of the tepuy to an area of spectacular landscape known as “Dragon”. We will establish camp on the banks of the Churún River, in time to enjoy this inhospitable place.
Overnight in tents. Approximate walking time: 4 hours.
Full day to regain strength, exploration and interpretation of the natural environment, visiting the surroundings of the camp and exploring the bed of the Churún river, at the foot of the 2nd wall.
Overnight in tents at the Dragon camp.
We will ascend to the second wall and after overcoming the “Labyrinth” and the area known as the “Campos de Arroz”, we will arrive at the campsite known as “Pluviometer”.
Overnight in tents. Approximate walking time: 7-8 hours.
The walk continues until finally reaching the edge of the wall in the area where the Kerepacupai River rushes from the summit of Auyantepui, forming the highest waterfall in the world: Angel Falls. Our camp is established on the banks of the river.
Overnight in tents. Approximate walking time: 7-8 hours.
With the first light we begin the descent of the gigantic wall. On this day we will overcome the longest rappels and enjoy the best views of the waterfall and the impressive valley of the Churún river. Towards the end of the afternoon we will arrive at the overnight site on a ledge protected from the elements, where we will spend the night.
Bivouac. Approximate time of the activity. 7-8 hours.
On the final section of the descent, we will cross areas increasingly covered with vegetation until we reach the dense jungle that covers the foot of the tepuy, which we must traverse until we finally reach the banks of the Churún river, where we spend the night in hammocks with mosquito net.
On board a small boat called Curiara, we will begin the journey through the Churún, Carrao and Akanan rivers, until we reach the Iwanamerú rapids, where we will spend the night in hammocks with mosquito nets.
Final section in Curiara, we will sail up the Akanan river, until we reach the community of Kamarata, where we will have the opportunity to share the farewell night with the porters.
Closing of the expedition.
We will return by air to Kamarata – Puerto Ordaz where we can enjoy a guided tour of the most relevant tourist sites in Puerto Ordaz.
Overnight at Hotel.
General Information
- Four (4) nights of accommodation. Hotel, camp.
- Seven (8) overnight stays in tents and hammocks. (tents with capacity for two (2) people).
- Land transfers.
- Porters, for general and personal equipment and food.
- Entrance permits to the Canaima National Park.
- General camping equipment (tents, kitchens, utensils).
- General climbing equipment (ropes, carabiners, tapes, protectors)
- Guide(s) and assistant(s).
- Gastronomy: 3 Meals (BD), on-the-go Snacks and Desserts (we have a variety of dishes, which we will previously consult with the client, so you can choose the best option).
- Professional Photography: have a photography guide, who will be in charge of documenting your entire expedition. Additional cost, consult.
- Certified and Approved Guides, AVIGM – UGAM with Security Protocols for the Activity.
- Solar Charger Service.
- First aid kit.
- SPOT service (The GPS chip of the SPOT messenger determines your GPS location and sends your location and preselected messages, anywhere in the world, in case of emergency or rescue).
- Tips.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Extra porters. (The maximum luggage load per person is + / – 14 kg).
- Personal medications.
- International air tickets.
- Souvenir.
- Extra expenses not stipulated in the service.
Information:
- The temperature ranges between 12-30 degrees Celsius.
- Humidity 80%.
- Precipitation 60% (dry season).
- Cloudiness 70%.
Necessary equipment:
The equipment shown below is the minimum necessary to maintain autonomy, safety and comfort.
- 3 pairs of socks.
- 3 light shirts for walking.
- 1 set of first l ayer (pants and sweater) For camp.
- 1 waterproof jacket.
- 1 pair of sandals.
- 1 Personal hygiene items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste).
- 1 swimsuit.
- 1 Sunglasses.
- 1 Cap or hat.
- 2 Headlamps (spare batteries).
- 1 Sunscreen.
- 1 Repellent.
- 1 Leggings.
- 1 Thermos of water (minimum 1 liter).
- 1 high-cut hiking boots.
- 1 bag of 60 liters.
- 1 Waterproof equipment bag.
- Sleeping bag 10 degrees Celcius at the comfort limit (synthetic).
- Sleeping pad.
- 1 pair of walking sticks.
- 1 Personal medication kit.
- 1 Helmet.
- 1 Waist harness.
- 4 safety carabiners.
- 1 simple carabiner.
- 1 locking cord.
- 2 anchor ropes (ribbon or cord).
- 1 Descent Basket (ATC or Reverse).
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