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Our expedition will go to the flat top of the table mountain Roraima, overcoming several climatic zones at once and discovering several endemics. Rising in the Guiana Highlands, at the junction of Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana, the Roraima tepui once served as the prototype for Conan Doyle's novel The Lost World, and today is a Mecca among climbers on the most beautiful routes.
SCHEDULE & COST:
Dates: November 6 16, 2026

This itinerary can be combined with the program VENEZUELA (From Orinoco delta to Angel Falls) from October 28 to November 6, 2026

Duration: 11 days / 10 nights

Number of participants: 7 – 12

Cost per person:
  • 2 550 USD subject to 12 participants,
  • 2 650 USD subject to 10 – 11 participants,
  • 2 790 USD subject to 9 participants,
  • 2 950 USD subject to 8 participants,
  • 3 090 USD subject to 7 participants.

10% early booking discount (in case you book before July 6, 2026)

Everything is included (also domestic flight, personal porter and full board), except for:
  • international flight to Caracas (Venezuela) and return flight from Boa Vista (Brazil),
  • medical insurance,
  • visa of Venezuela (not required for Russian citizen),
  • visa of Brazil (not required for Russian citizen),
  • lunches and dinners in Caracas, Puerto Ordaz and Boa Vista

Estimated flight cost Moscow – Caracas and Boa Vista – Moscow: from 1600 USD.
Estimated flight cost Istanbul – Caracas and Boa Vista – Istanbul: from 1400 USD.
Estimated flight cost Madrid – Caracas and Boa Vista – Madrid: from 1000 USD.

Single supplement: 250 USD (provided throughout the entire itinerary in the hotels. In tents the single accommodation is provided by default).


TRAVEL PROGRAM: TOUR TO RORAIMA VENEZUELA

Day 1. November 6, 2026 (Friday). CARACAS (VENEZUELA)

Arrival in the international airport in Caracas. Transfer to Caracas for the city tour. During the city tour we explore the historical center of colonial Caracas, including the Bolivar Square and the Pantheon, the burial place of Simon Bolivar. We make the panoramic drive “Cote 1000” highway and, time permitting, also visit a place called “Cuartel de la Montaña” where Jugo Chavez was buried.
Transfer back to the Caribbean coast to our hotel Olé Caribe 5*.
In the evening we have time to meet, discuss our itinerary and eat fresh fish in a nice fish restaurant.
Overnight stay at the hotel Olé Caribe 5* or similar not far from the airport of Caracas.

Meals included: no
Accommodation included: Hotel Olé Caribe 5* or similar

* Recommended flight:
- any flight from any city with arrival in Caracas no later than at 10:00 am on November 6.


Day 2. November 7, 2026 (Saturday). PUERTO ORDAZ – SANTA ELENA DE UAIREN (600 km, 8 - 10 hours driving)

Early morning flight Caracas to Puerto Ordaz.
Upon arrival, drive to Santa Elena de Uairen (600 km). The trip will take 8 to 10 hours, passing several cities likes Upata, Tumeremo, el Callao until arrive to the amazing land (gran sábana) where we stop at the Kama Meru waterfall (50 meter high).
We arrive in Santa Elena de Uairen late in the afternoon. Spend the night in the hotel Cabañas Friedenau.
During the dinner we will have the briefing about our Roraima expedition.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: hotel Cabañas Friedenau or similar


Day 3. November 8, 2026 (Sunday). SANTA ELENA DE UAIREN – PARAI TEPUI – TEQ RIVER

We will drive 25 km to Parai Tepui (1600 m above sea level), from where we will start trekking (5 hours) through the savannah to the Kukenan camp at an altitude of 1650 m. During the trek we will have to cross two rivers.
In the evening our guide and porters will set up camp for a nice dinner at the foot of Roraima.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: tents, sleeping bag


Day 4. November 9, 2026 (Monday). TEK RIVER – RORAIMA BASE CAMP

Trekking 10 km (5 hours, climb - 200 meters) to the base camp of Roraima, located at an altitude of 1850 meters above sea level.
Our path will go through the savanna, on the way we will be surrounded by stunning prehistoric landscapes: orchids, bromelias, ferns, palm trees, fluttering hummingbirds.
2 kilometers way to the base we will stop in a beautiful waterfall Arapena Meru for swimming for a while, then we continue to the base camp.
Our team will meet us with the already set up camp and a hot coffee. Here we will have a refreshing swim in the river next to the camp.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: tents


Day 5. November 10, 2026 (Tuesday). BASE CAMP – RORAIMA TOP

We will have a steep hike of about 3 hours (1.5 km, climb 850 meters) through the jungle, after which we will reach the summit of the Lost World at an altitude of 2700 m.
Here we will see interesting rock formations – the result of 2 billion years of erosion. We will be surrounded by amazing prehistoric unusual plants. This is the real Lost World. Most of the plants here are endemic and can be found nowhere else.
Some sections here look like lunar landscapes, and the views from the top through the mists to the savannah spread below are simply incredible.
Our tents will be set up in natural caves for 3 nights, providing us with protection from the frequent fogs and downpours from above.
At the top during the afternoon our guide will take us to Maverick and Gaucharo cave and beautiful views.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: tents


Days 6. November 11, 2026 (Wednesday). RORAIMA TOP

We will explore the fantasy country at the top of Roraima. The peak extends for 45 km in length and 20 km in width. We will visit the Crystal Valley on the way to the famous “triple point” of three borders (Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela) where we will see strange and beautiful quartz rocks and a bizarre landscape that rises up and then descends.
We have to cross streams and wetlands, passing through natural labyrinths. As well as stunning views of the savannah will open in front of us.
We will take a refreshing swim at the Fosa, an incredible hole full of clear water under de surface.
These walks take approximately 25 kilometers going there and back to our main camp.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: tents


Days 7. November 12, 2026 (Tuesday). RORAIMA TOP

Today we will have the opportunity to swim in natural jacuzzies with water of red, brown and gold colors.
In the morning we will visit the amazing view of Roraima that we call La Ventana, and Cathedral walls. In the afternoon, after lunch in our cave camp, we will trek to La Grieta – an amazing rock crack on the surface.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: tents


Day 8. November 13, 2026 (Friday). RORAIMA TOP – TEK RIVER

Today we will descend 10.5 km to the Tek River (1850 meters above sea level) in 7 hours. Along the way we will be able to enjoy the last views of the walls of Roraima.
Camp on the Tek River.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: tents


Day 9. November 14, 2026 (Saturday). TEK RIVER – PARAI TEPUI – SANTA ELENA DE UAIREN

We will walk about 4 hours to Parai Tepui. Then we will get into 4x4 vehicles and return to Santa Elena de Uairen. We will have lunch in San Francisco of Yuruani. The rest of the afternoon we will visit beautiful waterfalls like Suruape, and oasis and Pacheco, a place where we swim in a warm water for a while.
Then on the way to Sta Elena we will stop at the Jurassic Park viewpoint.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: hotel Cabañas Friedenau or similar


Day 10. November 15, 2026 (Sunday). SANTA ELENA DE WAIREN – BOA VISTA (BRAZIL). (230 km, 3 hours driving)

After our breakfast, we are leaving for the border Venezuela and Brazil – to stamp our passports. Immigration procedures and continue to Boa Vista, Brazil for 3 – 3,5 hours.
We are getting in Boa Vista at midday for a wonderful lunch at the Churraqueria Brazil.
Check-in in our hotel Central Margarita 3* and free afternoon.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Central Margarita 3* or similar


Day 11. November 16, 2026 (Monday). BOA VISTA – RETURN FLIGHT

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport and return international flight from Boa Vista.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: no

* Recommended flight:
- any flight from Boa Vista (Brazil) to any city departing at any time on November 16.


* The itinerary can be changed in the course of expedition by the decision of the team leader for the sake of the interests of the participants, due to weather conditions, flight conditions, flight schedules or due to safety reasons.
Activities’ schedule for days 5 – 8 may be changed or performed in different order.
Cost includes:
  • Domestic flight from Caracas to Puerto Ordaz
  • all overland transportation by air-conditioned private cars: up to 3 pax in Toyota Land Cruiser, up to 8 pax in Chevrolet van and more than 8 pax by Encava tourist bus, or similar (the 4WD cars that are used for lifting us to the foothill of Roraima for short drive of 1.5 hours can be not airconditioned)
  • all airport transfers
  • accommodation in hotels in Caracas, Puerto Ordaz and Canaima on a TWIN/DBL basis
  • tents in the camping on Roraima on a SINGLE basis (DBL basis is available for couples upon request)
  • camping equipment: tents, sleeping mats, furniture, dishware and cutlery
  • three meals a day throughout the itinerary, except for lunches and dinners in Caracas, Puerto Ordaz and Boa Vista
  • breakfasts in Caracas, Puerto Ordaz and Boa Vista
  • drinking water everywhere throughout the itinerary
  • chef, local guides, porters for common stuff and helpers throughout the itinerary
  • personal porter for Roraima trek for a private baggage up to 10 kg per pax
  • all entrance fees according to the program
  • all activities, tours and excursions according to the program
  • local professional specialized English and Spanish speaking guide
  • English-speaking team leader, translation into Russian


Cost excludes (to be additionally paid):

• international flight to Caracas (Venezuela) and return flight from Boa Vista (Brazil)
• international medical insurance
• visa of Venezuela (not required for Russian citizens)
• visa of Brazil (not required for Russian citizen)
• lunches and dinners in Caracas, Puerto Ordaz and Boa Vista
• extra porter for personal luggage exceeding 10 kg per pax (e.g. in case of extra 5 kg – 100 USD to be extra paid an so on)
• alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
• tips
• gifts to the local population/porters
• single supplement in the hotels


To take with:

  • 3 sets of clothes: trousers, long sleeve shirt, T-shirt, underwear, socks, sun hat
  • comfortable and hard wearing shoes: 1) light ones for the city; 2) trekking snickers or shoes
  • light trekking jacket
  • raincoat
  • swimsuits
  • backpack for luggage
  • light backpack for personal belongings
  • forehead torch
  • sleeping bag for warm weather
  • anti mosquito net (is a must!)
  • sun glasses
  • various anti mosquito repellents
  • sun protection cream
  • personal hygiene means: towel, soap, wet tissues
  • personal medical kit (analgesic, antiseptic, antibiotic, antiviral, intestinal, multivitamins, rehydration, court plaster, your personal medicine)
  • antimalaria prevention medication (up to you to decide but recommended against Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax)
  • yellow fever certificate
  • waterproof case for the documents
  • photo- and video cameras
  • additional batteries for cameras and power bank
  • waterproof case for camera would be appropriate
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Best season: September – March

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The unique nature of the South American Llanos zone is "the lost world" of the Tepui table mountains, Cerro huge rocks and thousands of rivers and creeks of the great Amazon basin.

An exciting boat trip to the fast rivers with rapids, along the Casiquiare River – the world's most famous bifurcation connecting the two great rivers – Orinoco and Amazon (through the tributary of Rio Negro), river dolphins and other wildlife along the route.

We will make the best photos and video footage.
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