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Описание
This expedition lands us on a remote airstrip in the upper Cuchivero River, deep in the Orinoquia region near the Maigualida Mountains, where the Eñepa Indians greet a landing plane as a giant bird from the sky. We will sleep in a tent or hammock in their village, walk to their fields, taste palmito and cassava bread, and see how they prepare curare poison for their blowguns. No shows. Just a rare, quiet window into a life most people will never know exists.

But the land itself is just as wild. Canaima National Park is not a backdrop. It's a world of table mountains that rise like fortresses, lagoons the color of rust, and the deafening roar of Angel Falls — the highest waterfall on Earth.
We’ll reach it not by helicopter, but the real way: by dugout canoe, past rapids we have to walk around, through jungle that has never been tamed. We’ll stand below the falls, swim where the water allows, and spend the night in a basic camp with nothing but the sound of the river. This is not luxury. It is not for everyone. But for those who go — photographer or not — it changes what “remote” really means.

This expedition is led by professional photographer.
SCHEDULE & COST:
Dates: March 10 – 19, 2027

This itinerary can be combined with the program VENEZUELAN AMAZONIA from February 24 - March 8, 2027

Duration: 10 days / 9 nights

Number of participants: 8 – 12

Cost per person:
- 5 990 USD subject to 12 participants,
- 6 290 USD subject to 10 – 11 participants,
- 6 590 USD subject to 9 participants,
- 6 990 USD subject to 8 participants.

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

Everything is included (also 2 charter flights, 2 regular flights and full board), except for:
– international flight to Caracas roundtrip
– medical insurance
– visa of Venezuela (not required for Russian citizen)
– lunches and dinners in Caracas

Estimated flight cost Moscow – Caracas – Moscow: about 1400 – 2200 USD.
Estimated flight cost Istanbul – Caracas – Istanbul: from 1200 USD.
Estimated flight cost Madrid – Caracas – Madrid: from 800 USD.
Estimated flight cost Bogota – Caracas: from 180 USD.

Single supplement: 530 USD (provided throughout the entire itinerary in the hotels and lodges in Caracas and Canaima. In tents in Enepa community the single accommodation is provided by default).


TRAVEL PROGRAM: TOUR TO VENEZUELA AMAZON

Day 1. March 10, 2027 (Wednesday). CARACAS

Arrival in the international airport in Caracas and transfer to a nearby hotel on the Caribbean coast. The hotel will be available after 3 pm.
In the evening we have time to meet, discuss our itinerary and eat fresh fish in a nice fish restaurant.

Meals included: no
Accommodation included: hotel Ole Caribe 5* or Eurobuilding Express Maiquetia 5*

* Recommended flight:
- from Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, departure at 15:30 on March 9, arrival in Caracas at 21:30 on March 9 (extra night in Caracas needed, to be extra paid), or
- from Madrid with Laser Airlines, departure at 13:00 on March 10, arrival in Caracas at 17:30 on March 10, or
- from Bogota (FOR THOSE WHO COMBINES WITH VENEZUELAN AMAZONIA PROGRAM) with Avianca, departure at 7:40 am on March 10, arrival in Caracas at 10:40 am on March 10, or
- any flight from any city with arrival in Caracas any time on March 10.


Day 2. March 11, 2027 (Thursday). CARACAS – CANAIMA

After breakfast, flight from Caracas to Canaima. Once there, we will make our way to our beautiful lodge. Today we have some time to go for a walk on the beautiful beach of the lagoon and enjoy the Hacha waterfalls.
Overnight in Ucaima lodge.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: Ucaima lodge or similar


Day 3. March 12, 2027 (Friday). CANAIMA – ENEPA COMMUNITY IN UPPER CUCHIVERO RIVER

Early in the morning we drive to the airport where we take our small Cessna plane and fly with all our luggage and gifts to the Eñepa. The flight takes about an hour from Canaima to the west where we land at the upper Cuchivero River in the Maigualida Mountains.
The Indians living there hear the plane from afar and all come running to the airstrip, including the children. They marvel at our giant bird with which we have landed from the sky!
From here, the Eñepa accompany us to the main house of their village where we are allowed to pitch our tents or stretch out our hammocks.
We join the Eñepa in a welcome ceremony in the main house and explore the surrounding area in the afternoon.
Here two tribes, the Eñepa and the Hotis, live together peacefully. We have the opportunity to look at their handicrafts and get to know the Indians.
We should refrain from taking any photos on this day!
Overnight stay in tents and hammocks (you can choose which option you personally prefer) in the Indian village.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: in tents or in hammocks in our camp in the Eñepa village


Day 4. March 13, 2027 (Saturday). ENEPA COMMUNITY IN UPPER CUCHIVERO RIVER

Today we take a trip to the main house of the Eñepa and see how some of the indigenous visitors to the village live there.
This house is available to visitors who come to the village from the surrounding area to visit their family. The Eñepa explain to us the various fruits they have collected from the jungle. We can also taste these different fruits and the Eñepa explain to us other items used in this huge communal house.
In the afternoon we return to our Eñepa village where the abandoned former mission station is located. We still have the opportunity to talk to the Indians living here and ask questions about the influences of the mission that once existed here.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: in tents or in hammocks in our camp in the Eñepa village


Day 5. March 14, 2027 (Sunday). ENEPA COMMUNITY IN UPPER CUCHIVERO RIVER

Today we hike with the Eñepa to their fields and take a look at what they grow there. The Eñepa explain to us how the cassava bread is made, which we can taste there when they are making it. We will get into acquaintance with palmito and other types of palms they grow, and with the medicinal plants they find in the jungle.
In the afternoon, we are invited to the home of an Eñepa family who show us how they live together in their family house. They explain their utensils and daily life to us. We visit, we discover new and interesting things that the Indians make themselves, such as the highly toxic
curare poison.
The Enepa show us how they coat the arrowheads for their blowguns with the black poison.
Then we continue to a little waterfall with nice views over the Kayama river.
In the afternoon we return to the Eñepa village where we spend the night in our camp. We also have time to buy some handicrafts from the Indians and simply let the day fade away. 

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: in tents or in hammocks in our camp in the Eñepa village


Day 6. March 15, 2027 (Monday). ENEPA COMMUNITY – CANAIMA – SAPO WATERFALL

Today we pack everything up and walk with our luggage to the airfield where we wait for our plane.
Around 10 o'clock in the morning, our plane arrives and takes us back to Canaima. After lunch, we have some time to enjoy our beautiful lodge and take a cool dip in the lagoon.
In the afternoon we make an excursion to the Sapo waterfall.
Dinner and overnight stay at our lodge.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: Ucaima lodge or similar


Day 7. March 16, 2027 (Tuesday). CANAIMA – TOP OF HACHA FALLS – ANGEL FALLS

After a leisurely breakfast, we head up to the top of Hacha Falls by vehicle.
Here we board our large dugout canoes and continue up the Carao River. We have great views of the Auyan Tepui Table Mountain.
After a one-hour drive, we arrive at the Mayupa rapids and continue to the mouth of the Churun River. From here we set off on an arduous upstream journey through a very difficult river basin. Many bends and the stony riverbed make the ride difficult. We even have to get out a few times to go around the rapids! Finally, the Salto Angel appears behind the edge of the gigantic table mountain.
We can watch the water plunging into the depths from a great height! After a few river turns, we arrive at our overnight stop. After lunch, we set off on a hike through the jungle to the Angel waterfall viewpoint. Here we have a great view of the large waterfall – and the smaller waterfall with a pool below, where we can take a refreshing dip. However, this is only possible if there is not too much water, otherwise it is too dangerous due to the raging water.
Late in the afternoon, we start the return hike to spend the night in our camp.
Overnight stay in hammocks or tent in Jungle Rudy camp, with basic conditions: separate rooms with beds but common toilets and showers’ block.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: Jungle Rudy camp or similar


Day 8. March 17, 2027 (Wednesday). ANGEL FALLS – CANAIMA

Today we start our return journey to Canaima. After breakfast, we have another opportunity to look out over the beautiful Angel Falls! From here we start the boat trip downstream through a series of rapids, past Orchid-Island and on to Mayupa Rapids, which we have to walk around for an hour.
The boats can only go through the rapids without us and we meet them again at the lower part to travel the rest of the way to Canaima.
After arriving at the harbor above the Hacha Falls, we hike down to our lodge, where we will spend the night.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: Ucaima lodge or similar


Day 9. March 18, 2027 (Thursday). CANAIMA – CARACAS

Return flight from Canaima to Caracas.
City tour and shopping for handicrafts in the small colonial village of El Hatillo in the southern city of Caracas.
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 montana” where Jugo Chavez was buried.
Overnight stay at the hotel Eurobuilding Hotel & Suites Caracas 5* or Pestana Caracas 4*.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: hotel Eurobuilding Hotel & Suites Caracas 5* or Pestana Caracas 4*


Day 10. March 19, 2027 (Friday). CARACAS – RETURN FLIGHT

Transfer to International Airport at Maiquetia and return flight.

Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation included: no

* Recommended flight:
- to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, departure at 13:32 on March 19, with 3 hours 44 minutes stopover in Panama, arrival in Istanbul at 15:30 on March 20, or
- to Madrid with Iberia, departure from Caracas at 19:40 on March 19, arrival in Madrid at 9:40 am on March 20, or
- any other flight from Caracas to any city departing at any time on March 19.


* 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 3 – 5 may be changed or performed in completely different order depending on the activities of Eñepa and Hoti communities and their will.

** The participant of expedition to Eñepa and Hoti must be motivated to be respectful to Eñepa and Hoti culture, be aware of the objectives of the trip and possible program changes depending on weather conditions and any other reasons, be in a good shape and able to adapt to the new environment and culture.
Cost includes:
• charter flight Canaima – San Jose de Kayama – Canaima roundtrip (with 16 kg included total luggage)
• domestic flights Caracas – Canaima – Caracas roundtrip (with 15 kg included checked-in luggage and 5 kg included hand luggage)
• all airport transfers
• 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
• all boat tours
• double/twin accommodation in hotels and lodges in Caracas and Canaima,
• accommodation in the rooms in the camp at Angel Falls,
• single accommodation in tents while staying in Eñepa community
• camping equipment: hammock (or sleeping mattress and tent. Each person decides for themselves), equipment, cutlery,
• 3 times a day meal along the whole itinerary (with special dinners and drinks on the expeditional part) except Caracas,
• breakfasts in Caracas,
• drinking water along the whole route except Caracas
• all permits needed as per the program
• all activities and excursions as per the program
• entrance tickets according to the program
• financial support of Eñepa and Hoti communities
• professional specialized local English and Spanish speaking guide
• cook, local guides and helpers along the entire expedition part of the itinerary
• team leader professional photographer throughout the entire trip


Cost excludes (to be additionally paid) :

• international flight to Caracas roundtrip
• international medical insurance
• visa of Venezuela (not required for Russian citizen)
• lunches and dinners in Caracas
• single supplement in hotels
• beverages, alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
• tips/gifts for the locals


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 shoes for jungles and for staying in the tribe;
· light trekking jacket;
· raincoat;
· swimsuits;
· sun glasses and sun protection cream;
· personal medical kit (analgesic, antiseptic, antibiotic, antiviral, intestinal, multivitamins, rehydration, court plaster, your personal medicine);
· personal hygiene means: towel, soap, wet tissues;
· forehead torch;
· travel backpack (better waterproof) or duffel bag, some 70-80 liters capacity;
· small backpack for personal stuff and cameras;
· sleeping bag for warm weather,
· anti mosquito net (is a must!);
· various anti mosquito repellents;
· anti malaria prevention medication (up to you to decide but recommended against Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax);
· yellow fever certificate;
· waterproof case for the documents;
· photo-, video cameras,
· additional batteries for cameras and power bank,
· waterproof case for camera would be appropriate.
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