Auyantepuy Trekking

Those who love to hike, should not miss the trekking to the top of a table mountain. To climb Auyan Tepui is one of the highlights Venezuelas. The table mountains belong to the oldest stone formation of the world. During millions of years they have been formed. Most of the plants that grow on table mountains are unique. The Auyan Tepui is one of the largest table mountains. Rarely visited, climbing becomes an unforgetable adventure. The bizare rock formation and the flora are very exceptional. We hike across beautiful rock landscapes and through deep forest. The Churun river with its golden shining water invites us for a swim.This tour can take place any time during the year.
During the rainy season we recommend it in combination with a boat trip to the Angel Fall.
Description
 

• Duration: 7 days. It is possible to expand the tour to 9 days starting from Kavac, or 14 days and hike to the Angel Falls or the place Jimmy Angel crashed hi plane.

• The average daily walk will be 5 hours.

ITINERARY

Day 1 Flight from Ciudad Bolívar to Uruyen. Hiking from Uruyen to Guayarac (3 to 4 hours). Hammocks. (-/L/D)
We take a light plane from Ciudad Bolívar to Kavac. During the flight we see dense rainforest and the river Caroní before we get to the Gran Sabana with its tepuis that arise from the plain. We arrive at the picturesque Indian village Uruyen where we see the typical Indian huts standing in front of the dark, steep walls of Auyan Tepui. In the afternoon we hike to Guayaraca. We leave in the afternoon towards Auyan Tepui and walk from river to river, so that we can always take a refreshing bath. We pass Ökoñe-River and ascend to Guayaraca Camp.

Day 2 Ascent to the second plateau El Peñon. Tents. (B/L/D)
We first hike across savanna until we get to the dense jungle around Auyan Tepui. After a while we cross dense tepui vegetation and arrive at the gigantic rock El Peñon where we spend the night under the shelter of the rock.

Day 3 Ascent Auyan Tepui up to El Oso. Tents. (B/L/D)
On our trip we cross a stony landscape before we arrive at the steep wall of this Tepui. We hike along this wall and ascend passing a huge crevice. The black landscape is impressive and reminds of primeval times. After two hours walk we arrive at the rock El Libertador where we take a rest. In the afternoon we hike to El Oso where we pass the night under the shelter of a rock.

Day 4 Excursions to the surroundings. El Oso. Tents. (B/L/D)
Today we explore the surroundings of El Oso. We hike across huge slabs downhill to a tributary of the river Churun, where we take a bath. We continue our way across the slabs, we will see different type of vegetation, like mosses, cactuses and orchids.

Day 5 Descent from El Oso to El Peñon. Tents. (B/L/D)

Day 6 Descent from El Peñon to Uruyen. Tents. (B/L/D)
We hike back to Guayaraca and have a rest at the same place where we spent the night some days before. Further downhill we cross Río Ocoñe and arrive finally at Uruyen, a small Indian village near river Uruyen.

Day 7 Flight to Ciudad Bolívar. (B/-/-)
Around noon our light plane takes us back to Ciudad Bolívar.

(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)


PRICE PER PERSON : 1400 EUR (1 person), 1100 EUR (2 persons), 900 EUR (3 persons), 800 EUR (4 persons)        Additional day 58 EUR

INCLUDED:
Flights as indicated
English speaking guide
Meals as indicated
All overnight stays
We provide hammocks/mosquito nets/ tents/equipment
Porters for equipment and food

DOES NOT INCLUDE
Porters for private luggage
National park fee Canaima
Local airport taxes and tips

EQUIPMENT TO BRING ALONG
Solid walking shoes, sneakers, light cotton trousers, warm cloths (for 5Cº to10Cº), long-sleeved shirt, rain-protection, bathing suit, sleeping bag, sleeping-mat, sun protection/sun blocker, hat, insect repellent, knife, water bottle, flashlight.
Please take as little as possible (max. 10 kg), because the space in the plane is limited.

PLEASE NOTE: 
It is possible to expand the tour to 9 days starting from Kavac, or 14 days and hike to the Angel Falls or the place Jimmy Angel crashed hi plane

GETTING THERE AND AWAY
The fastest way to get to Ciudad Bolivar is
1-- Flight from Caracas to Ciudad Bolivar with RUTACA Airlines, every day  19:30 except Saturdays
or
1-- from Caracas to Puerto Ordaz by plane, several flights per day
2-- from there with the taxi (aprox 25 EUR) to Ciudad Bolivar.

BUS
There are buses leaving from Caracas "Terminal de Oriente" several times a day to Bolivar the journey takes 8 to 12 hours.
Recommended bus lines are : Expressos Caribe, Expressos los LLanos, Expressos San Cristobal, Expressos Occidente

! Please note: If you take a bus in Venezuela, the driver used to turn on the air condition at full power and it can get very cold in the bus down to 7*C (45F). Take warm clothes inside the bus.

AIR
It is 500 meters distance to the west from the international airport in Caracas to the national airport.
At the moment there is one link between Caracas C.Bolivar but there are several flights leaving daily to Puerto Ordaz, (80km from Ciudad Bolivar to the east)

PLEASE NOTE:  
You can book now all internal flights with the KAMADAC travel service, as well as airport assistances and Pick-up services. We offer a pick-up service from all airports in Venezuela (including Isla Maragarita). Our driver will wait for your flight at the airport with a sign bearing your name. This is for your security, so you can be sure you are in safe hands, which is particularly important if you arrive late at night. The driver will then transport you and your luggage safely to your hostel/hotel.
We gladly organize your round trip from and to Caracas as your wish.
 

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