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Gran Sabana starting in Ciudad Bolivar

The Gran Sabana is one of the oldest land formation on earth. During millions of years the table mountains have been formed. This classical tour takes us to the most beautiful places of the Gran Sabana. The way leads us to expansive savanna with table mountains in the background. We visit goldmines and breathtaking waterfalls. Our four wheel drive vehicle leads us safely up hill and down dale.We stay in little hotels in double rooms with private bath.
Description
 

• Duration: 4 days, 

ITINERARY

Day 1 Drive to Kamoiran. Double room/bath. (-/L/D)
Early in the morning we start our tour in Ciudad Bolívar/Pto. Ordaz and make a short stop already in the Cachamay Park whose waterfalls "La Llovizna" give us a first impression of the beauty of the waterfalls in the Gran Sabana. We drive on and cross little villages like Upata, (founded in 1762 to protect the missionaries from hostile Indians), Guasipati, and El Callao where the biggest goldmine is located. After approx. 6 hours we reach Tumeremo. From Tumeremo we get via El Dorado to KM 88 and Las Claritas. Here the road winds up a 12 km long ascent called "La Escalera" until it reaches the plateau of the Gran Sabana. During this part of the trip we get to see the natural monument "Piedra La Virgen", the waterfall "El Danto", and the monument of the first "Soldado Pionero". From here we go on until we reach our little hotel situated at the rapids of Kamoiran.

Day 2 Excursion to Salto Apongwao. Double room/bath. (B/L/D)
We turn westwards and drive on a bumpy stony road to Liboribo, where we take the boat to cross the river. We walk about one hour through typical savanna until we get to the top of the impressive waterfall "Salto Apongwao" (Chinak Meru). On a little trail we go down and walk on to a little waterfall where we can take a refreshing bath.

Day 3 Drive to Sta. Elena. Double rooms/bath. (B/L/D)
We travel on towards the south. We visit the "Salto Kama", 50 m high, and make a stop at the "Quebrada de Jaspe", a river of Jaspe. After a refreshing bath we drive on through hilly savanna landscape with moriche palm groves until we finally reach the small province city Sta. Elena. It is the last city on Venezuelan territory before the Brasilian border.

Day 4 Drive back to Puerto Ordaz/Ciudad Bolívar*. (B/-/-)
After breakfast we drive back northwards through the Gran Sabana to Km 88 where we will have lunch. In the evening we reach Puerto Ordaz.
 

NOTE:
• There is the possibility to fly daily from Sta. Elena to Canaima, Pto. Ordaz, Ciudad Bolivar or Caracas
 

PRICE PER PERSON :   

Price for 2 persons 430,- EUR
Price for 3 persons 330,- EUR
Price for 4 persons 270,- EUR
                                  

INCLUDED:
• All overnight stays as indicated
• Meals as indicated
• Excursions as indicated
• English speaking guide
 

DOES NOT INCLUDE
Local airport taxes and tips

EQUIPMENT TO BRING ALONG
Solid walking shoes, Sneakers. Light cottontrousers, long-sleeved shirt, rain-protection, bathing suit, sleeping bag, sleeping-mat, sun protection/sun blocker, hat, insect repellent, knife, waterbottle, flashlight.
 

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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