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Roraima Trekking                 

For those who love to hike, the Roraima Trekking is one of the highlights of Venezuela. The tablemountains belong to the oldest rock formation in the world. During millions of years they have been formed. Most of the vegetation you find there, grows only at the table mountains.The Roraima tepui is the highest in Venezuela. Bizzare stone formations, barren rock landscape and unique plants shape the landscape. A three day tour brings us up to the Roraima. On the top we make a day excursion and visit the valley of crystals and the place where three countries meet "Brasil, Venezuela and Guyana."
This tour can made any time of the year. During the rainy season we recommend it in combination with a boat trip to the Angel Fall.

  • Duration: 6 days

  • Daily walks:  3 to 7 hours

 

 

SHORT ITINERARY

1st day: Drive to Parai Tepui. Tents. Hiking to Kukenan River (-/-/D)

2rd day: Hiking to Base Camp, at the foot of Roraima (ca. 4,5 hrs.). Tents. (B/L/D)

3th day: Ascend the Roraima (ca. 4,5 hrs.). Tents. (B/L/D)

4th day: Exploring the Roraima. Tents. (B/L/D)

5th day: Hiking back to Tek River (ca. 7,5 hrs.). Tents. (B/L/D)

6th day: Hiking to Parai Tepui and drive to Sta. Elena. (ca. 3,5 hrs.). (B/-/-)
 

ITINERARY
Day 1
We leave Sta-Elena at about 9:30 AM in a 4x4 vehicle. We have to ride about 90 km (55 miles), of which 26 (16) are in pretty bad condition, in order to reach the starting point of our hike, Paray-tepuy, an Indian settlement, at an altitude of 1400 m ( 4,600 ft.). On the way, you will have great views of the savanna and the tepuys. We will start walking after a light lunch in Paray-tepuy, heading to the River Kukenan 12 km (7.4 miles) away, about 4 hours walk across gentle hills and savanna, and the crossing of 4 small creeks where we will be able to refresh ourselves. We have to cross the River Tek, and a bit further the River Kukenan. As this is a bigger river, 40 m (130 ft.) wide, the crossing will depend on the level of water. We will establish the campsite at the river, at an altitude of 900 m (3,000 ft.), and have the opportunity to swim in the river before dinner, at about 8:30 PM.

Day 2
Our goal for today is to reach the base of the tepuy, 10 km (6 miles) away. Breakfast at 8:30 AM and ready at 9:30. . As this is a bigger river, 40 m (130 ft.) wide, the crossing will depend on the level of water. Around noon, we will have reached the Military Camp (don¹t worry no militaries here, only the site of an original military logistics camp), where we will have lunch. And we will reach the Base Camp at 3 PM, at 1800 m (6000 ft.) where we will install the campsite. Temperatures are down to about 15 °C (60°F) at night, often with rain.

Day 3
Like yesterday, breakfast at 8:30 and off we go at 9:30. This is the most challenging day, an inspiring 4 to 5 hours walk through the tropical forest at the base of the tepuy followed by a steady climb up a ramp to the top of the tepuy. We will have lunch at a waterfall in the middle of the ramp, at around noon. The views of the savanna below are stunning. We will install the campsite on top of the tepuy, at about 2800 m (9,180 ft.), below a rock ledge to protect us from the strong winds and low temperatures, 5°C (41°F) at night. These natural caves are called "hotels" by the locals, but they are no Sheratons.

Day 4
The whole day to explore the surface of the tepuy. Here all the excursions will depend on the state of the weather. We will leave the campsite at 6:00 AM, before breakfast, trying to reach the ³Kukenan window², 2 hours walk away, to catch a view of the Eastern wall of Mount Roraima, Matawi-tepuy and the jungleof Guyana below before the clouds set in. Breakfast at 8:30 AM.The triple point, where the frontiers of Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela meet is approximately 6 hours away. You will see the valley of the crystals (sorry, forbidden to bring them back as souvenirs), swim in the icy blue well, and observe the endemic plant and animal life: frogs that roll like a ball instead of jumping, carnivorous plants, etc. Dinner back at the "hotel".

Day 5
Time to go back. Leaving at 9:30 AM, we will go down the ramp first, carefulwith the loose rocks, have lunch at the Base Camp at noon, cross the Kukenan and Tek Rivers where we will set the campsite for our last night in the savanna. Dinner at 8:30 PM.

Day 6
Breakfast at 8:30 AM. Leaving the River Tek campsite at 9:30, we should reach Parai-tepuy 4 hours later where we will have our last lunch. Then boarding our 4x4 to return to Sta-Elena where we should arrive at about 12:00 PM.
 

PRICE PER PERSON :    520 EUR (2 persons), 470 EUR (3 persons), 295 EUR (4 persons),  additional day 50 EUR
                                  
INCLUDED:
-Transfer return from Santa Elena to Paraitepuy
-Professional English speaking guide
-Meals as during the trek
-All overnight stays in tents
-Porters for all equipment and food
-Porter for all the waste
-We provide high quality tents and all kitchen equipment
-Portable toilette
-Park entrance-reservation fees

DOES NOT INCLUDE
-Personal expenses
-Sleeping bag
-Isolation mat
-Local airport taxes and tips
-Porters for the private luggage

EQUIPMENT TO BRING ALONG
Insect repellent, sun protection, hat, swimwear, Isolation mat, sleeping bag,  light clothing, good walking shoes, flashlight, pocket knife, plastic bags for documentation, and your passport.

GETTING THERE AND AWAY
The fastest way to get to Santa Elena is;
1-- from Caracas to Puerto Ordaz or Ciudad Bolivar by plane and
2-- from there with the bus to Santa Elena.

Air
There are no direct flights from Caracas to Santa Elena.
It is 500 meters distance to the west from the international airport in Caracas to the national airport.
At the moment there is one flight leaving from Caracas to Ciudad Bolivar and there are several flights leaving daily to Puerto Ordaz, (80km from Ciudad Bolivar to the east).

Puerto Ordaz - Santa Elena, small plane, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 in the morning.

Ciudad Bolivar - Santa Elena, Charter flight, small plane CESSNA 206, every day leaving between 7:00 and 10;00, 2,5 hour
flight, ( !maximum luggage 10kg+small handbag). You can book all national flights with us.

Bus
There are buses leaving several times a day (terminal de Oriente) to C.Bolivar or Puerto Ordaz where you can get connections to Santa Elena. Some bus lines offer direct buses to Santa Elena, 22 hours.
Caracas to Ciudad Bolivar or Puerto Ordaz, 8 to 12 hours ride
Ciudad Bolivar or Puerto Ordaz to Santa Elena, 9 to 12 hours ride
Recommended bus lines are :  Expressos los LLanos, Expressos San Cristobal or Aeroejecutivos this company leaves from a private station in Caracas Chacoa.

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

KAMADAC TRAVEL SERVICE:  
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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