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method used by the indigenous people is strictly not allowed to be done (near
close-by surroundings) by the Invironmetals and the National Guards, but there
is nothing that will stop them from practicing their custom because this is the
only way by which they will always earn their living.......and survive !!!!!
There is a special plant within the jungle that contains a substance that is
specifically used for poisoning fishes which is something very useful to the
Indians in general.
It is used in such a way that the root of this vine is dugged out of the
ground,chopped into junks and tied into bundles.Then it is later pounded and
dipped into the river; the fishes go drinking this milky substance and get
poisoned ( but not all fishes die, some escape into fresh water and survive)
.Then the dying fishes are inturn fished out of the water with a net, prepared
and smoked over low fire.With this sort of technology,the product can last for
several months.
This poison does no harm in the way it is bieng used here (above) but if
swallowed directly,it may cause very strong effects such as
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ITINERARY
Day 1 - Busride from Santa Elena (or Ciudad Bolivar) to the indigenous village
ARAIMA-TEPÜ. Overnigh stying in Hammocs. (-/-/D)
Day 2 - Araima-tepü - Port.Cuyuni - Jungle Camp.by a 4x4 to the river then by
boat down river and walking into the tropical rain forest. Overnigh stying in
Hammocs. (B/L/D)
Day 3 - Camp - The Fishing. leaving campsite in search for the best point of the
river for dipping the poison. Overnigh stying in Hammocs. (B/L/D)
Day 4 - Gold / Jungle Exploration - Return. the early part of the day is spent
in a gold
prospect and later,learning about some of the medicinal plants found in the
region,then we return. Busride back to Santa Elena or Ciudad Bolivar. (B/-/-)PRICE PER PERSON : 300 EUR
Additional day
55 EUR
INCLUDED:
-Transportation from Santa Elena to Araimatepuy
-Boat trip
-English speaking guide
-Meals as indicated
-All overnight stays as indicated
-We provide hammocs and all kitchen equipment
DOES NOT INCLUDE
-Personal expenses
-Porters for the private luggage
THINGS TO BRING ALONG
Sleeping bag and short and long sleeve shirts,short
and long trousers, a change of clothing for the night, swimming gears, Insect
repelents, sun / rain protection, Cap / hat / socks / water bottle, sunglasses,
flashlights, purifying / chlorine tablets, enough of films and batteries PLEASE NOTE:
It is possible combine this tour with the
Angel Falls Tour or the Gran Sabana Tour.
We gladly organize your
tour as you wish.
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.
GETTING THERE AND AWAY
You can start the tour either from C. Bolivar (Puerto Ordaz) or from Santa Elena.
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