Venezuela - Angell Falls and Choroni

Itinerary:

Day 1. Arrival in Caracas
Arrival in Caracas and transfer to the hotel for overnight. -/-/-

Day 2. City tour Caracas 
The tour includes visits to Simón Bolívar's house and memorial complex, Plaza El Venezolano and Plaza Bolívar. Stroll through Altagracia District's boulevard Pantheon, ending at the National Pantheon. Marvel at Caracas street art, visit the largest dormitory of wild blue and yellow macaws in the world.
Overnight at hotel Alex in Caracas city center -/-/-

Day 3. Caracas - Canaima National Park
This morning we will catch a flight from Caracas to Canaima National Park. Then we will head to Angel Falls - the highest waterfall in the world, with a height of 979 meters. We will travel for about 4 hours in a small open boat to rich the camp near the waterfall. The waterfall is named after American aviator James "Jimmy" Angel, who discovered it in 1933 while flying over the area in his small plane. Everyone who has traveled here describes the moment they first saw the waterfall as magical. As we travel by boat to the area where we will spend the night, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the majestic views of Auyan Tepui (Tepui - a mountain ending in a plateau at the top) from where the waterfall originates. Tonight we will spend the night in hammocks near the waterfall. -/L/D

Day 4. Canaima National Park - Angel Falls
Today we will embark on a short trek (about one hour and a half) through the dense jungle to the Laime Viewpoint - one of the places from which an incredible view of the waterfall is revealed. We will also have the opportunity to swim in some of the pools at the base of the falls before returning to camp and relaxing for the rest of the day. B/L/D

Day 5. Canaima Lagoon
Today we will explore the Canaima Lagoon, which is famous for its crystal clear waters that reflect the surrounding tepuis, creating a mesmerizing mirror effect. One of the main attractions in the region is the Sapo waterfall. The waterfall allows you to walk behind its curtain of water - an unforgettable experience that offers a close encounter with the power and beauty of nature. The name "El Sapo" translates as "The Frog" and is named so because of the shape of the rock formation from which the waterfall descends, which resembles the back of a frog. We will spend the night in a local guest house in the region. B/L/D

Day 6. Canaima - Caracas - Choroni
This morning we have some free time before we say goodbye to the jungle and board our return flight to Caracas. From Caracas, we continue with a transfer to Choroni, where we will arrive in the evening. B/-/- 

Day 7.Choroni - Chuao - Choroni
We start our day with a visit to the nearby village of Chuao, famous for its amazing scenery, rich cultural heritage and high quality cocoa production. The village has a long tradition of cocoa cultivation dating back to pre-Columbian times. Today, Chuao cocoa is highly sought after by chocolatiers and connoisseurs for its superior quality and unique flavor profile. Here we will visit a local plantation and learn about the entire chocolate production process. In the afternoon we will return back to the hotel in Choroni. B/L/-

Day 8. Choroni (free time)
Today you have free time to continue exploring Choroni on your own and enjoy some of the beautiful beaches here, such as Playa Grande, perfect for swimming and other water sports. B/-/- 

Day 9. Choroni - Caracas
Today we will return back to Caracas and spend the night in a hotel near the airport. B/-/-

Day 10. Caracas
Transfer to the airport and departure. -/-/-

Practical information:
♦ Domestic flights Caracas-Canaima-Caracas include hand luggage (5 kg.) and checked luggage (20kg.)
♦ Recommended clothing: comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for trekking. During the expedition to the waterfall, your clothes will get wet. On these days, it is recommended to wear comfortable, quick-drying clothes and shoes, plastic bags for your wet clothers, quick drying towels and a few pairs of swimsuits.
♦ You will spend two nights at a camp near Angel Falls, where you will sleep in hammocks. The camp has communal bathrooms and you must bring your own towels and toiletries. There is no mobile coverage or internet access in the camp.
♦ Citizines of the USA and Canada must book the trip at leat 6 months in advance to allow enough time to arrange the visa. Once your reservation is confirmed, we will assist you with required documents and more details, but you need to arrange the visa on your own.

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