Roraima - the lost world

(9 or 10 days)

Day 1

We leave Mérida in the morning driving up through El Valle to La Culata, the departure point of our hike which lies at 2,950 m. above sea level. We will trek for about 3-4 hours in order to reach our first campsite at the foot of a waterfall amidst a mystic valley full of Speletia flowers located at 3,600 meters above sea level. Overnight in tents.

Day 2

Our day starts with a steep ascent for a couple of hours to Pan de Azúcar peak at 4,600 meters above sea level. Weather permitting we will be able to see Pico Bolivar (the highest of Venezuela at 5,007 meters) and Pico Humboldt. We will trek through an Andean dry desert type landscape to reach our second campsite at the edge of 3 mountain lakes. (6-8 hours walking). Overnight in tents.

Day 3

Today we descend 3-4 hours on small mountain trails where the gem of Sierra La Culata National Park awaits us. The natural hot springs lie at 3,200 meters and are a perfect place to relax after a couple of cool nights in the mountains. The water temperature goes from 32 – 38 Celsius degrees. After enjoying a picnic we will make our final trek down to meet our transportation to Mérida city.

roraima - the lost world

Roraima is a fabulous trek that will demand some effort to reach the top of summit in our 6 days trek (we can make it in 7 days too).Sharing a triple border between Brazil, Venezuela, and Guyana, Mount Roraima is a the perfect place to visit for adventurous travellers.

Trek across savannah with the towering landscapes of Kukenan and Roraima in the distance. Climb through primary rain forest to reach the summit of Roraima. Explore its fascinating surface with rock formations and Crystal Valley that just simply defy words.This table top mountain known to many as “The Lost World.“

ITINERARY

Day 1. Caracas - Santa Elena de Uairen

Fly from Caracas directly to Puerto Ordaz, them drive approx. 8 hours to Santa Elena de Uairen for overnight. (No meals)

Day 2. Parai Tepui - Tek River

We will drive to Parai Tepuy (1600 above sea level) to hike nearly 5hours through open savannah before reaching the Kukenan Camp at a height of1050m. You will cross two rivers which can be difficult when the Kukenan grows after rainfall. Our guide and porters will set up the camp for a nice dinner in the foothills of Roraima. (14 kilometers hike/ 5 hours / all meals).

Day 3. Tek River - Roraima Base Camp

Today we will hike 10 km to Roraima’s base camp, located at 1,850 meters above sea level, crossing lowland savannah and beautiful landscapes covered with orchids and fascinating plant life. Spectacular views everywhere, especially the two tabletop mountains in the distance. On arrival at base camp you may like to take a refreshing swim in the river close by (about 5 hours hiking, all meals).

Roraima base camp.

Day 4. Base Camp - Roraima Summit

Leaving base camp we hike about 3 hours (1,5kms) to the top of The Lost World at 2,700m. An exhilarating hike with spectacular views and an overwhelming number of ferns, bromeliads and other rare plants. The sheer wall of Roraima is a tough climb to the summit at 2,700m. The path continues through rain forest and up to the plateau, where there are interesting rock formations, the result of 2 billion years of erosion!

The prehistoric and unusual plants on the summit are a wonder to behold. Our tents will be set up in natural caves for two nights, providing protection from the frequent mists and showers on top. (All meals)

Day 5. Roraima Summit - Triple Point

We will explore the fantasy land atop Roraima whose summit is 45 kilometres long and 20 kilometres wide. We will visit the Crystal Valley where we find strange and beautiful quartz rocks and a bizarre landscape, hiking up and down, crossing creeks and boggy terrain, passing through natural labyrinths with great views the Gran Sabana and Kukenan Tepui window, enjoy a refreshing swim in the natural jacuzzi with red, sand and golden colours on its waters.

Overnight in tents set in a natural cavity. (All meals).

Strange rock formations on the summit of Roraima.

Day 6. Roraima Summit - Tek River Camp

Today we will hike down 10,5 kms for about 7hours to Tek River enjoying some of the last views of the walls of Roraima. (All mealls).

Day 7. Tek River Camp to Para Tepui.

We will walk about 4 hours to Parai Tepuy. No Lunch included. Leisure afternoon to relax.

Overnight in San Francisco de Yuruani. (Only B)

Day 8. San Francisco de Yuruani - Puerto Ordaz.

Drive back to Puerto Ordaz. Overnight at standard posada.

Day 9. Puerto Ordaz - Caracas.

Morning flight to Caracas. End of tour.

Fresh water dip on the summit. Not for the faint hearted!

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