The Valley of the Lost World Experience
Imagine this…
Fly in small plane over massive outcrops of vertical rock formations called tepuis that are hundreds of millions of years old rising high above the savanna and surrounding rainforests like “islands in the sky”. Each tepui with its own unique ecosystem.
Before you know it Angel Falls appears through the clouds right in front of your very eyes. A powerful force of nature whose waters plunge 3,212 feet making Angel Falls the world’s tallest waterfall and the eighth natural wonder of the world.
All you can do is gaze in awe at your surroundings as you land on the savanna where Jimmie Angel himself set up base camp in 1937 before stranding his plane atop Auyántepui in search of a lost river of gold.
Once on the ground explore hidden sacred canyons where after a long, hot hike you take a swim in one of the refreshing natural pools beneath the towering falls within.
You look up and see a rainbow created from the dance of the mist and the tropical sun. As you swim in the clear waters with your traveling companions, you sense a spiritual force, a mysterious energy that soothes you. You lean back and float in the natural pool and realize that you are far way from everything, but there is no other place that you would rather be.
Enjoy the local Pemón hospitality and visit with them in their homes and villages, experience their local customs and ritual dances first hand and even join in the ceremonial welcome.
Take to the rivers in curiaras and enjoy paddling up stream to your next location.
Combine this with a riverboat trip to the base of Angel Falls and on to Canaima Lagoon with its seven waterfalls spectacular.
Make This Valley of the Lost World Hiking Dream a Reality
As part of this adventure, you will travel through rainforests, jungles, grasslands and hidden canyons in Canaima National Park. You will meet members of the native Pemón tribe and experience their culture and lifestyle.
The sites and sounds of the many waterfalls of Canaima National Park are unforgettable. Canaima National Park is one of the world’s great natural wonders and a hiker’s paradise. On your Angel Conservation customized adventure tour, you will trek across grassy plains that never seem to end and rainforests that reach to the heavens.
You will also hike on the tepuis that are hundreds of millions of years old. Tepuis have flat, slopping tops that are the sites of unique plant life. Scientists have called tepuis “islands in time” or “ecological islands” because of their unique ecosystems.
During your hiking adventure to The Lost World of Kamarata Valley, you will encounter a dazzling array of birds, such as macaws, toucans, parakeets, parrots, tanagers, hummingbirds and maybe even the illusive cock of the rock, as well as many other exotic species. The land is also rich in exotic wildlife, such as anteaters, jaguars, armadillos, sloths and howler monkeys.
If you crave a hiking adventure tour that is out of the ordinary and off the beaten path, The Lost World Experience in Canaima’s National Park with its natural wonders and adventure destinations is for you.
This trip is moderately strenuous. To get to the base of Angel Falls, we will escort the group on a 1 to 1.5-hour slow hike (at your own speed) through the soaring canopied rainforest.
The trip to The Lost World of Kamarata Valley, Canaima National Park Angel Falls and includes walking, hiking, swimming and river travel in large canoes (curiaras).
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When to go |
Tours run year-round, weekly, departing most days from Caracas. Depending on the size of your group departure dates can be arranged to meet your schedule. Itineraries are determined by river levels and other local conditions. Of course, our itinerary is completely customizable to suit your adventure goals. |
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Price
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Available upon request - but a minimum group of 4-6 people are required in order to complete the trip to Angel falls. Gratuities are not included. Check group rates at the time of booking. The tour runs year round. Exact itineraries are determined by your preferences, water levels and local conditions. For instance during the dry season it may not be possible to reach the Falls by river. The price includes food and lodging. |
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Duration
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7 days / 6 nights – 10 days / 9 nights. Shorter stays also possible depending on your personal schedule. |
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Difficulty
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Moderate - paced touring includes walking, swimming, hiking and river travel curiaras (large dugout canoes). |
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Lodging
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At most locations in Canaima National Park, you will be staying in traditional palm-thatched huts called churuatas, which are equipped with comfortable hammocks, beds and en-suite toilets and showers. More rustic accommodations are used while en route to Kamadak and Angel Falls. You will be sleeping in hammocks and bathing in the river. |