Roraima

RMT. RORAIMA, located on Venezuela’s border with Brazil and Guyana, is the highest of the tepees (flat-topped mountains) in the Gran Sabana, topping out at 2810 m. It was the inspiration for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s novel «The Lost World», which has made it the most famous of all the tepees. Roraima has become a popular trek, completely non-technical, but moderately strenuous even with porters to carry most of your gear.

The ascent normally requires two and one-half days of hiking from the Pemón village of Paraitepui; the downhill return hike can be done in two days. Hikers should spend a minimum of two nights on top of Roraima, in order to have at least one full day to explore its fascinating and other-worldly summit; two or more days on top would be even better.

Typical Roraima trekking itinerary: The town of Santa Elena is the usual start off point for Roraima treks. Trekkers can reach Santa Elena by air ( in Cessna 206s!– several days –a week, originating in Ciudad Bolivar), or by car south across the Gran Sabana from Puerto Ordaz. A good way to see the country is to fly in and go by the highway on the way out, or vice-versa. It is also possible to arrive at Santa Elena from Boa Vista in Brasil, a few kilometers by road to the south. In any case, it is advisable for trekkers to plan to spend a night in Santa Elena finalizing their Roraima plans, and getting off to an early start the following day. For comfortable overnighting, we recommend the Yakoo Lodge a short distance outside of Santa Elena. We also offer helicopter overflights/summit landings to and from Roraima.

*The itinerary presented here is merely a model.
The number of days may increase depending on the travel period and domestic flight conditions.

<Day 1>
Arrive in Caracas (Simón Bolívar International Airport).
Meet with local staff and be transferred to a hotel near the airport.

<Day 2>

We will provide transportation from the hotel to the domestic terminal.

You will travel to Puerto Ordaz or Barcelona by domestic flight.

After that, you will transfer to another flight and head to Canaima.
Upon arrival in Canaima, you will meet with local staff and be taken to your hotel.

Please enjoy lunch at the lodge.

After our lunch break, we will depart for the Sapo Falls tour.

We’ll travel from the lodge to Lake Canaima, and from there take a small boat to Anatoly Island on the opposite shore.

After landing, we’ll walk for about 30 minutes to reach Sapo Falls.
Depending on the water level, you’ll pass behind the falls, so there’s a very high chance you’ll get soaked.

Please wear your swimsuit when participating. After exploring Sapo Falls, we will return to the hotel.

<Day 3>

We are departing for a 2-day/1-night tour of the base of Angel Falls.

Take only the essentials and head to the boat dock. After a 30-minute boat ride, you’ll arrive at Mayupa Island.

We’ll walk for 30-40 minutes from here. After that, it will take a little less than 4 hours to reach the campsite.
We’ll have a light meal at the campsite and then take a short trek to an observation deck where we can see Angel Falls up close.

The hike through the jungle takes 1-2 hours each way (depending on pace).

After arriving at the observation deck, please enjoy taking photos and other activities.

Afterward, we’ll head back to the campsite.

While the sun is still out, you can take a swim in the river just before the campsite.
*There are no showers, so swimming in the river will serve as your shower.

For dinner, the local staff will prepare a home-cooked meal.

<Day 4>

After breakfast at the campsite, we will return to Canaima by boat. (Duration: approximately 5 hours)

Upon arrival at the lodge in Canaima, lunch will be provided at the lodge.

Please relax this afternoon.

<Day 5>

We’re returning to Puerto Ordaz from Canaima.

After that, I’ll transfer to a domestic flight and return to Caracas (Simón Bolívar Airport).

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the same hotel as on your first day.

<Day 6>

We will take you from the hotel to the airport.

After checking in for your international flight, head to your boarding gate.

This is where we say goodbye to the local staff.