Embark on a brilliant journey through Venezuela and immerse yourself in one of the most fascinating countries in South America. This slow travel adventure promises a delightful exploration of cultural, natural, culinary, architectural and historical treasures.
Join us on our journey through Venezuela and enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, cooking and the rhythms of afro american and salsa music. Immerse yourself in the rich folklore, get to know authentic indigenous settlements and let yourself be infected by the spirit of adventure on this fantastic journey.
Travel Itinerary
DAY 1 MONDAY: CARACAS
DINNER IN A TYPICAL GARDEN RESTAURANT
Arrival at the airport in Caracas and transfer to the fantastically located Tamanaco Hotel. Today we will have dinner in a typical Venezuelan garden restaurant.
Accommodation in a 5 Star Hotel in Caracas.
Meals: None
DAY 2 TUESDAY: CARACAS
MOUNT AVILA HIKING - MACAW EXPERIENCE
Today we explore Caracas with its great climate and many facets. We either walk or take the cable car up to Avila (National Park), Caracas' local mountain. From here you can see the metropolis and the Caribbean from 2000 meters above sea level.
Visit Los Proceres, where hundreds of macaws gather in the late afternoon. A unique spectacle, which can only be experienced in Caracas.
The wellness area and the pool of the hotel invite you daily to enjoy.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation in a 5 Star Hotel in Caracas.
DAY 3 WEDNESDAY: CARACAS
MUSEUMS AND PLAZAS AND COOKING CLASS
Today's focus is on visiting the contemporary art museum and impressive sites such as the Plaza Bolivar and the birthplace of Simon Bolivar, the national hero. We will prepare dinner ourselves today. Together with a Venezuelan chef, we will prepare exquisite local dishes.
Accommodation in a 5 Star Hotel in Caracas.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4 THURSDAY: CANAIMA
CANAIMA LAGOON, SAPO FALLS AND RELAXING
We take a scheduled flight to Canaima. The flight to the Venezuelan paradise takes about an hour, where we land not far from the Canaima lagoon. With a motorized canoe, we visit the waterfalls of Canaima and walk behind the fantastic Salto El Sapo.
The rest of the day can be spent on the snow-white beach of the lagoon, where we are pampered by the hotel staff.
Accommodation in a Lodge close to the Canaima Lagoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 5 FRIDAY: CANAIMA
ANGEL FALLS OVERFLIGHT AND KAVAK CAVE
From Canaima airport, we fly for 30 minutes to Kavac. The local guides will lead us through a path through savannah and jungle to the gorge of Kavak through which it goes partly walking and partly swimming to its end to a 20-meter-high waterfall. This hike takes about 3 hours. We then board the plane for the return flight, during which we will fly over the Auyantepuy and Angel waterfalls (depending on the weather, this is an outward or return flight).
Accommodation in a Lodge close to the Canaima Lagoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 6 SATURDAY: CANAIMA
INDIGENOUS SETTLEMENT(CONUCO)
Today's program includes a visit to an Indian family. We learn how casabe (cassava cakes), cachire (cassava beer), and comache (hot sauce) have been made in the jungle for thousands of years and familiarize ourselves with the way of life of the lovely Pemon Indians. A privilege that only a few visitors to Canaima get to experience.
Accommodation in a Lodge close to the Canaima Lagoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 7 SUNDAY: CHORONI/PUERTO COLOMBIA
BIRDWATCHING HENRI PITTIER AND CHORONI
We take a scheduled flight back to Caracas and continue by road to Henri Pittier National Park, one of the most intact biosystems on earth. Accompanied by an ornithologist, we look out for the colorful birds of this cloud forest. The next highlight is a visit to the village of Choroni - Puerto Colombia, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We stay the next 4 nights in the enchanted village of Choroni.
Accommodation in a Inn at Choroni/Puerto Colombia.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8 MONDAY: CHORONI/PUERTO COLOMBIA
CACAO PLANTATIONS AND BEACH RELAXING
Today we take the boat along the cliffs to a beautiful beach in the bay of Chuao. In the immediate vicinity of the beach is a cocoa plantation where, according to Swiss chocolatiers, the world's best cocoa is grown. We walk for about an hour through the plantation to the village of Chuao, where the process of cocoa production is shown firsthand. In the afternoon we return to Choroni and visit one of the most beautiful beaches in Venezuela.
Accommodation in a Inn at Choroni/Puerto Colombia.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9 TUESDAY: CHORONI/PUERTO COLOMBIA
HIKING + AFRO AMERICAN MUSIC AND DANCE SHOW
As an option, a hike through the cactus landscape is offered with wonderful views of the bays around Choroni. Alternatively, we can pamper ourselves with a massage in our fantastic inn. In the late afternoon, we are offered a presentation by the inhabitants of Choroni. It is an Afro-American dance and percussion show, which shows a typical part of Venezuelan culture.
Accommodation in a Inn at Choroni/Puerto Colombia.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10 WEDNESDAY: CHORONI/PUERTO COLOMBIA FISHING
Today's program includes an excursion in a fishing boat. We accompany the crew of a fishing boat on a traditional trolling trip, with various types of tuna on the catch list. If our venture is successful, we will have the freshly caught fish deliciously prepared for us in one of the many small restaurants back in Choroni.
Accommodation in a Inn at Choroni/Puerto Colombia.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11 THURSDAY: CARACAS
RUM FACTORY, SALSA CLUB CARACAS
We return to Caracas on the road that leads through the cloud forest. However, we made a stop at a very well-known rum factory, the Santa Teresa rum factory. This rum has won several awards in Europe and is becoming increasingly popular. We are shown how the rum is produced. From the extraction of molasses to distillation and aging in oak barrels. Of course, we also get a taste of this fine drop. After a delicious dinner back in Caracas in one of the typical restaurants, we indulge in live salsa music in one of the many bars in Caracas.
Accommodation in a 5 Star Hotel in Caracas.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12 FRIDAY: END OF THE JOURNEY
This fantastic journey comes to an end today. The last item on the program is the drive to Caracas airport.
The tour includes:
- Domestic flights
- All excursiones as mentioned
- All activities as mentioned
- Accommodation as described
- Meals as mentioned
- English-speaking permanent guide
- Transportation by boat
- All transfers in coach with a/c
The tour does not include:
- National park fee ($40 per person)
- Alcoholic beverages and other services not included in the itinerary
- Gratuities for the staff on site
Lufthansa City Center