Expedition

Venezuela

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Venezuela

(6 customer reviews)

One of those countries that you cant take anyones word for it, you need to visit and experience it yourself. Its controversial political turmoil, the raw natural beauty, the passionate warm-blooded locals, and harsh social realities will surprise you beyond belief. Well adventure deep in the Amazon jungle to Angel Falls, the highest waterfalls in the World, witness life in vibrant Caracas, and finish off in wild beaches in Choroni NP. What are you waiting for?

itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Caracas.

  • The Expedition starts with an Airport pick-up and welcome dinner in the city. Meet the group and settle in for our life-changing adventure.
  • Overnight stay in our hotel in downtown Caracas.

Day 2: Exploring Caracas

  • Full-day exploring Venezuela’s lively capital. We’ll visit the city’s most famous landmarks, walk around the Old Town and see Bolivar’s house, as well as the daily lives of local Caraqueños. We’ll venture into a Barrio, humble neighbourhoods where street art and culture takes over, and we’ll wander to the best viewpoints in town. From there, we will experience some of the quirks of Venezuela like its super inflation and almost free gas. Of course, when in Caracas, we’ll have time to feast on the best Venezuelan gastronomy.
  • Dinner and overnight at our four star hotel in downtown Caracas.

Day 3: Journey to Angel Falls

  • In the early morning our Expedition heads to Maiquetía Airport, to catch a small charter flight to the rainforests of Canaima NP, where the infamous Salto Angel Waterfall lies, the highest waterfall in the World, towering at 979m over the forests of Canaima. It will be a river expedition that will take a few hours crossing the incredibly photogenic jungles of Canaima, rich in biodiversity. After a short hike, we’ll reach the base of the falls, where we will overnight. Usually tours go back to the lodge on the same day, having just a brief visit in Angel Falls. However, we’ll try to maximize our time at the falls and enjoy a sunset and sunrise there. A night you’ll never forget under the stars, the falls and the sounds of the jungle!
  • Dinner and overnight in an adventurous hammock camp at the base of Angel Falls.

Day 4: Angel Falls and Canaima

  • After breakfast, we’ll make our way back to Canaima following the course of the winding rivers coveted by the jungle canopy. A cruise you’ll always remember! On arrival at the lodge, we’ll feast and celebrate and attend a Pemon Indigenous cultural show.
  • Dinner and overnight our Canaima Lodge.

Day 5: Laguna de Canaima & Sapo Falls

  • Upon our arrival in Canaima, we will settle in our comfortable lodge and venture out to explore the Lagoon of Canaima, as well as Sapo Falls, a great appetizer of what’s to come in the next few days.
  • Dinner and overnight camp at our luxury Canaima Lodge.

Day 6: Canaima to Choroni

  • Our tour departs early in the morning from Caracas crossing Maracay city and the Henri Pittier National Park in a 150 kms journey. We will
    drive through the rainforest of the Coastal Range reaching 2200 meters high and drive down all the way to the fishermen village of Choroni.
  • Check in upon arrival and leisure in the afternoon to explore the town and visit Playa Grande beach and or enjoy the sunset from the viewpoint overlooking the whole village.

Day 7: Choroni NP & Chuao

  • After breakfast we will embark to Chuao for about 20 minutes enjoying views of the coast and different uninhabited and isolated beaches.
    Once we reach Chuao we will ride a local transportation and visit one of the most well known Cocoa villages of Venezuela where we will learn
    about the process and interact with locals. We will also learn about the tradition of the Dancing Devils of Chuao and enjoy a Tasty Fish
    BBQ Lunch with soft drinks and cocktails, we will enjoy the catch of the day relaxing on the sand with a pleasant view of the waters of
    Chuao beach, you will also have time to explore the little village and see how the fishermen spend their time working or relaxing. We will
    return to Choroni with the sea current by 4pm.

Day 8:  Fly out and goodbye.

  • After breakfast, we’ll make our way back to Caracas to take our international flight back home.
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Included

Hotels

Shared twin room in 3 or 4-star hotels (when available).

Guides

Expert local guide and fixer.

Transport

Private minibus with driver.

Visa Support

We will take care of your visas so you can pay and pick it up on arrival.

Entrance Fees

All entrance fees to sites on your itinerary.

Local Flights

Charter flights to Canaima NP

FAQ

Getting a Venezuelan visa is hard, especially for US and Canadian citizens. If your nationality doesn’t require a visa, you are welcome to join us!
Wander Expedition doesn’t book flights for you and is ultimately not responsible for your flight connection, but we can offer guidance and support when you research the best options for you. We will coordinate our entry together, with a direct flight via Madrid with Plus Ultra.
Venezuela can be challenging to navigate, but will be accompanied by a local crew at all times, which will help us interact with locals and have the best possible experience.
This Expedition is perfect for those seeking an adventure in the most beautiful country in South America. The itinerary is one of our favorites, very balanced, with thrills to fill our days but enough comfort to enjoy our nights with our newfound travel family.

how to join?

If you want to be one of the fortunate people selected for our Venezuela Expedition III:

  1. Make sure the dates work with you before you start the selection process.
  2. SAY YES and complete our online application form below.
  3. Once you’ve applied and signed up to Wander Expedition, we’ll update you as you move on in the selection process. Check your Spam folder regularly in case the automated emails go there!

 

 

TRIP DATES

February 8th-15th 2023

6 reviews for Venezuela

  1. StefHeijnen

    Loved every single second. Amazing group & itinerary, would 100% recommend!

  2. Liza

    If you’re looking to see the best of Venezuela then this is the expedition for you. Don’t hesitate and apply! Trust the group selection process and be prepared to make lifelong travel friends.

  3. rodriorive

    Venezuela is a wonderful country that truly amazed me. It’s nature, beaches, food and landscapes are amazing and you will definitely enjoy them during this expedition. The itinerary was very well arranged along with very knowledgeable local guides that will make you immerse more into the culture. Not to mention that you will meet a new travel family that will make the experience more unique. Don’t hesitate and apply to the next Venezuela expedition, a truly worthwhile adventure.

  4. Dorothea Kakava

    This was hands down the adventure of a lifetime! Hard to put into words what a transformative experience is sharing 10 days with people of 13 different nationalities. The best part is everything is planned for you, so you just need to show up and start having an incredible time!
    You can’t go wrong with a WanderExpedition!

  5. Leon Weiss

    I had an amazing time in Venezuela with Wanderexpeditions! The country is incredible and a new highlight waited almost every day. But what really made the trip were the people. Our group was very international and we had a lot of fun together. I definitely made some good friends here that I will travel with in the future. Do yourself the favor and join a wanderexpedition!

  6. Julia Selbach

    Venezuela was beyond my expectations.
    If you go with wanderexpeditions, you can be sure, that you travel with the most fun and flexible people! Venezuela wouldn’t have been the same without them! I would always recommend traveling with wanderexpeditions. You can be sure you’ll get the most out of your experience ❤️

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