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Mount Roraima Trekking Expedition – 09 days – Roraima – Brazil – Venezuela
- Duration216 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- CategoryAdditional fees, Agent Low Quality Product
Overview
Mount Roraima is located on the triple border between Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana. it’s a tepuy, a type of formation in table format, and its summit is known by many as ‘The Lost World’.
This region is protected in Venezuelan by the Canaima National Park and in Brazil by Monte Roraima National Park. The summit rises in the Venezuelan territory reaching 2.810 m of altitude. The ascent to the imposing Mount Roraima is a must to every hiker, and a 7-day trekking is the minimum required.
This Expedition provides 3 to 5 of the 11 days at the top of the tepuy, exploring all its extension and attractions up to the Mount’s bow. A complete beautiful trekking at the South American Lost World.
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What's included
Receptive and transfer in Boa Vista airport (Brazil) to Santa Helena (Venezuela) at day 01
Guided expedition to Mount Roraima Summit
Camping tents (2-person shared)
4x4 transfer to Paraitepuy (first and last expedition day)
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Carriers (Sherpas) for tents and food
SpotGen3 satelite remote tracking and monitoring
Full mountain meals during trekking: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (cooking service included)
Leader specialized in long-course hikes and trained with first-aid fundamentals
Farewell lunch in San Francisco on the last trekkig day
Gear purchasing advisory before departure (at your disposal)
Fuel surcharge
02 nights at Hostel in St. Helena (Venezuela) with breakfast
What's Not included
Permission to enter Paratepuy (payment per person in loco around 5 BRL)
Meals and drinks not mentioned in inclusions;
Medications of personal use;
Gratuities and donations;
Any item not described as included.
Itinerary
From Boa Vista (Brazil) to Santa Elena de Uairen (Venezuela). The group will meet at the Boa Vista (Brazil) airport and then depart directly towards the city of Santa Elena de Uaru00e9n (Venezuela), in a journey of approximately 3 hours.
Arriving in Santa Elena we will meet with our trekking guides, where a briefing will be made of the expedition to Mount Roraima, and then we will rest in a hostel.
From Santa Elena to Paratepuy (4x4) to Tek's River Camping.
We will leave from the city of Santa Elena until Paratepuy in a route of approximately 90km in 4x4 transport, where we will begin our approaching walk, going up to the Tek River, where we will have our first camp, always overlooking the imposing Mount Roraima and the Kukenan.
From Tek's River Camp to Roraima Base Camp. On the third day, after an enhanced breakfast, we will leave for the base camp, cross the Kukenan river, where we will stop for a refreshing bath. It is very important to hydrate during the trail due to the strong heat, because we will trek about 6 hours in the sun with a strong ascent.
From Roraima Base Camp to Mount Roraima roof. The most awaited day of our climb to Monte Roraima, we will have a more technical stretch. Time to be very careful when you reach the Valley of Tears because of the loose stones. In the middle of the trekking we will have a privileged view to the Venezuela' savannah besides seeing all the way traveled by the group.
Top: Jacuzzi, Abismo, La Ventana and Salto Catedral. We will know the top of Mount Roraima, passing through the Jacuzzis, Valley of the Crystals, Triple Point, La Ventana, the Cave, El Moat, among other natural attractions, not to mention the endless rocks of all possible shapes and the famous Roraima little frogs, magic of the Mount Roraima summit.
Top: Triple Border, El Fosso and Crystals Valley Another day at the top of Mount Roraima, strolling through the main attractions of the Lost World like the Brazil, Venezuela and Guiana Triple Border, and much other summit points of interest.
From Mount Roraima roof to Tek's Camp Our adventure has not yet come to an end, as we will have to descend Roraima's summit. On this day we will walk a lot. After breakfast, we start the trekking back. It will be 14km of walk to the Tek River, where again we will be careful with the loose stones. We will stop at the base camp for a light lunch and proceed to our goal of the day.
From Tek's Camp to Paraytepuy to Santa Elena (4x4). We will start the saddest day of our trip, it is time to go home. Do not let the tiredness beat you, always stay close to the group, because everyone will be tired. On the way back to Paratepuy, the guards will briefly scan our backpacks, as it is forbidden to carry anything from the mountain. After we pack our things in the 4x4 car, we will make a stop for a very special lunch, in a village named San Francisco where we can buy souvenirs form the Lost World .
Arriving in St. Elena, we will overnight in hotel celebrating the end of our gerat trekking trip!
From Santa Elena to Boa Vista Airport (Brazil) It's time to say goodbye.
We will transfer from Santa Elena to Boa Vista (Brasil) Airport and the great expedition to the Lost World of Mount Roraima will finsh at the airport.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 18 years;
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions;
A high amount of walking (moutain trekking) is involved;
What you need to bring (Mandatory)
ID or Passaport;
Trekking Backpack (minimun of 50l)
Sleeping bag (for 0u00bac confort);
Sleeping Pad;
Walking stick (01 or 02);
Headlight and batteries;
Bottle of water;
Boot / Hiking shoes;
Dry Fit / Polyamide shirts;
Anorak /Fleece;
Plastic bags (for trash);
Toilet paper;
Cell phone;
Sancks for the trekking (between meals).
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.