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La Gran Sabana expedition 4 days / 3 nights.

Come join us for a real authentic 4x4 wheel Jeep expedition with Fran Khazen, discovering this fascinating world of La Gran Sabana in Venezuela.**

DAY 1: Puerto Ordaz El Dorado The Indian Camp.

Early in the morning we start our excursion from Puerto Ordaz, one of South Americas most modern and important industrial cities. The last details of our journey are discussed during our meeting; later on we climb into our jeeps to set off on the long trip to the Gran Sabana. The stretch that leads us through the legendary mining areas of El Dorado first discovered by Sir Walter Raleigh and the rubber seeker cities of Tumeremo and Guasipati.

Afterwards, we enter a jungle area with many nameless mining sites. In the afternoon we will arrive at our camp. The Anaconda camp in Las Claritas (A typical gold mining town) is a very camp with air conditioning and very good food sleeping in nice beds. After having settled down we shall visit a gold mine and return to the camp. We will have a good local meal and a nice sleep during the night.

DAYS 2 - 3 - 4: Waterfalls and River Excursions.

This track shows you the beautiful world of the Pemon Indians, the Tepuis of the The Lost World which tower up to the sky, breath taking waterfalls, rapids and Indian settlements. We head for the waterfalls Kama, Meru, Arapan Meru, Yuruani Meru,

Karo Paru famous for its semiprecious Jasper, Aponwao and many more incredible places.

In all of these waterfalls and rivers you will have the opportunity for a refreshing bath. There are also one excursions by boat included crewed by local Indian people, as well as adventurous trails we will cover by jeep. We will spoil you with top-class food. Icy beer and refreshing drinks set the scene for a relaxing atmosphere, including the best company of La Gran Sabana: Frank Khazen (Recommended by the Lonely Planet, (Spanish, English, Portuguese, and Italian spoken).

DAY 5: End of Expedition.

After our last breakfast together, we start our trip back to civilization. We will visit other sites missed on the way down to Santa Elena. Around five o�clock in the afternoon we shall arrive in Puerto Ordaz.

**This tour can begin in Sta. Elena or Puerto Ordaz / Ciudad Bolivar and end in either one.

Frank your Expedition leader will promise you:

A unique experience of being one of the few persons getting to know this magic and unexplained energy that you will fell when entering La Gran Sabana.

Exploreing the most remote and virgin places located in the north of South America, including real authentic indigenous towns full of legends, impressive waterfalls, astonishing and paradisiacal landscapes, beautiful rivers, endemic vegetation, prehistoric sacred mountains, tranquility and absolute isolation still with a complete virgin nature.

Expedition for sure includes:

Pre-departure information

All transfers and ground transportation

Accommodations as indicated

All meals and beverages as indicated

Bilingual guide

Park entrance fees

Camping equipment (as needed)

First-aid kit

Expedition might not include:

International flights or airport departure taxes

Domestic flights (we can arrange them)

Sleeping bag, other gear, or items of a personal nature

Meals, alcoholic beverages, tours, or other services not listed on the itinerary

Tips to local staff, nor any expenses incurred in preparing for the trip such as but not limited to non-refundable airline tickets or insurance or additional expenses encountered as a result of flight delays, cancellations, or missed connections.

It is recommended to bring:

Light-weight summer clothing

Swimming suit, you can swim naked if you like; most of the places there will only be yourselves.

Good walking shoes

Sandals

Sleeping bag

Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Bio-degradable soap/shampoo

Hat/cab

Digital camera and binoculars

Small compact flashlight

Getting to where the expedition starts:

This Expedition begins in Puerto Ordaz, you should arrive there with your national flight from Caracas at around 8.30.

Frank personally will be waiting here to pick you up assisting you in the airport with a banner with your name on it.

Please contact us if you have problems in arranging you flight to Puerto Ordaz

We can arrange all for you and provide a guided transfer at each stop even when you arrive in Isla Margarita or at the Maiquetia Caracas international airport..

Note: If you have any questions about times, availability etc, please send us you question using the contact us link on this website.

Price per person $675,- (min. 2 persons)

Price per person $480,- (min. 4 persons or more)

An Optional extra day price per person $130:

A Visit to Diamond and gold mines:

Leaving with our 4x4 vehicle at 9:00 a.m. Driving a long the dirt road that runs parallel between the border  of  Venezuela and Brazil, a great drive surrounded by forests and savannas.

Upon arrival at the mines, you will observe the local miners and there way processing there artisanal mining of gold and diamonds. You will have the opportunity to do mining your selves with the help of the local miners, taking pictures if you want, and you can buy rough diamonds and gold nuggets at cost price here!.

Next, meet the population of Pauji, a mystical place where many cultures come together with real Indians, miners and hippies. Observe the northern part of the Brazilian Amazon and Tepuy Wopan Jungle; a 30 minutes walk, where you will enjoy the emerald waterfall, with time to swim and enjoy this refreshing cristal clear waters. Return to St. Helena de Uairen, crossing again the border to Venezuela with Brazil, and for dinner enjoy the best Brazilian BBQ and drink the typical Caipirina or / and try the aphrodisiac Catuaba wine - Take care...

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