La Gran Sabana Deluxe 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 group of 2 persons, complete tour $1,080.
Price per group of 3 persons, complete tour $1,287.
Price per group of 4 persons, complete tour $1,440.
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...

1) Responsabilidades: Expedition.travel asume la responsabilidad de los contratos y acuerdos celebrados con sus clientes en el suministro de todos nuestros servicios. Del mismo modo que declina toda responsabilidad por las guerras, huelgas, retrasos, incendios, accidentes y sus consecuencias, las epidemias, la destrucción de los mecanismos, los actos de gobierno, robos, saqueos o cualquier otra causa ajena a la empresa, así como los accidentes sufridos por subcontratación los servicios o los retrasos en los vuelos y las transferencias de las líneas aéreas comerciales. La empresa no será responsable por las consecuencias derivadas del consumo o posesión de drogas o sustancias estupefacientes en nuestros programas y servicios.

2) Documentación: El turista debe traer consigo sus documentos de identificación y visados consulares, en caso de problemas por defecto del pasaporte o la falta de visa consular, la empresa no se hace responsable por los gastos originados por el retraso o la pérdida total de la los servicios contratados.

3) Reintegro por cancelación por parte de los turistas se estipula así: El ochenta por ciento (80%) 30 días antes de la fecha de inicio de los servicios. Los setenta y cinco por cientos (75%) 15 días antes de la fecha de inicio de los servicios. El cincuenta por ciento (50%) hasta una semana antes del inicio de los servicios. El veinticinco por ciento (25%) hasta 72 horas antes del comienzo del servicio no habrá reembolso entre las 72 horas y el inicio del servicio.

4) No habrá reembolso en caso de no presentarse, documentos de viaje inadecuados, abandono de la gira en cualquiera de sus momentos o no uso de los servicios voluntariamente por el viajero. En caso de lluvia o mal tiempo o cualquier otra razón de fuerza mayor que puedan poner en peligro la seguridad del turista, la compañía se reserva el derecho de modificar el programa, sin que el turista tiene derecho a reclamación o indemnización.

5) Reclamaciones. Todas las reclamaciones tendrán que ser dirigidas por escrito a nuestras oficinas, dentro de las cuarenta y ocho (48) horas siguientes a la conclusión de los servicios.

6) Todas las condiciones de contratación de los servicios se consideran aceptadas por medio de:
1 - La ejecución del pago de los servicios contratados con anterioridad al inicio del servicio.
2 - La aceptación de los vales de los servicios que se extienden a los clientes por correo electrónico, por fax o por cualquier otro mecanismo.
3 - El uso de cualquier parte de los servicios contratados.

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