VENEZUELA

DAY 1: departure from major Italian cities with connecting flight to Caracas. Arrival in Caracas in the evening, times vary depending on flight schedules. Transfer to hotel near the airport and dinner.

DAY 2: transfer to Caracas airport and domestic flight to Canaima National Park, near the border with Brazil, which occupies the southeastern part of the country, on the edge of the Amazon rainforest, characterized by dozens of tepuis, distinctive rocky plateaus that drop into the surrounding forest with cliffs hundreds of meters high, creating one of the most scenic landscapes in South America.

Departure by canoe along the Churún and Carrao rivers to reach the Angel Falls camp, immersed in the idyllic landscapes of Canaima National Park.

Night in a hammock.

Morning and afternoon: today is the big day of exploration of the park up to Angel Falls, the iconic waterfall that, falling from a tepui, with its 979 meters of height is by far the tallest in the world. In the morning, start of the approximately 4 km trek through the jungle to the Laime viewpoint, which offers an extraordinary view of the waterfall.

If water conditions allow, it will be possible to continue to the natural pools at the base of the waterfall, where you can cool off with an unforgettable swim in the heart of the forest.

Evening: return to camp and overnight in a hammock.

DAY 4: after breakfast, a final look at the majestic Angel Falls before resuming navigation by boat towards Mayupa. From here begins a trek of about three hours up the Kuravaina Tepui, offering spectacular views over the forest and the majestic rocky plateaus of Canaima.

Picnic lunch at the Pozo Azul waterfalls, where crystal-clear waters form natural pools perfect for a refreshing swim with views of the park’s three iconic tepuis. Dinner and overnight in a hammock, surrounded by the silence and magic of the jungle.

DAY 5: breakfast, return by motorboat to Canaima Lagoon, once again crossing the pristine landscapes of the park, and check-in at the posada.

Free afternoon to enjoy the tranquillity of the Canaima village, walk along its riverbanks and let yourself be immersed in the unique atmosphere of this corner of the Amazon, or visit the small village of Canaima. Dinner and overnight at the posada.

Morning and Afternoon: flight from Canaima to Caracas: the capital suspended between mountains and sea, where urban frenzy meets tropical nature. Behind it, the majestic Mount Ávila dominates the city and offers spectacular views over the Caribbean Sea. Arrival in the capital and transfer to hotel.

Evening: dinner and evening discovering the rhythms of the metropolis.

DAY 7: wake up, breakfast and early departure from Caracas, passing through the city of Maracay and Henri Pittier National Park. Crossing the rainforest up to 2,200 meters of altitude and descending to the fishing village of Choroní. Check-in on arrival and free afternoon to explore the town and visit Playa Grande beach and/or enjoy the sunset from the viewpoint overlooking the entire village. Dinner and overnight in a posada.

DAY 8: boat departure along the coast to Chuao, a charming Afro-Venezuelan village nestled between mountains and cacao plantations. Here time seems to have stood still: the women of the village still process cocoa using ancient traditions, producing one of the finest in the world.

Lunch on the beach and return to Choroní: free time to relax, swim or walk among the murals and colorful cafés of the colonial village.
Dinner and overnight in a posada.

DAY 9: relaxation or optional trips to the beaches of Uricao, Valle Seco or Tinikijima. Dinner and overnight in a posada.

Morning and afternoon: wake-up, breakfast and transfer to Caracas.

A day dedicated to visiting the capital of Venezuela starting from the San Agustín district, once considered among the most difficult areas, today a symbol of rebirth and cultural energy. Among colorful murals, salsa rhythms and welcoming communities, you can experience the most vibrant essence of Caracas. Visit to the central Plaza Bolívar, the heart of the colonial city founded by the Spanish in the 16th century and still the main hub of the capital, and the National Pantheon, where Simón Bolívar, the Hero of the Two Worlds, rests.

Evening: dinner and evening in the renowned venues (or in the “worst bars!”) of Caracas

DAY 11: early morning visit to the cable car ascent to Cerro El Ávila, located in the heart of the national park of the same name, which with its 2,740 meters towers over Caracas to the south and the Caribbean coast to the north, offering magnificent views over the surrounding landscape.

Transfer to Caracas airport and departure on a flight to Italy. Arrival on day 12… and see you on the next adventure!

DAY 11: transfer to the airport and flight to Los Roques: the charming Caribbean archipelago with white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. Arrival and evening at the posada.

DAY 12-13: two fantastic excursions to Cayo de Agua and Crasquí and the central islands. Relaxation, swimming, snorkeling and coral islets, idyllic and uninhabited, which make up the tropical marine paradise of the Los Roques archipelago!

DAY 14-15: free time and return flight to Caracas. Departure on a flight to Italy in the evening or the following day. Arrival on day 15… and see you on the next adventure!