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..Trekking to Mount Roraima
Monte Roraima

Roraima: is a sandstone tabletop mountain that stands out more than 1000 meters over the wooded savannahs surrounding it. Located in the southwest corner of Canaima National Park, of about 30.000 km². It is one of the places with the most ancient geology in the planet, going back to the pleistocene, around two thousand million years ago.

It is in addition, the highest point in a 549.44 km radius. Next in size being Marahuaca hill, to the west-southwest. Its average height is about 2500 meters above sea level with its vertical walls making access very difficult. Nevertheless Roraima was the first among the great tepuis in being crowned: Sir Everard im Thurn climbed its hillsides in 1884 through a forested  ramp. Reports of victorian expeditions to this mount inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to write in 1912    The Lost World his classic adventure novel, from which several screenplays and films have been realized.

To subsist in the harsh conditions atop the tepuis, many species have adapted and overcome the extreme situation, rocky soil,  lack of nutrients and nitrogen.
This is how certain kinds of plant live specifically in these parts some of which cannot be found anywhere else in the word, known as "endemism " ( Endemic vegetation, exclusive to a place).

 
Itineray (6 days and y 5 nights)
Day
We travel by Jeep from Santa Elena to Paraitepuy situated at an altitude of 1200 meters, at this point we have lunch. It takes two hours to get there. Walk five hours to get to the Tök river campsite, at 1050 m. A hot dinner is prepared, once there.
Day
After breakfast we have to cross two rivers. When it rains, the second river's stream becomes stronger.Our guides will help us through. From the rivers to La Base camp 1870 m we walk 4 hours approximately. During our  course we enjoy the great sights, carnivorous plants and orchids. Lunch at the camp in the afternoon.Take your time then to take beautiful shots in the jungle or freshen up in the little river near the campsite. Dinner takes place at campsite as well.
Day
First two hours is a steep walk up the jungle. After such an effort, Mother Nature rewards us with the beauty of the forest. At last you can touch Roraima's wall for the first time. You need another 90 minutes to reach the summit, at 2800 meters. At the top we're greeted by stones resembling turtles or a dragon's head. Lunch at campsite and the afternoon is to discover the top and edge of the mountain. We dine at the campsite.
Day
All day to roam the mountain top. We feel the magic of Roraima. We see a thousand  whimsical shapes in the stones, animals, the face of Fidel Castro or Bolivar's, fantasy figures. We enjoy the valley of crystals with its special atmosphere and the panoramic view towards the savannah. We feel the mystic touch, when the fog goes up the mountain and closes up on us. Don't be surprised to feel like you're on The Moon or in another world. Lunch on the road, dinner at campsite.
Day
In the morning, a chance to snap the last pictures and later we have to get down from the mountain to the Tök River Camp. We walk 7 hours today from 2800 meters to 1050 m. First there's two to three hours of a steep  way down to the Base camp, where we have  lunch.. At the campsite, we freshen up in the river below a small waterfall with a view of Roraima and Kukenán. Dinner at campsite.
Day
We have the last four hours left 'til Paraitepuy. We've got to cross again the two rivers from the first day.
It is strictly forbidden to take crystals from the area, so all tourists will be inspected by the Park rangers. Our  Toyotas are already waiting with cold beverages and lunch. After lunch, we go back to Santa Elena and if the group is willing we make a stop at Quebrada de Jaspe (great river on a jasper rock bed).
Stages of the days in Roraima:
What's included?
  • Tents for 3 or 4 people. Make: Eureka! and/or Coleman
  • Sleeping Bags
  • Insulation
  • All cooking utensils; linens, stoves.
  • Excellent guide (native Pemón) español/english
  • Excellent cook
  • Porters according to the number of people. (Indigenous people of the Pemón ethnic group, with the job of carrying food, stoves and cooking wares) *Some conditions apply
  • Abundant and assorted food, balanced to standards. (Soups, fruit, pasta, rice, beef and/or chicken, salads, cookies and crackers). It is important to say breakfasts and lunches must be light and dinners are the heaviest meals.
  • Visit to Triple Point (border of 3 countries: Guiana, Brazil and Venezuela) and the last day to Quebrada Jaspe (if the group so chooses) since some tour companies do not guarantee it.
  • Upon return, lunch and refreshments are guaranteed.(Except Roraima Extremo)

    *Sleeping bags and insulation are considered personal equipment, and to be carried by each tourist.

More details... 
What you must bring: 
  • thick socks
  • sandals for trekking
  • hat
  • sunblock
  • swimsuit
  • container for water, water bottle
  • shorts or light pants for walking
  • warm clothes for the cold conditions on the top
  • insect repellant
  • rainslick, poncho
  • flashlight
  • 3 36-shot rolls of film or digicam
  • passport or I.D.
  • something sweet (with sugar) to give you energy, candybar

 


PRICE Ven Bs.

 
OBSERVATIONS
649.000,oo
  Price per person with 5 participants or more...
830.000,oo
   Price per person with 4 participants
990.000,oo
  Price per person with 3 participants
1.350.000,oo
   Price per person with 2 participants
Advertencia! Llos precios pueden cambiar sin previo aviso
Last Updated 10/06/2007

Difficulty:
  
Level: (1=easy 5=hard) 4
Time:
  
6 days and 5 nights; all inclusive
Observations:
  
Modifications to tour ONLY allowed with  (7) working days of notice,  and by telephone.
After contracting the tour with us, any questions or doubts must be dealt with by phone. Thanks.


ING. JAIRO A. ALCALA P.
Presidente - Fundador
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Calle Urdaneta (calle del turísmo) - Santa Elena de uairén - Edo. Bolívar - República Bolivariana de Venezuela
Telefonos: (+58) 289-995.11.75 / 289-808.88.43 (+58) 416-289.26.05 / 416 988.49.26
info@aponwaotours.com
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