Lost Worlds & Jungles - Overland Trip

3 weeks: Manaus to Caracas or v.v. (DR4CC-XMV)

Plenty of time for exploring and relaxing, really getting away from it all, plus all the sites and lots of chances for adventure activities. Road conditions generally good. Climate hot and sunny to wet and steamy.

General Notes

Because of its nature, this itinerary may vary.Kitty does not cover food while staying in hotels and hostels.Jungle Trip: If you wish to arrange an optional visit to the jungle at the begining or end of your trip, please click here or look at the trip notes.
This trip is not operated by Dragoman Overland.

Activities available at extra costs

  • Day trip to the gold panning areas in Santa Elena
  • Take a 4-6 day trek up the spectacular and huge Mt. Roraima
  • 1-3 day hikes and canoe journeys to Canaima NP and Angel Falls
  • Flights across the incredible flat topped mountains - Tepuys and Angel Falls
  • Abseiling, fishing, kayaking or perhaps just a massage at Playa Colorado

Accommodation

Campsites, wildcamps, hammocks, hostels/hotels.

Itineraries

Nights 1-2:

Brazil: Explore the unique jungle city of Manaus and its colourful markets

Brazil: Travel through the protected Waimiri Indian Reserve

Nights 3- 6:

Venezuela and Gran Sabana: 2 nights in the great little town of Santa Elena

Venezuela and Gran Sabana: Overland across the Gran Sabana one of the oldest plateaus on earth

Venezuela and Gran Sabana: Discover stunning waterfalls and the amazing lanscape of Tepuys

Nights 7-11:

Gran Sabana and Angel Falls: Chill out time by the pool of a beautiful Posada near Ciudad Bolivar

Gran Sabana and Angel Falls: Time for optional trips to Angel Falls the highest waterfall in the world

Nights 12-17:

Delta and Hills: 3 day canoe trip and lodge stay in the Orinoco Delta

Delta and Hills: Explore the deltas waterways and villages by boat

Delta and Hills: Overnight at Cueva del Guacharo to see the "oil bird" spectacle

Nights 18-22:

Caribbean: Overland between the mountains and the Caribbean

Caribbean: 3 nights to hang out on the unspoilt Caribbean beaches at Playa Colorado



Last updated: 5th February 2008

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