Travel within the beautiful South American country of Venezuela is guaranteed to involve experiences of geographical wonders and sights of immense natural beauty. The country compromises the Andes Mountain Range, deserts, grasslands, the Amazon Rainforest and jungle of Gran Sabana including many record-breaking highlights such as the Angel Falls (World’s highest waterfall), Guacharo (South America’s largest cave) and Lake Maracaibo, (South America’s largest lake). The Venezuelans are a people of diverse culture and history, evident in the primitive tribal societies of the rainforest and the modern European cultures of the cosmopolitan metropolises.

This tour focuses on an exploration of the Venezuelan Andes- an area characterised by paramis decorated with colourful flowers and low-lying plants and shrubs. The region is comprised of mountainside villages, shimmering lakes, and streams brimming with life.
The adventure travels through the city of Merida which is majestically framed by the snow-capped ‘Five White Eagles’ peaks, (of which the tallest is Pico Bolivar), and the world’s highest and longest cable car- the infamous Teleferico. Dipping a toe into the spectacular sights and sounds of the Andes, the tour eventually ends after spending the final 2 days exploring the vast plains of the Llanos, marvelling at the spectacular array of wildlife and ecology.

This tour is a dream for naturalists, birdwatchers and everybody who wants to discover nature close-up, with the guidance of professional naturalist guides.

Make this your holiday:
Exclusive Tour: your own private multilingual guide throughout the trip 
Price Guarantee: costing 25-30% less than similar tours of the same flexibility and quality
Tailor Made: customised itinerary to create your dream holiday
Duration: shorten or lengthen the tour to suit your wishes
Dates: depart and return whenever you choose
Hotels: change hotel grade to suit your budget
Group Discounts: call 0845 310 2929.

Day 1:         Arrival Caracas
Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel Alba Caracas

Day 2:         Caracas – Mérida
Transfer to airport for our flight to Mérida. Meet and greet on arrival and transfer to our charming posada in the heart of Merida’s colonial district.
Overnight: Posada Casa Sol (B)

Day 3:         Mérida – Andes
Explore the Páramo region of the higher Andes. We will visit the Andean villages of Tabay, Mucurubá and Mucuchíes (where a special type of mountain dog is bred). We reach Laguna Mucubají, from where we will hike for 2 hours to Laguna Negra – a beautiful glacial lagoon at 3000 meters, whose dark waters mirror the surrounding landscape. We will visit the biological station of Mifafi, working to protect the endangered Frontino Bear, and to reintroduce the Condor to the Venezuelan Andes. We will drive along Pico El Aguila, at 4100 meters the highest mountain pass in the Venezuelan Andes, marvelling at the spectacular views.
Overnight: Hotel Los Frailes. (B, L, D)

Day 4:         Andes – Llanos
After breakfast we will wind our way down to the Llanos, to Hato El Cedral.
The Llanos Extending from Bolivia, Peru and Colombia, through 1.000 kilometres of Venezuela to the Orinoco Delta, the vast plains of the Llanos cover an area of about 320.000 square kilometres. The Llanos are an incredible place to see wildlife. Apart from more than 300 species of birds (including scarlet ibis, hoatzin, screamers, soldier storks, spoonbills and many more) you may be lucky enough to spot jaguars, ocelots, anteaters, honey bears, capybaras and alligators, in an environment still relatively undisturbed by man. Enjoy a stay tonight at Hato el Cedral- a working cattle ranch, with the mission of protecting the spectacular wildlife of the Llanos. Morning and afternoon animal-watching excursions are done by open trucks, boat, or on foot. (B, L, D)

Day 5:         Llanos
Today we will enjoy a full day of animal watching excursions. (B, L, D)

Day 6:         Llanos – Barinas – Caracas
After breakfast, we will transfer to Barinas airport for our flight to Caracas. (B)

NOTE: We make no extra charge for minor changes to hotels or hotel add-ons to the beginning or the end of the existing itinerary. No surcharges will be imposed within 30 days of departure. Wherever possible any downward revision in the price of trips if shown in our ‘Special Offers’ will be refunded to you.

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