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In the Heart of the Lost World
13 days/ 12 nights- 5 nights on the top
Mount Roraima
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Roraima is a natural sanctuary that contains, in its mystical world, ancestral mysteries that the Pemón have known how to keep, through generations. The cosmogony of this ethnic group is based on the belief of beings that live in the heights and decide the destiny of those who inhabit the earthly world.
Every time a mortal dares to venture to the top of this Pemón Olympus, he must offer the gods a fermented yucca drink, called Cachiri; it is in this way that he earns the right to ascend to the “Mother of All Waters.”
Exploring this “Lost World” is entering a place isolated in time; it is like being on another planet, where the endemic landscapes and ecosystems of these formations tell us about the antiquity and geographical and evolutionary isolation.
It is a place that inspires; excites and leaves positive traces, for life, to the adventurer; its rock formations, its waterfalls, rivers, flora and fauna; its changing climate, its vertiginous vertical walls attest to witnessing the origin of the world.
Welcome to the Lost World!
HIGHLIGHTS:
Indian Community of Paraitepuy, Tek river, Kukenán river, Roraima Base, The Ramp, Streight of Tears, Turtle Stone, Rock formations (Yardangs), the "Hotels", Valley of Crystals, The Pit, The Coati Cave, Cotinga river, The Roraiminha Lookout, Lake Gladys, The Indian Lookout, Maverick Stone (2,810 mts), The Jacuzis, The Window, Mount Kukenán Lookout, Cathedral Waterfalls, The Straight of Quarz, Cave "Eye of Crystal".
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IMPORTANT.
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In this itinerary we offer full services from/to the city of Boa Vista, Brazil;
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Our services begin at the time of meeting with the group at an agreed location (Meeting Point);
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The starting point of this expedition can be from Brazil, receiving the group in the city of Boa Vista or from Venezuela in the city of Santa Elena de Uairén, so costs may vary (consult);
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If you want to get to Santa Elena de Uairén on your own, to do this expedition, you can contact us to guide you.
DAY 1.- GROUP MEETING. (Reception in Boa Vista)
Reception of the group at the Atlas Cantanhede International Airport in the city of Boa Vista. Transfer to the hotel in the city, where we will have a meeting to socialize and offer a briefing about what we will do in the following exciting days. (-/-/-)
NOTE: (B) breakfast; (L) lunch; (D) dinner
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DAY 2.- BETWEEN BORDERS. (Boa Vista/ Pacaraima/ Santa Elena)
Early in the morning, we have a transfer to the town of Pacaraima (3 hrs), located on the border with Venezuela. Upon arrival, we do the customs procedures, cross the border line, make transfers and formalize the permits at Venezuelan customs. We go to the city of Santa Elena de Uairén, to our accommodation, where a complete talk will be given about our expedition in one of the most beautiful regions of the Amazon. (-/-/D)
DAY 4.- THE EXPEDITION BEGINS. (Paraitepuy Community/ Kukenan River Camp)
With a good breakfast and the camping equipment ready, we make the final logistical preparations for our expedition, such as weighing the load carried by each participant (only personal items, plus an insulating mattress and a sleeping bag). It is recommended to carry a maximum of 12 kg (men); 9 kg (women). We have an additional service of personal chargers (service to consult). We begin the walk towards the Río Kukenán camp (1,050 meters above sea level). The path is interesting since with each step we will get closer to the Precambrian colossi Roraima and Kukenán. We will cross several streams and two main rivers: the Tek River and the Kukenán River. This route lasts approximately 5 hours and we will have traveled about 13.5 km. We will spend the night on the banks of the Kukenán River in tents. (B/L/D)
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DAY 5.- AT THE GATES OF THE LOST WORLD. (Kukenan River Camp / Roraima Base Camp)
We continue our march towards the Roraima Base Camp (1,950 meters above sea level). It is a unique walk where we will experience a temperature variation of 28°C to 24°C and a drop of 850 meters between the Kukenán River and the base of Roraima; where the fascinating endemic landscape, flora and fauna make us understand the respect and ancestral veneration of the indigenous peoples for this place. Upon arriving at the base camp we can take a bath in cold, crystal-clear water coming from the mountain. Night in tents. (B/L/D)
DAY 6.- THE LOST WORLD. (Base Camp / Summit)
We begin the ascent through the only natural access that Mount Roraima has, called The Rampa (3.5 km), which has an approximate slope of 50° characterized by endemic vegetation, humidity, rocks of all sizes and streams; waterfalls caused by rain or dew on the surface. We cross the Straight of the Tears and continue ascending, until we reach the entrance to Lost World. This trail will take us around 4 to 5 hours of walking. Upon reaching the top, we will walk for another hour among rock formations that challenge our imagination; we arrive at some caves formed by wind erosion called Hotels, which will serve as a camp to place our tents. First night at the top. (B/L/D)
DAY 7.- THE TRIPLE POINT. (Valley of the Crystals / Triple Point / The Coatí Cave)
We take all our equipment and began the walk, approximately 4 hours, to the geographical landmark called Triple Point, which defines the borders between Brazil, the Essequibo Territory and Venezuela. During our march we will pass through various places, where we will find strange rock formations. We will pass through the Valley of Crystals, streams, abysses, until we reach the monument that marks the triple border. It is, then, when we move to the Brazilian side of Roraima. We arrive at a beautiful cave called The Coatí, where we spent the night. Second night at the top. (B/L/D)
DAY 10.- EXPLORATION DAY. (The Window/ Jacuzzis/ Crystal Eye Cave)
Today we will explore fantastic places at the top of the tepui; no backpack, just the camera and water bottle. We will pass through several places that will make us feel as if we were in another world. We will visit a spectacular and intimidating place called The Window, where we will appreciate the heights and see the neighboring tepui called Kukenán from a viewpoint. We will walk through the Pass of the Crystals, where we will learn how they were formed and feel the ancestral energy that this Lost World has; we continue to Cathedral Waterfalls, an ideal place to relax and meditate, we walk among strange rock formations called Yardangs, where we will explain how they were formed. We will go to the Jacuzzis, which are natural pools of cold, crystalline water, where we will take a refreshing and well-deserved swim. We will return to the camp and, in the afternoon, we will visit the Crystal Eye Cave, where we learn about speleothems. Return to our camp. Fifth night at the top. (B/L/D)
DAY 11.- THE DESCENT. (Summit/ The Ramp/ Base Camp)
Early in the morning we prepare to descend. But first we can climb to the highest point of the tepuy called The Maverick, which reaches 2,810 meters above sea level. We will have time to visit the Indian Lookout, which will give us another perspective of the savannah landscape from above. Then, we start the descent through The Ramp, having lunch (picnic) on the way next to a stream, arriving in the afternoon at the Roraima Base Camp (4 hrs). We get ready to enjoy the beautiful sunset starring the silhouette that Mount Kukenán offers us. (B/L/D)
DAY 12.- A DAY TO REMEMBER. (Base Camp / Tek River Camp)
After breakfast and having regained strength to continue, we begin the way back. This walk will last 4 hours, to the Kukenán River camp, which we must pass accompanied by our guides, due to how complicated it can be. Then we continue for about forty minutes to the Tek River, where we can enjoy a good rest and swim in the river. In the afternoon we will have a commemoration for this feat that must be experienced, at least once in a lifetime. (B/L/D)
DAY 13.- RETURNING FROM THE LOST WORLD. (Tek River Camp / Paraitepuy / Santa Elena- Boa Vista)
We leave the Tek River camp very early, after breakfast back to Paraitepuy. We board our transportation and head to the Indigenous Community of San Francisco de Yuruaní, to have lunch and buy some souvenirs and, from there, we go to Santa Elena de Uairén, for customs procedures, both in Venezuela and Brazil, arriving at the city of Boa Vista. (B/L/D)
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