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The Lost World

15 days ex Caracas

Trip Code: VLW

Caracas, Ciudad Bolivar, Angel Falls, Los Llanos, Mérida, Maracay.

Spend 15 days traveling across rolling, grassy highlands, remote inland towns and through the wildlife filled plains. See the world’s highest waterfall and visit the Andes. Lose yourself in the depths of diverse Venezuela.

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$2449

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Day 1 Arrive Caracas
Arrive in Caracas at any time.
Day 2-3 Merida
Take a morning bus to Merida in the Andes of Venezuela. A friendly tourist city with a sizable university population, there are many options for visitors. Take an optional ride on the world's longest and highest cable car system, visit Pico Bolivar, one of the surrounding mountains or enjoy horseback riding or rafting.
Day 4-6 Los Llanos (3B,2L,2D)
At the centre of the country we will find a vast, flat savanna known locally as Los Llanos. This area offers the best wildlife viewing in the country with species such as caiman, capybara and numerous types of birds. Los Llanos is also known locally for its music, Joropo which can be heard in every town along the way.
Day 7-8 Maracay
We will spend the day travelling back to Mérida where we will take an overnight bus to the historic city of Maracay. Day 6 is free to explore the area. There are many options including a visit the the Colonial town of Choroní or the nature trails of Henry Pittier National Park.
Day 9-10 Cuidad Bolívar
Travel through some of the country's largest cattle ranches en route to Ciudad Bolivar, a hot colonial city on the banks of the Orinoco River. Steeped in revolutionary history, it was here that Simon Bolivar set up his military base, eventually helping liberate most of South America from Spanish rule.
Day 11-13 Canaima National Park/Angel Falls Excursion (2B,2L,2D)
Take a light aircraft flight to Canaima National Park, home to the world's highest waterfall. Angel Falls boasts a total height of 979 m (3211 feet), as well as the world's greatest uninterrupted drop at 807m (2647 feet). Spend 2 days in the area to enjoy the beautiful river beaches and walking path. On Day 13 we will return to Cuidad Bolívar where we spend the evening.
Day 14 Caracas
Today we return to Caracas, a lively city of more than 4 million. Tonight, we enjoy our last night in this beautiful country.
Day 15 Depart Caracas
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