Day 1 – Morning departure from the UK, arriving in Caracas late afternoon. Transfer to the hotel of your choice for a two-night stay.

Day 2 - Morning tour of the city. Caracas is located in a valley of rolling hills and offers some of the most interesting modern architecture in Latin America. It is actually one of the oldest cities in the country, and the colonial suburb of El Hatillo is both charming and well preserved. (B)

Day 3 - Depart for the flight to Canaima, and then to lodge close to on the shores of the lovely Canaima Lagoon. Afternoon boat trip on the lagoon, time to relax or take an optional tour. (B, L, D)

Day 4 – At leisure to relax – or take an optional tour (weather permitting) to see Angel Falls, the world’s highest waterfall, from the air. (B, L, D)

Day 5 – Flight to Puerto Ordaz. Transfer to the lodge for three nights. The Orinoco River is Venezuela’s main river and the Orinoco Delta Nature Reserve is an area of luxuriant mangroves and the home of the Warao Indians whose culture is said to be over 10,000 years old. (B, D)

Days 6 & 7 – During your stay, excursions are available to observe flora and fauna. (B, L, D)

Day 8 – Return to Puerto Ordaz for your flight to Caracas. Overnight. (B)

Day 9 – Flight to Merida, an attractive university city in a mountainous setting. Stay at a charming ‘posada’, or inn, for 2 nights. Afternoon, tour of the old town. (B)

Day 10 – Full-day excursion, including Merida’s cable car – the longest and highest in the world that leads to the Pico Espejo Mountain. After lunch continue to the pretty village of El Jaji, with its colonial buildings and lovely main square.
(B, L)

Day 11 – Flight to Caracas for your return journey home. (B)

Day 12 – Arrival in the UK.


Unwind in Venezuela

An ideal way to end your holiday in this beautiful country would be to add a few nights at one of the many beautiful destinations the country has to offer. We think the lovely Paria Peninsula is the best option.

Days 1 to 10 – As in main tour.

Day 11 – Flight to Caracas and connect to far east of the Venezuelan coast and the port town of Carupano which dates back to 1647 and is the gateway to the Paria Peninsula, a hidden treasure that is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Venezuela. With soft golden sands, liberally lined with palm trees and few visitors, it is an ideal place to unwind. Spend three nights in a ‘posada’ by the beach or at nearby hacienda Bukara, a charming cocoa farm, whose owners will make arrangements for you to be taken to and from the beach. (B)

Days 12 & 13 – Continue to unwind. (B)

Day 14 - Return transfer to Carupano for flight to Caracas and the onward connection back home. (B)

Day 15 - Arrival in the UK.

Includes: All international and domestic flights in economy class with pre-payable departure taxes, 10 or 13 nights accommodation with breakfast or meals as stated (dinner on day 11 and full board on days 12 and 13 if staying at hacienda Bukara). Transfers and tours with English-speaking guide on a private basis in Caracas and Merida, shared elsewhere.

B = Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner