Tours of Venezuela

Essential Venezuela

Endowed with breathless landscapes, majestic mountains and an idyllic collection of traditional villages and colonial towns, Venezuela is one of Latin America's surprising gems. Home to the world's highest waterfall and the second longest river in South America, over 40 percent of the country lies within the protective embrace of national parks and reserves.This stunning adventure encompasses some of the country's natural and cultural highlights, beginning amongst the high plateaus of the Venezuelan Andes, where you'll visit colonial Merida and the traditional villages of the Andean Paramos. Heading down onto the sweeping plains of Los Llanos, you'll then enjoy some of the finest wildlife viewing in the country, before heading deep into the Orinoco River Delta to visit the remote communities of the Warao Indians.The climax of the journey sees you amongst the World Heritage landscapes of Canaima National Park, where you'll enjoy the opportunity of flying over Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall, before you head back to Caracas to begin the journey home.

Tour includes: 12 nights in three to four star accommodation - Six domestic flights in economy class - 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners - Accompanied by an experienced English speaking local guide on private or shared basis - Sightseeing programme including entrance fees (except Canaima National Park) - Private guided transfers to and from all airports

Alternative Venezuela

Rich in variety, from its Andean peaks to its Caribbean beaches, Venezuela presents a timeless landscape of idyllic off shore islands, lush teeming jungle and majestic flat topped mountains. One of South America's untouched paradises, this highly original itinerary takes you from its beautiful northern coast deep into the heart of the Gran Sabana, a land that time had all but forgotten.More suited to the dry season that runs between December and April, you can enjoy Venezuela's wild coast at its most captivating, whilst also appreciating the vast plains of Gran Sabana without their persistent rain showers. The journey begins in Caracas, before taking you overland and along the eastern Caribbean coast. You'll see spectacular jungle encroaching on glorious deserted beaches, explore the pristine settings of Mochima National Park and the Paria Peninsula and then head into the otherworldly landscapes of Gran Sabana.Steeped in the legends of the indigenous Pemon and scattered with the reminders of colonial gold rushes, these panoramas provide a spectacular backdrop of cascading waterfalls and magnificent tabletop mountains, recapturing the 'Lost World' that so captivated Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Tour includes: Two domestic flights in economy class - 9 nights in simple to mid-range accommodation, 3 nights in four star city hotels - 12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 9 dinners - Private guided sightseeing - Private driver and vehicle