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Angel Falls Expedition

The world's tallest waterfall by canoe and air

4.9(1)
4 days · 3 nightsMax 10 travelersModerate
Angel Falls Expedition — main view

Overview

From Caracas, fly to Canaima National Park, sleep in indigenous Pemón hammocks and motor by curiara up the Carrao river to the base of Angel Falls — 979 meters of free-falling water.

  • Light aircraft flight over the tepuis
  • Canoe ascent of the Carrao river
  • Hammock camp at the foot of Angel Falls
  • Swim at Sapo waterfall — walk behind the curtain
Day by day

The itinerary

Click any day to see activities, lodging and meals.

1

Fly over the Gran Sabana's table-top mountains to Canaima lagoon, gateway to Angel Falls.

  • Morning flight Caracas to Canaima
  • Aerial views of tepuis and waterfalls
  • Arrival at Canaima lagoon
  • Swim at Canaima beach with pink sand
  • Sapo waterfall — walk behind the curtain
  • Welcome dinner with Pemón guides
Stay: Pemón lodge in Canaima
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
2

Motor by traditional curiara canoe up the Carrao and Churún rivers to the base of Angel Falls.

  • Early departure by motorized curiara
  • Navigate Carrao river rapids
  • Lunch on the riverbank
  • Enter the Churún river canyon
  • First views of Auyán-tepui cliffs
  • Arrive at Ratoncito island camp
  • Evening around the campfire
Stay: Hammock camp at Ratoncito
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3

Hike through jungle to the Mirador viewpoint at the base of the world's tallest waterfall.

  • Dawn breakfast at camp
  • 1-hour jungle hike to Mirador
  • Angel Falls viewpoint — 979 m of freefall
  • Swim in the natural pool (water permitting)
  • Photography time at different angles
  • Return hike to camp
  • Canoe back to Canaima at sunset
Stay: Pemón lodge in Canaima
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4

Final morning at the lagoon before your scenic flight back to Caracas.

  • Sunrise over Canaima lagoon
  • Optional walk to Hacha falls
  • Late morning flight to Caracas
  • Aerial tepui flyover (weather permitting)
Meals: Breakfast
The fine print

What's included

Included

  • All domestic flights from Caracas
  • Pemón guides + porters
  • Hammock camps + lodge nights
  • All meals during expedition

Not included

  • International flights
  • Caracas hotel pre/post tour
  • Travel insurance

Cancellation policy

50% refund up to 30 days before departure. After that window, our country team will work directly with you on the best alternative — rebooking, partial refund or credit toward another itinerary.

1 verified review

What travelers said about this journey

5.0

Four days at the edge of the world

Logistics in Venezuela are not trivial — Latin Spirit handled every transfer, permit and Pemón guide flawlessly. Sleeping in a hammock with the roar of Angel Falls in the dark was the closest I've felt to genuine wilderness.

Marco D.
Marco D.Italy
Verified
  • 30+ years of operationsOperating since 1992
  • Local expert guidesTrained in-country
  • Free cancellationUp to 24h on most tours
  • 24/7 in-trip supportWhatsApp + phone
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