Along the way....

At the Northern extremity of Brazil, the state of Roraima constitute one of the last un-explored region of the South American continent, and the refuge of the Yanomamis Indians, one of the most important tribe of the Amazon.
On either side of the main river of the State, the Rio Branco, rises a mountain range of relatively high altitude (about 2000 meters above sea level average).
This relief, marking the natural separation line between the Orénoque and the Amazon Basins, is also the border between Venezuela and Brazil. The vegetation is typical of the region (first growth dense and tropical forest) and it is estimated that 50% of the species encountered here are endemic.
The temperature oscillates between 8 and 27 degrees and rainfall averages 4,000 mm / year.

Mount Roraima, emblematic plateau of the Gran Sabana

On the other side of the Brazil-Venezuela border is located the region of the Grand Sabana, site unique composed of about forty Tepuys between which run, no less, than 9 rivers.
These colossal blocks and their flat tops seem to have risen from the earth in the middle of a green desert.
They supposedly are, among the most ancient relief on the planet. Mount Roraima (el. 2810 m.a.s.l.) is the highest one, the most characteristic and therefore the most famous Tepuy.
Towards 1880 a series of conferences was given in London by botanist Everard Im Thurn, first occidental to have climbed Mount Roraima. The auditorium was fascinated when he told that the large summit sheltered vegetal and animal species that apparently hadn’t known any interaction with the rest of the world for millions of years.
The writer sir Arthur Conan Doyle, present during these conferences, was as many of the people attending fascinated by the accounts of the expedition, which inspired him to write in 1912 The Lost World.
We organize the expedition to Mount Roraima starting from Boa Vista, in Brazil.
Starting from the foot of the Tepuy, the ascent first takes place on trails through forests where we will see numerous species of birds and plants.
We then take a clef along the cliff to reach the summital plateau of Roraima.

8-day trek

Daily program

Day 1: MANAUS – BOA VISTA

Transfer to the airport for the interior flight Manaus – Boa Vista.
Pick up at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Meals open

Day 2: BOA VISTA - BRIEFING & PREPARATION OF THE TREK

After breakfast, briefing at the hotel and then inspection of the expedition equipment then detailed explanation of the itinerary.
Meals not included. Night in a hotel.

Day 3: BOA VISTA - SANTA ELENA - PARAITEPUY - TREKKING Day 1

Trek – 10 miles - 5h of actual walking
Departure from Boa Vista at 5 a.m in the direction of Santa Elena de Uairén (Venezuela) where we arrive around 9.00 We stop for a short while and to eat a snack.
We change vehicle, then head to Paraitepuy, which we reach at around 1 p.m.
Distribution of the equipment and start of the trek. This first hiking day takes us to the camp of Rio Tek / Rio Kukenan.
All included. Bivouac.

Day 4: RORAIMA TREK Day 2

Trek – 6 miles – 4 to 5h of actual walking
At around 8 a.m., we head towards the base of Mount Roraima. The distance is not big but the effort is more sustained than the previous day.
We arrive near the area where we set up camp at around 2.p.m. Lunch. Afternoon open.
We can take advantage of this free time to bathe in cold water, walk around the area or prepare for the next day.
All included. Bivouac.

Day 5: RORAIMA TREK Day 3 / SUMMIT

Trek – 3 miles – 4 to 5h actual walking
We leave camp at around 8 a.m. for this day that leads us to the summit. This is one of the most interesting part of the trek.
We take pictures, admire the scenery, observe the flora (orchids) and the fauna (numerous bird species). We pass along brooks and waterfalls. The arrival on the summit is planned for 2.p.m.
Afternoon open to enjoy the place.
All included. Bivouac on the summit.

Day 6: RORAIMA TREK Day 4

Trek – 7 to 8h actual walking
Towards 8 a.m., we start our descent to Vales dos Cristais / El Fosso e Ponto Triplo, (4 hours getting there and 3½ coming back) with a one-hour pause for lunch and to enjoy the place.
We return to camp in the late afternoon.
For this day, it is not necessary to carry all the gear since we will camp in the same place as the night before.
All included. Bivouac on the summit.

Day 7: RORAIMA TREK Day 5

Trek – 6h of actual walking
Time to return to civilization. After breakfast, we take the camp down and start our return itinerary.
We arrive at the camp of Rio Tek in the middle of the afternoon. End of day open.
All included. Bivouac.

Day 8: RORAIMA TREK Day 6 - SANTA ELENA - BOA VISTA

Trek – 10 miles – 4h of actual walking
Last day of the trek. After breakfast we continue our hike. After a one-hour pause for lunch we head for Santa Elena then Boa Vista, where we arrive at around 8.p.m. Dinner open. Night in a hotel.

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