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NEW! SHIRIAN TRIBAL LANDS
16 DAYS HOTELS/HAMMOCK CAMPS/JUNGLE SHELTERS INTO THE 'LOST WORLD' From the breathtaking Angel Falls, join us on an adventurous journey to the tribal lands of the Shirian Indians. Relationships cultivated over many years with village elders allow us to bring you this very special tour that will appeal to the intrepid explorer. Angel Falls The glistening waters of Angel Falls knife downwards in a single unbroken cascade, leaping some 975m off the vertical escarpment of Auyan Tepui (Devil's Mountain, 2400m) the tallest waterfall in the world. When water levels allow, our launch will carry us over the rapids to the base of the falls. Then, with the sound of the falls fading behind us, we head downstream for the next leg of our adventure. Journey to the Tribal Lands From the frontier town of La Paragua our journey into the hinterland begins in earnest. Three days by motorised dug-out canoe, traversing raging rapids and spectacular falls, sees us emerge from the jungle-lined banks of the Paragua river to Kavaimaken Village, home to the Shirian Indians. The Shirian Indians are a little known sub-group of the Yanomami Indians whose lands are limited to the upper reaches of the Paragua river and the head waters of the Uraricaa river in Brazil. Their settlements are all along the banks of these rivers and, although they are traditionally jungle hunters and gatherers, recently they have adapted to using the river for fishing and communicating with the outside world. Shirian Village Life Our time in the village is spent with the Shirian tribe, learning about their way of life. We hope to join them on a fishing excursion and with luck they will guide us up the Ichun River to
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Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Caracas. 2 Fly Kavac. 3 Motorised canoe down Akanan River to Iwana Meru. 4 Motorised canoe to Arenal; swimming and jungle walks. 5 Launch to Angel Falls. Walk to Alexander Laime's lookout (2hrs, optional). 6 Launch to Canaima. Optional boat trip to Sapo Falls. 7 Fly La Paragua. Motorised canoe to Uraima Falls. 8 Motorised canoe to Carapo rapids. 9 Motorised canoe and walk to Kavaimaken Village. 10 In Kavaimaken village and environs. 11 Launch to Ichun Falls. 12 Launch to Kavaimaken Village. 13 Launch to Uraima Falls. 14 Launch to La Paragua and fly to Cuidad Bolivar. 15 Drive Puerto Ordaz, fly Caracas. Fly London. 16 Arrive London. Accommodation & Meals: 2nts hotels, 7nts camping, 5nts jungle shelters; 14 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 11 dinners included. See p41. Mode of Travel: On Foot/Motorised Canoe/Bus/Flights as itinerary. Comment: An adventurous tour for the intrepid traveller, conditions are basic and the going will be tough, but the reward of meeting and interacting with the Shirian Indians is immeasurable. This tour operates in the wet season when water levels should be at their highest, allowing for easier navigation along the rivers, however, please be prepared to walk and help carry equipment around shallow areas and rapids. Although the walks are graded as easy to moderate, you should be a fit, healthy and an active person to get the most from this tour. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader/local guides/boatmen/drivers. Group Size: Approx. 10 to 14.
Ichun Falls where we will make an overnight camp. Returning to the village for the final time, we leave with a greater understanding and appreciation of this small community and their ancestral lands.
DATES AND PRICES Flight Inc 16 days Sat to Sun
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2008 deps flight land Price in £s inc only 12 Jul-27 Jul 1799 1175 15 Nov-30 Nov 1799 1175 2009 Price in £s 18 Jul-02 Aug 1849 1215 21 Nov-06 Dec 1849 1215 Land Only tour: 15 days - start Caracas day 1 (Sat), end Caracas day 15 (Sat) Plus Local Payment: £400 payable Caracas These are guide prices, see p45 for details.
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Essential information about our tours see pages 38-51
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