This has to be one of the most spectacular places i have been. The trek to the top of the tepuis takes 3 days and for the final day it is pretty demanding, but when you reach the top it is more than worth it. Even before you reach the top the trek is amazing, the array of wildlife and flowers ... Read review
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This has to be one of the most spectacular places i have been. The trek to the top of the tepuis takes 3 days and for the final day it is pretty demanding, but when you reach the top it is more than worth it. Even before you reach the top the trek is amazing, the array of wildlife and flowers was amzing, from crabs in the river to rattle snakes in the bushes. However the tru beauty is on top of the mountain. Views are awesome and at one point it ... ...looking down at a 100ft drop. The only place on top where it is possible to pitch a tent is inside the caves on top of there as the rest of the mountain top appears to be a landscape from Mars. There are also many other attraction on the table top such as lost valleys, unique orchids and crystal pools. However i would only undertake this trek if you can handle a good deal of physical exercise, and hot day time temperatures. ... more
This has to be one of the most spectacular places i have been. The trek to the top of the tepuis takes 3 days and for the final day it is pretty demanding, but when you reach the top it is more than worth it. Even before you reach the top the trek is amazing, the array of wildlife and flowers was amzing, from crabs in the river to rattle snakes in the bushes. However the tru beauty is on top of the mountain. Views are awesome and at one point it is possible to lie on the edge of the mountain looking down at a 100ft drop. The only place on top where it is possible to pitch a tent is inside the caves on top of there as the rest of the mountain top appears to be a landscape from Mars. There are also many other attraction on the table top such as lost valleys, unique orchids and crystal pools. However i would only undertake this trek if you can handle a good deal of physical exercise, and hot day time temperatures.
Advantages: cheap, beautiful, diverse Disadvantages: can be dangerous, english is not widely spoken
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From Caracas the options are endless. If you decide to trek in the Andes, Merida is a good starting point, a bustling city with all the trekking shops and guides you could want. However i do warn you that a high level of fitness and an understanding of altitude sickness is recommended for longer treks.
If you prefer the jungle it is best to head to the southeast towards Canaima, which is a perfect base for an assault on Angle Falls. Whilst in this area there is also the attraction of the tepuis, or table top mountains, described by Conan-Doyle in his book the 'The Lost World'. If you really want adventure i think this is the place to go and especially Mount Roraima, where you can see unique orchids or sample the sights of Boa Vista at night (from a distance).
However if you want more of a relaxing trip there is no better place than ...
