Day 1: The Threshold of the Great Savannah

• Route: Maiquetía Airport (CCS) domestic flight to Maturín (MUN) followed by overland transfer to San Francisco de Yuruani.

• Activity: Meet and greet at the domestic terminal and private overland transfer. This is a logistics and approach day. During the 10-hour journey, we will cross the Orinoco River via the Orinoquia Bridge, witnessing the dramatic transition from tropical forest to open savannah.

• Overnight: Local lodge in San Francisco de Yuruani (Pemon Indigenous Community).

Day 2: Towards the Heart of the Guiana Shield

• Route: San Francisco to Paraitepui via 4×4, then trekking to Tek River.

• Detail: 4×4 transfer to the village of Paraitepui (official registration with National Park authorities). We begin a 12 km trek (approx. 4–5 hours) across gentle, rolling hills.

• Highlight: Stunning panoramic vistas of Mount Roraima and Mount Kukenán in the distance.

• Camp: Tek River (Tented camp).

Day 3: Crossing the Sacred Waters

• Route: Tek River to Base Camp.

• Detail: Crossing the Tek and Kukenán rivers (technical monitoring of water levels is required). A steady 10 km ascent towards the foot of the tepui. The ecosystem shifts from savannah to pre-montane shrubland.

• Dynamics: Evening Astrotourism session to identify the Southern Cross.

• Camp: Roraima Base Camp (Tented camp).

Day 4: Conquering «The Ramp»

• Route: Base Camp to the Summit of Roraima.

• Detail: The most physically demanding day. A steep ascent up the vertical wall through a dense, mystical cloud forest. We will climb «The Ramp», a natural staircase of rock and ancient vegetation.

• Highlight: Reaching the summit and encountering the surreal, blackened sandstone formations.

• Overnight: «Hotels» (Natural rock alcoves that shelter the tents from the summit’s wind and rain).

Day 5: Expedition to the Island in Time (The Long Route)

• Exploration: Trekking to the Triple Point (the tri-border landmark between Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana).

• Key Landmarks:

  • La Fosa: A massive sinkhole featuring an internal waterfall.

  • Crystal Valley: Vast fields of natural quartz (extraction is strictly prohibited under our conservation ethics).

  • Science: Identification of endemic flora, including Heliamphora and Drosera (pitcher and sundew plants).

Day 6: Secrets of the Abyss (The Short Route)

• Exploration: Discovering the northern and western reaches of the summit.

• Key Landmarks:

  • La Ventana (The Window): A breathtaking precipice overlooking the valley and Mount Kukenán (the ultimate photography spot).

  • Tepui Jacuzzis: Crystal-clear, invigorating pools with glittering crystal beds.

  • Maverick: The highest point of Mount Roraima (2,810m).

• Activity: Guided meditation and rock formation spotting.

Day 7: The Explorers’ Return

• Route: Summit – Descent to Tek River.

• Detail: A technical descent back down the ramp. Protecting the knees is paramount here. We transition back into the expansive savannah ecosystem.

• Camp: Tek River (Tented camp).

Day 8: Return to Pemon Civilisation

• Route: Tek River to Paraitepui, followed by 4×4 transfer to San Francisco de Yuruani.

• Activity: Final trekking leg (12 km). At Paraitepui, we provide a donation to the local community and celebrate our successful summit.

• Overnight: Lodge in San Francisco de Yuruani (Hot showers and comfortable beds).

Day 9: Photographic Safari – The Great Savannah

• Route: 4×4 expedition through the landmarks of the Gran Sabana.

• Visits: Pacheco Waterfall, Jasper Creek (a riverbed of semi-precious red jasper), and various panoramic viewpoints.

• Purpose: A day for physical recovery (wellness) and cultural appreciation of the Pemon heritage.

Day 10: Farewell to the Ancestral Lands

• Route: Overland transfer from San Francisco to Puerto Ordaz or Maturín for the return flight to Caracas.

• Activity: Return transfer to connect with domestic and international flights.

• Closing: Presentation of digital expedition certificates by Explocation & Associates.