1st day (--/L/S)

We leave Sta. Elena in the morning and drive two hours to the last Indian village Paraytepui. From here starts now the Trek into the lost world. On this first day you will walk around 5 hours to the campground at the Kukenan river. You will cross two rivers to reach it. The Kukenan river grows after rainfall to a respectful stream. Our guides will put a long rope over the river and help you in your first adventure. Lunch on the way and supper at the campsite.

2nd day (B/L/S)

After breakfast starts a five hour walk to the base camp. You will cross the smooth hills in the savannah. In total you have to walk uphill for two hours. You will see orchids and carnivores. Lunch will be already at the base camp. Here starts the jungle and you should use the late afternoon to find some attractive shots for your camera.

3rd day (B/L/S)

After breakfast comes a 2 hour steep hike in the jungle. You will be exhausted but also amazed from so many bromeliads, ferns and other plants. Finally you can touch the wall of the Roraima mountain and a small waterfall will bring you wonderful refreshing moments. It takes another hour or 90 minutes through jungle and over stones to reach the top of the mountain. Stones looking like sea turtle or dragonheads welcome you on the top. Lunch will be at the camp and the afternoon is for discovering the closer area around the camp.

4th day (B/L/S)

The hole day is for discovering the top of the Roraima. Feel the magic from the mountain. You will see thousand faces in the bizarre stone formations, some remind you of lizards or Fidel Castro others like fantasy creatures or fairy tale witches. See the valley of crystals and enjoy the fantastic view to the valley. feel the mystery when the fog comes up the mountain. Don't be surprised when you feel like walking on the moon. Lunch will be on the way and supper at the camp.

5th day (B/L/S)

In the morning are your last chance to take some pictures before we walk down the mountain again to the campsite at Rio Tek. You have to cross the two rivers from the first day again. Lunch is on the way and at the camp you can enjoy a great bath in the river with a fabulous view to the Kukenen and Roraima mountain. Supper at the camp.

6th day (B/L/--)

After the last four hours you will reach the Indian village Paraytepui. Watch out!! Every tourist gets searched by the park rangers for crystals. The crystals are a lot more beautiful on the top of Roraima then in your apartment at home!! Our Toyotas are waiting already with cold drinks and great sandwiches for you. After lunch drive back to Sta. Elena with a stop over at the Jaspe fall if the group wants to.

Price per person 250,-- US$ (min. 4 persons)

Price includes: Transfer Santa Elena to Pareitepuy and back to Santa Elena · Professional guide , bilingual· Porters for food and cocking gear · Tents, sleeping bag and ground mat · 5x breakfast, 4x light lunches and 5x full dinner. Communication on the way, First aid kit

What to bring: Good walking shoes, with thick socks, a sun hat, sun cream, a bottle for water, short or light trousers for the hike, insect repellent for dawn, raincoat, flashlight, at least three film rolls with 36 pictures each, some sweets

Trekking Tours: Chrikayen

The Chirikayen mountain has a altitude of 1.650 m above sea level and is easy to climb in four days. You will cross savannah, rainforest and you will see small gold or diamond mines. Feel the magic world of flattop mountains and enjoy the fantastic view from the top. This is a great trip for beginners to get the Trekking taste!!

1st day (--/L/S)

It takes a 90 min off road drive from Sta. Elena to the starting point. After preparing the Backpack's you have some time for a bath while your guide prepares the lunch. In the afternoon explanation about some medical plants with your locale Indian guide. Overnight stay in tents.

2nd day (B/L/S)

After breakfast you walk for three hours to a river. Sometimes we can see gold and diamond miners at work. While the guides are preparing the lunch you can enjoy the river and take a bath. After lunch takes it a 3,5 hours hike through the jungle. You will pass through season rainforest. You will leave the jungle on the top and you are back in the savannah. Amazing panorama views are waiting for you. Another 60 minutes to reach your campsite, which is next to a little lagoon with an waterfall. Dinner and overnight in tents.

3nd day (B/L/S)

After breakfast takes it almost two hours to hike to the top. Then you have to cross the mountain which takes another two hours. The campsite will be right next to the abyss from the mountain, You won't forget this view!! The rest of the afternoon is for exploring the top of Chirikayen and to explore this unique plants and to take pictures. Dinner and overnight on the top of the mountain in tents.

4th day (B/L/--)

After breakfast you have to cross the mountain again and the last chance to spot some orchids or carnivores and then you walk a different way back to Sta. Elena . We walk around five hours, mostly through the GRAN SABANA!! The lunch is on the way. With some luck you can see anteaters or deer. One group saw once even a jaguar!!

Price per person 199,--$US (min. 4 pax)

Included: Transportation, Camp equipment, 3 breakfast, 4 lunch and 3 supper, Guides and porters for food (everyone carry his personal belongings and equipment)What to bring? Insect repellent, sun protection, hat, swim wear, light clothing, good walking shoes, flashlight, pocket knife and your passport.