La Gran Sabana
Bolívar State · Canaima National Park
Flat-topped tepuis that inspired The Lost World, rivers running over red jasper and waterfalls everywhere. Home of the Pemón people and Venezuela's most famous trek: Roraima.
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Adventure travel in Venezuela
Venezuela, the wild way.
Walk on two-billion-year-old tepuis, climb the highest peaks of the Venezuelan Andes, paddle mountain rivers and end the day in hot springs or on a Caribbean cay. Small groups, local guides.
- 5destinations
- 4,978 mPico Bolívar
- 2,810 mRoraima summit
- 2–8travellers per group
Destinations
Five landscapes, one country
From the tepui savanna to Andean ice, from flooded plains to Caribbean islands. Combine them in one trip.
Mérida
Venezuelan Andes · Sierra Nevada
The country's highest peaks, glacial lakes, páramo covered in frailejón and the Mukumbarí cable car, one of the highest in the world. Rock climbing, high mountains and hot springs on the way down.
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Falcón State · National Park
White-sand cays, mangroves and reefs in calm Caribbean water. Kayak through the mangroves, snorkel and walk the coast, with a stop at the Las Trincheras hot springs on the way.
Los Llanos
Apure & Barinas · Orinoco plains
One of the continent's great wildlife havens: capybaras, caimans, anacondas, scarlet ibis. Ranch safaris, horseback rides and rafting on the rivers that drop out of the Andes in Barinas.
Margarita
Nueva Esparta State · Isla de Margarita
Venezuela's Caribbean island: wild beaches on the Macanao peninsula, pink salt flats, colonial forts and the trails of Cerro El Copey. And kitesurfing at El Yaque if you have energy left.
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Pick your adventure
Every trip mixes several. Tell us what moves you and we'll build the route.
Trekking
Multi-day treks with camping: Roraima, and the Los Nevados route in the Andes.
Gran Sabana · Mérida
Rafting
Class II–IV rapids on the rivers running down from the Andes to Los Llanos, in Barinas.
Barinas · Los Llanos
Mountain climbing
Summits close to 5,000 m: Pico Humboldt, Pico Bolívar and Pico Pan de Azúcar, with certified guides.
Sierra Nevada de Mérida
Rock climbing
Sport and trad routes for every level, from your first time on a rope to multi-pitch.
Mérida Andes
Hiking
Day hikes to waterfalls, páramo lakes, tepui viewpoints and coastal trails.
Every region
Hot springs
Las Trincheras, among the hottest in the world, and the Andean springs of Tabay to rest your legs.
Carabobo · Mérida
Trips
Sample expeditions
Starting points, not fixed packages. We change dates, days and pace to fit your group.
La Gran SabanaRoraima Tepui Expedition
Six days of trekking to the top of one of the oldest plateaus on Earth: a landscape of black rock, quartz crystals and plants found nowhere else.
Day by day
- Arrive in Santa Elena de Uairén, safety briefing and gear check.
- 4x4 to Paraitepui; walk across the savanna to the Tek river camp.
- Cross the Tek and Kukenán rivers to base camp.
- Climb La Rampa to the summit and sleep in a rock-overhang camp.
- The summit: La Ventana, the jacuzzis, the Valley of Crystals and the Triple Point.
- Descend to the Tek river.
- Back to Paraitepui and Santa Elena.
- Swim at Quebrada de Jaspe, then depart.
La Gran SabanaGran Sabana Falls & Rivers
A road trip down Highway 10 with short hikes, waterfalls to swim in and nights in Pemón communities. Great for families.
Day by day
- Santa Elena; sunset at Quebrada de Jaspe.
- Kamá falls and Quebrada Pacheco.
- Dugout canoe on the river to Aponwao falls and a walk to its base.
- Kavak: hike and swim up the canyon.
- Tepui viewpoint at sunrise, then home.
MéridaPico Humboldt Summit
From the cloud forest at La Mucuy up past glacial lakes to the summit, around 4,940 m. Acclimatisation included; no previous technical experience needed.
Day by day
- Mérida; acclimatisation walk and gear check.
- La Mucuy to Laguna Coromoto through the cloud forest.
- Climb to Laguna El Suero.
- Summit day: alpine start, rope and helmet up Pico Humboldt.
- Descend to La Mucuy.
- Tabay hot springs, then depart.
MéridaAndes Multi-Adventure
A bit of everything: cable car above 4,000 m, a trek to Los Nevados, a day of climbing, rafting in the foothills and hot springs to finish.
Day by day
- Arrive in Mérida and explore the city.
- Mukumbarí cable car to Loma Redonda and walk down to the village of Los Nevados.
- Los Nevados to El Morro on old mule trails.
- Rock climbing day with an instructor.
- Down to Barinitas: rafting on the river.
- La Culata páramo and Laguna de Mucubají.
- Tabay hot springs, then depart.
Los Llanos
Wild Llanos & White Water
Rafting in Barinas, then a working cattle ranch: dawn safaris, rides with the llaneros and sunsets that go on forever.
Day by day
- Barinitas; afternoon intro rafting run.
- Full day of rafting on class III–IV rapids.
- Transfer to the ranch in Apure; sunset safari.
- Horseback ride, boat safari for river dolphins and caimans, and piranha fishing.
- Birdwatching at dawn, then depart.
Morrocoy
Morrocoy Cays & Hot Springs
The perfect way to end any expedition: hot springs at Las Trincheras, kayaking in the mangroves, snorkelling and white-sand cays.
Day by day
- Stop at the Las Trincheras hot springs, arrive in Chichiriviche.
- Kayak through the mangroves and hike to the viewpoint.
- Boat to Cayo Sombrero and Cayo Sal: snorkelling and beach.
- Free morning, then depart.
Gallery
From the trail
Real photos from our routes. More on the way.
Why Manadita
We travel as a pack
A manadita is a small pack that looks out for each other. That's how we travel.
Local guides
We work with Pemón guides in the Gran Sabana, mountaineers from Mérida and real llaneros. The money stays in the communities.
Safety first
Guides trained in wilderness first aid, satellite communication on expeditions, checked gear and an evacuation plan for every route.
Small groups
Between 2 and 8 travellers. Less impact on the trails, more time with the guides and a pace that fits the group.
Everything handled
Transfers, domestic flights, park permits, lodging, meals on the trail and camping gear. You just walk.
Seasons
When to go
Venezuela has a dry season (December to April) and a rainy season (May to November). Each adventure has its best moment.
| Adventure | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
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| Roraima & Gran Sabana | ||||||||||||
| Mérida summits | ||||||||||||
| Rafting in Barinas | ||||||||||||
| Llanos wildlife | ||||||||||||
| Morrocoy cays | ||||||||||||
| Hot springs |
- Best
- Good
- Possible, with rain or low water
FAQ
Before you go
How fit do I need to be?
Easy trips only ask that you can walk for a few hours. Demanding ones (Roraima, Pico Humboldt) mean walking 6–8 hours a day with a pack; we recommend training for two or three months beforehand. We'll send you a plan.
Do I need climbing or mountaineering experience?
No. The guides teach you everything you need and technical gear is included. For the Mérida summits we set aside days to acclimatise and practise.
Is it safe to travel with you?
We plan every route with guides who live in the area, avoid travelling at night, use private transport and keep watch on conditions before and during the trip. Please also check your own government's travel advice before booking.
What does the price include?
Guides, transport on the route, lodging, meals during expeditions, national park permits, and camping and technical gear. International flights and travel insurance are not included.
What should I bring?
When you book we send a list for your trip. The essentials: broken-in boots, layers, a rain jacket, insect repellent, sunscreen and a good head torch.
Can you build a private trip?
Yes. Every trip can run privately, with the dates, regions and activities you want.