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Adventure Amazonas

The very well kept Orinoquia Lodge is located less than half an hour south from Puerto Ayacucho, the capital of the Venezuelan Amazon, wedged between the Atures and Maipures rapids of the South American country’s longest river, the Orinoco. One of the best lodges in Venezuela, the 5 acres complex is built on a huge granite rock and following the traditional indigenous “churuata” style using local materials such as palm leaves, wood and adobe. The lodge only has 10 comfortable and attractive double and triple huts with spacious private bathrooms. The cabins are ready with fans, electric lights and mosquito nets and provide access to the gardens and the riverbanks in a privileged site pleasantly incorporated to the surrounding jungle nature. The major churuata provides the dining room, the lounge and the bar where a collection of books is available for visitors interested in the wildlife, plants and Indian cultures of the Venezuelan Amazon region.

All inclusive vacation packages including transfers, accommodations, meals and excursions are offered to ensure an enjoyable stay. Different half and full day trips are available from the lodge and include the Indian handicraft market in Puerto Ayacucho, Piedra de la Tortuga, two huge, black granite boulders, Tobogan de la Selva, a natural 262 feet long water toboggan, Piedra Pintada, an enormous boulder full of pre Columbian petroglyphs including Venezuela's largest, Isla Guajibo, a full day by motorboat that includes visiting a Curripaco Indian village. Lots of beautiful places good for swimming are close to the camp and a thrilling rafting excursion on the Atures Rapids of the Orinoco River can be booked as well. Laundry service is on hand.

Day 1 Transfer to the Orinoquia Lodge. Lunch. Walk to a vantage point with view of the Orinoco river. Double room/bath (-/L/D)
We pick you up at the airport. Our lodge is situated on the banks of the Orinoco River, about 20 minutes from the airport. It is designed in the typical native style. After lunch we walk to a vantage point where we have a splendid view over the Orinocio River.

Day 2 Visit indian villages and the "Tobogan de la Selva". Double room/bath (B/L/D)
We visit indian villages, where we learn about indian agriculture and various, local plants. We walk through the jungle where we can see the famous "24 hours ant". We show you how the indians make baskets, hammocks and traps. You also learn about medicine plants. In the afternoon we visit the "Tobogan de la Selva" a natural water slide with pools. In the evening we return to our Lodge.

Day 3 Boat trip on the Orinoco. Double room/bath (B/L/D)
Starting from the camp we make a boat trip downriver on the Orinoco. We explore little streams with abundant vegetation. With a little luck we might see fresh water dolphins and otters. There is time to swim out and to sunbathe on the beautiful beaches, which appear during dry season.

Day 4 City Tour in Pto. Ayacucho, visit the indian market and the indian museum. Transfer to the airport (B/-/-)
After breakfast we drive to Pto. Ayacucho. We visit the indian market, where we can buy handicrafts and the indian museum, where we learn about the different indian tribes and their ways of life. After that we go to the airport.

2010 Price: $310 per person double. $360 single.
Minimum of 2 people needed for these prices.

Dates: Tour starts every day on request

Equipment to bring: Solid walking shoes, Light cotton trousers, long-sleeved shirt, sweaters, rain-protection, bathing suit, sun protection , hat or scarf, insect repelent, waterbottle, flashlight, backpack.

Included
• Transfers as indicated
• Excursions as indicated
• Meals as indicated
• All overnight stays
• English speaking guide

Note
• The program and the excursions may vary. We offer different tours like river trips to the Autana Tepui and to the south of the amazon state, following the steps of Alexander von Humboldt.