First Day:
In the morning we pick you up from Maturin airport which is the capital of Monagas state. From here we leave by car to San Jose de Buja, where our boat will collect you.

In two hours you will be at our Orinoco Atlantic Lodge on the northern edge of the Orinoco Delta. Where the fresh, dark glossy waters of the Orinoco and the salty Atlantic ocean coalesce.

This is the location where Christopher Columbus, on his third expedition, believed he had discovered a new continent and not an island. He concluded this from witnessing the colossal amounts of fresh water flowing out of the Orinoco delta and into the sea. From reviewing the wide-ranging vegetation and giant mangrove trees lining the shores, Columbus believed that he had found the Garden of Eden.

In the afternoon, we will board a motor boat and negotiate our way through mangrove islands. Here, you will be able to survey the fauna and flora in the area, including an island where bird’s shelter for the night and to gaze at an unmissable delta sunset.

Second and third day's:
After breakfast, we will travel to our jungle camp for an over night stay. During these 2 days we will go Through small rivers we will venture deep into the delta jungle, where the indigenous Warao settled hundreds of years ago to escape and hide from the cannibalistic natives of the Carib, who made regular trips from the Caribbean Islands to hunt the Warao for food.

As we move further into this land of dazzling beauty, you will become aware of the change in flora. From strictly giant mangrove trees to a spectacular variety of trees and palms. This area is rich in tropical wildlife, including blue and yellow macaws, toucans, parrots, hawks, catfish, tarpon, boa constrictors, tapirs, ocelots, cougars and jaguars.

We will visit the Warao and learn how they adapted to life in this unforgiving environment. A ride in canoes through small rivers to observe the wildlife and an unforgettable jungle trek with expert guides, who will explain to you some of the many secrets of the delta. At the end of our travels, we will sleep in hammocks like the Indiginous Warao (we can provide matresses for who cannot sleep in hammocks).

At the end of this trip we can transport you to your next location or return you to your original departure point.

What is included:
River and land  transportations, all excursions, meals, accommodation, guides,

What to bring along:
• A hat
• Long trousers
• Long-sleeve shirt
• Shorts
• Insect repellent 
• Swimming suit
• Flashlight (for overnight stays)

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