Venezuela
is a new perspective
is azure seascapes
is rainforest revelry
Welcome to Venezuela
Spectacular Venezuela, home to some of South America's most incredible landscapes, rightly has a terrible image problem at the moment. Hyperinflation has led to a dramatic drop in living standards and issues with the supply of basic goods, while personal safety, particularly in Caracas, is worse than anywhere else on the continent. And yet, visiting Venezuela is both possible and remarkably cheap, with dollars... Read More
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Puerto Rico Caving, Hiking, Body Rafting Adventure
The beautiful private nature reserve with access to huge river caves and canyons is located in Arecibo, at the northwest mountainous area of Puerto Rico, just 60 minutes away from San Juan. This is the ancient homeland of the Taíno Indians, who had their origin among the Arawak tribes of Venezuela and spread across the Antilles around 400 B.C. You may drive here or you may request pick up service from San Juan. You will arrive to a charming, small country cottage, where fully bilingual professional Guides will make you feel at home and will outfit you with top notch outdoor safety gear. The three-hour itinerary starts with a hike through a beautiful jungle, then spelunking through caves and after a picnic lunch, you’ll go body rafting, a unique sport to float downstream while viewing the striking, towering canyons. Begin your adventure hiking downhill through an Indian trail while listening to captivating stories about the inventive Taíno people, who learned to devise an extensive pharmacopeia from nature, built oceangoing canoes large enough for 100 paddlers and played games with a ball made of rubber. Pause for a magic ‘momento’. Lay down on the ground in the heart of the forest, surrounded by amazing Jurassic tree ferns, royal palms and stunning bromeliads, while appreciating a concert of endemic birds. Your interpreter takes you on a fascinating journey that starts 450 million years ago with the origin of life and how the first plant became to be. Listen to this delightful five minute narrative about plants evolution and how they conquered Earth. The expedition will follow to unearth two stunning caves. While exploring this geological underground wonders, your guide will take your imagination to the center of the Earth, as hot as the Sun, and how this phenomenon has broken the outer shell of the Planet in big moving pieces called ‘plates’. The hands-on learning experience unveils the mystery of why you will see marine fossils as you walk on the uplifted ancient Atlantic Ocean’s floor! Action begins. Climb down to the river bank and enjoy a refreshing note as you get drenched by underground springs flowing out from the canyon! Water temperature? 70º F. Your guide will show you how to float on your back and body raft, a super fun, optional way of riding the stream while viewing the striking, 150’ high towering canyons. Your live vest keeps you afloat; no swimming skills are needed. The exciting river journey is breathtaking. Take a few breaks for pictures and a closer look of the beautiful limestone formations like the ‘flowstones’, slowly sculpted by water through history. To conclude this fun ride, laugh like a kid doing body rafting cho-choo train. Then, a paced hike through the jungle will head you back to the cottage, were you are welcomed to shower with an amazing view and lay in a hammock while sipping sparkling wine. Unforgettable.
Curacao Half Day ATV Adventure Tour
Choose from a 9am or 2pm tour time. You will be picked up at your hotel (optional) and taken to the main office where you will be fitted with a helmet and googles. Choose to ride single or double.After elaborate instructions and a practice ride, the tour starts near the Curacao Seaquarium at a leisurely pace through low traffic roads in residential (and beautiful) neighborhoods of Curacao, giving you a taste of the "real" Curacao. You will have a picture stop for a dramatic view of the eastern side of the island. On most days, you can easily see the neighboring island of Bonaire and the mountains of Venezuela, which is a truly spectacular view.The tour continues to the Aloe Vera Plantation, where you receive a brief explanation about this unique farm and its products. Here you will take your first break for beverages and restroom.Continuing off road, eastward to the St. Joris Bay, the terrain gets a little rough now and then, but can still easily managed by all drivers. St Joris Bay is an inlet in the rough North Coast of the island and the habitat of many sea turtles, which can usually be easily spotted coming up for air - even by the untrained eye.The wild North Coast always offers stunning sights of waves crashing onto the rocks.Throughout the tour, the guide will provide coaching and instructions on how to handle each type of terrain. Along the way the tour guide will also provide ample explanation about the unique plant life and history of this part of the island. You will also stop at the Ostrich Farm and Playa Kanoa Beach for a chance to take a break and stretch your legs.The "hidden treasure" of the trip is an (optional) visit to a cave that even most locals have never visited. The cave lies above the ground on one of the higher planes of the island that is guaranteed to take your breath away. For the more adventurous, there is the possibility to climb to the next plane for even more awe-inspiring views.
Trinidad Zipline Adventure
A short drive along the scenic North West Coast dotted with Marinas and Yacht Clubs brings us to a secluded bay where we begin our zipping experience. After receiving our instructions and guidelines (waiver) our adventure begins! Fly through the sky! There are 7 lines and 5 canopy walks/net bridges overlooking the majestic Caribbean Sea and lush forest. The highest cable is approximately 100 feet up and the longest cable is about 500 feet. It takes about forty-five minutes to an hour to glide through the course. We zip from platform to platform with beautiful scenery greeting us at every turn!As a cool-down its time to take a swim in the refreshing waters of a nearby beach (optional). This sheltered bay offers very calm water for swimming. The last stop offers a fantastic panoramic view. Fort George towers at a height of 72 meters above sea level and overlooks Port of Spain, Central and South Trinidad - to the west we can see as far as Venezuela! What a beautiful breezy spot and the best way to finish an energizing day!
El Hatillo Day Trip from Caracas
This tour starts in the historic center of Caracas, from Plaza Bolivar, originally called Plaza de Armas. Surrounding the plaza are buildings of great historic importance – the Caracas Cathedral, Government Palace, City Hall, the Yellow House and the Capitol – and your tour only gets more interesting from here. See Simon Bolivar’s birthplace, a colonial house next to Bolivar Square that features precious pieces of art from that period, including paintings by the famous artist Tito Salas who captured the important highlights in the life of “El Libertador”. Follow the beautiful stones around this house, which bring you to the Bolivarian Museum.After that, you'll be taken to Boyacá Avenue – better known as “Cotal Mil,” because it stands exactly 1000 meters over the sea – where you can take in an incredible panoramic view of the city. From there, you'll drive to El Hatillo, a town of 70,000 located just 15 km from Caracas, which is rich in colonial style houses and friendly locales. The town plaza is surrounded by beautiful houses that have been transformed into restaurants, bars and artisan shops. Known for its mild climate, El Hatillo is the perfect day escape from the chaos and noise of the capital.
Trinidad Zipline and Hiking Adventure
A short drive along the scenic northwest coast dotted with marinas and yacht clubs brings us to a secluded bay where we begin the zipping experience. After receiving instructions, a waiver and guidelines, the adventure begins. Time to fly through the sky! There are 7 lines and 5 canopy walks and net bridges overlooking the majestic Caribbean Sea and lush forest. The highest cable is approximately 100 feet up and the longest cable is about 500 feet long. It takes about forty-five minutes to an hour to glide through the course. We zip from platform to platform with beautiful scenery greeting us at every turn! The zipline is internationally certified, meaning it has a double harness. After this, we take either a swim in the refreshing waters of the bay and look for some tropical fish or take an easy hike through the cool forest up to Edith Falls. The trail passes through a tonka bean plantation, rainforest and bamboo, until we reach the falls. The 250-foot fall is best visited during the rainy season, otherwise the water pressure can be a bit low. However, the scenery and height of the rock face is very impressive. You might also hear the sound of the Red Howler monkeys that frequently visit this area. The last stop offers fantastic panoramic views of Port of Spain. Fort George towers at a height of 72 meters above sea level and overlooks Port of Spain, Central and South Trinidad - to the west we can see as far as Venezuela! What a beautiful, breezy spot and the best way to finish an energizing day!
Margarita Island Jeep Safari Tour
On this all-day excursion by 4x4 jeep, you'll discover the best of Margarita Island – from its major towns to its national parks, artisan production centers and, of course, its gorgeous beaches. After morning pickup from your hotel, you'll be driven north to La Asunción then continue to Cerro El Copey National Park where you'll enjoy panoramic views of the island. At Laguna de La Restinga National Park, you'll see fabulous lagoons and a labyrinth of canals, or “caños,” which run through vast mangroves serving as habitat for numerous bird species such as red ibis, pelicans and cormorants. Take a boat ride through the canals to appreciate the natural beauty and diversity of birds inhabiting the park. From there you'll continue on to Playa Punta Arenas for lunch, then it's time for an afternoon visit and short stop at beautiful Playa La Carmela, or Playa El Tunal, located on the Macanao Peninsula. Close out the tour with an Margarita Island flourish – if weather conditions permit! – by admiring the sunset at Juan Griego or Taguantar.