Venezuela

Situated on the north coast of South America, Venezuela is geographically defined by the rugged northern reaches of the Andes mountain ranges, tropical coastal shores looking out to the Caribbean and a south fringed by the Amazon basin. Its numerous dramatic waterfalls give the country an almost mythical feel, whilst national parks, charming colonial towns, indigenous communities and traditional tropical agriculture make it a fascinating place to visit. 

Our tour begins in Caracas, where we will delve into the country’s volatile political history, visiting the Chavez Mausoleum in the vibrant 23 de Enero neighbourhood. We’ll then fly to Canaima National Park and embark on a four day expedition to Angel Falls, the world’s highest waterfall. After briefly returning to Caracas we will head south to Lake Maracaibo and journey to the remote stilt village of Ologa. Here, you can witness the unique Catatumbo lightning phenomenon, the location that racks up the most electric lightning storms on earth. Later, we will cross the Andes and enjoy our final days in Choroni and Chuao, two beautiful colonial towns on the Caribbean coast.

An alternative tour route provides the opportunity to participate in the Dancing Devils of Chuao & Corpus Christi Celebration, a religious festival notable for costumed dances depicting the fight of good over evil. The latter is depicted by dramatic devil costumes.