Itinerary

Mount Roraima 8 days

Total duration

8 days

Limit

12 participants

Difficulty level

Advanced

Total distance

80km

Our trek to Mount Roraima is an epic journey through the Lost World, passing through surreal landscapes, crystal-clear rivers, incredible rock formations, and a unique biodiversity.

Our local guides from the indigenous community of Paray Tepuy ensure a rich cultural exchange, as well as safety and adventure.

1º day

Boa Vista > Santa Elena

From Boa Vista (Brazil), we offer transportation to Pacaraima, a town on the border with Venezuela (approximately a 3-hour drive). We depart around 9:00 AM and arrive at 12:00 PM.

Upon arrival at the border, our team assists you with immigration and then continues the transportation to Santa Elena de Uairén (Venezuela), which is about 20 minutes from Pacaraima.

Distance: 0km

Hiking time: ~0h

Altitude: 900m

Overnight: Lodge in Santa Elena

Meals not included

2º day

Santa Elena > Tek River

We depart from Santa Elena de Uairén at 7:30 AM in 4×4 vehicles towards the indigenous community of Paray Tepuy de Roraima, where we will begin our hike. The trail starts with a descent, crossing a ravine and a forest home to the Bellbird, a native species highly sought after by birdwatchers. By the end of the day, we arrive at the Tek River, where the campsite will already be set up with tents.

Distance: 12 km

Hiking time: ~5h

Altitude: 1,050m

Overnight: Tek River Camp

Meals included: Lunch and dinner

3º day

River Tek > Base Camp

After breakfast, we begin our hike by crossing the Kukenan River. This stretch becomes more demanding, with gentle ascents and incredible views of Mount Roraima’s towering walls. The trail continues to the Base Camp, located at the foot of the mountain. After lunch, we can explore the area and take a refreshing dip in the river.

Distance: 9 km

Hiking time: ~4h

Altitude: 1,870m

Overnight: Base Camp

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

4º day

Base Camp > Mount Roraima Summit

The big day! We begin the ascent along the historic Im Thurn route, used in 1884 to reach the summit for the first time, which will lead us to the top of Mount Roraima. The trail is steep and challenging, passing through humid forests and waterfalls. Upon reaching the summit, we experience the thrill of standing in one of the most remote and ancient places on the planet! By the end of the day, we set up camp in the so-called “Hotels,” rock formations that provide shelter from rain and wind. After setting up our tents, we can explore the “Jacuzzis” area, with its crystal-clear waters.

Distance: 4.5 km

Hiking time: ~4h

Altitude: 2,800m

Overnight: “Hotel” at the top of Mount Roraima

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

5º day

Summit Exploration (Triple Point & Valley of Crystals)

On this day, we embark on an exploratory hike to Triple Point, where Brazil, Venezuela, and Guyana meet. Next, we visit the Valley of Crystals, an area filled with stunning rock formations covered in natural crystals. We will also have time to explore the mysterious El Fosso cave, where it’s possible to take a refreshing dip in the mountain’s cold waters.

Distance: 14 km

Hiking time: ~8h

Altitude: 2,700m

Overnight: “Hotel” at the top of Mount Roraima

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

6º day

Abismo Viewpoint & Maverick

A day for even more exploration! We hike to the Abismo Viewpoint, where we enjoy an incredible view of the Guiana forest. Then, we continue to Maverick, the highest point of Mount Roraima, standing at 2,810m altitude. We return to the campsite to rest and admire the sunset.

Distance: 10 km

Hiking time: ~5h

Altitude: 2,700m

Overnight: “Hotel” at the top of Mount Roraima

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

7º day

Return from Mount Roraima > Tek River

We say goodbye to the summit of Mount Roraima and begin our descent to Base Camp. After some rest and lunch, we continue our journey to Tek River, where we will spend our last night under the stars.

Distance: 13.5 km

Hiking time: ~7h

Altitude: 1,050m

Overnight: Tek River Camp

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

8º day

Tek River > Santa Elena de Uairén

After breakfast, we hike to Paray Tepuy, where our transportation will take us back to Santa Elena de Uairén. On the way, we stop for a special lunch at the Indigenous Community of San Francisco de Yuruani, wrapping up our journey in the best possible way.

After lunch, our team will take you to the border, where a vehicle will be waiting to drive you back to Boa Vista. Estimated arrival in Boa Vista: 7:00 PM.

Distance: 12 km

Hiking time: ~5h

Altitude: 1,400m

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

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What’s Included
Accommodation
All meals included
Local trekking guide
Transfer
Camping estruturado
Investment

R$6.500,00

Reservation

Para reservar sua vaga, é necessário efetuar o pagamento de R$ 2.950. O saldo restante deverá ser pago necessariamente até 20 dias antes do início da viagem.

Aceitamos:
• PIX ou transferência bancária
• Cartão de débito ou crédito em até 6x (acréscimo de 4% de taxa) — enviamos um link de pagamento

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November

15 a 22

Para garantir uma experiência confortável e segura, recomendamos levar:

Roupas e acessórios:

  • Roupas leves para caminhada e agasalhos para o frio intenso no topo

  • Roupa segunda pele (recomendada para o frio no topo)

  • Gorro e luvas leves

  • Roupa de banho

  • Poncho impermeável ou jaqueta corta-vento

  • Botas de trekking resistentes e sandálias para descanso

  • Meias grossas para evitar bolhas

Equipamentos essenciais:

  • Mochila de trekking (50–60 litros)

  • Mochila de ataque (10 L) para trilhas no topo

  • Capa impermeável para a mochila

  • Saco de dormir para temperaturas baixas (oferecemos serviço de aluguel)

  • Isolante térmico (oferecemos serviço de aluguel)

  • Lanterna e baterias extras

  • Bastão de trekking (opcional, mas útil!)

Higiene e segurança:

  • Protetor solar e repelente

  • Toalha pequena de microfibra para secagem rápida

  • Kit de primeiros socorros e medicamentos pessoais

  • Papel higiênico, lenços umedecidos e sabonete biodegradável

  • Escova e pasta de dente

  • Garrafa térmica ou cantil (mínimo 1 litro)

Extras úteis:

  • Snacks como barras de proteína, castanhas e chocolates

  • Chapéu ou boné / óculos de sol

  • Câmera fotográfica para registrar esse momento único

Para reservar sua vaga, é necessário efetuar o pagamento de R$ 2.950. O saldo restante deverá ser pago necessariamente até 20 dias antes do início da viagem.

Aceitamos:
• PIX ou transferência bancária
• Cartão de débito ou crédito em até 6x (acréscimo de 4% de taxa) — enviamos um link de pagamento

• Com até 60 dias de antecedência do início do roteiro, devolveremos o valor total pago pela reserva.
• O viajante que desejar trocar ou cancelar algum passeio já reservado deverá solicitar a troca com, no mínimo, 60 dias de antecedência do início do passeio que não irá realizar.
• A troca será feita mediante disponibilidade no passeio desejado, com acerto da diferença de valores, se houver.
• Após o prazo de 60 dias, não há devolução de qualquer quantia paga.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The trekking to Roraima is classified as level 3 (medium or moderate), which means participants must be in good physical condition, without needing to be high-performance athletes or extremely strong.

It is not recommended for:

  • people who are overweight,

  • those with knee, back, blood clotting, blood pressure, heart, or respiratory problems,

  • pregnant women, or

  • individuals with recent operations or surgeries.

 

August to May are considered the best months to visit, as the dry season predominates during this period. However, it is important to be prepared for rain, since the weather in the region is very unpredictable at any time of the year and there is usually a lot of humidity.

The meeting point for the trekking departure will be in Santa Elena de Uairén at 7:30 a.m. Our staff will indicate the exact location once the group’s accommodation is confirmed.

Participants must stay one night before the trekking in order to attend the briefing.

If you are traveling by road from the city of Puerto Ordaz, we recommend arriving two nights before the trekking to rest properly and be present at the briefing the night before.

 

If you are traveling through Brazil and entering via the city of Pacaraima, at the border with Venezuela, you will need the following physical and valid documents (expired or digital documents are not accepted):

  • If you are Venezuelan: you must present your ID card (even if expired) or a valid passport.

  • If you were born in Brazil: you may present your RG (national ID), driver’s license, or passport. If you use your passport, you must complete the Brazilian exit immigration procedure to enter Venezuela.

  • If you are of any other nationality: you must present your passport, exit Brazil, enter Venezuela, and after the trekking, exit Venezuela and re-enter Brazil. You must also check whether your nationality requires a Venezuelan visa to enter the country.

NOTE: The same document submitted for your registration will be the one requested at Venezuelan immigration.

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