Mount Roraima
Trek to Roraima 6 days & 5 nights
- Departing and ending in Santa Elena de Uairen.
- 6 days: 85 kilometers hiking | 7 days: 95 kilometers hiking | 8 days: 106 kilometers hiking
- 5 nights in tents in different locations of Roraima
- We can pick you up in Boa Vista at extra cost.
- We run our tours with minimum 4 participants and maximum 16.
- Prices per person: 6 days US$ 650 | 7 days US$ 750 | 8 days US$ 850 per person.
- Canaima National Park US$ 10 is not included.
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- Combine this trek with Angel Falls and get a lifetime experience: The Lost World
- See our current Mount Roraima departure calendar.
Roraima will really impress you and will demand effort to reach the top of The Lost World in our 6 days trek (we can make it in 7 days too). Sharing a triple border between Brazil, Venezuela, and Guyana, Mount Roraima is a the perfect place for adventurous travelers. Explore the towering cliffs and unique landscapes of the mountain with the ultimate goal of climbing the summit. Roraima is top 5 Venezuela tours
Itinerary
Day 1. Parai Tepui – Tek River
We will drive from Santa Elena de Uairen to Parai Tepuy to hike nearly 14 hours and reach the first base camp located at 1050 meters above the sea level. Our guide and porters will set up the camp for a nice dinner in the foothill of Roraima. (5 hours hiking, L,D).
Day 2. Tek River- Base camp
Today we will hike 9kms to the base camp of Roraima located at 1850 meters above the sea level. Enjoy spectacular views of the walls of the mountain and enjoy a refreshing swim in the river nearby the camp. (about 5 hours hiking, all meals).
Day 3. Base camp to the top!
We will have a steep hike for about 3 hours (1,5 kms) through the jungle as we reach the top of “El Mundo Perdido“ (2800 masl). Leisure afternoon to enjoy the fascinating views of the surroundings with its interesting rock shapes as result of 2 Billion years of erosion. Our following 2 nights will be in tents in one of the top cavities of Roraima. (All meals)
Day 4. Roraima Mountain Top
We will explore the fantasy land atop Roraima whose massive summit is 45 kilometers long and 20 kilometers wide. We will visit the Crystal Valley where we find strange and beautiful quartz rocks, we will also see the Gran Sabana and Kukenan Tepui window, enjoy a refreshing swim in the natural jacuzzi with red, sand and golden colors on its waters. We will relax and get ready for the descend of 7 hours.
Overnight in tents set in a natural cavity. (All meals)
Day 5. Roraima Top – Tek River
Today we will hike down 10,5 kms for about 7 hours to Tek river enjoying some of the last views of the walls of Roraima. (All Meals)
Day 6. Tek River-Santa Elena de Uairen
We will walk about 4 hours to Parai Tepuy where will be collected to get driven back to Santa Elena. (B)
Tour info
Transport
Roraima:
Overland transfers from San Francisco de Yuruani to Río Tek in 4×4 vehicles.
Overland transfers from/to Puerto Ordaz or Ciudad Bolívar in sedan, 4×4 vehicles to Roraima, or local bus.
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Meals
As indicated in the itinerary. (B, L, D / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
The food is simple and very good.
If you are vegetarian or have specific dietary needs, please let us know in advance.
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Professional Guides
Professional guides are available at each destination, all fluent in Spanish and English.
- Tips
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Souvenirs
- Laundry and other extras
- Transfers to/from Maiquetía Airport before and after the tour (available as an optional service)
- Porters in Roraima and Salto Angel
- Entry to Canaima National Park, Roraima sector: US$10 per person, payable in cash only. Bring small bills, as they will not have change.
Roraima: Minimum of 5 nights in tents located at the Tepui base, Río Tek Camp, and some caves at the top of Roraima.
For a 7-day trek, there will be 6 nights in tents.
You must bring your own sleeping bag and mat. If needed, we can provide them for an additional fee:
Sleeping bag US$15 + mat US$15
You will share your tent with another participant. If you prefer a single tent, you may opt for one at an additional US$40.
These extra costs are payable in cash only to our team at Roraima.
Roraima:
Not suitable for all. The trek covers approximately 80 km, requiring good physical condition, with steep climbs, high temperatures, and changing weather conditions. However, it is manageable and not highly difficult.
Porters are available for US$30 per day, payable directly in cash.
Daily Distances on Roraima:
– Day 1: 15 km – Mostly flat, with high temperatures across the savanna of Canaima National Park.
– Day 2: 9 km – Steep climbs with high temperatures.
– Day 3: 7 km – Steep ascent to the summit, where it’s cooler and shadier.
– Day 4: 20 km – Dependent on activities at the top.
– Day 5: 15 km – Descent from the summit, with temperature changes.
– Day 6: 13 km – Mostly flat with high temperatures.
We recommend NOT bringing hard-shell suitcases. Handling them can be very difficult and may incur additional costs at your expense.
Your luggage should not exceed 15 kg. Extra weight may incur extra charges, and airlines cannot guarantee transporting additional weight on the same day.
Take a photo of your luggage and label it for identification.
Remember that porters are not included, so every kilogram counts, especially for Roraima.
You are solely responsible for your personal belongings. If you forget something at any camp, waterfall, or natural location, retrieving it may require additional costs for fuel, logistics, personnel, etc., which will be exclusively covered by you in cash and on-site.
Mount Roraima: Accessible year-round. Rainy season runs from April to September, while the drier season (not completely dry) lasts from October to March.
In the rainy season, trails become more challenging and slippery, so fewer people attempt it. However, there’s often easier access to prime camp locations, and waterfalls are more prominent during this period.
The less rainy months attract more adventurers, making camps busier. This period’s advantage is that the trek is easier and safer.
Weather at Roraima is unpredictable, with cold, heat, sun, and rain potentially occurring all in one day, sometimes within minutes. Be prepared for all conditions and temperatures.
Recommended Packing List
Remember that every kilogram counts, as you will carry all personal items.
– 40-60 liter trekking backpack + smaller essentials backpack
– Sleeping bag with comfort rating of 0-10°C and thermal mat (available for rent)
– Raincoat or poncho
– Waterproof pants and jacket
– Hiking boots and sandals (preferably waterproof)
– Plastic bag to protect clothes and electronics from moisture
– Small plastic bags for dirty or wet clothes
– Trekking poles (not available for rent)
– Thermal pants and jacket
– Long-sleeve UV-protection shirt
– Walking pants
– Headlamp
– Biodegradable shampoo, soap, toothpaste, mosquito repellent, deodorant, sunscreen
– Disposable wet wipes
– Water purifier
– Phone or camera for photos + power bank
– Swimsuit
– Socks (4-5 pairs)
– Underwear (preferably polyester or nylon for quick drying)
– Water bottle (1-2 liters, refillable)
– Personal medications
If you’d like to lighten your load, personal porters can be hired from the Parai Tepuy indigenous community before starting the trek, usually for US$30 per day, payable in cash directly to them.
You must bring your own sleeping bag and mat; they’re available for rent if needed.
Tents are shared with another participant. If you prefer a private tent, it is available for an additional US$40.
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