Angel Falls Route: 3 Places in Canaima National Park
Explore the 82.1 km route through Canaima National Park, Venezuela, showcasing the landscape surrounding Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall. This journey traverses the remote jungle terrain that adventurers must navigate to reach this natural wonder.
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- Places
- Start
- Angel Falls
- End
- Canaima National Park
- Stops
- 3
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Stops on this route
- Angel Falls — The world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall at 979 meters, located in Canaima National Park in southeastern Venezuela.
- Auyántepui — A massive flat-topped mountain (tepui) in Canaima National Park from which Angel Falls cascades, featuring distinctive sharp lines visible from the savannah.
- Canaima National Park — UNESCO World Heritage site in southeastern Venezuela protecting vast jungle wilderness, indigenous Pemon communities, and Angel Falls.
Useful for your trip
- Timing
- Plan your trip between the dry and wet seasons. The expedition was tailored to visit during the transition period for optimal conditions.
- Transport
- Reaching Angel Falls requires either boat or helicopter access. Plan accordingly as there is no direct road access.
- Transport
- Expect a 2-hour boat ride to reach the first shelter. Be prepared for heavy rain and complete darkness during transit.
- Transport
- You must cross the savannah on foot as the river is too dangerous to navigate by boat in that section.
- Avoid
- Bad weather can force schedule changes and delays. Be flexible and prepared to wait for conditions to improve before proceeding.
- Tip
- There is no internet for the duration of your jungle expedition. Plan for 12+ days of complete disconnection from civilization.
- Tip
- Contact Osprey Expeditions to arrange tailored expedition plans. Spend time (at least 3 months) planning your trip with experienced guides.
- Where to stay
- You will camp in jungle shelters during your expedition. The base camp is located directly in front of Angel Falls.
- Tip
- Pack all necessary supplies before departure as you will be far from any civilization for the entire duration of the trip.
Video on this route
12 Days in the Jungle | Venezuela