Tours | Orinoco Delta

The Orinoco Delta extends over 40.000 km² and has 375 river arms that lead the water from the Orinoco to the Atlantic. The delta is very rich in wildlife. Here you have the chance to observe parrots, toucans, hoatzin birds, piranhas and caimans. The Indian tribe “Warao” lives in this region. The name “Warao” means “man with boat”.

Day 1: (June - December)

After checking in and a nice lunch in Piacoa the first trip starts around 14:00. We go by boat to the river arms Tipirua und Piacoa. Today we visit a traditional Indian family. They explain us a little about their culture and traditions. Most of the time we are accompanied by sweet water dolphins, howler monkeys and many birds. They offer you some great photo-opportunities! Cold drinks are served on board. We will be back at the posada around 18:00.

Day 2: (June - December)

After the breakfast we start to discover the Sacoroco River, the Tulipane River and the Laguna de Santa Catalina. Depending on the water level you can see many beautiful, fine sandy beaches along the way. We enjoy a refreshing swim. For lunch we have a Picnic. Again you have great opportunities to photograph king fishers, eagles, sweet water dolphins, medicinal plants and many more. We are back to the campsite at about 16:30.

Day 3: (June - December)

In the morning you can try your skills at piranha fishing. During the boat ride down the Guacara River in the Sierra Imataca, there are many toucans, small parrots and during August and September many big Ara parrots who enjoy the hobo fruit. After a nice lunch you will leave the Camp at 15:00 to Puerto Ordaz.

Day 1: (January - May)

At 9:00 in the morning we have a briefing and explain to you what we will do the following 2 days. At 9:30 we start by boat heading to the river arm (Caño) Piacoa. Depending on the water level there is a great place for a refreshing bath. Around 13:00 we have lunch at our camp. The whole afternoon we observe different animals along the Caño San Jose. Most of the time we are accompanied by sweet water dolphins, howler monkeys and many birds. They give us a great photo-opportunity. We visit the Piedra Ghacara which is a famous rock. Around 6:30pm we are again in the camp for dinner.

Day 2: (January - May)

In the morning we go to the Caño Sacoroco in the Sierra Imataca and we visit the Warao Indians in Santa Catalina. They explain to us a little about there culture and traditions. In the afternoon you can test you fishing skills: We go Piranha fishing! At about 15:00 we are back in the camp and you will go back to Puerto Ordaz.

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