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3 MONTH PROGRAM (Price EURO €3,227/USD $3,890 ex flights)
Mochima - 2 weeks
You’ll spend your first two weeks based around Playa Colorada, getting accustomed to the pace of life and the traditional culture. Intensive Spanish class should establish the basics quickly. We’ll introduce you to Kayaking then take you for a 3 day expedition to the offshore islands where you’ll encounter dolphins, snorkel on spectacular reefs, enjoy beach games like volleyball and try fishing to catch dinner. There are some great hikes to the top of the islands for spectacular views of the park and the chance to try sport-climbing or rappelling. On the islands you’ll learn how to make a shelter, a fire, find food and water and learn a few simple knots as well. During this time you’ll have an introduction to local cooking, visit neighboring villages and waterfalls and try your hand at Salsa and Merengue dancing.
Caripe – 2 weeks
Just a few hours drive away is the ‘Eden of the East’, the lush and mountainous Caripe region famous for its coffee plantations and farming culture. Exploration of the Guachero cave and it’s inhabitants. Visits to coffee plantations, fruit and vegetable farms and local markets. Mountain trekking, horseriding and camping. Ongoing Spanish classes.
Orinoco Delta Kayaking expedition - 2 weeks
Your kayaking in the Mochima will have prepared you for one of the real highlights of your trip. Travelling and living as the Waraos have done for over 20,000 years, exploring the waterways, jungles and sabanas and being amongst an amazing abundance of wildlife and flora. Ancient Warao culture and language. Artesania, including Moriche weaving and wood sculpture. Visiting Warao families and settlements. Ongoing Spanish class. Savannah horse riding. You’ll stay in a Warao home, construct your own bush camp and even stay at a luxurious lodge. Sleeping is in hammocks.
Gran Sabana, the Lost World and Roraima – 4 weeks
Jeep Safari to the mystical and ancient highlands of Venezuela, visiting various indigenous Pemon settlements, spectacular waterfalls and the climax a week round-trip hiking to the top of Roraima. Ongoing Spanish classes. Camping in tents.
Playa Colorada – Jakera Lodge – 2 weeks
Plenty of chill time, fun on the beach and farewell parties, time to work on your suntan and polish of your Spanish skills before going home. Tents and hammocks.
If you’d like to contact a representative to discuss further please mail waz@jakera.com