Mount Roraima Trek
Seven days on the lost world that inspired Conan Doyle
Overview
Trek with Pemón guides across the Gran Sabana to the base of Roraima, ascend the natural ramp and spend two nights on the summit — a 31 km² plateau of black quartz, endemic plants and otherworldly silence.
- Two nights camping on the summit
- The Triple Point — Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela
- Endemic carnivorous plants and crystal valleys
- Pemón storytelling at base camp
The itinerary
Click any day to see activities, lodging and meals.
Drive from Santa Elena de Uairén to the Pemón village of Paraitepui, the trek's starting point.
- Morning briefing and gear check
- 4×4 drive across the Gran Sabana
- Lunch at Pemón village
- Equipment distribution with porters
- Short acclimatization walk
- Pemón storytelling around the fire
Begin the trek across open savanna with Roraima's sheer cliffs growing larger on the horizon.
- Early start across the Gran Sabana
- Cross the Río Kukenán
- Lunch in the shadow of Kukenán tepui
- Continue to Río Tek camp
- Afternoon river swim
Trek to the foot of Roraima's 400-meter vertical wall, where the ramp ascent begins tomorrow.
- Trek through transitional forest
- Cross Río Kukenán again
- Lunch at a shaded rest stop
- Arrive at base camp below the wall
- Evening briefing for summit ascent
- Views of the cliff face at sunset
Ascend the natural ramp to the summit plateau — a lunar landscape 2,810 meters above sea level.
- Pre-dawn departure
- Ascend through cloud forest on the ramp
- Pass through 'La Ventana' rock window
- Reach the summit plateau
- Explore nearby rock formations
- Set up camp in a rock overhang 'hotel'
Full day exploring the otherworldly plateau — crystal valleys, carnivorous plants, and the Triple Point.
- Morning hike to the Triple Point (Brazil-Guyana-Venezuela)
- El Foso — the deepest sinkhole
- Jacuzzi natural pools
- Valley of the Crystals
- Endemic carnivorous plants
- Sunset at El Maverick rock formation
Descend the ramp and trek back across the savanna, with farewell views of the tepui.
- Early descent down the ramp
- Lunch at base camp
- Continue trek to Río Tek
- Celebration dinner with Pemón crew
Final trek to Paraitepui and 4×4 transfer back to Santa Elena de Uairén.
- Morning trek to Paraitepui
- Lunch in the village
- 4×4 return to Santa Elena
- Farewell to Pemón guides
What's included
Included
- Pemón guide + porters carrying group gear
- All meals on trek
- Camping gear
- Park fees and permits
Not included
- Personal sleeping bag (rentable)
- Domestic flights to Santa Elena
- Tips
Cancellation policy
50% refund up to 45 days before departure. After that window, our country team will work directly with you on the best alternative — rebooking, partial refund or credit toward another itinerary.
- 30+ years of operationsOperating since 1992
- Local expert guidesTrained in-country
- Free cancellationUp to 24h on most tours
- 24/7 in-trip supportWhatsApp + phone
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