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Coasts & IslandsLos RoquesWith only one island (Gran Roque) fully inhabited, the fifty-plus jewel-like Caribbean islands of Los Roques form an extensive, pristine national marine park 85 miles offshore. As well as the impressive array of marine life forms seen while snorkelling or diving in the clear warm waters, there are pelicans, frigatebirds, endemic lizards and five species of sea turtle. Normal daily practice is to take the shared hotel boat over to a small island with cool box and parasol and spend the day on the beach, snorkelling, swimming and relaxing. Private boat hire is available for independent island-hopping – highly recommended if you wish to escape the other visitors. Colonial and historic, Gran Roque maintains the feel of a small fishing village, yet has many small posadas, restaurants, bars, dive shops and other services from which to choose.
MorrocoyMorrocoy National Park’s mainland mangrove shoreline, with its flocks of scarlet ibis, gives way to nearby palm-fringed coral cays (islands) offering good snorkelling and diving. Day trips by boat to the cays are part of any stay at one of the small, comfortable posadas, with picnic lunch and mask and fins provided for your enjoyment.
The Paria PeninsulaIn 1498, Colombus made his first and only landfall on mainland South America at this isolated, 80-mile long peninsula which points like a finger to the island of Trinidad a few miles away. Nothing much has changed since – it still has miles of deserted beaches, few roads, small friendly fishing villages and plenty of forest. Perfect for those looking for unspoilt nature and longing to be free of telephones, TVs, nightlife and tourist development.
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Offering a heady mix of abundant wildlife, vast savannah plains, stunning mountain scenery and jewel-like coral islands, this extensive itinerary reveals the many and varied natural attractions which together combine to make Venezuela such a rewarding destination. A good choice for those desiring a broad range of Venezuela natural history experiences. Find out more... From your central Llanos wildlife ranch down to the deepest Amazonian rainforest and on to the warm Caribbean coast, this exceptional Venezuela wildlife holiday takes you on an exciting journey of stimulating discovery. Savannah game drives, rainforest river boating and Caribbean islands snorkelling – all these experiences and more await you. Find out more... Perfect for those wishing to get away from it all, this is an exhilarating collection of locations offering a true wilderness experience while staying at a succession of isolated lodges in remarkable settings. The Gran Sabana is exhaustively explored, after which some welcome relaxation is provided on a wild Caribbean peninsula. Discover a lost world of your own in this Venezuela wilderness adventure. Find out more...
With an activity almost every day and practically all meals included, this tour provides in-depth insights into three of Venezuela’s best attractions - the wildlife-rich Los Llanos flatlands, the coral cays of the warm Caribbean sea, and the cloud forests of Henri Pittier National Park. Plenty of stimulation at an eminently affordable price. |
I would just like to write and tell you how much we enjoyed our trip to Venezuela...the organisation was superb and we were very well looked after...The itinerary was excellent - we had four very different areas, all so unique and special in their own ways.... [In the Llanos] we even saw a jaguar which is very rare...We cannot recommend Venezuela enough. It is a very special place and for those with a spirit of adventure and who love nature in all its splendour... it should not be missed...Again thank you for organising the trip so well - we shall look forward to going for more adventures with Reef and Rainforest in the future. Mrs L H – Surrey
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Posada La Gotera
