Legend Piaroa tells that the hill Autana represents the tree of life, which gave rise to all the fruits that give sustenance to men and animals. It is therefore a sacred mountain in which no Piaroa Indian accepts to enter.
The Cerro Autana tepuy was declared a natural monument in 1978. It is one of the tepuis of southern Venezuela, with approximately 1,300 meters of height. Inside the mountain, there is a cave entirely made of quartz, which measures 400 meters in length and 45 meters in height.
View of the Autana from the Samariapo river
To get there you must first navigate the Orinoco River, from the port of Samariapo, then the Sipapo and finally the Autana River.
Tour
The tour of Cerro Autana gives you the opportunity to meet Tepuyan formations that emerge from the Amazon rainforest. We go up the Sipapo river in Bongo until we meet the Autana River passing by beaches, jungles and spectacular rock formations. We will have the opportunity to take a walk to the Wahari hill, to enjoy the view of the Amazon rainforest, the Autana and the other mountainous formations around ...
ITINERARY:
Day 1
Departure by jeep to the Port of Samariapo. During this 45-minute journey we will cross the floodplains of the Orinoco River and pass the Raudales de Atures and Maipures, which are not navigable. Beginning of the navigation in bongo to motor with ceiling by the Orinoco river to overcome the Sipapo river. Lunch in the Caldero stream where you will enjoy a refreshing swim. The navigation will continue until entering the Autana river. Arrival at the Boca de Autana indigenous community (Mavaco) where you will have dinner and spend the night in hammocks with mosquito netting. It will be shared with the indigenous people and the shaman of the community.
Navigation time: 4-6 hours
Overnight in hammocks
Meals included: (- / A / C)
Day 2
Walk in the jungle around the community. Then the boat will be taken to go up the Autana River. Lunch somewhere on the river. Visit to some Piaroas communities in the area. We will continue navigating until reaching Raudal de Ceguera in front of the imposing Cerro Autana where the natives will be waiting for the group. Then a 2-hour walk to the top of Wahari Hill where you can contemplate the immensity of the Amazon rainforest and the Autana Tepuy. Return to blindness, overnight in hammocks with mosquito net.
Navigation time: 2-4 hours
Overnight in hammocks
Meals included: (D / A / C)
Day 3
In the morning we have breakfast, and we take a walk to the viewpoint over the Raudal de Ceguera. We see the jungle and the tepuy. Upon returning to Ceguera, we embarked on our bongo and left the river down towards Manaca, where we will camp in the middle of the jungle
Overnight in hammocks
Meals included: (D / A / C)
Day 4
After breakfast we continue down the river to reach the port of Samariapo and reach Pto. Ayachucho, or board the plane back
Meals included: (D / - / -)
Includes: Meals according to Itinerary, mineral water, soft drinks and juices,
Bilingual and local guide of the area, Processing of permits, Hammocks and mosquito nets, Cooking equipment, First aid. Personal assistance
Does not include: Transfers Caracas - Puerto Ayacucho - Caracas, Alcoholic beverages, Personal expenses such as laundry or calls, Tips for drivers and guides, Expenses generated by delay or cancellation on flights