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Canaima National Park

Canaima National Park · UNESCO

Angel Falls. Ancient tepuis.

Jungle, curiara and lodges.

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979m Angel Falls (INPARQUES ref.)
1,994 UNESCO Heritage
30000km² National Park (UNESCO ref.)
2N–8N Stay (indicative)

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Discover Canaima National Park.

Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is home to Angel Falls and the tepuis of the Gran Sabana. Ikiratours, as a DMC in Venezuela, operates Canaima for travel agencies with contracted lodges, transfers and excursions at net rates — so your agency can sell the park with confirmed vouchers and a local operator on the ground.

Canaima National Park

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Recommended stay
Canaima Express (2N)
Season / warning
Year-round · Angel flow best Jun–Nov
Why sell it
Maximum visual impact in minimum days: flight, full-board lodge and Lagoon + Sapo
Canaima waterfall for short programs
Client with limited time

Sales alerts

Key points before confirming dates or issuing to passenger.

  • Do not sell Angel Falls river expedition in dry season without Ikira ops confirmation
  • Do not schedule CAJ flight and international flight on the same day (allow 3–4 h minimum; overnight in Valencia recommended)
  • On-site payments: confirm currency and accepted methods with Ikiratours ops before issuing to the passenger
  • For limited mobility, prioritize overflight, Kavak or Lagoon + Sapo
  • Confirm air seats before committing dates to the end client

What to see & do

Angel Falls Expedition

2D/1N – 3D/2N Level: Strenuous

4–5 h upstream curiara, overnight in hammock or cabin facing the falls, optional viewpoint trek (1–1.5 h · 3.3 km). Best Jun–Nov (flow). In dry season the river may close or take ~9 h

Tepui overflight / Kavak

~1 h Level: All levels

Light aircraft over Angel Falls or Kavak combo (half day, less demanding). Optional helicopter subject to availability; confirm rate and payment with Ikiratours ops. Ideal for limited mobility or weather backup

Canaima Lagoon + Sapo

4–6 h Level: Moderate

Curiara, Hacha/Golondrina falls, swim under Sapo. Cotton socks (not grip socks) work best on wet rocks. Families with supervision

Roraima Trek

6–8 days Level: Very strenuous

Departs Santa Elena. Certified guides required. Dry season recommended. Separate from Canaima lodge stay

Kavak Cave

6 h Level: Moderate

Transfer or short flight to Kavak. Canyon, interior waterfall and pools. Pemón cultural focus

Gran Sabana Full Day

10 h Level: Moderate

Full-day excursion. Combinable before or after the Canaima program

Responsible tourism in Pemón territory

Canaima is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ikira promotes practices that respect the Pemón community and the park ecosystem

  • Local Pemón guides and boatmen on excursions and at lodges
  • Permission before photographing people and sacred sites
  • No removing plants, stones or wildlife from the park
  • Small groups and controlled capacity at camps

Season comparison

Pick the season based on your client's priority

Commercial orientation index only — not a scientific measurement or guarantee of conditions

Peak Angel Falls flow
Angel Falls flow High · indicative
Falls visibility Medium · indicative
Roraima trekking Low · indicative
Clear skies Low · indicative
Comfort (fewer mosquitoes) Low · indicative
Lagoon & waterfall swim High · indicative

Best for: River expedition, full waterfalls and photography. Best Jun–Nov within the wet season

Book ahead: 60–90 days in Jul–Aug and Easter

High demand: Easter, July–August and December. Book flights and camps 60–90 days ahead

Logistics & prep

From CAJ airport: curiara or jeep transfer to lodge (flights in the table below). Connections: Conviasa CCS–CAJ departures 07:30 and 11:20 / CAJ–CCS 09:20 and 13:10. Day and seats: Ikira ops. VLN–CAJ: schedule with Ikira ops. Avoid same-day CAJ + international flight (allow at least 3–4 h). Combinable with Santa Elena (Roraima) or Orinoco Delta on a multi-destination circuit

Traveler preparation

INPARQUES (CAJ)

INPARQUES fee on arrival: confirm amount, payment method and inclusions (excursions, Kavak) with Ikira ops

Flight baggage

Allowance and times: Air access table. Soft duffel recommended

What to pack

Quick-dry clothes, rain jacket, broken-in hiking shoes, several cotton socks, swimsuit, hat, SPF 50+, repellent, headlamp, dry bag, reusable bottle, first-aid kit, power bank. Small daypack for Angel expedition

Documents

Foreigners: passport valid 6+ months. Venezuelans: laminated ID card (mandatory on domestic flights; passport not accepted). Printed flight and lodge confirmations

Health & safety

Yellow fever vaccine not currently required (ask your doctor). Insurance with air evacuation. Canaima: remote and safe; Pemón guides adapt pace and itinerary to weather

On-site payments

Confirm currency, accepted methods and amounts (INPARQUES, tips, optional extras) with Ikiratours ops

Drones

Mandatory INAC registration (including DJI Mini). Print copies for airline/customs. Responsible use: no night flights or over crowds

Traveler tips

Cotton socks (not grip socks) work best at Sapo. Do not book same-day CAJ + international flight (allow 3–4 h; overnight in Caracas recommended if departing CCS)

Ikira camps in Canaima

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Camp comparison

Lodge Board Category Lagoon Angel Falls Best for
Ara Merú Lodge Full board 5★ Yes Ask Luxury · spa · couples
Campamento Canaima Full board Premium Yes Optional · exp Premium · demanding groups
Campamento Tibisay Full board New Yes Optional · exp Value · families 2024+
Tapuy Lodge By LD Full board 3★ Yes Optional · exp Angel Falls · waterfall views
Waka Wená Full board Eco-luxury Yes · island Yes · incl Exclusivity · pet friendly
Wakü Lodge Full board 3★ Yes Yes · incl Classic · lagoon & tepuis

Excursions by camp

Included in board vs optional priced per lodge (from operational catalog)

ARA MERU LODGE

Optional

  • Angel Falls Overflight by Light Aircraft + Kavak Cave
  • Angel Falls Helicopter Overflight
  • Blue Pool

CAMPAMENTO CANAIMA

Optional

  • Full Day Salto Angel
  • Overnight stay at Angel Falls
  • Blue Pool

CAMPAMENTO TIBISAY

Optional

  • Full Day Salto Angel
  • Angel Falls Overflight by Light Aircraft + Kavak Cave
  • Overnight stay at Angel Falls
  • Angel Falls Helicopter Overflight
  • Blue Pool

TAPUY LODGE

Optional

  • Full Day Salto Angel
  • Overnight stay at Angel Falls
  • Angel Falls Overflight by Light Aircraft + Kavak Cave
  • Angel Falls Helicopter Overflight
  • Blue Pool

WAKA WENA

Included

  • Full Day Salto Angel · 8 horas
  • Overnight stay at Angel Falls · 2D/1N

WAKU LODGE

Included

  • Full Day Salto Angel · 8 horas

Optional

  • Tepuy Kuravaina Trekking
  • Angel Falls Helicopter Overflight
  • Blue Pool

Operational FAQ

Operational FAQ

How much baggage is allowed?

Conviasa: Embraer 1 bag 23 kg + 5 kg carry-on; ATR 16 kg + 5 kg carry-on. Aircraft: Ikira ops. Soft duffel recommended. Charter/light aircraft: allowance and schedule with Ikira ops. Arrive 2 h early; check-in closes 1 h before (INAC)

Note to close the sale
The Conviasa commercial flight to Canaima (CCS–CAJ) includes allowance by aircraft (Embraer 23+5 kg; ATR 16+5 kg). We recommend a soft duffel. Ikiratours confirms aircraft, allowance and schedule when booking
Is an overnight required for Angel Falls?

Yes on the classic expedition: 4–5 h curiara, overnight in hammock or cabin facing the falls. No overnight alternatives: Kavak or overflight

Reply for your client
The classic Angel Falls expedition includes a 4–5 h river curiara, overnight in a hammock or cabin facing the falls and optional viewpoint trek. No overnight alternatives: Kavak or light-aircraft overflight
Are cards or ATMs available in Canaima?

Confirm with Ikiratours ops which payment methods each on-site provider accepts and what passengers should bring

Talking point for the client
Canaima on-site payments (INPARQUES, crafts, tips and extras such as overflight or helicopter): confirm currency, amounts and accepted methods with Ikiratours ops before issuing
Is it suitable for families with children?

Lagoon + Sapo yes (moderate). Angel Falls recommended from ~7 years; 4–5 h curiara can be tough. Kavak or overflight as alternatives

Reply for your client
Canaima works for families: Lagoon + Sapo is moderate and very scenic. Angel Falls by river is recommended from ~7 years (4–5 h curiara). More comfortable alternatives: Kavak or overflight
What board basis do lodges offer?

Full board (lodging + meals; alcohol extra). En-suite at base lodges; at Angel camp: hammock or rustic cabin

How do I quote as an agency?

Ikiratours B2B portal: Canaima rate sheet and lodge matrix. Request quote with dates, pax and program; ops confirmation before issuing to passengers

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