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Module — Orinoco Delta

Module3 days / 2 nightsCaracas · Maturín · river lodge · Caracas

The Delta module is the quiet chapter: two nights in a lodge on stilts, days by boat through mangrove channels, and evenings with the sound of the river.

Day by day

To the Delta

Flight to Maturín, road to Boca de Uracoa, one hour by motor boat to the camp; sunset excursion with a chance of Orinoco dolphins.

Delta

Full day by boat: Warao communities, the narrowest caños, an afternoon jungle walk with expert local guides.

Return

Canoe trip and piranha fishing after breakfast, boat and road back to Maturín, flight to Caracas.

How it fits

Usually placed before Canaima — both are reached from the east of the country — or as a nature pairing with the Llanos.

Highlights

  • Fast-boat navigation to the most remote caños
  • Warao community visit and a jungle walk with local guides
  • Piranha fishing and night caiman spotting
  • Orinoco dolphins at sunset
  • Pairs with Mochima, Paria or Canaima

Programme at a glance

Tier
Module
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Route
Caracas · Maturín · river lodge · Caracas
Style
Gentle · boat excursions · stilt lodge
Best time
January to April
Where guests stay
River lodge built on stilts

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