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| 2010 Price | £1295 or US$2095 or € 1595 | |
| Flights from UK | from £800 | |
| Dates | 13-28 March 2010 | |
| Duration | 16 days | |
| Grade | 2B (Bolivar ascent 4B) | |
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Trekking and Climbing in Venezuela
This trip is currently cancelled due to the cable car being permanently closed, as of late 2008. Also due to the extremely high cost of living at the moment in Venezuela. We will re-evaluate future schedule for this trip later in 2009.
The highlight of this trekking and climbing expedition is a traverse of the
crest of the Sierra Nevada, Venezuela's highest and most spectacular mountain
range. We'll make two ascents from high camps near this ridge, Pico Humboldt
4942m which is a fairly easy snow climb and Pico Bolivar 4979m, which
is a difficult rock scramble and Venezuela's highest mountain. Both ascents are
entirely optional and the holiday is very suitable for those who only want to
enjoy the spectacular walking along the crest of the Sierra Nevada.
The expedition will be based in the pleasant university city of Merida at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, from where the worlds highest cable car provides quick and easy access to the mountains. From Merida we'll also make a short acclimatisation trip to the Sierra de la Culata (a.k.a. known as the Sierra del Norte) before the main one week trip to the Sierra Nevada.
Pico Bolivar north face from the walk up El Toro
Included in our Price |
Not Included in our Price |
| All land transport in Venezuela as per
itinerary. All accommodation in Venezuela as per itinerary. Food while in the mountains. Organisation and planning of the expedition. Tents, stoves, ropes and other communal equipment. National park and climbing permits. Services of a western (usually UK) expedition leader. |
Flights to Merida via Caracas. Airport Taxes. Insurance. Personal equipment (e.g. clothing, sleeping bag, helmet, harness). Meals and snacks in towns and cities. Laundry, souvenirs, tips and drinks. |
General Information about our holidays
Please read our warning on altitude before booking this expedition to high altitudes.
Please read the comments about our style of trip before booking one of our treks or expeditions.
Who runs 'Andes' and where we are based
What is and isn't included in the price of your holiday
General information about equipment, accommodation, flights, meals etc.
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