Prepare for a strong dose of culture and adventure with Real Gap’s new Venezuelan trips!

PRLog (Press Release) - Aug 17, 2009 -
Travellers looking to combine a unique, cultural and insightful experience with an adrenalin packed adventure holiday often struggle to achieve just the right balance.  For those looking for the right mixture of mountain climbs, jungle treks, skydiving, cultural interaction and local history Real Gap’s brand new Venezuelan travel options may be just what they are looking for.

Venezuela has long held an air of appeal and mystery for intrepid travellers. One of its first visitors, Christopher Columbus, was certainly no stranger to adventure and discovery; and what a gem he found! Home to  Angel falls, the Orinoco Delta, Lake Maracaibo and the world’s largest snake; the anaconda , it’s no wonder Venezuela is top of every excitement-hungry traveller’s list!

Travellers looking for a fun-filled, action-packed way to experience Venezuela’s dusty tracks can find a new meaning to being ‘On The Road’ with Real Gap’s new exploration extravaganza! The On The Road trip gives travellers the chance to see a different view of Venezuela through a unique combination of a localised travel experiences and a bevy of extreme sports.  A seemingly never-ending list of activities includes skydiving, kayaking, canyoning, white-water rafting and trekking: more than a match for any adrenalin junkie!

Living with the locals will also give culture vultures a chance to learn all about local customs, traditions and history from their local guides, in between getting to know a vast array of wildlife including;  monkeys, birds, butterflies, Caiman crocodiles and anacondas! The trip also affords the chance to visit the low lands of Los Llanos, saddle up for a ride of the Andes Mountains and Cavo Sombrero; a great destination for some snorkelling and well earned relaxation!

Those looking to really experience life in the Venezuelan outreaches can set off on Real Gap’s new Venezuela Expedition.  The Venezuela Expedition is the perfect follow up to a few weeks on the road, travellers will spend 8 weeks discovering their wild side and channelling their inner survival expert living in a range of different and fascinating environments! Explorers will also have plenty of opportunity to take advantage of the range of sports activities on offer, including mountain biking, paragliding and horseback riding!

The programme includes also courses in bush survival and even gives travellers the chance to live the life of a Venezuelan cowboy! Travellers will be able to gain a real insight into life in country, living amongst the locals and visiting the tribes of the Warao Indians. Linguists who feel up for a challenge will even be able to practice the local lingo with regular Spanish lessons included as part of the programme!

Additional extras will give travellers the chance to see one of Venezuela’s most incredible destinations; Canaima National Park. Stunning in itself the park is also home of Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world and a definite must see for anyone visiting this amazing country. Sports fans can also add to an ever-impressive CV with a course of scuba diving; a chance to see the underwater beauties of the Caribbean Coast, the course is based in the beautiful National Park of Morrocoy, which has a great variety of exciting fish, octopuses, turtles, whales, dolphins and coral.

With so many different ways to see all that Venezuela has to offer travellers may be forgiven for needing a little more information, details of the trips can be found on Real Gap’s website at http://www.realgap.co.uk/Venezuela or give the company a call on 01892 516164