Angel Falls Canaima Venezuela Bernal Tours

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Bernal Tours

We have been informed that Tomas died in November from an accident near his home. He introduced a beautiful part of the world to many people and we will all miss him.

It looks like Tomas son Walter is now running Bernal tours. The following is the contact information.

Walter Bernal (Ciudad Bolivar) Cell 014-8523293 or Claudio Guerra(Canaima) - 086-620443

E-Mail bernaltours@terra.com.ve

In Memory of Tomas

Bernal Tours is owned and operated by Tomas Bernal a native of Peru who has lived in the heart of Canaima National Park since 1983. Allow us the opportunity to take you on a virtual tour of a vast array of incredible waterfalls, unique landscapes, and scenery only a few will ever experience. It is impossible to capture the true beauty of this remarkable and majestic countryside, so we hope that the pictures and descriptions we have provided will encourage you to embark on this adventure with the most experienced guide the area has to offer.

Tomas came to Canaima National Park in 1983 as an airline mechanic. In 1984, Tomas began a new career as an ecological excursion specialist in Canaima National Park. Tomas started his new profession by establishing a campamento between Sapo and Sapito Falls. Sapito Falls became famous for its unique ability to allow visitors to Canaima National Park to walk behind the water fall. Tomas worked on this pathway behind Sapito Falls for two years and the walk is now a integral part of every tour out of Canaima. In 1993, Tomas moved to his new campamento at the entrance to Canaima National Park. The campamento is located directly across from Hacha Falls and can accommodate one to thirty people in hammocks. On overnight trips to Angel Falls you will stay in Bernal Tours campamento within view of Angels Falls and only an one hour hike. We have provided information on two standard packages and the itinerary. We can provide custom packages to help make your trip to Canaima National Park a memorable one.

Contact Information

Canaima airport
Bernal Tours
Postal 593
Bolivar, Venezuela
South America

(086) 620443 Fax and Telephone at the local general store. *It has been reported that this number may not work for reaching Tomas.

Bernal Tours is located on a small Island at the base of the waterfalls at Canaima National Park and the camp does not have a telephone. We do have Solar power and someday maybe a cellular phone. So don't get discouraged if you can not get in touch with us, because we are always here and you are always welcome.

Canaima National Park

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Canaima airport is accessible from Caracas and Ciudad Bolivar by commercial airlines and charter. Bernal Tours provide two guided packages depending on the time of year. During the rainy season a complete 3 day-2 night tour is available between June and December. The dry season begins in January and ends in May. Because the river is very low in the dry season, travel to Angel Falls is not available by boat but can be viewed by plane. Each trip by boat to Angel Falls requires a minimum group of six people. We get many small groups of people who together make up the minimum required for the overnight boat trip to Angel Falls. Please inquire at the time of the reservation, the best day to arrive if your group is less than six people

4 day- 3 night Package

$450 US per person

Day 1

	Arrive in Canaima via airport. Bernal Tours will greet at the airport.
	After lunch an afternoon guided tour of the Ara-meru Falls for a swim and walk through natural jade formations. The hike next takes you to Sapito Falls for a visit and coffee to Tomas's original grotto. After coffee, you will walk to Sapo Falls for a view from behind the water. This is the same path the Tomas constructed over ten years ago.
	The hike then continues to Hacha Falls via a two hour hike through the jungle.
	Return to camp for dinner, showers and relaxation.

Day 2

	Depart for Angel Falls via motor powered curiara.
	Arrive at Isle Raton for overnight camping
	One hour jungle hike to Angel Falls
	Return to camp at 7:00 P.M.
	Dinner is served at campamento followed by the history of Canaima National Park

Day 3

	Return to Canaima
	Lunch served at the half way point of Poso De La Feliciedad
	Visit Indian village on top of Salto Hacha
	15 minute walk back to base campamento
	Dinner and relaxation

Day 4

Breakfast and prepare for airport departure

3 day- 2 night Package

$350 US per person

Day 1

	Arrive in Canaima via airport. Bernal Tours will greet at the airport.
	After lunch an afternoon guided tour of the Ara-meru Falls for a swim and walk through natural jade formations. The hike next takes you to Sapito Falls for a visit and coffee to Tomas's original gratto. After coffee, you will walk to Sapo Falls for a view from behind the water. This is the same path the Tomas constructed over ten years ago.
	The hike then continues to Hacha Falls via a two hour hike through the jungle
	Return to campamento for dinner, showers and relaxation

Day 2

	Depending on conditions depart by boat for Angel Falls. Other options include a private air charter to Angel Falls
	Arrive at Isle Raton for overnight camping

	One hour jungle hike to Angel Falls
	Return to camp by noon for lunch
	Dinner is served at campamento followed by the history of Canaima National Park

Day 3

Breakfast and prepare for airport departure

"The things you have shown us here are truly some of the most astounding and wonderful I have ever experienced. Sharing your hospitality and generosity has been a true pleasure and the memories I take with me I will hold dear and close to me. I wish you luck , joy, and continued success."

Jason
Boulder, Colorado
United States of America

"Thank you for your help and hospitality! We will be back soon to challenge Auyan Tepuy and Salto Angel with a long rope and experienced team."

Hasta Luego
Peter
Raleigh,North Carolina
United States of America

If paradise ever existed it must have been on this Island, where we have experienced such peace and calm, such wonderful nature - and such fun bathing in the waterfalls!

Susanne and Meta
Copenhagen, Denmark

"We enjoyed the life here, in the little paradise of tomas and all the other friendly people so much. It's hard to go. Thanks a lot for showing us the wonderful natural places and the lovely stone zoo. If you will come to Germany, please make a stop in Munich - you're always welcome !

Thomas and Christine
Munich, Germany

Canaima airport