Explore Mount Roraima on a 10-day hike where adventure meets history. Spend five nights sleeping under the stars on the mountain’s summit and wake up in one of the oldest places on Earth — the tepui that inspired The Lost World.
Immerse yourself in nature with trekking, swimming in natural pools and waterfalls, and the summit’s top attractions: the Triple Border Point where three countries meet, the Valley of Crystals sparkling with quartz, Maverick Rock (the highest point), the La Ventana lookout, Lake Gladys (the largest body of water up top) and Coati Camp, nestled between two huge rocks. For those with less time, a Mount Roraima Trek 8 Days option is also available.
Our expert Indigenous Pemon guides, who know every corner of this Mount Roraima hike, prioritize your safety and enjoyment with a comprehensive package for a hassle-free experience. This is a true Mount Roraima trek — a bucket-list Mount Roraima tour — and one of South America’s most iconic adventures. Don’t forget to check the visa requirements for Mount Roraima in Venezuela. Ready for the adventure?
👉 Read more: 10 facts about Mount Roraima — or compare options with the 8-day Mount Roraima trek
Please note: This is a demanding 10-day mountain expedition (around 90 km, with five nights camping on the summit) for travelers in good physical condition. The route crosses into Venezuela: a valid passport is required for all nationalities and the summit sits at roughly 2,800 m. Weather follows the Venezuelan seasons and can shift quickly — pack for cold and wet. Departures generally run between January and April.
Day 1
We meet at a hotel in Boa Vista at 8:30 am for the briefing, then enjoy the scenic BR-174 road to the Venezuelan border, complete customs, and overnight in Santa Elena de Uairen. Our Mount Roraima hike is just beginning!
Distance: 220 km by road (~3 h) · Temp ~25°C (77°F) · Elevation gain 815 m
Day 2
You cross the stunning Gran Sabana scenery to the Paraitepuy community, then trek to the camps on the banks of the Kukenan River for an overnight in tents under a starry sky. At dawn, Mount Roraima appears ahead, inviting another day of trekking.
Distance: 100 km by 4×4 + 15 km trek (4–5 h) · Temp ~25°C (77°F) · Elevation gain ~500 m
Day 3
In the morning, hike towards the base — mostly uphill. By the afternoon you settle at base camp, dazzled by the imposing wall of the tepui that defies description.
Distance: ~8 km (~5 h) · Temp ~20°C (68°F) · Elevation gain 750 m
Day 4
The path from bottom to top is unlike any other — one of the most beautiful moments of the Mount Roraima hike, with stops for photos and rest among gardens of bromeliads, orchids and small birds. You pass igarapes and the waterfall at ‘Paso das Lagrimas’, greeted near the top by the Makunaima Monument and the ‘Guardians of the Mountain’. Weather is unstable up here, with daily variations in temperature and rain.
Distance: 4.5 km (4–5 h) · Temp 10°C (50°F) day / 5°C (41°F) night, near 0°C (32°F) if it rains · Elevation gain ~1,000 m
Day 5
Full immersion on the summit begins, starting with the surreal Vale dos Cristais. We pass the iconic Triple Border Point — a white pyramidal landmark marking the meeting of Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana — then spend the night on the Brazilian side at Coati, an enigmatic shelter between two huge rocks with a hall open to the sky and a small lagoon. Those who wish can walk ~500 m to Paredao for views over the forest of the Raposa Serra do Sol Indigenous Reserve, home of the Ingariko people.
Distance: 15 km (~8 h) · Temp 10°C (50°F) day / 5°C (41°F) night · Elevation: roughly level on the plateau
Day 6
One of the most hidden and enigmatic places of the whole experience. Lake Gladys is indescribable — local lore even speaks of a portal to another dimension. A full-day out-and-back (about 3 hours each way) carrying only a daypack, sleeping again at the same camp.
Distance: 6 km (~6 h) · Temp 10°C (50°F) day / 5°C (41°F) night · Elevation: roughly level
Day 7
On the way back, a brief stop at the Triple Border Point, then at El Foso — a place that awakens the child in everyone. By evening we reach the camp near the entrance to Mount Roraima for the night.
Distance: 15 km (~8 h) · Temp 10°C (50°F) day / 5°C (41°F) night · Elevation: roughly level
Day 8
A lighter hiking day (around 6 km, daypack only) to Maverick Rock — the highest point of Mount Roraima at about 2,875 m — with sweeping views over the Gran Sabana. Continue to the Jacuzzi Pools and the La Ventana lookout, facing Mount Kukenan (Father of the Winds) and its waterfalls, then Salto Catedral and Paso de Los Cristales. Sleep again at the same camp.
Distance: 8 km (~6 h) · Temp 10°C (50°F) day / 5°C (41°F) night · Elevation: roughly level
Day 9
The day to say goodbye to the House of Makunaima. We descend to the base (about 4 hours), rest and snack, then continue another 3 hours to the next camp — with the chance of the starriest sky of the trip.
Distance: descent to base ~4 h · Temp ~25°C (77°F)
Day 10
A final hike to Paraitepuy, then 4×4 to Santa Elena, customs at the border, and the road to Boa Vista — arriving late afternoon or early evening, completing our Mount Roraima hike at the same hotel where it began.
Distance: 15 km trek (~4 h), then 4×4 to Boa Vista · Temp ~25°C (77°F)
In Boa Vista, the gateway city in Brazil, there are good hotels and pousadas to rest and prepare; many travelers spend at least one night here. During the trek, accommodation is in tents at campsites along the trail and on the summit — local porters carry the tents, which are shared between two people, and meals are cooked on-site.
On the summit, trekkers sleep in natural rock shelters (called ‘hotels’) that give partial protection from wind and rain. Facilities are extremely basic: there are no conventional showers or bathrooms, and nights are cold and rustic — but this is exactly what lets you fully immerse yourself in the tepui.
Full board is included from Santa Elena de Uairen onwards — hearty, energy-rich breakfasts, lunches and dinners prepared on-site by the expedition team, exactly what you need after long days on the trail. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy needs can be accommodated when you tell us at booking, since food supplies are planned well in advance for the remote location.
Water is abundant along the trail, with collection points every couple of hours; refill from streams and treat your own drinking water (purification tablets such as Clorin are an essential packing item). The team treats all water used for communal meals.
From
$ 1,550 / per person
From
$ 1,550/ per person