How to get to the Orinoco Delta
Our tours through the Orinoco Delta start from Boca de Uracoa. There are three ways to get there from Caracas International airport at Maiquetia. We can book flights and arrange assisted transfers in each place. You have the following options:
Option 1: Maiquetia – Maturin
A: Fly from Maiquetia to Maturin
B: Car transfer to Boca de Uracoa
PROS: This is the easiest to get to Boca de Uracoa. There are flights every day of the week.
CONS: Flights leave at 0710hrs so you will probably need to overnight in a hotel near Maiquetia.
Option 2: Caracas – Maturin
A: Go by bus from Caracas to Maturin
B: Car transfer to Boca de Uracoa
PROS: This is the cheapest option. The sleeper-buses travel through the night and you can sleep on the reclining seats or watch films. There are several companies with departures every day so there is no problem with availability.
CONS: The sleeper-buses are chilly so you need to wear warm clothing and take a blanket. If the bus is delayed you will have to spend the night in a hotel before taking the flight to Canaima the following morning. Also, if your flight arrives in Caracas after the last bus departs, around 2130 hrs, and depending on how long it takes to get through customs and get transferred to the bus station, you will have to spend the night in Caracas and leave the following day. For this reason we are unable to book the buses and you will have to buy the bus ticket on arrival in Caracas.
NB: If you have any questions about the itinerary or want to check availability, please call or email us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.