Touring Angel Falls In small boats (“curiaras”), you'll travel up the Rio Carrao, and it will take at least four hours to reach the falls. You'll get to sleep in hammocks with the best views of the Salto Angelo. Blown away by the beauty, you'll forget the long, and sometimes difficult, journey to reach the Falls.

The boat journey from the village of Canaima to the base of Angel Falls typically takes about 4 to 5 hours upstream, followed by an additional 60 to 90-minute hike through the jungle to reach the lookout point. The return trip downstream is much faster, usually taking only 2 to 3 hours due to the current of the Carrao and Churún rivers. This journey is only possible during the wet season (typically June through December) when the river levels are high enough for the motorized dugout canoes, known as curiaras, to navigate the rapids. During the dry season, the water can become too shallow, often forcing passengers to get out and help push the boat over sandbars, which can significantly extend the travel time or make the trip impossible. It is a rugged and spectacular journey where you are surrounded by the towering "tepuis" (tabletop mountains) of the Canaima National Park. Travelers are advised to bring a cushion for the hard wooden benches and a waterproof poncho, as the spray from the rapids and frequent tropical rain showers will almost certainly get you wet during the long hours on the water.