Before traveling to Venezuela — especially to an indigenous reserve — ensure you have the following documentation in order:

• Passport: Valid for at least six months from your date of entry.
• Visa: Depending on your nationality, you may need a tourist visa. Process it at the Venezuelan consulate in your country.
• Tourist Card / Entry (DAEX): Confirm all your entry documents are in order.
• Special Permits: For the Yanomami Expedition, special permits are required from Venezuelan civil and military authorities, as the route enters a biosphere reserve (Casiquiare–Pasimoni) and a border zone. Make sure your operator secures these before departure.
• Travel Insurance: Obtain travel insurance covering medical emergencies and evacuation, as the expedition takes place in a remote area.

While the Amazon itinerary is fixed (San Carlos de Río Negro – Río Pasimoni), it’s important to coordinate additional days for the rest of your trip to Venezuela:

• Amazon Days: The base Yanomami Expedition package lasts 4 days and 3 nights.
• Flight Connections: Ensure your international flights align with the domestic flight to San Carlos de Río Negro.
• Buffer Days: We highly recommend adding one or two buffer days in Caracas (or Maiquetía) before and after your expedition. Domestic flights in Venezuela can be subject to delays, and extra days will safeguard your plans without affecting your international travel schedule.