Margarita holidays

Lying just off the coast of South America, this tropical Caribbean island has a colourful colonial history and a distinctly Latin American feel. A unique island paradise, it is blessed with stunning natural beauty, warm friendly people and palm-fringed shores. It's also the perfect place from which to visit the world's tallest and most spectacular waterfall, Angel Falls. More.

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Things to do on holiday in Margarita

Holidays in Margarita offer these great activities:

View the Macanao Peninsular on a landcruiser safari
Sail to Coche island, with its stunning white beaches and sapphire waters
Explore Los Roques Archipelago and snorkel among fabulous fishes
See the world's tallest waterfall, Angel Falls, in mainland Venezuela's Canaima National Park
Roam through La Restinga Nature Reserve Beach, where a 17-mile sandbar joins the island's two ends

Tours

Experience the most of Margarita by combining your beach holiday with our fantastic tour. Tour holidays are available throughout the year and are 2 weeks in duration.

Lost World Adventure Tour - 7 nights

Discover Venezuela on this adventure-packed tour. Fly over Angel Falls, the region that inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel 'The Lost World', take a boat trip on the Orinoco River and search for diamonds in the famous mines of Paratepuy. It's an unforgettable 7 night journey, followed by a week relaxing on Margarita's palm-fringed shores.
Now available to book online.

Fact file for holidays to Margarita

Local map

Local weather for Caribbean Coast
	daily temperature	daily sunshine	monthly rainfall
Jan	31°C	8.5hrs	7.6cm
Feb	31°C	7.5hrs	5.6cm
March	32°C	8hrs	3.4cm
April	33°C	8hrs	5.7cm
May	32°C	7.5hrs	10.4cm
June	31°C	6hrs	24.5cm
July	32°C	6.5hrs	25.5cm
Aug	32°C	7hrs	25.1cm
Sep	33°C	6.5hrs	19.7cm
Oct	32°C	6.5hrs	21.2cm
Nov	32°C	6.5hrs	22.9cm
Dec	31°C	7.5hrs	15.0cm

Flight info

When flying with First Choice Airways to Margarita, you can now sit back, unwind and enjoy our exciting new service.

Star Class

Fantastic 33" legroom*
Leather seats for improved comfort
Personal seat back 7" widescreen TV
Choice of 4 course meal and snack before landing
Complimentary pampering pack

Star Class Premier

Amazing 36" legroom*
Air-filled leather seats with winged head support
9" widescreen seat back TV
Entertainment on demand - ability to stop, start and rewind programmes
30 channels with video and games on demand
Priority check-in and boarding
Choice of 4 course meal and snack before landing
Complimentary drinks
Sparkling cocktail before take-off
Complimentary pampering pack
Mood cabin lighting

* Legroom measurements refer to seat pitch

Watch the Star Class video

Fly from	Flight time approx: 9hrs 30mins
London Gatwick (Nov - Apr weekly, May - Oct fortnightly)
Manchester (May - Oct only fortnightly)

Travel money

Currency: Bolivar & US Dollar.

A commission-free foreign exchange service is available at most First Choice Travel Shops and Holiday Hypermarkets.

Passports and Visas

Passport Information: You will require a full 10-year British passport valid for at least 6 months after your return to the UK.

Visa Information: No visa required. A tourist card needs to be completed on arrival.

Departure Tax: For departures before 01 Nov 2008 the compulsory overseas departure tax (approx. £28 per person) will be added at the time of booking (including children 2 years and over). For departures on or after 01 Nov 2008 this charge of US$53 (approx.£28) will be payable locally by customers in local currency.

Please note: This information is accurate as of 30 Jan 2007. All charges and visa requirements are subject to change. It is the responsibility of all guests to ensure they have the correct travel documents and we advise you to contact the appropriate consulate.

English	Spanish
Hello	Hola
Goodbye	Adios
Please	Por favor
Thank you	Gracias

English	Spanish
Sorry	Lo siento
Beer	Cerveza
Toilets	Servicios
The bill	La cuenta

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Holidays to Margarita are available throughout the year. Holidays between May and October are 2 weeks in duration and include departures from Manchester.

Tours now available to book online and are combined with a beach stay for all departure months. Tours are 2 weeks in duration. More

Depart Sat Fly From Stay Passengers

17 - 64 yrs 65+ yrs 2 - 16 yrs under 2 yrs

If there are 10 or more people in your group or your chosen holiday is longer than 4 weeks in duration please contact our booking team on 0871 200 7799.