Cuba: Trek in the Caribbean.
Itinerary
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Day 1 Welcome to Cuba!!!
Appointment at the end of the afternoon at our accommodation. Welcome by our local team and presentation of the stay.
Meals not included
Night in casa particular -
Day 2 Havana - Santa Clara - Mausoleum of Che
We spend the morning visiting the old neighborhoods of Havana, then, after lunch, we leave towards the city of Santa Clara, located about 3 hours from Havana, often nicknamed "The city of Che" she is the symbol of the Cuban revolution. A quick tour of the city will allow you to discover the remains of its colonial past.
Transportation: 3 hours
Night in hotel -
Day 3 Santa Clara - Hanabanilla Lake - Sierra del Escambray
After a visit to the famous Che Mausoleum, transfer to the Sierra del Escambray where we will begin our trek along a lake that will take us to La Casa de la Gallega where we will have lunch.
In the afternoon, we continue our progress through the Sierra where the vegetation is reminiscent of an exotic garden. swimming possible in a waterfall. Night in a shelter (it is a small house in a green setting, we put the mattresses, directly on the ground on the covered terrace)Transportation: 2 hours
Night in a shelter
4 to 5 hours of walking -
Day 4 Hiking in the Sierra del Escambray
Beautiful walk that will allow us to observe a wide variety of orchids in their natural environment and will lead us to a point of view on the sea and the peninsula of Ancon. After a hike of about 2 to 3 hours through the massif, we go down to Topes for lunch and then we will take the bus that will take us to the region of Banaos. Hike to the refuge "La Sabina" (about 2 hours of climb) where we will spend the night. Dinner prepared by the family. (Note: we leave our big bag at the farm Jarico to only go up with a small backpack containing our stuff for the night and the next morning)
Transport: 1 hour
Night in a shelter
4 to 5 hours of walking; + 300m -
Day 5 La Bella waterfall - Trindad
Last hike in the Sierra with possibility of swimming in the cascade of La Bella. In the afternoon, we will continue our journey towards the city of Trinidad, colonial jewels of Cuba. Homestay and evening stroll in this beautiful little town. From sunset, (and even before), Cuban music will intoxicate you with its wild rhythms.
Transportation: 2 hours
Homestay
2 to 3 hours of walking; -300m -
Day 6 Trinidad
Day dedicated to the discovery of this beautiful and unique city, a living museum where time seems to have stopped. You will be able to get lost in the typical and colored lanes, to meet the inhabitants known for their hospitality. We will visit the craft market, the potter's house. Dinner will be taken at the inhabitant and you will be able to enjoy an excellent lobster à la plancha.
Homestay
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Day 7 Trinidad - Cienfuegos - Bay of Pigs - Playa Larga
After breakfast, we will take the road towards the West to the swamp of Zapata, historical place where the invasion of the Bay of Pigs took place in 1961. Stop en route for a quick visit of the city of Cienfuegos .
The protected nature park is home to many varieties of endemic animals such as the rhombiferous crocodile. Lunch and afternoon by the sea in Caleta Buena, rest and swim in the Caribbean Sea (possibility to rent fins / mask / snorkel at a reasonable price). After a short transfer we arrive at the end of the day in Playa Larga and we settle down at the inhabitant.Transportation: 2 hours
Night at homestay by the sea -
Day 8 Bay of Pigs - Mil Cumbres
We will continue our route (approximately 5h30 of road) towards the Sierra de Mil Cumbres. En route you can stop to visit a crocodile breeding farm (optional and optional because quite touristy). Lunch at Charco Azul. Arrival in Mil Cumbres, installation and walk in the valley of Sagua, through the fields of crops (cassava, coffee, sweet potato, beans ...) and meeting with the peasant community.
We will sleep in an old hacienda converted into a refuge (light sleeping bag or bag sheet necessary).Transportation: 2 hours
Night in a shelter
1 to 2 hours of walking -
Day 9 Sierra del Rosario
Day dedicated to a hike in the Sierra del Rosario, through a pine forest and dry tropical vegetation. Visit of a peasant cooperative. Return to the hacienda at the end of the afternoon, and for those who wish it possibility to bathe in a small waterfall not far from there.
Transport: 1 hour
Night in a shelter -
Day 10 Hiking in the valley of Viñales
Road to Viñales and hiking in this scenery of great beauty where tobacco fields are dominated by the Mogotes. We head to a Alexis farm and tobacco barn that will show us the process of growing tobacco and making cigars. Lunch a peasant of the valley. Evening in Viñales where you can listen and dance to Cuban music with a glass of mojito in hand.
Transportation: 3 hours
Homestay
4 to 5 hours of walking -
Day 11 Hiking in the Vinales Valley
Hike in the enchanting landscapes of the Valley of Penance. It is one of the most beautiful regions in Cuba, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The karst formations that stand in the middle of the tobacco fields are reminiscent of southern China. After the partial ascent of a mogote we will lunch at a farmer's house (at Ana or Paco).
Homestay
4 to 5 hours of walking -
Day 12 Cayo Jutias
Departure for the day to the peninsula of Cayo Jutías. Here, a 4 km white sand beach is bathed in translucent water. 400 meters from the shore, the coral reef invites you to observe a multitude of multicolored fish. Possibility to go there by boat for a reasonable price. Mask and snorkel provided on site. Back to Vinales.
Transportation: 3 hours
Homestay -
Day 13 Cigar factory of Pinar del Rio - Havana
Departure to Havana that we will reach in the late morning. On the way, we will visit the cigar factory of Pinar del Rio. Homestay installation, in Old Havana then visit different neighborhoods and monuments such as the Revolution Square, the Prado, the Cathedral, Obispo ... Classified World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, Havana is certainly, the most beautiful colonial city of all the American continent.
At sunset many Havanese go with family, friends or lovers on the Malecon (the cornice) to enjoy the cool, we recommend you to spend to enjoy the atmosphere. Lunch and free dinner.Transportation: 2 to 3 hours
Homestay
2 to 3 hours of walking -
Day 14 Havana Tour - End of Stay
Guided tour of Havana. We travel the streets of the Cuban capital and discover its beautiful colorful buildings and colonial squares. You then enjoy this day at your leisure and continue your stay at your leisure.
Meals not included
Dates & prices
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Trip code: UCUB-EN
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Notes
Terms and conditions
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- Cancellation received more than 30 days prior to the departure date: a sum of €50 per person will be retained
- Cancellation received 30 to 21 days before the departure date: your deposit, 30% of the total trip price will be retained
- Cancellation received 20 to 14 days before the departure date: 50% of the total trip price will be retained
- Cancellation received 13 to 7 days before the departure date: 75% of the total trip price will be retained
- Cancellation received less than 7 days before the departure date: 100% of the total trip price will be retained
- Fixed airfares: if your airline ticket was issued in advance, often done to avoid significant surcharges, you will be charged 100% of any non-refundable fees if you wish to change or cancel your flight plan.
- Fixed in-country costs: early charges for firm bookings will be charged if you cancel or modify your trip.
- Insurance costs: if you have taken out comprehensive or cancellation insurance, the cost of insurance is due and cannot be refunded.