Oriente Special
Itinerary
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Day 1 Welcome to Santiago de Cuba
Arrival to Santiago de Cuba airport. Transfer to our accommodation in town.
Meals not included.
Night in casa particular. -
Day 2 Santiago de Cuba: a Caribbean city
Visit the main monuments of "the most Caribbean of Cuban cities", whose colonial houses and alleys climb on the hill facing the bay of Santiago. In the afternoon, stroll in the old center to feel its atmosphere and visit the fort Castillo del Morro which keeps the bay of Santiago.
Dinner not included.
Night in casa particular. -
Day 3 Mensura natural park : Sierra del Cristal - Guayabo waterfall
After having crossed farmlands and plantations (bananas, sugar cane ...), we climb to enter the largest evergreen forest on the island. A track in bad condition leads us to our charming bungalows where we will go on foot to explore the natural park of Mensura. From May to October, possibility of swimming under a wonderful waterfall.
Transport by minibus.
Night in a bungalow.
3 hours of walking -
Day 4 Pinares - National Park Humboldt - Baracoa
Nous reprenons la route pour rejoindre Baracoa. En cours de route nous ferons étape dans le Parc National Alejandro Humboldt pour une agréable randonnée. Arrivée en fin de journée à Baracoa où nous passerons la nuit.
We take the road to reach Baracoa. Along the way we will make a stop in the Alejandro Humboldt National Park for a pleasant hike. Arrival at the end of the day in Baracoa where we will spend the night.Transport by minibus.
Night in casa particular
3 hours of walking -
Day 5 Baracoa and "el Yunque"
After a short transfer, we will walk through the cocoa and coconut plantations for a nice walk around the famous "Yunque". This sacred table-shaped mountain overlooks the surrounding jungle and offers spectacular views. Swimming in the river in a tropical forest setting. Meeting with a shaman. Return to Baracoa, the most eastern city of the country and the first founded in Cuba. Tasting of cucurucho, the typical pastry of the region.
Night in casa paticular
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Day 6 Baracoa - Santiago
After a winding road that offers beautiful views, we will join the northern coast of the island which contrasts with that of Baracoa by its aridity: coconut palms here have given way to cactus! Lunch in Santiago. Free time to visit the center then salsa lessons!
Transport by minibus
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Day 7 Bayamo - Sierra Maestra National Park
Departure to Bayamo. We spend part of the day visiting the city, a historic site where Cubans began the first revolt against Spanish rule. Lunch, then departure for Santo Domingo, in the heart of the Sierra Maestra. Installation in a small mountain hotel....
Dîner in hotel
Night in hotel -
Day 8 La Comandancia de la Plata - La Platica
Departure to the place called "Alto del Naranjo" where we begin our walk through the beautiful scenery of Sierra Maestra (the highest in Cuba). Our steps will lead us to the Comandancia de la Plata: the former clandestine headquarters, isolated in the mountains, where Fidel Castro took refuge to prepare the revolution at the beginning of the "guerrilla". We will visit the old facilities: the hospital, the site of "Radio Rebelle", the residence of Fidel during the revolution ... Night at the shelter of La Platica.
Night at the shelter
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Day 9 La Platica - Santo Domingo - Camaguey
Return to Santo Domingo. Picnic and departure to the city of Camagüey, one of the most medieval and entangled cities of the island. We visit the old neighborhoods and the colonial places. Evening out to enjoy Cuban music and concerts that are improvised everywhere.
Night in casa particular
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Day 10 Camaguey - Sierra de Cubitas - Loma de Cunagua
Breakfast in Camagüey then departure for Sierra de Cubitas. Departure for our hike in the Limones Tabaquey natural park in a magnificent landscape of limestone mountains. After lunch, we head back to Loma Park in Cunagua. Overnight camping (sounds tent) around a rustic cottage on top of a hill.
Night in bivouac
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Day 11 Loma de Cunagua - Cayo Guillermo
Morning hike on the trails of the nature park. After the picnic, leave for Cayo Guillermo. End of day free at the beach.
(Note: we reach Cayo Guillermo via a road by Cayo Coco)Night in a hotel next to the sea
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Day 12 Cayo Guillermo
Free day at the beach.
Optional nautical activities (to see on the spot): kayak, catamaran, snorkeling: for every desire its activity. The nautical center also offers sailing, scuba diving, motor boat trips, fishing ... Other possible activities: bird watching, cycling, horseback riding (Cayo Coco). It is up to you to make your choice !Night in a hotel next to the sea
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Day 13 Cayo Guillermo - Cayo Coco - Flight to Havana
Transfer early in the afternoon to Cayo Coco airport for our flight to Havana. Arrival in Havana and accomdation in casa particular in the old town. Free time.
Night in casa particular
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Day 14 Visit Havana - End of stay
Guided tour of Havana. Walking route in old Havana and its colonial squares. Lunch.
Meals not included
Dates & prices
International departures:
No departure for now
Trip code: UCUDO-EN
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Notes
Terms and conditions
Booking conditions
Invoice procedure
Cancellation policy
- 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.