Unusual: trekking in Cuba

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FLIGHT HAVANA – SANTIAGO

• Flight to Santiago de Cuba
• Welcome by your guide at airport and head towards to hotel
• Depending on schedules and availability, you may land in Havana
• In this case, head towards the hotel in Havana. Fly to Santiago, the next morning
• Free meals or on flight
• Accommodation at hotel

SANTIAGO DE CUBA

• Flight from Havana in the morning
• Visit the main monuments of “the most Caribbean of Cuban cities”
• Stroll in the old center in the afternoon
• Visit the Fort Castillo Del Morro
• Dinner
• Accommodation at hotel

MENSURA NATURA PARK: SIERRA DEL CRISTAL – CASCADE OF EL GUAYABO

• Get in the largest pine forest of the island
• A shabby track that leads to your charming bungalows
• Take a stroll exploring the natural park of Mensura
• From May to October, possibility of swimming at the foo of a waterfall
• 3 to 4 hours of walk : elevation max 600 meters
• Transport: minibus
• Accommodation at the bungalow

DAY 4

HUMBOLDT NATIONAL PARK – PLAYA MAGUANA – RIO TOA

• On the way to the National Park Alejandro of Humboldt
• Discover the most variety of flora of the Caribbean
• A boat trip
• Ride along the coast to the paradise beach of Maguana
• Transport: minibus
• Accommodation in Finca (ranch) near to the Rio Toa
• Swimming possible in the river

DAY 5

BARACOA: MOUTH OF THE RIO TOA – RAINFOREST HIKING

• A boat ride to the mouth of Rio Toa
• A walk on the pristine beaches
• Back “Finca” for lunch
• Take a stroll through the plantations of cocoa and coconut
• River swimming in a tropical forest fackdrop
• 4 hours of walk
• Transport: boat and minibus
• Accommodation at Finca

DAY 6

RAINFOREST TREKKING, CLIMB YUNQUE – BARACOA

• A hike through the most exuberant rainforest Cuba leading to the top of the “Yunque”
• This mountain, sacred shaped table dominates the surrounding jungle, offers a spectacular view
• Shot transfer and night in a hotel in the center of Baracoa
• End of the day in this small town
• Enjoy the Cuban rhythms

In case of heavy rain, another hike will be offered

• Elevation over 410 meters
• Elevation least 410 meters
• 4 to 5 hours of walk
• Elevation max 569 meters
• Transport: minibus
• Accommodation in a hotel

DAY 7

BARACOA – GUANTANAMO – SANTIAGO

• Visit the northern coast of the island that constrasts with that of Baracoa by its aridity
• Lunch in a hut  by the Caribbean Sea
• Possibility of swimming
• On the way, admire Guantanamo Bay where the infamous US naval base is located
• Settle in the hotel if Santiago
• A stroll to the balcony of Velazquez, viewpoint over the city, dominates the bay and the tropical mountain
• End of the day and free dinner
• Transport: minibus
• Accommodation at the hotel

DAY 8

SANTIAGO – EL COBRE – CASCADA DEL SALTO

• Visit the basilica of the Virgin of Charity of Cobre, the Patroness of Cuba. The site is located 20 km from Santiago is impressive
• Then goto the heights and the Site Del Salton
• A walk in the cocoa plantation
• A refreshing swim in a beautiful waterfall of 30 meters
• In dry season, it is possible that the waterfall is dy, which lead to a change in program
• 3 hours of walk
• Transport: minibus
• Accommodation in a hotel

NATIONAL PARK OF SIERRA MAESTRA

• Trekking to the Command of the Plata
• Visit the Old amenities: the country hospital, the site of “Radio Rebel” Fidel’s residence during the revolution and more
• 3 hours of walk
• Accommodation in a hotel

SANTO DOMINGO – BAYAMO – CAMAGUEY

• On the way to the city of Camaguey, one of the most medieval and entangled towns of the island
• Visit Bayamo, the cradle of the Cuban revolution
• Visit the old neighborhoods and colonial squares
• Enjoy Cuban music and concerts that are improvised around evening
• Transport: minibus
• Accommodation in a hotel

CAMAGUEY – SANCTI SPIRITUS – TRINIDAD

• Visit the colonial district of pastel facades and cobbled streets
• On the way to Trinidad
• Settle at the resident
• Evening walk in this beautiful little town
• Transport: minibus
• Accommodation at the resident

TRINIDAD

• A day dedicated to the discovery of this unique city
• Meet the locals known for their hospitality
• Visit the craft market, the potter’s house
• Meals will be taken at the resident
• Taste excellent lobster at la plancha
• Accommodation at the resident

TRINIDAD – BAY OF PIGS – NATURAL RESERVE OF SALINAS

• After breakfast, drive west to the famous Bay of Pigs
• Settle at the hotel by the seaside of Playa Larga
• After lunch, visit the Laguna of the Las Salinas, natural reserve
• Back to hotel in the late afternoon
• Possibility of swimming in the calme waters of the Caribbean Sea
• Transport: minibus
• Accommodation at the hotel

PLAYA LARGA – BREEDING FARM OF CROCODILES – SIERRA DE MIL CUMBRES

• After a morning swim, visit the crocodile farm
• Observe the saurian at several stages of evolution, from hatching to adulthood
• On the way to the Sierra de Mil Cumbres
• Settle and walk through the fields of crops (cassava, coffee, sweet potato, haricos…)
• Meet the farming community
• 2 hours walk
• Transport: minibus
• Accommodation at the refuge

HIKING IN THE SIERRA DE MIL CUMBRES

• A hike in the mountain through the pine forest and tropical dry vegetation
• Observe different categories of birds and orchids
• Admire the first “mogotes” that mark the beginning of the Sierra organs
• Slope more: 200 meters
• Less elevation: 200 meters
• 5 hours of walk
• Accommodation at the Refuge

MIL CUMBRES – VINALES

• On the way to Vinales
• A hike in this beautiful setting where the tobacco fields are dominated by Mogotes
• Visit the farm and a tobacco barn where the guide will show you the process of growing tobacco and manufacturing cigars
• Lunch with the locals
• Evening in Vinales
• 3 to 4 hours of walk
• Transport: minibus
• Accommodation at the hotel

HIKING IN THE VALLEYS OF VINALES SAN VICENTE, ANCON

• A hike in the enchanting scenery of the valleys of San Vicente and Ancon
• Admire the limestone formations that rise amidst the tobacco fields reminiscent of South China
• Lunch at a peasant
• 4 to 5 hours of walk
• Accommodation at the hotel

CAYO JUTIAS

• On the way to Cayo Jutias peninsula, 4 km-long white sand beach bathed in translucent water
• Observe different colorful fishes from 400 meters of the shoreline
• Possibility to go to by boat at a reasonable price
• Snorkel provided on site
• Back to Vinales in the late afternoon
• Transport: minibus
• Accommodation at the hotel

CIGAR MANUFACTORY OF PINAR DEL RIO – HAVANA

• On the way Havana
• Visit the cigar factory of Pinar del Rio
• Settle at the hotel in the old city center
• Visit different neighborhoods and landmarks such as the Revolution Square, Malecon, among others
• Free dinner
• Transport: minibus
• Accommodation overnight at hotel in the Old Havana

HAVANA

• Discover by strolling the alleys of Havana Plaza San Francisco d’Asis, the parade, the cathedral
• Appreciate the secrets and moods of the historic center of the city that vibrates to the sound of salsa and old American cars
• Free dinner
• 3 hours of walk
• Accommodation overnight at hotel in Old Havana

HAVANA – RETURN FLIGHT

• Return flight to your country