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HTE AMERICAS
Capitol building, Havana
CUBA
Cuba Libre!
16 DAYS HOTELS/HACIENDAS UNCOVERING CUBA
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An in-depth exploration of Cuba, past and present. We travel the length of the island, taking time to visit magnificent colonial towns and explore the beautiful countryside on foot to appreciate the glorious mountain and coastal scenery. On the way we'll learn about Cuba's history, and feel the pulse of Cuba today.
Old Havana & the Caribbean Havana, the Cuban capital and a World Heritage site, boasts some of the most impressive architecture in the Caribbean. We'll explore the colonial quarter, wander its narrow streets and have time to visit the Museum of the Revolution. Then we drive to the Zapata Peninsula, before visiting the infamous Bay of Pigs. There's time to enjoy the sleepy town of Trinidad where faded, painted houses and quiet streets reflect the laid-back atmosphere, and take a boat out to Cayo Blanco, to explore the reef (optional). Topes de Collantes National Park Next we head into the mountains to Topes de Collantes National Park, where we camp within the walls of two haciendas. Time is spent walking and exploring this wild area, enjoying the remoteness and highland views of this hidden corner of Cuba. We'll swim in waterfalls and walk forest trails, hoping to catch a glimpse of tiny hummingbirds and perhaps the Tocororo the national bird of Cuba. Che Guevara's Mountain Retreat After exploring colonial Camaguey, we make an exciting journey by bus and jeeps into the The colonial town of Trinidad/Rachel Vasey
wild terrain of the high Sierra Maestra, where Fidel Castro and Che Guevara took refuge at La Comandancia de la Plata before mounting the Revolution. Heading towards Santiago de Cuba, there is time perhaps to take in the lively local music scene and try the famous rum in one of the roof-top bars! Finally we head back east to Viñales via Santa Clara; the site of Ché's Mausoleum. In Viñales we admire the dramatic scenery of steep limestone peaks rising from the valley floor a fitting finale to our Cuban adventure.
FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Havana. 2 In Havana; city tour; free afternoon. 3 Drive to Cueva de los Peces; visit Bay of Pigs Museum en route to Trinidad. 4 In Trinidad; tour of old town. 5 Drive to Topes de Collantes NP; walk to hacienda; PM nature trails. 6 In Topes de Collantes NP; further walks. 7 Drive Camaguey; walking tour of colonial city. 8 Bus to Santo Domingo. 9 Jeeps and walk to La Comandancia de la Plata in Sierra Maestra; drive to Santiago de Cuba. 10 In Santiago; city tour; free afternoon. 11 Drive to Santa Clara; visit Ché's Mausoleum. 12 Drive Soroa; optional visit to Orchid Gardens; continue to Viñales. 13 In Viñales; visit Mogotes', optional visit to Santo Tomas Caves. 14 Drive to Atlantic coast; ferry to Cayo Levisa, relax on island; drive to Havana. 15 Fly London. 16 Arrive London. Accommodation & Meals: 12nts hotel, 2nts camping in Haciendas; 14 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners included. See insert p2. Mode of Travel: Bus/Ferry/Jeep/On foot as itinerary. Comment: A comprehensive and intriguing tour taking in the highland interior and coast. Walks are optional and graded easy. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s) and some local guides. Group Size: Approx. 12 to 18.
Cayo Levisa White beaches
HAVANA
Visit Ché's mausoleum Soroa City tour Cueva de los Peces
VINALES
Caves, walks & cycling
SANTA CLARA
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ATLANTIC OCEAN
Hikes in the Guamuhaya Massif
C U B A Bay
of Pigs
TRINIDAD
Colonial COLLANTES architecture
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Lively colonial town
CARIBBEAN SEA
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SANTO DOMINGO
Comandancia de la Plata Castro & Ché's refuge
S i e r r a a SANTIAGO M a e s t r DE CUBA
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