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cuba
rum and rumba
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GB£615* EU¬905*
15 days, ex Havana
itiNerary... Day 1 havana Swinging to the beat of the rumba, Havana is unlike any other capital. Wander along sweeping boulevards and plazas and revel in this citys charm. Visit Coppelia Ice Cream Pavilion for a treat thats out of this world. Days 2-4 Baracoa With a scattering of colonial buildings and a backdrop of mountains and sea, Baracoa is possibly Cubas most beautiful town. Climb over the old forts - built to withstand pirate raids - or explore the mountains and black sand beaches. In town, see cigar rolling in action. Days 5-7 santiago de cuba There are plenty of historic sites in Santiago. The city earned the title Hero City of the Republic of Cuba for its pivotal role in the revolution - but it is better known for its smooth tunes. After a day of sightseeing, stay out all night dancing. Day 8 camaguey There is a lot of fun to be had getting lost among the winding streets of Camaguey. Find a terrace cafe for a drink and enjoy the city views, dotted with steeples, towers, domes and terracotta colours. Days 9-12 trinidad Home to Spanish-style churches and some great museums, Trinidad is also the gateway to the beautiful Valle de los Ingenios, where vast sugar cane plantations pan out as far as the eye can see. Playa Ancon is close by and there is plenty of time to relax on its long, unspoiled beaches. Days 1315 havana There is time to get a dance lesson or take a carriage ride before a last night of drinking rum and listening to Cubas mesmerising rhythms.
accoMMoDatioN Simple hotels (3 nts) homestays (11 nts) traNsPort Plane, minibus, public bus GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals No meals included BuDGet Allow CUC$310 for meals not included DeParts Selected Sat GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed traVeller ratiNG 4.60 out of 5 start 2008 05 Jan 19 Jan 02 Feb 16 Feb 01 Mar 15 Mar 29 Mar 12 Apr 19 Apr 26 Apr 10 May 17 May 24 May 07 Jun 21 Jun Finish 19 Jan 02 Feb 16 Feb 01 Mar 15 Mar 29 Mar 12 Apr 26 Apr 03 May 10 May 24 May 31 May 07 Jun 21 Jun 05 Jul 05 Jul 12 Jul 19 Jul 26 Jul 02 Aug 09 Aug 16 Aug 23 Aug 30 Aug 06 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 27 Sep 04 Oct 18 Oct 01 Nov 15 Nov 19 Jul 26 Jul 02 Aug 09 Aug 16 Aug 23 Aug 30 Aug 06 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 27 Sep 04 Oct 11 Oct 18 Oct 01 Nov 15 Nov 29 Nov 29 Nov 13 Dec 27 Dec 2009 03 Jan 10 Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 Jan 07 Feb 14 Feb 21 Feb 28 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 13 Dec 27 Dec 10 Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 Jan 07 Feb 14 Feb 21 Feb 28 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr 25 Apr 02 May 09 May 16 May 23 May 30 May 06 Jun 13 Jun 20 Jun 27 Jun 18 Apr 25 Apr 02 May 09 May 16 May 23 May 30 May 06 Jun 13 Jun 20 Jun 27 Jun 04 Jul 11 Jul Che Guevara artwork, Cuba - Megan Hassett
*plus Local Payment CUC$285
Physical culture shock
" stroll the streets of elegant havana " Discover a pirate past in Baracoa " salsa the night away in santiago " Get lost in the streets of colonial camaguey
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GB£820* EU¬1210* *plus Local Payment CUC$475
Physical culture shock
22 days, ex Havana
itiNerary... Day 1 havana Swing into a world that time forgot and stroll along the sweeping boulevards and elegant plazas. Days 2-4 Baracoa Set on a bay against a backdrop of mountains, this town has a vibrant past. Soak up the history on a beautiful beach. Days 5-7 santiago de cuba Its time to show off those salsa moves in the city that invented the dance and visit the many museums and colonial churches. Day 8 camaguey Stop by the islands third largest city, a university town rich in tradition. Keep an eye out for tinajones, large clay pots traditionally used for collecting water. Days 9-12 trinidad This colonial city is on the doorstep of the long, picture-perfect beaches of Playa Ancon. Days 13-15 havana Stroll along Havanas ocean-side walkway. A lively nightlife affords plenty of opportuntities to try some rum - in a minty mojito, daiquiri, Cuba libre or straight up on ice, there are plenty of ways to indulge. Days 16-18 Vinales Explore caves or hike through the limestone hills of Vinales, a small and charming rural village. After all the fresh air, sit back and enjoy views of the sprawling tobacco fields in the valleys below. Days 19-20 cayo levisa Sugar-white sand beaches and sapphire waters await on this small coral key. This is an excellent place to partake of a fresh seafood lunch. Days 21-22 havana A spectacular drive past blue Atlantic waters and rocky mountain slopes marks a final return to Havana.
accoMMoDatioN Simple hotels (5 nts), homestays (16 nts) traNsPort Plane, minibus, local bus GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals No meals included BuDGet Allow CUC$480 for meals not included DeParts Selected Sat GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed traVeller ratiNG 4.60 out of 5 start 2008 05 Jan 19 Jan 02 Feb 16 Feb 01 Mar 15 Mar 29 Mar 12 Apr 19 Apr 26 Apr 10 May 17 May 24 May 07 Jun 21 Jun Finish 26 Jan 09 Feb 23 Feb 08 Mar 22 Mar 05 Apr 19 Apr 03 May 10 May 17 May 31 May 07 Jun 14 Jun 28 Jun 12 Jul 05 Jul 12 Jul 19 Jul 26 Jul 02 Aug 09 Aug 16 Aug 23 Aug 30 Aug 06 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 04 Oct 18 Oct 01 Nov 15 Nov 29 Nov 26 Jul 02 Aug 09 Aug 16 Aug 23 Aug 30 Aug 06 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 27 Sep 04 Oct 11 Oct 25 Oct 08 Nov 22 Nov 06 Dec 20 Dec 13 Dec 27 Dec 2009 03 Jan 10 Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 Jan 07 Feb 14 Feb 21 Feb 28 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 03 Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 Jan 07 Feb 14 Feb 21 Feb 28 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr 25 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr 25 Apr 02 May 09 May 16 May 23 May 30 May 06 Jun 13 Jun 20 Jun 27 Jun 02 May 09 May 16 May 23 May 30 May 06 Jun 13 Jun 20 Jun 27 Jun 04 Jul 11 Jul 18 Jul Intrepid Photography Competition 2007, Vivacious Havana, Cuba - Rachel Lewis
" see the splendour of havanas old town " Follow in the footsteps of christopher columbus in Baracoa " experience santiagos salsa rhythms " Mix with local students in camaguey
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