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Tours for Independent Travellers
Cuba Pearl of the Caribbean
8 Days from £1075. Private Tour.
Highlights Include * Experience Havana, one of the most vibrant and fascinating cities in the world * Explore the stunning Viñales Valley, famous for its limestone formations and tobacco plantations * Visit the eco-resort of Las Terrazas in the heart of the Sierra del Rosario * Enjoy sightseeing in the pretty colonial cities Cienfuegos and Trinidad * View the Che Guevara Mausoleum and Museum in Santa Clara
Departures: Daily Day 1: Arrive Havana Pick-up at Havana airport by your personal driver and guide. Enjoy a cocktail in the VIP lounge before a private transfer to your chosen hotel for two nights. Standard: Hotel Florida Superior: Hotel NH Parque Central Day 2: Havana Sightseeing Discover Cuba's unique and fascinating capital Havana on a private walking tour, including a visit to the second oldest fortress in America, Cathedral Square and the Revolutionary Museum. Follow the famous Hemmingway Trail and see the room at the Ambos Mundos Hotel where Hemmingway wrote the great book For Whom the Bells Toll'. Continue to La Bodeguita Bar that he used to frequent for his Mojito cocktails. The afternoon and evening are free to enjoy at your own leisure. We recommend a nostalgic trip in a classical American car and a visit to the world-famous Tropicana cabaret (not included; see page 92).(B) Day 3: Havana Viñales Valley No trip to Cuba would be complete without a visit to the famous Viñales Valley to experience why and how Cuban cigars are considered the best in the world! This morning, travel to Alejandro Robaina's house and tobacco plantation in the Pinar del Rio Province where you have the chance to taste some of his excellent cigars and learn about the growing and curing processes of tobacco. Travel through the beautiful Viñales Valley and marvel at the amazing mogotes (limestone formations), unique only to Cuba and China. The rest of the afternoon is free to enjoy the picturesque surroundings or just relax at the pool of the colonial-style Los Jazmines, your hotel for the night.(B) Standard & Superior: Los Jazmines Hotel
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Day 4: Viñales Valley Las Terrazas La Moka After breakfast, transfer to Las Terrazas, one of the best places in Cuba for bird watching and the habitat of Cuba's national bird, the Tocororo. Visit the local community and enjoy a delicious Cuban coffee at Maria's house, popular for the charcoal-roasted coffee beans that give the coffee its unique flavour. Continue to Cafetal Buenavista which preserves the ruins of an 18th Century French Coffee Plantation. On a good day enjoy the spectacular views over the expansive plains to the Gulf of Mexico in the north and the Caribbean Sea in the south. Check into La Moka Hotel in the heart of the biosphere reserve of La Sierra del Rosario.(B) Standard & Superior: La Moka Hotel Day 5: La Moka Cienfuegos An early morning start today for your private transfer to the harbour city of Cienfuegos, also dubbed Pearl of the South , a name earned from its beautiful location on a picturesque Caribbean bay. The city's appeal lies partly in its European flavour with a wide Parisian-style boulevard and elegant colonnades in its central world heritage area. Embark on a city tour upon arrival to see the beautiful colonial architecture, the main square Parque Marti, surrounded by the impressive Palacio del Ayuntamiento, the elegant Italian-style Teatro Tomas Terry and the neo-classical cathedral.(B) Standard & Superior: La Union Hotel
Day 6: Cienfuegos Trinidad After breakfast, travel to the beautiful colonial town of Trinidad, ideally located near the sugary-white sands of Playa Ancon and in the lee of the magnificent Escambray mountains. On a half-day tour of this World Heritage Site, explore the neoclassical and baroque architecture, the narrow cobblestone streets and enjoy a visit to Brunet Palace Museum, to the History Museum and to the Canchanchara Bar. The afternoon is at your own leisure. Enjoy the beach or embark on an optional two-hour excursion to the famous Valley of the Sugar Mills (not included; please enquire about prices).(B) Standard & Superior: Iberostar Trinidad Day 7: Trinidad Santa Clara Havana or Beaches A scenic drive via the Sierra Escambray with spectacular views over the surrounding mountain range, dense forests and lush valleys awaits. In Santa Clara, stop for a visit to the Che Guevara Mausoleum looming over the wide hilltop Plaza de la Revolución, and to the Che Guevara Museum. Transfer back to Havana to enjoy your last night in the bustling capital. Alternatively continue to Varadero or the Cayes for a relaxing beach stay (see page 93).(B) Standard: Hotel Florida Superior: Hotel NH Parque Central Day 8: Depart Havana Your tour comes to an end with a private transfer to Havana airport.(B)
Prices Include
* 7 nights accommodation including breakfast * All transfers and touring on private basis as detailed * Services of an English-speaking guide whilst touring
Prices Exclude
* All flights and local airport taxes * Porterage, gratuities and items of a personal nature
Tour Prices
Prices per person, in £'s from Pearl of the Caribbean
Standard Superior Single 2029 2095 2029 1949 2029 1949 2065 2129
Twin Single Twin 01Jan09-04Apr09 1149 1965 1215 05Apr09-12Apr09 1209 2029 1275 13Apr09-30Apr09 1149 1965 1215 01May09-14Jul09 1075 1889 1139 15Jul09-31Aug09 1149 1965 1215 01Sep09-31Oct09 1075 1889 1139 01Nov09-21Dec09 1189 1999 1255 22Dec09-31Dec09 1245 2069 1309 Supplements apply during Christmas & New Years, please call for details.
Trinidad
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