"Horseback Adventure through the Valley of Viñales" Tour

"Horseback Adventure through the Valley of Viñales" Tour

Viñales is one of the most emblematic places in Cuba, where the incredible nature, tradition, and customs make it a must-see. We offer you the possibility to enjoy Viñales through two beautiful combined excursions that will make you enjoy an unforgettable day!

Viñales: “a destination you cannot miss!”

To discover its lesser-known side you have to visit the Viñales Valley, where farmers keep plowing the land with oxen in a place protected by Unesco. You can hike, walk, ride or ride a bike through the fantastic mogotes (rock formations) and then drop into a deckchair on a porch and daydream before giving a good account of a homemade meal in the private house where One stays.

The most wonderful thing about the main city of Viñales is that you can not only relax sitting in a rocking chair on the porch of the private house where you stay, and watch oxen and plows pass, you can also participate in all kinds of activities in this protected landscape by Unesco. You can hire a guide and go hiking, on horseback or by bicycle through the mogotes (rock formations) and enjoy the views of the valleys. Then it’s a good idea to cool off by swimming in a cave before returning to sit in the rocking chair with a cold beer in your hand and the Cuban son coming from the bars in the air. The day ends with a dinner at the house (almost all the hosts take the quality of their meals very seriously).

The limestone mogotes of the Viñales valley reach 300 m in height and are ideal for the most expert climbers, with many limestone ledges and tuff columns. A quieter experience is to visit a tobacco plantation, learn to roll a cigar and sit in the rocking chair. Within the winding landscape the traveler will be struck by oxen and plow jams with horses and carts, driven by guajiros who smoke cigars.

Description:

• We will start the experience in our meeting place (in front of the Viñales baseball stadium). From there we will go to the starting point of the route where the horses will wait for us.
• Then we will start the cavalcade where I will explain some interesting things about the landscapes and fields of Viñales. We will be able to see the mountains from very close passing through paths inside the Viñales National Park.
• We will go to a tobacco factory where they will explain the manufacturing process of artisanal tobacco. You can see all the stages of this and even smoke a “pure” Cuban for free.
• Then we will go to the El Corazón del Valle coffee shop, in the heart of the valley where we will enjoy a delicious lunch of Cuban food.
• We will also go through a station where they will explain the process of making coffee and honey, a very consumed beverage in the area.
• In addition, you can enjoy the explanation about the most popular alcoholic beverage in the area: the rum Guayabita del Pinar. You can buy if you want one of these products, fruits, juices, soft drinks, souvenirs, etc.
• Then, we will visit the lake of the Valley of Silence, a beautiful lake in the middle of the mountains where you can contemplate a beautiful natural scenery to take beautiful photos and even bathe in this beautiful lake.
• At the end of the tour we will contemplate the view from the viewpoint, from this place you can contemplate a panoramic view of the Valley of Silence and part of the great Valley of Viñales.
• At the end of the tour, return to the town of Viñales.

Lunch includes Traditional creole meal based on regional foods. Does not include drinks service.

The price includes: Horses, Required equipment, specialized guide in Spanish or English, lunch of Cuban food, and entrances to the facilities described in the program.

Starting point of the tour: Restaurant Las Mirandas.

Terms:

• Age: Clients of all ages can participate, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Schedule: Flexible schedule according to customer preferences.