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"NICHO – TRINIDAD" Tour

CIENFUEGOS, Cuba - Departure from VARADERO
"NICHO – TRINIDAD" Tour
Overview

"NICHO – TRINIDAD" Tour

EL NICHO NATURAL PARK & TRINIDAD TOUR: Two Wonders in One Day: Cuba’s Most Breathtaking Nature + Its Most Magical Colonial City. Experience the perfect blend of nature, adventure, and history with this unforgettable tour that combines the lush waterfalls of El Nicho Natural Park with the charming colonial streets of Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This journey offers a complete immersion into Cuba’s extraordinary landscapes and cultural richness—ideal for travelers seeking both natural beauty and historical depth.

El Nicho Natural Park – Cuba’s Hidden Paradise: Begin your day surrounded by the untouched splendor of the Escambray Mountains, where El Nicho reveals itself as one of the most impressive natural wonders in the region. Crystal-clear rivers, emerald pools, and cascading waterfalls create a landscape that feels like a tropical dream. What You Will Enjoy at El Nicho: Spectacular Waterfalls such as El Venado and Los Tres Deseos, Refreshing Natural Pools perfect for swimming, Eco-trails through the forest, with opportunities to see native birds and endemic plant species, Panoramic viewpoints offering stunning scenery over the mountains and valleys and Pure nature far from the noise of the city. Every moment in El Nicho brings a sense of serenity, adventure, and connection with Cuba’s natural treasures.

Trinidad – A Colonial Jewel Frozen in Time: After exploring the wonders of nature, step into the enchanting streets of Trinidad, one of the best-preserved colonial cities in the Caribbean. Founded in the early 16th century and recognized by UNESCO, Trinidad is a living museum of cobblestone streets, pastel-colored mansions, and vibrant Cuban culture. Highlights of Trinidad: Plaza Mayor – The historic heart of the city, framed by elegant colonial buildings, Museums and Historic Palaces showcasing the wealthy sugar era, Art and Craft Market with beautiful handmade souvenirs, Local Flavors and Music that capture the soul of Cuban culture and Optional: Try a “Canchánchara”, the city’s traditional cocktail made with honey, lime, and Cuban rum. Walking through Trinidad feels like traveling back in time—with music in the air and warm hospitality in every corner.

Why This Tour Is Perfect for You: Combines adventure + culture in one incredible day, Visit one of Cuba’s most stunning natural parks, Explore a UNESCO World Heritage City, Ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and history enthusiasts, Optional delicious Cuban lunch and Comfortable transportation with expert guides.

  • Hotel pick-up
  • Transit stop on the National Highway
  • Tour through the Escambray Mountains from Cienfuegos to El Nicho.
  • Tour through the Natural Park: Trails, Waterfall, Pocetas, Free time for swimming.
  • Lunch at El Nicho. Departure to Trinidad
  • Tour through the center of the city: Main Square, Church, Museum, Potter's House, Artisan Market
  • Visit to the Canchánchara with tasting of typical cocktail.
  • Departure to Cienfuegos
  • Tour in transit through the city of Cienfuegos: Prado, Park, Palacio de Valle. Free time 30 minutes
  • Dinner at the private restaurant "Para Ti".
  • Return to Varadero

Departure days for the tour: Monday / Friday.

  • We recommend: light clothing, sunglasses, bathing suit, caps or hats, tennis shoes, sandals or comfortable shoes, sun protection and camera.
  • For the tour we recommend a water bottle.

More Information

  • 16 hrs
  • 06:20 hrs Playa Marina-Paradisus Varadero // 06:35 hrs Iberostar Varadero-Blau Varadero // 06:50 hrs Meliá Las Antillas-Sol Club Palmeras // 07:00 hrs Meliá Varadero-Sol Club Sirenas Coral // 07:10 hrs Be Live Experience-Los Delfines // 07:20 hr
  • Tour guide included
  • Family friendly
  • Offered inSpanish, English, French, Italian, German, Russian, and Portuguese

Options and Availability

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Private tour

Tour by private car or microbus with exclusive specialized guide service in your language. Pick up time and program development according to their own interests.
Modern car or microbusDaily departures
$806.00

Collective tour

Tour in collective bus with specialized guide service in several languages. The best price.
Air conditioned busSunday and Thursday
No options available for the selected day. Please check departure dates.

Policies and Conditions

  • Minimum Pax for the tour: 10 Pax.
  • The collected may be delayed up to 15 minutes depending on the number of hotels and punctuality of customers. Customer should be informed on sales desk to avoid disagreements.
  • Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours prior to the departure of your tour. If the provider decides to cancel, due to not reaching the minimum number of passengers required, Holiplus will offer you an alternative tour or fully refund the cost of your tour.

Cancellation and no show policy:

  • Cancellations more than 72 hours before the tour: No penalty applies.
  • Cancellations between 72 hours and 48 hours before the tour: a penalty of 50% of the total value of the excursion applies.
  • Cancellations less than 48 hours before the tour: a penalty of 100% of the total value of the excursion applies.
  • NO-SHOW: a penalty of 100% of the total value of the excursion applies.