“TRAIN TO THE VALLEY OF THE INGENIOS” Tour
“TRAIN TO THE VALLEY OF THE INGENIOS” Tour
The Valle de los Ingenios is a living museum of the former sugar trade of the 18th and 19th century. The Valley of the Sugar Mills is known as Valle de los Ingenios to the Cuban people and technically is comprised of three different valleys — Meyer, San Luis and Santa Rosa. This region of the country extends more than 100 square miles and contains more than 70 former sugar mills.
The Cuban sugar empire lasted from the late 18th to the late 19th century. At its peak, 50 sugar mills were concurrently in operation, producing 140,000 sugar cane arrobas per 32 acres. Part of the reason the Valley of the Sugar Mills was ultimately named a UNESCO World Heritage Site is because these sugar plantations were closely tied in with the slave trade that was rampant at the time. It's estimated that some 80,000 Africans were brought to Cuba to work specifically on these sugar-producing farms during that time period.
Description:
Enjoy the ride on train and experience the sugar cane journey to the mills. Hop aboard one of Cuba’s 100 steam trains, including one that used to haul sugarcane through the Valle de Ingenios just outside of Trinidad. The ticket includes:
- The excursion departs from the peninsula at 8:00 a.m. and from Céspedes Park at 9:00 a.m. with entrance to the Mirador del Valle de los Ingenios (Cultural Heritage of Humanity) to contemplate the natural beauty.
- Visit to Hacienda Buena Vista, an old colonial house from the XVII century, including a cocktail. Departure to the area of Manaca Iznaga with its captivating 43.5 m. Tower that allows you to dominate the entire landscape of the Valley.
- It goes around the tour to Hacienda Guachinango. Lunch is included for clients who purchase this option.
- The excursion returns to the city of Trinidad.
- If the client wishes, he/she can purchase the complete package up to Ancon Beach, where he/she can enjoy a swim at the beach and free time.
- Time: 18.30 hrs. Return to Peninsula Hotels / Parque Céspedes.
• Recommended: light clothing, sunglasses, water and light meals with sweet and protein, hats or caps, hard tennis or hiking boots and sandals, other protective for seasons rain, solar protection and photographic camera.
• For the tour we recommend a water bottle.
More Information
- 5 hrs
- 08.00 hrs
- Tour guide included
- Family friendly
- Offered inSpanish, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Russian
Options and Availability
Collective tour (With lunch)
Collective tour with transportation in Steam Train in The Sugar Mills Valley + the entrance to every place. The best price.Collective tour (No lunch)
Collective tour with transportation in Steam Train in The Sugar Mills Valley + the entrance to every place. The best price.Policies and Conditions
• This tour operates with a minimum of passengers. Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours before the departure of your tour. If the provider decides to cancel, for not meeting the minimum required amount of passengers, Holiplus will offer an alternative tour or fully refund cost of your trip.
• Level of complexity: Low.
• No need to present identification (passport or tourist card) for the tour, thus avoiding losses or damage thereto.
Cancellation Policy
• In case of cancellation up to 72 hours before the departure time of the excursion, a penalty of 10% of the excursion fare will be charged. • Regarding cancellations made between 72 and 24 hours before the departure time of the excursion, a penalty of 50% of the excursion fare will be applied. • Cancellations reported within 24 hours before the departure time and No-Show (no presentation at departure time), a penalty of 100% of the excursion fare will be applied. • Booking fees and credit card surcharges cannot be refunded in case of cancellation.
