“RIDING VIÑALES, DISCOVERING THE TRADITIONS AND CHARMS OF THE VALLEY” Tour
“RIDING VIÑALES, DISCOVERING THE TRADITIONS AND CHARMS OF THE VALLEY” Tour
Horse Riding in Viñales
Welcome to the Viñales Valley, National Monument since 1979, first cultural landscape recognized by UNESCO throughout the Americas, declared a World Heritage Site in 1999 and National Park in 2001.
You will live an unforgettable experience of their trip to Cuba, with us you will discover the socio-cultural values that identify and distinguish the locals, customs and traditions. Starting from Villa el Habano in Viñales (view map) you can enter an outstanding karst landscape hummocks formed by special uniqueness that takes visitors to places where it has survived unchanged for centuries traditional methods of agriculture and especially harvest snuff, from the creole plow made by hand by farmers to labor the land, the basin used in the processing of coffee to the traditional thatched hut you will enjoy an excursion on horseback to enable unlock the secrets our fields.
With a tour of 5 or 6 hours you can stop on the most spectacular viewpoints of the valley, visit caves inside born underground rivers that allow travelers to alleviate the Cuban heat during this time to visit Las Vegas and drying of snuff, known their cultural care, will feel the texture of your resume, if your enjoyment can enjoy a Cuban cigar from the hands of its growers and to be able to participate in the work of the farmers. The fauna will place you in a perfect setting with the singing of the birds that live in the heart of the valley, while eating a fruit found along the way or take a cane cane juice prepared by a family that still employs methods rudimentary and traditional processing. With us you will understand the charm of the harmonious coexistence of man and nature.
Some places to visit in Viñales National Park:
• Visit the Viñales Valley, A landscape to protect. • Riding Viñales, Discovering the traditions and charms of the valley. • Course to the tobacco dryer, Experience the cultural attentions of best snuff in the world. • Dawn riding in Viñales, The traditional means of transport of the farmer in the valley. • Visit The Palmarito Valley, View from the cave of the Cow. • Meet the Natural farmer, Snuff harvest in the Valley of the Silence.
Useful tips:
To meet his guide should be directed to the Villa el Habano in Viñales (view map) official place of departure of the tour on horseback. This place has free parking.
Our team of local guides:
- Alexis Llanes ( Natural of Viñales, 39 years of age)
- Raidel Llanes ( Natural of Viñales, 35 years old)
- Yoandis Díaz ( Natural of Viñales, 41 years old)
We offer transportation service by taxi from Havana to Viñales for horseback riding. We can pick them up in Havana, waiting for you in Viñales during the tour and return to Havana at the end of the tour on horseback. Time of departure from Havana 7:00 am.
- Price of private taxi for 2, 3 or 4 persons - 150.00 USD.
- Price of private taxi for 5 persons - 170.00 USD.
- If you want a pprivate taxi for more than 5 persons you should contact us and we will respond immediately.
• Recommended: light clothing, swimwear, sunglasses, water and light meals with sweet and protein, hats or caps, hard tennis or hiking boots and sandals to cross the river, other protective layers for seasons rain, solar protection and photographic camera.
• For the tour we recommend a water bottle.
More Information
- 3 hrs, 4 hrs & 5 hrs
- 08.30 hrs
- Tour guide included
- Family friendly
- Offered inSpanish and English
Options and Availability
Private tour (2 hours)
Horse riding tour of 2 hours of private use with specialized guide service in English and Spanish languages. On the tour you will visit the Viñales National Park, the Tobacco farm, and the explanation by a farmer of coffee cultivation. The best price.Private tour (3 hours)
Horse riding tour of 3 hours of private use with specialized guide service in English and Spanish languages. On the tour you will visit the Viñales National Park, the Tobacco farm, and the explanation by a farmer of coffee cultivation. The best price.Private tour (4 hours)
Horse riding tour of 4 hours of private use with specialized guide service in English and Spanish languages. On the tour you will visit the Viñales National Park, the Tobacco farm, and the explanation by a farmer of coffee cultivation. The best price.Private tour (5 hours)
Horse riding tour of 5 hours of private use with specialized guide service in English and Spanish languages. On the tour you will visit the Viñales National Park, the Tobacco farm, and the explanation by a farmer of coffee cultivation. The best price.Private tour (6 hours)
Horse riding tour of 6 hours of private use with specialized guide service in English and Spanish languages. On the tour you will visit the Viñales National Park, the Tobacco farm, and the explanation by a farmer of coffee cultivation. The best price.Policies and Conditions
• This tour operates without a minimum of passengers. Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours before the departure of your tour. If the provider decides to cancel, for reasons of force majeure or adverse weather conditions, Holiplus will offer an alternative tour or fully refund cost of your trip.
• Level of complexity: Low - Medium.
• Duration: minimum 2 hours - maximum 6 hours
• Your reservation will always be a CONFIRMED RESERVATION so you only have to get to the right place Villa el Habano (view map) to start your excursion to the time, date and the number of people declared on the voucher of the BOOKING option. No need to make additional confirmation to your reservation as always wait for you in a timely manner. Once the reservation you will receive in your email the voucher with the information you have chosen. If you can print the voucher to present to your tour guide.
• We recommend starting the tour at nine in the morning (09:00 hrs) but you decide the departure time of your excursion, we want to help their plans at any time of day. Time recommended for the excursion 6 hours. 3 hours is the recommended minimum time for horseback riding.
• We do not accept children under six (6) riding. We have two colonial carriage from the year 1800 milot model for excursions with children under 6 years and people who do not wish to ride horses.
• In the summer season we are open from 08:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs / In the winter season we are open from 06:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs.
• We are legal workers, so you have guarantees that if you do not find tours with people who act outside the law.
• With us you have the guarantee reserve for any season, whether in high season of tourism or at the time of fewer tourists in Cuba.
• We provide a personalized service that will guide just for you or your family.
• You may decide the time of the trip, even if you booked for a certain time will be able to ride for less or more time than agreed. 3 hours is the recommended minimum time for horseback riding.
• No need to present identification (passport or tourist card) for the tour, thus avoiding losses or damage thereto.
• All our horses are certified by the Institute of Veterinary Medicine and meet all requirements under this entity.
• If it is your first time riding horses do not worry they are calm, all guides are well experienced in this activity.
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.
