Jeep Safari "SALTO DEL CABURNÍ O VEGAS GRANDES"

**Jeep Safari "SALTO DEL CABURNÍ O VEGAS GRANDES" **

Description

Vegas Grandes - Salto Caburní is a beautiful route through the park of Tope de Collantes that joins two of the most outstanding points, it goes into the jungle landscape of the Escambray mountain range with the possibility of escaping from the heat in the multiple pools and the river Vegas Grandes and Caburní. The Caburní waterfall is one of the most famous in Topes de Collantes, but the Vegas Grandes waterfall is not far behind. This route stands out among the most interesting offers for adventure tourism in central Cuba. The complexity is usually high because the terrain on which you walk has an inclination of 45 degrees that make the journey half walk, half climb to the second highest waterfall in Cuba. You will also be able to relieve the fatigue of the road in a natural pool that will be revitalizing.

The Caburni Waterfall: Reaching the impressive Caburni Waterfall, through the exuberant nature, is a journey of almost 50 minutes with only 5 kilometers round trip from the hotels in the area, ideal for experienced hikers, it requires a high level of effort due to the irregular relief. The ascent is difficult and intense, however it is very comforting when you reach the site of extraordinary and impressive natural beauty, with an unforgettable flora and fauna, with numerous timber trees, pines and towering palms, eucalyptus, tree ferns and multicolored orchids, being a perfect place to achieve dream photographs. From its almost 65 meters high, the Salto del Caburní falls into the emptiness of the Caburní River, making its way through the rocks to flow into pools of crystalline waters at different levels. The result is a majestic torrent of refreshing and crystalline water, without a doubt, this site is one of the most beautiful in the entire Cuban geography.

The Vegas Grandes Trail, located in the Topes de Collante Natural Park, is one of the essential places for nature tourism in Cuba. The entire Vega Grande Trail with inclined areas and slopes that will make the climb and hike through a kind of jungle canyon more complicated, covers a distance of approximately 1500 meters to walk and you can discover a wide variety of endemic birds of Cuba. The entire route shows exuberant vegetation, a cave, an impressive viewpoint with beautiful views of the Sierra del Escambray, in addition to waterfalls, pools for bathing, birds and plants that illustrate the fauna of the Cuban nation.

Itinerary

• Pick up by jeep at the hotels or at Ecotur's office.
• Departure to Topes de Collante.
• Jeep ride to find the Caburní Trail, with the guide requires an arduous hike to enjoy the Caburní waterfall with 62 m high. On the way you will appreciate the endemic flora and fauna. During the tour the client will have the opportunity to interact with the natural values of the area, within them you can find a natural forest dominated by original mountain vegetation, coffee cultivation and important forest species.
• Time to swim in the natural pools and waterfalls.
• Lunch included at Mi Retiro Restaurant.
• Return to the pick up points.

Distance to be covered in the tour: 65 km from the city of Trinidad / 88 km from the Ancon Peninsula.