“Tracking The Pirates, A Trek Through Mangroves” Tour
“Tracking The Pirates, A Trek Through Mangroves” Tour
Follow the route of the French pirate François Grammont in an adventure through mangroves and challenging pathways to get to the ruins of the old La Guanaja wharf. Share with locals on a really interesting trip to an old town of German colonist and some fishermen villages.
From the old Main Square to the coast of Guanaja, beyond plains and hills, relive a 17th-century adventure following the route of the French pirate who attacked Puerto Principe in 1679. Stories about filibusters, immigrants, and slaves weave in an excursion for the bolds and the braves.
This fascinating tour will take you through a challenging trek between mangroves at the north coasts of Camagüey to get to ruins of the old wharf at La Guanaja town. You might visit a village founded by German colonist on the beginnings.
Included:
- A local tour guide (Spanish, English, French).
- Transportation.
- Trek into mangroves.
- Visit an old town of German colonists.
Places of interest: Agramonte Park - Vilató Village - Imías Village - Palma City Village - New Guanaja, fishermen village - Ruins of Old Guanaja.
Difficulty degree: Medium.
Distance to cover in the tour (round trip): 120 km approximately.
Distance to cover in the Trek: 4 km approximately.
Duration approximate of the tour(total): 6 hours approximately.
Pick up: At lodging place (House for Rent or Hotel).
Extra price for Box Lunch: + 5.00 cuc per pax.
• Recommended: Comfortable clothes suitable for skin protection (long sleeved shirt, pants, boats) bring swimming costume/trunks and a towel, raincoat, sunglasses, cap, solar protection, insect repellent, photographic camera, water bottle and a snack.
More Information
- 6 hrs
- Before 08.30 hrs
- Tour guide included
- Family friendly
- Offered inSpanish, English, and French
Options and Availability
Private trekking tour with transportation (from Camagüey city)
Trekking tour with exclusive specialized guide service in your language. Pick up time and program development according to their own interests.Policies and Conditions
• The collected may be delayed up to 15 minutes depending on the number of hotels or rental houses and punctuality of customers.
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.
