“TO HAVANA - VIÑALES - SOROA - LAS TERRAZAS“ Tour (3 Days / 2 Nights)

“TO HAVANA - VIÑALES - SOROA - LAS TERRAZAS“ Tour (3 Days / 2 Nights)

Havana, the capital of Cuba, is a city full of history, culture and charm, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Its historic center, known as Old Havana, is home to an impressive mix of colonial architecture, cobblestone streets and colorful buildings that tell the stories of its past. The city, founded in 1519, has witnessed transcendental events in the history of the island and the American continent, making it a destination of great historical and cultural value.

The Viñales Valley, located in the province of Pinar del Río, in western Cuba, is a natural landscape of extraordinary beauty and an outstanding example of the country's karst geography. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999, this valley stands out not only for its impressive natural beauty, but also for its rich cultural history and ecological importance. The Viñales Valley is famous for its uniquely shaped mountains, known as mogotes, which are limestone hills that emerge from the surrounding plain, creating a unique landscape. These geological formations, together with the tobacco fields and colorful agricultural fields, make for a spectacular setting that attracts tourists and researchers alike. In addition to its natural beauty, Viñales is home to a rich cultural tradition. The valley has maintained its customs and ways of life in a remarkable way, which is reflected in the local architecture and traditions of the people. Tobacco cultivation, which has been a fundamental part of the region's economy for centuries, is still carried out using traditional methods, and tobacco plantations can be visited to learn more about this process.

Soroa Natural Park is located in the province of Artemisa, Cuba, and is an ideal tourist destination for nature lovers. This park extends over 2,000 hectares and is known for its exuberant vegetation, mountains, and a great diversity of fauna and flora. One of the main attractions of Soroa is its famous waterfall, which falls from a height of 22 meters, forming an impressive landscape surrounded by a jungle environment. Soroa is an excellent place for ecotourism enthusiasts, as it offers several hiking trails that allow visitors to explore its forests of endemic species, as well as to observe birds and other native animals. In addition, the park is home to the Soroa Orchidarium, one of the most important in Cuba, where you can see more than 700 species of orchids, many of them unique to the island.

The community of Las Terrazas, located in the Sierra del Rosario, in the province of Artemisa, Cuba, is a small and picturesque settlement that is part of one of the most important and richest ecosystems on the island. This place is known for its natural beauty, its biological diversity and its calm and relaxed atmosphere, which makes it an ideal destination for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of the big cities and connect with nature. Las Terrazas is famous for its proximity to the Sierra del Rosario National Park, a protected area declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. This region is home to an impressive variety of flora and fauna, including species endemic to the region. The community is characterized by an agricultural lifestyle, in which the production of coffee, tobacco and other crops is fundamental to the local economy. In addition to its natural wealth, Las Terrazas also has a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation. Over the years, the community's inhabitants have worked to promote a development model that respects and protects the natural resources that surround them.

Planned itinerary:

• DAY 1 VARADERO - CITY TOURS HAVANA - OVERNIGHT IN VIÑALES.
• DAY 2 CITY TOURS VIÑALES - NIGHT IN SOROA.
• DAY 3 CITY TOURS SOROA - CITY TOURS LAS TERRAZAS - FINAL TRANSFER TO VARADERO.

Services included in the tour:

• Pick up at the client's hotel or rental house at the indicated time.
• Round trip transfer service by car, classic car or microbus (all with air conditioning) on the route from Varadero to Havana - Viñales - Soroa - Las Terrazas with time available to customers for a total of up to 3 days / 2 nights.
• The clients can choose according to their own interests, the places of tourist, social and local interest in Havana - Viñales - Soroa - Las Terrazas.
• Professional driver with general information service in Spanish, with the possibility of basic communication in English.
• Fuel service for the whole program.
• Clients can transport up to one 50-pound suitcase and one personal item.
• At the end of the afternoon, return trip to Varadero (Note: at the clients' choice, they can do the whole excursion and finish in the town of Havana - Viñales - Soroa - Las Terrazas if they plan to stay in that destination for several days).

Services not included in the tour:

• Entrance fees to sites of tourist interest to be visited by clients.
• Lunch services (meals, drinks and snacks) in local restaurants.
• Client's accommodation service in hotels or rental houses in Viñales and Soroa (We can assist and coordinate client's reservations).
• Local tour guide service at the sites of interest.
• Other services such as souvenir sales, excursions and local tours, etc.
• Gratuities and tips.
• General travel and health insurance, always in charge of the clients, which must be contracted with international insurance companies before arrival in Cuba.

Important information:

• Departure days of the tour: DAILY.
• Types of cars available for the tour: Cars: 1-3 pax / Classic American cars: 1-3 pax / Minibus: 4-15 pax.
• Distance traveled by car on the tour (round trip): Approximately 670 kms.
• Approximate duration of the tour by car (round trip): 10.20 hours approx.
• Time of end of the tour and beginning of the return trip to Havana: 16.00 hrs.
• Pick up point: Client's place of lodging (rental house or hotel).
• Important note: Entrance fees to museums, sites of interest and tourist attractions, restaurants (meals), bars (drinks) and tips, among others, are not included in the price of the tour and require an extra charge to be decided by the clients.