CUBA ADVENTURE Active Tour

Welcome to Cuba! Today you will arrive at Havana International Airport. We can pick you up and drive you to your hotel (optional) or you can organize your own transportation.

Services: Hotel in Havana, 4* standard

Sightseeing tips:

• El Capitolio | Plaza de la Catedral | Malecón
• Castillo del Morro | Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes | Plaza Vieja
• Gran Teatro de La Habana | Museo de la Revolución | El Floridita

The heart of Havana is Havana's picturesque Old Town – La Habana Vieja. You will explore Havana's old town on a guided walking tour in the morning before going to your dance lesson where you will learn how to dance the famous Cuban salsa.

Services: Hotel in Havana, 4* standard (breakfast)

Restaurant & Bar tips:

• El Floridita and La Bodeguita del Medio (bars) | Paladar La Guarida | Doña Eutimia

Your journey today will bring you from Havana to Santa Clara. In Santa Clara you will visit the historic Che Guevara Museum and Memorial. The enormous Che statue is visible from everywhere in the city. Later on you will go to the magnificent Sierra del Escambray mountains. You will spend the night in Topes de Collantes, surrounded by the beauty of nature.

Services: Hotel in Topes de Collantes 3*, standard (breakfast and lunch)

Things to know:

• Natural limestone cave | boat trip on an underground river
• 120 metres long and 80 metres high | Painting from 1961 | Leovigildo González Morillo

Today you will hike to the beautiful Salto de Caburni waterfalls. Enjoy a refreshing swim in a natural pool before heading back to the hotel. Enjoy another relaxing night at Hotel Los Helechos.

Services: Hotel in Topes de Collantes, 3* standard (breakfast)

Scenery:

• Rainforests | Waterfalls | Rivers and streams
• Caves | Panoramic views | Hiking trails
• Coffee plantations | Cool temperatures

Spend today hiking in the Parque Guanayara. Explore the beauty of this resplendent natural park. Explore the beauty, flora and fauna of this impressive and well preserved natural park. Enjoy a refreshing swim in El Santo del Rocio, hike along the “Centinelas del Rio Melodioso” trail and finally savor a typical lunch at “La Casa de la Gallega” for a truly unforgettable Jordanian experience. In the afternoon we will take you to the vibrant city of Trinidad. You will spend the night in comfort in a private home to live the real experience with a local Cuban family. In the evening we will take you to the vibrant city of Trinidad.

Services: Casa Particular in Trinidad (breakfast)

Restaurant tips:

• Restaurante Sol Ananda | Restaurante Vista Gourmet | Restaurante San José
• Restaurante La Ceiba | El Ojo Del Toro | Muñoz Tapas Restaurant

After breakfast, we will depart early in the morning to explore the El Cubano Natural Park located in the foothills of the Sierra del Escambray and at the gates of the mythical colonial city of Trinidad. Numerous birds and plants of extraordinary beauty inhabit this park. You will have some time to refresh yourself under an impressive blue waterfall of crystalline waters, which we will approach during part of the hike. This is generally a low grade hike, so you will still have plenty of energy for your afternoon guided tour of the city of Trinidad. This beautiful and historic city of Trinidad, which was declared a world heritage city, will leave you some time to visit at your leisure the Romantic Museum of Trinidad and enjoy a refreshing typical cocktail at the famous bar “La Canchánchara”. In the late afternoon and evening you will have free time at your disposal. Overnight accommodation will be in a private home of a local Cuban family. In the evening, we recommend a visit to the "Casa de la Trova" or the "Las Cuevas Disco" (optional).

Services: Casa Particular in Trinidad

Sightseeing tips:

• Plaza Mayor | Museo Romántico | Valle de los Ingenios

Before leaving the colonial city of Trinidad for the drive to the beautiful city of Cienfuegos, known worldwide as “The Pearl of the South”, we will have some time to enjoy some of Trinidad's secret charms. After departure, you will make your way for just over an hour to the sunny seaside city of Cienfuegos, where you will have time in the afternoon for a guided, walking tour of the bustling city. Cienfuegos is known for its neoclassical architecture. The Palacio de Valle is a particularly striking building with Gothic, Venetian and neoclassical influences. Tonight you are staying in a Casa Particular in Cienfuegos and will enjoy the lively nightlife of the emblematic city, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site years ago.

Services: Casa Particular in Cienfuegos

Restaurant tips:

• Paladar Aché | Paladar Villa Lagarto

The first destination of the day is the Laguna del Tesoro on the peninsula Zapata. You will go on a boat tour on the so called "Treasure Lake" before heading further west. You will overnight in Soroa, located in the majestic Sierra del Rosario mountain range. Spend the night nestled amid nature at the wonderful Villa Soroa.

Services: Hotel in Soroa, 2* standard

Sightseeing tips:

• Playa Larga | Playa Girón | Sendero Enigma de las Rocas
• Guamá | Cueva de los Peces | Salinas de Brito

Today you can explore the island by bike! The cycle route will take you through dreamlike landscapes as you ride from Soroa to San Diego de los Baños. Tonight you will stay at the outstanding Hotel Mirador de San Diego.

You cycle a distance of approx. 20 km.

Services: Hotel in San Diego de los Baños, 3* standard (breakfast)

Scenery:

• Flowers | butterflies | waterfall
• Mountain landscape | Suspension bridge | Viewpoint

The spectacular and unique Mogotes await you! The bike route takes you through the green and picturesque Viñales Valley, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your bike ride will take you very close to the tobacco fields and sugar cane plantations (approx. 25 km). At the end of the tour you can stop for a short break and visit the fascinating Cueva del Indio, to enjoy an optional boat ride through a subway river, full of stories and legends.

Services: Hotel in Viñales, 2-3* standard (breakfast and dinner)

Things to know:

• Limestone cliffs | cigars & plantations | UNESCO World Heritage Site

Today you will go on a hike in the famous tobacco region in the west of Cuba, the Viñales Valley, one of the most beautiful natural landscapes on the island. This is where the legendary Cuban tobacco grows between the cliffs and rocks of the steep coast. You will visit a tobacco farmer and learn more about this famous Cuban plant.

Services: Hotel in Viñales, 2-3* standard (breakfast and dinner)

Activities:

• Hiking | Cycling | Bird watching
• Climbing | Horseback riding | Exploring caves

Today we will travel by bus, beyond the tobacco fields and sugar cane plantations, to one of the westernmost points of the island - Maria La Gorda, nestled in the Guanacahabibes Peninsula National Park. The paradise of María La Gorda beach offers you the opportunity to relax and forget all your worries while enjoying the beautiful sea of spectacular turquoise blue tones and all the extraordinary wonders hidden in the depths of this Caribbean Sea, undoubtedly one of the most renowned sites in Cuba for scuba diving and snorkeling. In addition to the 20-kilometre-long beach, there are also many hiking trails to discover on the peninsula. And there is also plenty to see underwater. Maria La Gorda is home to one of the longest coral reefs in the world. Enjoy a relaxing night at the magnificent CIB María La Gorda Hotel.

Services: Hotel in Maria la Gorda, 3* standard (breakfast)

Restaurant tips:

• Paladar Don Tomás | El Olivo | Finca Agroecológica El Paraiso

Today you will have all the time at your disposal to enjoy a free day at the beach. Relax, read a good book, sunbathe or take part in many of the activities available (diving, snorkeling (optional)). Maria La Gorda is an ideal place for people interested in scuba diving, exploring and discovering the many underwater treasures hidden in these warm, calm and transparent waters, and is home to numerous coral formations and fascinating sea creatures. In spring, the place is popular with ornithologists, otherwise you won't meet any other tourists apart from a few divers. Enjoy your second night at the idyllic CIB Maria La Gorda hotel. The perfect place to experience rural Cuba.

Services: Hotel in Maria la Gorda, 3* (breakfast)

Activities:

• Nature hikes| beach and relaxation | boat trips
• diving | bird watching | kayaking

Today it's back to Havana. Enjoy the lively capital of the island at your own pace and stroll through the colorful streets of this old city. Take the opportunity to buy some last-minute souvenirs and enjoy the evening with Cuban rhythms in the "Casa de la Música Miramar" (optional): a meeting place for young and old. Live Cuban music is played here every day.

Services: Hotel in Havana, 4* standard (breakfast)

Tips for the last evening:

• Walk on the beach | souvenir shopping | photo walk | relax in the spa

We can drive you to the airport if you wish (optional), otherwise you can arrange your own transportation. We would be happy to help you extend your stay in Cuba and book additional nights for you with one of our add-ons if you are not quite ready to go home.

Departure tips:

• Arrive at the airport early | check-in | return the rental car | have important documents ready
• Do your last shopping & souvenir shopping | spend your last currency | security checks