Tour Highlights

• Hike up to El Yunque in Baracoa National Park
• Visit to a local Primary School
• Jeep Safari at Cayo Saetia
• Swimming with Dolphins
• Visit to the Bay of Pigs

DAY 1 LONDON TO HAVANA - Fly from London. Arrive at Havana airport and transfer to your hotel in the heart of Havana City.

DAY 2 FLY TO BARACOA - This morning we will fly to Baracoa, the first village founded by the Spaniards and a natural Cuban paradise. On the way to Baracoa enjoy panoramic views of the North Coast of the Eastern Provinces and the nickel producing area of Moa.

DAY 3 BARACOA AREA - Today we will hike in the beautiful National Park up to El Yunque, stopping at different places of photographic interest. Here we will enjoy a typical lunch at Farm Duaba before returning through high mountains, valleys, beautiful beaches and sea terraces to Baracoa.

DAY 4 BARACOA - PINARES DE MAYARI - This morning we will visit a local primary school, where the joy and enthusiasm of the students will both delight and amaze you. We will also visit the virgin forest biosphere Reserve of the River Toa, where we will explore scenic trails. We will take a "Cayuca" tour through a river system before eating a typical lunch at Rancho "Toa". We then transfer to Pinares de Mayari, an area of rich and varied vegetation.

DAY 5 PINARES DE MAYARI - Today we will explore the ecosystems of the Pinares de Mayari: La Pressa Lake, Salto de Guayabo waterfall and caves with pre-Columbian line drawings. An artistic representation of a native village shows the first inhabitants of the island going about their usual business.

DAY 6 CAYO SAETIA - GUARDALAVACA - We will transfer to the key Saetia, passing through sugar cane and other cultivations. There is beach time and a boat ride by the sea shore with snorkelling included. After a buffet style lunch under the trees at the beach we will undertake a jeep safari before transferring to the beach
at Guardalavaca.

DAY 7 NARANJO BAY - This morning will be a cycling trip around Guardalavaca. We will then visit Naranjo Bay in the afternoon, voyaging in a boat to the aquarium for an explanation of the characteristics of the bay. We will enjoy the show of the seals and dolphins and swimming time with the dolphins will be a highlight of your whole stay in Cuba.

DAY 8 HOLGUIN - SANCTI SPIRITUS - TRINIDAD - This morning we will visit a cigar factory in Hoguin before continuing to Sancti Spiritus and then the world heritage city of Trinidad.

DAY 9 TRINIDAD - We will take a sightseeing tour of the Colonial Monument City of Trinidad, visiting the museum of the City "Palacio Cantero". There will be free time to enjoy the sleepy town where faded, painted houses and quiet streets reflect the laid-back atmosphere. There will be opportunity to visit the Casa de la Trova in the evening for traditional Cuban music and dancing.

DAY 10 CIENFUEGOS - HAVANA - We will depart for Havana and en route take a City tour of Cienfuegos, visiting the most important streets, avenues and places. After free time at the Central Park, we will visit Playa Giron Museum on the Bay of Pigs. We will also see The Treasure Island by boat, and look around a crocodile farm.

DAY 11 DEPART HAVANA - We will take a guided walking tour around Old Havana's historic centre, visiting Cathedral Square, Plazas de Armas and Morro lookout point. We will then transfer to Havana airport for the return flight to London.

DAY 12 ARRIVE LONDON - Your flight arrives back in the UK early this morning.

Price Range - £1395 - £1595
Depending on month of travel and group size