Cuba Revolutionary Trails
Introduction
Follow
in the footsteps of Fidel, Che, Raul and others who, from their base in
the remote Sierra Maestra launched one of the world's most famous
revolutions. Join us on a 3 day trek up Cuba's highest peak and then
descend to the glittering Caribbean sea below. From here we fly west to
walk amongst the rainforests of Las Terrazas, the 'mogotes' of Vinales
and relax on the beach before taking in the highlights of Havana.
Tour information
3-day Trek up Pico Turquino
From
our base at Santo Domingo we spend several days acclimatising with
walks up into the hills covered in cloud-forest, the highlight of which
will undoubtedly be the hike to the painstakingly restored and revered
'La Plata' where Fidel's rebel 'army' was based. Then begins our trek
up Cuba's highest peak, Pico Turquino (1,972m), staying overnight in
simple refugios we will get a taste for what life must have been like
for Fidel and his followers.
Jungle & 'Mogotes'
From
the bustling city of Santiago we fly west to the tranquillity of the
tropical forests at Las Terrazas. Here we walk up to little-visited
stilt cabins, with breaks en route to swim in jungle falls and to
admire the colourful birds in the canopy above. Continuing on to
Vinales we discover one of Cuba's most charming towns and venture out
on foot amongst a picturesque landscape of limestone 'mogotes'.
Caribbean Beach & Havana
We
have a day relaxing on the white sands at Cayo Levisa before heading to
Havana for the final nights of the tour. Having followed in Fidel's
footsteps from the earliest days of the revolution in the Sierra
Maestra, it is fitting that our journey ends in Havana which Castro
entered, triumphant, on 8th January 1959. We have a guided tour of the
old town and there's the chance to try out your samba skills in the
evening.
Itinerary
1
Fly London/Holguin. 2 Drive Santo Domingo; walk to finca (4-5hrs). 3 In
Santo Domingo; walking at La Plata (4hrs). 4 Start 3-day trek; trek to
cabin Joaquin (6hrs). 5 Trek via Pico Turquino to cabin Majagua
(7-8hrs). 6 Walk to Las Cuevas (2hrs); drive to Los Galeones. 7 Drive
to Santiago; orientation tour. 8 Free morning in Santiago; drive
Holguin; fly Havana; drive Las Terrazas. 9 Free morning; walk to stilt
cabins (3-4hrs). 10 Walk back to Las Terrazas (3-4hrs); drive Vinales.
11 Walking amongst 'mogotes' (4-5hrs). 12 Drive and ferry to Cayo
Levisa; relax on island; drive Havana. 13 In Havana; tour of old town.
14 Fly London. 15 Arrive London.
Accommodation and Meals
10nts hotel, 3nts refugios, 1nt cabin; 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 4 dinners included.
Transport
On Foot/Charter Bus/Ferry/Flights as itinerary.
A
superb walking tour with a strong sense of history combined with the
highlights of Cuba. The walking is mainly moderate with one strenuous
day ascending Pico Turquino. Although walking distances are not
particularly far, heat is a factor to consider. Please note US law
prohibits US nationals from travelling to Cuba.
Dates & Prices
| Cuba Revolutionary Trails |
| Grade - Moderate. Grades Explained
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01/11/2008 - 15/11/2008
15/11/2008 - 29/11/2008
20/12/2008 - 03/01/2009
10/01/2009 - 24/01/2009
31/01/2009 - 14/02/2009
21/02/2009 - 07/03/2009
14/03/2009 - 28/03/2009
04/04/2009 - 18/04/2009 |
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Duration: 15 Days
Cost: from £1345pp to £1575pp
Flight: Included In Cost
Insurance: £79
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Max Altitude:1972m
Group Size: 12-16 people
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