LA ISLA GRANDE
16 days from GBP1,591 to GBP2,091 including flights
Tripcode: AUB
The best of Cuba: revolutionary history, faded colonial charm, lush tropical jungles and vibrant Afro-Cuban culture
Cuba was described by Christopher Columbus as the most beautiful land on earth, and for good reason. There are the famous attractions, such as old Havana, lively Santiago and colonial Trinidad, but we also explore some fascinating less well-known areas. We spend two nights in the Sierra Maestra - steep, jungle covered mountains filled with bird life, from where Castro and Che Guevara co-ordinated the Revolutionary War. Another unexpected highlight is the night in Baracoa, a lively port town where Columbus first landed in Cuba.
| Day 1 | Fly to Havana. |
| Day 2 | City tour of Havana, including Museum of the Revolution and lunch at Hemingway's favourite bar. To Santa Clara. |
| Day 3 | Sightseeing; mausoleum of Che Guevara and cigar factory; to Moron. |
| Day 4 | City tour by horse and carriage; boat trip on Laguna de Leche; drive to Holguin. |
| Day 5 | Departure to Baracoa, first village founded by the Spanish and a paradise of Cuban nature. |
| Day 6 | Tour of Baracoa and surrounding area including visit to coffee and cocoa plantations; through tropical mountains to Santiago de Cuba. |
| Day 7 | Explore Santiago de Cuba, including the Moncada Barracks, Revolution Plaza and El Morro Castle. |
| Day 8 - 9 |
In Gran Parque Nacional Sierra Maestra, the country's highest mountain range and Castro's revolutionary residence. |
| Day 10 | To Camaguey; explore historic city. |
| Day 11 | Drive to Trinidad; city tour of this Colonial Monument City, a World Heritage Site. |
| Day 12 | Catamaran trip across the Bay of Casilda; snorkelling or relaxation; overnight in Trinidad. |
| Day 13 | Explore Topes de Collantes in Escambray Mountains; walk beside the beautiful Melodioso River; to Cienfuegos. |
| Day 14 | City tour of Cienfuegos including boat ride in bay area; drive to Havana; free afternoon. |
| Day 15 | Free day to relax and explore; optional visit to Hemingway's museum at La Vigia. Depart Havana. |
| Day 16 | Arrive London. |
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