Farmhouse in Vinales Valley, Cuba
 
 
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Camino De Cuba

Tripcode: TAC

Countries visited: Cuba

Adult Group Holidays Moderate Walking & Trekking Culture

Active Cuba - explore this Caribbean islands on foot

Walkers crossing a river, Cuba

The mostly flat plains of Cuba's landscape are divided by three distinct mountain ranges. To the west, we walk through tobacco fields, pass by rustic farmlands and explore underground caves in lush Vinales Valley, a mountainous area full of incredible limestone karsts.

On the pine covered slopes of the Sierra del Escambray we have the chance to spot hummingbirds and listen out for the distinctive call of the Cuban national bird, the Tocororo.

Travelling east we reach the Sierra Maestra where we trek to Fidel's jungle hide-out and ascend Pico Turquino, the highest point in Cuba.

Images of Cuba's iconic heroes are everywhere and we learn the dramatic history which enabled two young men to incite a revolution.

Our journey wouldn't be complete without time to explore the faded colonial splendour of Trinidad and Havana, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites that are best discovered on foot.

 

What makes this trip responsible?

While trekking our leaders work hard to ensure our groups leave minimal impact on the sites where they camp and areas they walk, taking all litter and recycling with them. Re-use and recycling is a way of life in Cuba due to the scarcity of goods. On this trip we also make an effort to support small, family run restaurants known as Paladares. This helps to support local people and gives an insight into the realities of Cuban life where food rationing is prevalent. 

Internal Flights in Cuba

We don’t use internal flights in Cuba, as we don’t believe that they are safe, necessary or environmentally sound. For more information, please read our Cuba Flights page.

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Countries visited: Cuba

CAMINO DE CUBA
Day 1
Fly to Havana.
Day 2
Drive to Vinales Valley; walk through limestone mogotes and visit Cueva del Indio.
Day 3
Full daywalk in Vinales.
Day 4
Travel to the Sierra del Escambray Mountains; visit Che Guevara's Mausoleum in Santa Clara on the way.
Day 5
Cross Lake Hanabanilla by boat and trek in Topes de Collantes; reach 'El Rocio' Waterfall for a dip.
Day 6
Drive in Russian 6x6 truck to the Caburni Trail and walk to 'Vegas Grandes' Waterfall; transfer to Trinidad.
Day 7
A day to explore Trinidad; enjoy traditional Cuban music at Casa de la Trova.
Day 8
To Sierra Maestra, Cuba's highest mountain range.
Day 9
Enter the Gran Parque Nacional Sierra Maestra and trek to Aguada de Joaquin.
Day 10
Walk the Turquino Peak Trail, the highest mountain in Cuba (1974m).
Day 11
Walk to 'La Comandancia' (Fidel's revolutionary headquarters); descend and drive to Camaguey.
Day 12
Morning sightseeing in Camaguey; travel to Sancti Spiritus.
Day 13
Drive to Havana; walking tour of the city.
Day 14
Free day to explore Havana.
Day 15
Lunch at Hemingway's favourite bar, La Bodeguita del Medio; depart Havana.
Day 16
Arrive London.
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