15D Cuba Colonial
Havana, Santa Clara, Trinidad, Camagüey, Santiago de Cuba, Baracoa
USD $1015 per person; local payment of CUC 250 per person
Tour prices DO NOT include international airfare & airport taxes.
Viva la Revolución! Stroll through historic cities, relive the colonial history and soak up the musical rhythms of the Caribbean during this 2-week Cuban adventure.
Highlights
- 2 Salsa lessons in Trinidad
- Guided tour of Camagüey
- Entrance and visit to Castillo del Moro
Itinerary
Day 01 / Arrive Havana
Arrive in Havana at any time.
Day 02 / Santa Clara
Heading east along the island, arrive in Santa Clara, a key city in the Revolution. Santa Clara is probably most well-known as the home of the statue of Ernesto Che Guevara at the Plaza de la Revolución. The remains of Che and his comrades who fell in Bolivia, are interred in the mausoleum at this site.
Days 03-05 / Trinidad
We continue onward to the colonial city of Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1988, and home to lovely Spanish-style churches and great museums. We are also near Playa Ancón, with long stretches of unspoiled, white sand beaches- an ideal spot to snorkel or swim. Get into the musical culture of Trinidad with two included salsa lessons.
Day 06 / Camagüey
Lying about halfway between Santa Clara and Santiago de Cuba, Camagüey is known for its colonial past and its tinajones, large clay receptacles for holding water. Also a university town, it has a rich tradition in music and literature.
Days 07-09 / Santiago de Cuba
We journey east along the Carretera Central to Santiago de Cuba, known as the Cradle of the Revolution. This is the province where Castro began the struggle against the Batista régime. Santiago is also the home of traditional son rhythms, which gave birth to salsa music. There are many museums, colonial churches and historical buildings worth exploring, such as the Moncada Barracks, the site of Fidel Castro’s first major attack on a key Batista government military garrison. We include a visit to Castillo del Moro, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Days 10-13 / Baracoa
Situated on a beautiful bay with the mountains of the Sierra del Purial in the background, Baracoa was the first settlement founded by Diego Velázquez in 1512. There are lovely historic buildings throughout the town, including forts built to withstand pirate raids. Outside of town the mountains and black sand beaches beckon to outdoor enthusiasts, with optional hiking excursions near El Yunque.
Day 14 / Baracoa - Havana
We depart Baracoa for our flight to Havana. One of the oldest cities in the western hemisphere, Havana was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. It contains a wealth of colonial architecture, and the old city and streets around the malecon (ocean-side walkway) are best discovered on a walking tour. Take a salsa or music lesson, rent a vintage car or take a carriage ride through the old city. We spend our last night relaxing at the bars and clubs while listening to Cuba’s mesmerizing musical rhythms.
Day 15 / Depart Havana
2008 Dates
- Jan 05 - 19
- Jan 19 - Feb 02
- Feb 09 - 23
- Mar 01 - 15
- Mar 08 - 22
- Mar 22 - Apr 05
- Mar 29 - Apr 12
- Apr 05 - 19
- Apr 12 - 26
- Apr 19 - May 03
- Apr 26 - May 10
- May 03 - 17
- May 10 - 24
- May 17 - 31
- May 24 - Jun 07
- May 31 - Jun 14
- Jun 07 - 21
- Jun 14 - 28
- Jun 21 - Jul 05
- Jun 28 - Jul 12
- Jul 05 - 19
- Jul 12 - 26
- Jul 19 - Aug 02
- Jul 26 - Aug 09
- Aug 02 - 16
- Aug 09 - 23
- Aug 16 - 30
- Aug 23 - Sep 06
- Aug 30 - Sep 13
- Sep 06 - 20
- Sep 13 - 27
- Sep 20 - Oct 04
- Sep 27 - Oct 11
- Oct 04 - Oct 18
- Oct 11 - Oct 25
- Oct 18 - Nov 01
- Oct 25 - Nov 08
- Nov 01 - 15
- Nov 08 - 22
- Nov 15 - 29
- Nov 22 - Dec 06
- Nov 29 - Dec 13
- Dec 06 - 20
- Dec 13 - 27
- Dec 20 - Jan 03, 2009
Group Size
- Minimum 04, Maximum 15, Average 12
Group Leader
- Tour leader throughout
Accommodation
- Simple hotels and/or homestays (14 nights).
Transport
- Private van, taxis, local flight
Meals Included
- No meals included
Meal Budget
- Allow CUC 300 for meals not included.
Recommendation
- For the full Cuban experience combine this with the 8D Cuba Libre.
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January 1st, 2008 at 10:05 am
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