Itinerary
Day
1-
Arrive in Havana and transfer to a 4* Occidental Miramar
hotel. Dinner will be at the hotel.
Day
2- Breakfast and tour of this incredible city with
a population of approximately two and a half million people.
Lunch is not included, but old Havana has many wonderful restaurants
to serve you. Return to the hotel in the afternoon to enjoy
the facilities or explore the city on your own. Dinner at the
hotel with evening entertainment, such as the famous Tropicana
show, optional.
Day
3- Breakfast and transfer to the town of Vinales in
the province of Pinar del Rio, Cuba’s famous tobacco
growing region. This magote (pin cushion hills) scaped
area is breathtaking and offers some great birding locations
in the national parks. Accommodation will be at One of
the three 3* hotels and you have dinner at the hotel. Lunch
will be at a local restaurant set out in one of the natural
areas.
Day
4- Breakfast (if an early departure is requested breakfast
will be a sandwich and juice prepared to take with you) and
transfer to one of the national park areas. You will
have a local birding specialist with you for the hike and he/she
will be familiar will all the birds in this area. Most
people are interested in the endemics. Return to Vinales
for lunch. Dinner is not included this night so you will
have an option of eating at the hotel restaurant or eating
at a private house, which is a great experience, reasonably
priced and great food.
Day
5- Breakfast and transfer to another hiking location
in the valley. You should have the same guide and again
he will help you locate any of the endemics in this area.
After the hike you will have time for lunch which is not included
this day, before transferring to the Soroa/Las Terrazas region. Accommodations
will be at either hotel La Moka or hotel Soroa. Both are
located in magnificent, natural areas. Dinner will be at
the hotel.
Day
6- Breakfast and hike in this area with another local
specialist. You will be at a higher elevation than in
Vinales with different vegetation so you will be seeing some
different varieties of birds. You will have both lunch
and dinner at the hotel. The afternoon is an opportunity
to wander around on your own and take in some of the natural
wonders.
Day
7- Breakfast and transfer to Playa Giron in the Bay
of Pigs/Zapata swamp area. You will be staying at hotel
Playa Giron which is on a beach and beside a small museum dedicated
to the Bay of Pigs battle. This is an all inclusive hotel
which means all you meals and beverages are included. You
should arrive here in time for lunch.
Day
8-Breakfast and transfer to one of the hiking areas
with your local birding specialist. Zapata swamp is where
you will likely see the bee humming bird as well as a number
of other Cuban endemics. Return to the hotel for a free
afternoon. A short distance fro the hotel is a magnificent
area for snorkeling in tidal pools full of tropical fish species
or visit the museum.
Day
9- Breakfast and transfer to another area with your
local guide.
Day
10- Breakfast and transfer to the botanical garden
(one of the most important in the world) located outside Cienfuegos. Lunch
will be in Cienfuegos before continuing on to the heritage
town of Trinidad. You will be taken on a short tour of
this fascinating town before heading up into the Escambray
mountains to Topes de Collantes. Accommodation and dinner
will be at hotel Los Helechos.
Day
11- Breakfast and hike to the Codina valley directly
from the hotel with bird specialist. This hike is beautiful,
but average in difficulty with lots of ups and downs. Good
shoes recommended. We will arrive at the Codina valley
and have lunch. Guided eco hike in the valley
after lunch and transfer back by truck. Dinner at the
hotel.
Day12-
Breakfast and bird watching hike to another location in the Topes
area with lunch provided at another location. Dinner at the hotel.
Day
13- Breakfast and transfer to Havana with accommodation
and dinner at hotel Occidental Miramar where you began the
tour. Lunch not included.
Day
14 - Breakfast and dinner included at the hotel. Day
free. This is the time to do any of the things you
missed when you were here at the beginning of the trip.
Day
15- Breakfast and transfer to the airport.
TOUR
PRICE: $2195 based on
double occupancy. Add
$350 for single supplement
**Book
before July 31st and pay only $2095 based on double occupancy
INCLUDED:
-All hotel accommodations
-All meals as indicated in itinerary
-All transfers in modern air-conditioned bus
-Cuban guide and driver throughout
-Service of local guides and entry fees
-Anything else mentioned in itinerary
NOT
INCLUDED:
Air transportation
-Tips (information about tipping will be included in a mail out
when you book)
-Beverages
-$25 Cuban convertible pesos Cuban airport departure tax
PLEASE
NOTE:
*Pricing is based on a minimum of 8 in the group.
*Prices may change slightly for high season adjustment
A $500 deposit is require at time of booking
To Book contact Tom Robertson or Terry Law at Associated Travel
Tel: 250-334-8529
Toll free: 800-856-4777
Email: tom@cuba1tours.com
www.cuba1tours.com
VALID PASSPORT REQUIRED
Most hotels have nightly entertainment.
Early booking absolutely essential as Cuba is a HOT spot for tourists
from everywhere, including the USA.
If you a US citizen please ask how you can join this tour.
