PROGRAM
SHARED BASIS - SCHEDULED DEPARTURES:
FOR DEPARTURES ON UNSCHEDULED DAYS THE TOUR STARTS WITH MIN.4 PAX
PRIVATE TOUR IS ON REQUEST (MIN.2 - MAX.6 PAX)
- over 7 pax remain SHARED TOUR -
Release: 26 days (from 03/01 to 04/30) and 19 days for the rest of the period
DAY 1 - VARADERO – RIO CANIMAR – CIENAGA DE ZAPATA (Estimated route by jeep: 160 kms)
Pick up at Hotels in Varadero. Transfer to the starting point of the Jeeps. Tour in Jeep Safari towards the Canímar River. An adventure through embankments and roads, crossing rivers, quarries, palm groves, valleys, virgin caves and peasant villages. Visit to the “La Arboleda” Tourist Center, located on the banks of the Canímar River. Typical lunch in a local restaurant. Walks by the river and on horseback. Continue the journey by road to the Ciénaga de Zapata, passing through different towns and peasant settlements inland in the province of Matanzas (Guanábana, Triunvirato, Zequeiras, Bolondrón, Atos de Jicarita, visit the "Fiesta Campesina" Tourist Farm. Overnight at the Batey de "Don Pedro" or Villa "Guamá" Dinner and accomodation in the selected hotel. (MAP)
DAY 2 - CIENAGA DE ZAPATA – CALETA BUENA - CIENFUEGOS (Estimated journey by jeep: 170 kms)
Breakfast. Visit to the Crocodile Farm. Visit to the replica of the Taíno Village in Guamá with a walk through the Laguna del Tesoro. Continuation of the Jeep Safari through the Ciénaga de Zapata, traveling through interior roads of the Ciénaga de Zapata, through Cienagueros and coal towns (Pálpite, Soplillar, Cayo Ramona, Playa Girón), where you can see the way of life of the inhabitants of this area, its history, the flora and fauna of the place, as well as the construction of the coal ovens, etc. Visit and lunch at the "Caleta Buena" Recreation Center with free time to swim in its natural pools of warm waters of the Caribbean Sea. Continuation of the Jeep Safari tour towards the city of Cienfuegos, skirting the entire south coast to Juraguá. Tour in transit through the city of Cienfuegos with a brief stay in its Central Park. Accommodation at the Hotel. Dinner and accommodation in it. (MAP)
DAY 3 - CIENFUEGOS – CUMANAYAGUA –EL NICHO –TOPES DE COLLANTES (Estimated journey by jeep: 85kms)
Breakfast. Tour of highways and interior roads to the "El Nicho" Tourist Center, nestled in the Escambray mountains, tour of its eco-tourism trail, visit to the Salto de Agua and time to bathe in its pools. Typical lunch in a local restaurant.
The tour continues crossing the mountainous massif to the mountain community "4 Vientos", a brief stop to explain the project and continue the trip to Topes de Collantes, located 800 meters above sea level. Accommodation at the hotel. Dinner and accommodation in it. (MAP)
DAY 4 - TOPES DE COLLANTES–GUANAYARA – TOPES DE COLLANTES (Estimated jeep journey: 50 kms)
Breakfast. Jeep Safari to Guanayara. Tour of the paths of the intricate Sierra del Escambray to La Casa de La Gallega. Tour of the eco-tourism path "Sentinelas del rio melodioso" that borders the "Guanayara" river to the "El Rocío" waterfall. Adventure inside the river. Time for swimming in the waterfall and in the Venado pool. Return to the house of La Gallega to take time to rest and have lunch. Return to the Villa in Topes de Collantes. Visit to the Coffee House. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. (MAP)
DAY 5: TOPES DE COLLANTES –TRINIDAD – BANAO–SANCTI ESPÍRITUS (Estimated route by jeep: 120 km)
Breakfast. City Tour to the monument city of Trinidad, declared by UNESCO "World Heritage". Visit to the Valle de los Ingenios, panoramic visit to the Manaca Iznaga tower. Continuation of the tour to Banao. Visit to the Ecological Reserve "Lomas de Banao". Stay in Jarico, where you can enjoy a welcome cocktail, lunch and stay at the La Bella Waterfall. Continuation of the tour to the city of Sancti Spirits. Accommodation and dinner at the hotel. (MAP)
DAY 6: SANCTI ESPÍRITUS – MENESES – YAGUAJAY (Estimated jeep tour: 100 kms)
Breakfast. Tour from south to north of the province of Sancti Espíritus, along highways and interior roads that border tobacco plantations, sugar cane and other minor crops, as well as different towns and peasant settlements in the province. Visit to the Los Álamos Agrotourism Farm. Reception, explanation of the characteristics of the area, carrying out agrotourism activities such as observation of domestic animals, milking cows, walks through areas of fruit trees, tours through the forest with guides to the path of María Goya, brief history of sugar cane and the process guarapo extraction manual; enjoy a natural pool. Creole lunch. Continuation of the journey through fields of various crops, peasant settlements, rural communities (Llanada Abajo and Llanada Arriba), the Alunao Valley, to the "El Pelú de Mayajigua" ranch on the banks of the Jatibonico del Norte river. Time to swim in the natural pools of the river and free time to optionally enjoy the facilities of the place (horseback riding and visit to the El Pelú de Mayajigua trail, based on a local legend). Accommodation at the Hotel. Enjoy the thermal pool exclusively for tour clients. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. (MAP)
DAY 7: YAGUAJAY-CAGUANES-YAGUAJAY-REMEDIOS-SANTA CLARA (Estimated distance in jeep: 95 kms)
Breakfast. Jeep safari tour looking for the north coast of the province and through breeding areas of different types of cattle (cattle, horses, sheep) and mangrove areas to Cayo "Caguanes. Welcome to the key and a tour that will take you to visit part of its impressive cave system and where the client will be able to see stalagmites, stalactites, columns and other interesting secondary formations, as well as different well-preserved aboriginal pictographs. Time for a sea bath in one of the virgin beaches of the key. Upon return, lunch at "Rancho Querete", brief time to rest and enjoy the natural beauties of the area, continuation of the tour. Visit to the city of Remedios and continuation to Santa Clara. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. (MAP)
DAY 8: SANTA CLARA – SAGUA LA GRANDE – CORRALILLO – MÁXIMO GÓMEZ - CÁRDENAS – VARADERO (Estimated jeep tour: 210 kms)
Breakfast. Tour of the City of Santa Clara. City Tour of the City and panoramic visit to the Mausoleum of Che and his fallen companions in Bolivia. Continuation to Sagua La Grande, tour of the city and lunch at the Hotel "Sagua". Continuation of the tour to Varadero, along roads and interior roads that cross sugar cane plantations and other minor crops, where you can appreciate the way of life in our fields. Delivery of the jeeps at the Rental Point. Transfer by bus to the hotels in Varadero.
End of service
Is possible to request for an extension of the circuit in Varadero (extra).
INCLUSIONS & REMARKS
- The package includes assistance at the airport, modern bus with air conditioning, microphone, fridge and speaking guide service in Italian.
- Cienaga de Zapata: 1 nights in MAP & 1 BB at Batey Don Pedro / Villa Guamá 2* (opportunity to upgrade Palacio de Cueto, Marques de Cárdenas de Montehermoso, Santa Isabel, San Felipe y Santiago)
- Cienfuegos: 1 night MAP at Pasacaballos / Guajimico 2*(opportunity to upgrade Hotel Jagua, La Unión)
- Topes de Collantes: 2 nights MAP among Los Helechos 3*/ Finca Maria Dolores (opportunity to upgrade Hotel E Calesa, E La Ronda, Mesón del Regidor)
- Sancti Spiritus: 1 night MAP among Rancho Hatuey / Los Laureles 3* (opportunity to upgrade at Hotel América, Central y Florida)
- Sancti Spiritus: 1 night MAP at San José del Lago 2* (opportunity to upgrade at Hotel América, Central y Florida)
- Santa Clara: 1night MAP at Granjita / Caneyes/ América 3*
- Accommodation in a Standard Room with a Meal Plan according to the program described
- Quotation is considered with 2 pax basis & 1 Jeep
- When a customer wants to travel only in a jeep he must be charged in addition to the base price Supplement for Exclusivity in Jeep (1 pax) + SGL Room.
- ADDITIONAL DRIVER AVAILBLE - PREVIOUS REQUEST
- PROFESSIONAL NATIONAL CHOFER TO DRIVE THE JEEP AVAILABLE - PREVIOUS REQUEST
- NO TRIPLE ROOM AVAILABLE
- MEDIUM SEASON SUPPLEMENT (01/11- 21/12 - 03/01 - 30/04)
- HIGH SEASON SUPPLEMENT (22/12 – 02/01)
- Release: 26 days (from 03/01 to 04/30) and 19 days for the rest of the period
- The Jeep may not be used at night or for unexpected activities.
- Will be used Suzuki Jimmy Jeeps with hard top, air conditioning and mechanical transmission.
- The fuel necessary to satisfactorily complete the entire tour program is included.
- Due to the characteristics of the type of jeep and the program to be carried out, where luggage must be transported in the jeep the optimal number of people per jeep is 2 adults, at the client's discretion a maximum of 2 adults + 2 children from 2 to 12 years old or 3 adults can travel in the same jeep.
- The client drives his own jeep, so he must have his Driver's License with him. It is an essential requirement to be able to drive to be at least 18 years of age and at least 2 years of experience as a driver.
- Each jeep is accompanied by a specialized guide and a support jeep with a mechanical driver, the guide will travel in the first jeep of the caravan in one of the client jeeps and the mechanical driver in the support jeep close the caravan (each exit will have a minimum of 2 jeeps (1 customer and 1 support) and a maximum of 10 jeeps (9 customer and 1 support)
- RISK INSURANCE is included, such as fire damage; lightning and transport, theft, total, partial and theft; crash and rollover; comprehensive housing and natural catastrophes. Excluded only from insurance coverage: - Damage or loss intentionally caused to the vehicle by the client and ruled by the competent authorities.- Damage in the event of an accident as a consequence of being intoxicated or under the influence of narcotics - Accident damage as a result of negligent action or violation of traffic laws- Damage or loss occurred while driving the vehicle by a person not authorized in the contract.
- For these cases, when the insurance does not cover the risks, the client will pay directly at the Rent office in Cuba, by means of a magnetic card, the amount defined by the relevant authorities after evaluating the damages.
- In the case of accidents where it is verified that the client was under the influence of alcoholic beverages or psychotropic substances or that the damages were caused intentionally or as a consequence of his negligent act, the client will pay the totality of the damages caused.
- Accommodation is in double standard rooms. The feeding regime is MAP during the days of the tour.
- Liquids are not included in lunches and dinners.
- Children 0 – 1.99 years old sharing Jeep and room with adults and paying for the cot and consumption directly at the FREE facilities.
- Children 2 – 11.99 years old sharing Jeep and room with adults: 50% discount
- Clients should be alerted to wear appropriate clothing.
- The caravan of jeeps and the belongings of the clients inside them, when the clients meet the guide on visits, are left in the care of the mechanical driver.
- In case of overbooking or force majeure, other hotels of the same or higher category may be used.
- NOTE: This program is the one agreed between both parties, CUBARAMA is released from responsibility for the publication of a different program than the one agreed here.
- Claims from customers are not accepted if they were not made in writing before the departure of the establishment where the cause of the complaint or claim occurred.