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Tocororo Journey: Rum And Revolution - selected highlights of Cuba


Tocororo Journey
 

One of the most comfortable group tours to Cuba for 2012, this holiday stays in the island's best hotels, some first class. Learn about the Cuban revolution, enjoy the salsa music and dance and the colonial architecture, and relax on the Caribbean beaches on this 12 day escorted tour of Cuba.

Summary of nights: 13 days 11 nights: Havana 2; Trinidad 3; Cienfuegos 1; Las Terrazas 1; Viñales 3; Havana 1.

  • In just over a week, you can experience tropical Cuba's top attractions.
  • Havana, the Caribbean's most exuberant and atmospheric capital.
  • Succulent tropical scenery - forests, mountains, plantations, pristine natural beaches
  • The grace and elegance of colonial Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Fairyland landscapes of the Viñales region - caves and mountains.

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 Fly UK - Havana.
Day 2 Explore old Havana.
Day 3 Drive to Trinidad via Santa Clara.
Days 4-5 Explore Trinidad and the surrounding mountains and beaches.
Day 6 Short journey to Cienfuegos, visit botanical gardens.
Day 7 Drive via Havana to biosphere reserve at Las Terrazas, via the Bay of Pigs.
Days 8-10 Walks in the lush Viñales region.
Day 11 Return to Havana.
Day 12 Fly UK, arriving day 13.

Tour Profile

Transport: 5 road journeys (longest 5 hrs) by private minibus/coach
Accommodation: First class and tourist class hotels.
Meals: Breakfast daily.
Included excursions: Museo de la Revolucion; walking tours of Havana, Trinidad and Cienfuegos; Bay of Pigs and Museum; Che's mausoleum in Santa Clara; sugar mill in the Valle de los Ingenios; botanical gardens in Cienfuegos; guided walk in Viñales valley.

A few days to spare?

Extend your trip by adding on a few days at the beginning or end of your tour on a tailormade, private basis. Click here to see our most popular extensions to the Tocororo Tour or contact one of our consultants for more inspiring ideas.

The tobacco growing region of Vinales, southwest Cuba
The tobacco growing region of Vinales, southwest Cuba

Music and dance are just everywhere in Cuba
Music and dance are just everywhere in Cuba

Vistors to Cuba are overwhelmed by cuban people's warmth and friendliness.
Vistors to Cuba are overwhelmed by cuban people's warmth and friendliness.

View more imagesEvery street corner provides a photo opportunity.Playa Ancon near Trinidad offers a perfect place to relax after your sight seeingChe Guevara is still an important figure in the fight for socialism and the Cuban Revolution.Every Cuban can play an instrument - and is keen to show it!Trinidad - a peaceful colonial town on the southern coast.Why not extend your stay with a beach extension? Cuba boasts some incredible white sand beaches and clear waters, perfect for snorkelling.

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