Parakeet Journey
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One of the most comprehensive group tours to Cuba for 2012, this holiday travels overland from one end of the island to the other, staying in hotels and 'casas particulares', or family homes. Highlights of this 2 week escorted tour in Cuba include the cities of Havana, Trinidad and Santiago, the mountains of the Sierra Maestra, Caribbean beaches, Cuban music and dance, and an insight into the history of the island and the Cuban revolution.
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Summary of nights: Havana 1, Baracoa 2, Santiago 2, Bayamo 1, Sierra Maestra 1, Camagüey 1, Trinidad 2, Havana 2, Viñales 2.
- Not a just a superficial dip in the Caribbean and a few mojitos:-
- A behind the scenes experience of Cuba’s unique society and scenery.
- Steep yourself in this culturally rich island’s history and music. Visit off the-beaten-track landscapes little trodden by visitors.
- Walk in the beautiful Sierra Maestra, Castro’s pre-Revolution hideout.
- Stay and eat in family homes – the friendliest people and the best food on the island.
- Trinidad, haven of colonial tranquillity and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 Fly UK to Havana.
Days 2,3 Fly to the east of the island and drive to Baracoa, visit local coffee farm and swim in translucent rivers.
Days 4,5 Drive to Santiago, visit the Moncada barracks and enjoy an evening of Cuban music.
Day 6 Continue to Bayamo.
Day 7 Head to the Sierra Maestra mountains and walk to Castro's revolutionary hideout.
Day 8 Drive to Camaguey, relax in the colonial streets.
Days 9-10 Continue to Trinidad, walking tour and walk in the Escambray mountains or relax on the Caribbean beaches.
Day 11 Drive to Havana, visiting Che's masuoleum in Santa Clara en route.
Day 12 Guided tour of Havana, and optional museum visits.
Days 13, 14 Explore Viñales with optional walks.
Day 15 Private transfer to Havana airport for evening flight, arriving day 16.
Trip Profile
Transport: 1 flight (2hrs), 7 scenic road journeys (longest 5hrs).
Accommodation: Simple hotels with private bathrooms and casas particulares (private homes), some with shared facilities.
Meals: Breakfast daily, dinner day 9.
Included excursions: Trip to coffee farm, the beach and river at Baracoa; Moncada barracks, music venue, Santiago; walking tour, Bayamo; visit to Fidel’s hideout, Sierra Maestra; sugar mills, Trinidad; walking tour of Trinidad; Che’s mausoleum, Santa Clara; guided city tour of Havana; guided walks 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 Parakeet Journey or contact one of our consultants for more inspiring ideas. |  Music can be heard on every street corner of Cuba
 Classic cars ride along the malecon in Havana
 Trinidad - an UNESCO world heritage site, and colonial gem
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