Join us to uncover Cuba’s sublime eccentricities on this exciting nine-day walking tour. Compare the colorful mix of French and Caribbean culture in the “Pearl of the South,” Cienfuegos, with the charming and well preserved Spanish colonial settlement of Trinidad. Hike through some of Cuba’s most renowned national parks, each with its own unique topography from the mountains of Escambray to the Zapata wetlands and the limestone mogotes and caves in Valle de Viñales. Cuba’s staggering natural beauty extends beyond its beaches, and its sweeping swamplands and crenellated mountains are known for their rare wildlife as well as their insurrectionist folklore.
Led by a team of local guides and our own leader, we visit farmers, historians, national park officials, artists, small business entrepreneurs, and more on this artfully crafted Cuba walking tour. For those who are curious and want to explore on their feet rather than looking out a bus window this journey is the perfect choice. We walk up to eight miles each day with easy to moderate elevation gain.
To deepen the educational and cultural exchange aspects of this trip, we use a mix of hotels and Casa Particulares. Casas are essentially Bed & Breakfast type accommodations, set within the context of a private house. We have carefully chosen Casas and promise a mix of warm, welcoming hosts or in some cases, simply the flavor of a small boutique hotel. Throughout this adventure, Cubanos greet you and share their daily lives through food, music, dance and personal stories.