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"[Cuba was] one of the best trips
(if not THE BEST) I've ever enjoyed.
I shall S-P-R-E-A-D the good news.
Many thanks for all."
Claudette Boulanger
Belleville, Ontario
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photos of our recent trip, click below |
| Cuba
2005 Photo Gallery |
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CUBA
Christopher Columbus, on first seeing Cuba, wrote, "Never have human eyes beheld anything so beautiful."
Cuba is famous for its nearly 300 attractive beaches, but it has far more to offer the traveler than sea, sand and sunshine. The landscape of this island, the largest in the Caribbean, is a mixture of lush mountains, rolling hills, jungle-like forests and flat plains which produce sugar, tobacco and a vast array of tropical fruit and vegetables. Picturesque colonial towns, enchanting art, music and people help make this the "Pearl of the Antilles". Our itinerary will feature hikes, both half and full day, in the Vinales, Las Terrazas and Topes de Collantes areas, as well as a visit to the historic town of Trinidad. We'll swim in the San Juan River pools and have lunch in a coffee plantation. Before heading back to Havana, we'll spend a relaxing day at Varadero Beach, renown for its silky sand beaches and aquamarine waters. The last 2 days are in the capital of Havana where we take a guided walking tour of the old city, watch the "Firing of the Cannon" ceremony and enjoy a farewell lunch at a country club. We'll stay at SEVERAL DIFFERENT HOTELS (most of them have a pool) and travel around by chartered air-conditioned bus.
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November 11 to 24, 2006 |
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Moderate |
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$2974 CAD land only
$3499 CAD with airfare + $72 airport taxes
Send $300 deposit to reserve - balance is payable September 12, 2006 |
| WHAT'S INCLUDED: |
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13 nights' accommodation with private bath |
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily |
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7 guided hikes |
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2 walking tours (of Trinidad and Old Havana, including entry fees into to museums and chapels per itinerary) |
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A day at Varadero Beach |
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Tours of cigar and rum factories |
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Visit to the Prehistoric Wall |
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Entry to the Firing of the Cannon ceremony |
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Cuba tourist card |
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Ground transportation and transfers |
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OPTIONAL: Return airfare from Toronto, Canada |
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| HIKE LEADER: |
Hikes will be led by local guides. Davide Molino of C.H.H. will accompany the group. |
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