Nature and Me

Services included
  • ☕ Breakfast every day
  • 🚖 All private transfers
  • 🗣️ English guiding service
  • 🎓 Specialized guiding service
  • 🗺️ Excursions included as per itinerary
  • 🛏️ High-end Accommodations.
Highlights
  • Mountains of Sierra del Rosario, Southern coast of Matanzas, Mountains of Topes de Collantes.
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Nature and Me Tour: A Deep Connection to Cuba’s Wild Beauty and Local Life

Reconnect with nature and yourself on this immersive journey through Cuba’s most breathtaking natural landscapes and authentic cultural experiences. From the limestone valleys of Viñales to the coral-rich waters of the Zapata Peninsula, and from mountain waterfalls to lush birdwatching trails, this tour offers an inspiring blend of biodiversity, ecological communities, and people-to-people connections.


Itinerary

Uncover Cuba with this expertly-crafted people-to-people tour.
Day I- Arrival Welcome to Havana
Modern Havana Orientation

Modern Havana Orientation (morning)

Upon arrival, our local guide will welcome you and accompany you on a scenic introduction to modern Havana. Discover striking 20th-century architecture, Revolution-era landmarks, and leafy boulevards that give this city its dynamic spirit. Arrive at your accommodation and settle into Cuba's capital with ease.

Day II- In Havana
Old Havana – Colonial History & Creative Spirit

Old Havana – Colonial History & Creative Spirit (morning)

Step into the past as we explore the cobbled streets of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From historic plazas to costumed performers and colonial mansions in sun-faded pastels, the city feels like a living museum filled with stories.

Leisure walk

Leisure walk (afternoon)

After lunch we may visit museums and private art galleries in the vicinity to relate to the people directly and to the art being done in the current Cuba.

Day III- To Viñales
National Park Viñales.

National Park Viñales. (morning)

With an early start, we travel west to Viñales, a lush national park famous for its surreal limestone “mogotes” and organic tobacco farms. En route, visit a local farmer and enjoy panoramic views of the valley.

Explore the town and the valley

Explore the town and the valley (afternoon)

alley Exploration & Cave Experience (Afternoon) After lunch, explore Viñales further—cruise through a cave by boat, admire a vast outdoor mural on a natural cliff face, and learn how to make a classic Cuban piña colada with local fruit and flair.

Night out (night)

Let the rhythms of Cuba guide you to Polo Montañez Square, where locals gather to dance under the stars

Day IV- Viñales - Soroa
Viñales to Soroa – Nature Immersion

Viñales to Soroa – Nature Immersion (morning)

Rise early for a nature walk through the valley. Spot endemic bird species, learn about local medicinal plants, and experience traditional farming practices up close.

Eco-Lunch & Drive to Soroa

Eco-Lunch & Drive to Soroa (night)

Enjoy a farm-to-table vegetarian lunch at an eco-restaurant with panoramic views. Afterward, we journey to peaceful Soroa, where we’ll explore its famed orchid garden, visit Castillo de las Nubes, and settle in for the evening.

Day V- Day trip to Las Terrazas- Overnight in Soroa
Day Trip to Las Terrazas – Overnight in Soroa

Day Trip to Las Terrazas – Overnight in Soroa (morning)

Discover Las Terrazas, a pioneering ecological community. Hike to the ruins of an old French coffee plantation while observing native plant species and exotic birds along the way.

Community walk

Community walk (afternoon)

Visit the Polo Montañez House Museum and meet local artists before cooling off with a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear San Juan River.

In Soroa (night)

Overnight will be in secluded and peaceful Soroa.

Day VI- Journey to Zapata – Coastal Wonders Await
Drive to Cienaga de Zapata National Park ( drive by Bay of Pigs)

Drive to Cienaga de Zapata National Park ( drive by Bay of Pigs) (morning)

We head to the Zapata Peninsula, Cuba’s largest wetland and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Along the way, stop by the historic Bay of Pigs and visit a crocodile hatchery.

Snorkelling

Snorkelling (afternoon)

After lunch, discover vibrant marine life while snorkeling off the coast—an unforgettable dive into Cuba’s colorful coral ecosystems and hidden cenotes.

Day VII- Nature trails- Snorkeling
Bird watching and nature trails

Bird watching and nature trails (morning)

Fauna Refugio Bermeja A birdwatcher’s paradise—explore Refugio de Fauna Bermeja, home to some of Cuba’s rarest species, including the famously tiny bee hummingbird.

Day VII- To El Nicho- Overnight in Cienfuegos

Waterfalls & Wonders – El Nicho to Cienfuegos (morning)

Hiking El NichoTravel deep into the Escambray Mountains to El Nicho, a series of cascading waterfalls set in lush, emerald-green surroundings. Swim in cool, clear pools and breathe in the fresh mountain air.

Drive to Cienfuegos.

Drive to Cienfuegos. (afternoon)

Continue on to Cienfuegos, the "Pearl of the South." Enjoy a tour of this elegant coastal city known for its neoclassical architecture and laid-back charm.

Day IX- Day trip to Trinidad.
Day Trip to Trinidad – A Colonial Gem

Day Trip to Trinidad – A Colonial Gem (morning)

Step into history in the UNESCO-listed town of Trinidad. Admire the pastel colonial buildings, stone streets, and lively plazas as you learn about its storied sugar-mill past.

Leisure time in the markets and back to Cienfuegos. (afternoon)

Day X- Back to Havana- leisure time
Drive back to Havana

Drive back to Havana (morning)

Lunch on the way, we will go to Hemingway museum before arriving in our accommodation.

Leisure time and shopping for souvenirs

Leisure time and shopping for souvenirs (afternoon)

After having lunch, we will go to a souvenir market in Havana, before checking in our accommodation.

Day XI- Departure

Departure (morning)

Our transfer will take us to the airport, depending on out flights.


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