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CUBA :RIDING ON THE PEARL OF THE CARIBBEAN...

It has been a long time since we wanted to create a trail ride on this colourful island of the Caribbean... Thanks to our guide from Andalucia, it is possible now, for thos who wish to discover this island off the beaten tracks. The western part of the island, famous for its tobacco plantations which Habanos are made of, is a gift from nature. Go and discover it on horseback. This way you will appreciate the preserved landscapes and admire the original, unspoilt and generous Caribbean nature.

ITINERARY

Day 1
Welcome at the airport and transfer to your hotel located in the modern district of La Habana, el Vedado, nearby the Malecon. Dinner and night at the hotel.

Day 2 : Pinar del Rio
After breakfast, we are driven to Pinar del Rio, on the Western part of the island. This region is nicknamed "Cuba's garden" with its green valleys, its caves, its Mogotes mountains... Our horses are waiting for us near Pinar del Rio. Before noon, we ride for four hours in the countryside, towards a Finca where we spend the night. We have a packed lunch out in the countryside and arrive at the Finca in the afternoon. A Welcome cocktail is served. Dinner and evening are spent to the rhythm of Criolla music.
Night at the Finca.
(4 hours in saddle)

Day 3 : Pinar del Rio - Viñales
This morning, we head towards Cayo Maria Mountain, for a day ride towards Vinales National Park, nestled at the heart of the Sierra de los Organos. We have a packed lunch on our way. We discover this luxuriant vegetation, enjoying the open air and the perfume of the plants. Tonight, we take dinner in a local paladar. For the night, and according to Cuban traditions, we go to la Casa de la Trova or Artex, to enjoy a mojito or a fresh fruit juice while listening to salsa !
Night at the hotel.
(6 hours in saddle)

Day 4 : Viñales - Ranch San Vicente
After breakfast, we go for six hours on horseback at the heart of the Valley of Vinales. We discover the Mogotes, amazing limestone mountains covered with vegetation, and the tobacco plantations. Packed lunch on our way. We get to know the people who live here, thanks to farming communities. Dinner and night at the hotel.
(6 hours in saddle)

Day 5 : Ranch San Vicente - Mil Cumbres
In the morning, our horses take us to El Buren, where we stop to drink a mango juice and discover the stallions of the farm. Then, we ride to the ornithological reserve of Mil Cumbres. This is the ideal place for birdwatching. On our way, we go through many valleys, sometimes narrow, sometimes with springs or rivers... Packed lunch at noon. Dinner and party with criolla music. Night in a cabin in the mountains.
(6 hours in saddle)

Day 6 : Mil Cumbres - Pan de Guajaibón - Mil Cumbres
After breakfast, we leave on horseback for the Pan de Guajaibon. It is the highest mountain of the western part of Cuba, 700 m high. Packed lunch at noon. In the afternoon, we go back to Mil Cumbres on the Cuabal path.
Dinner and night in a cabin in the mountains (6 hours on horseback)

Day 7 : Mil Cumbres - San Diego de Los Banos - La Habana

This morning, after some hours riding, we get to San Diego de los Banos. After lunch, we say goodbye to our horses and we are driven back to La Habana.
Tonight, we have dinner in a paladar in the Old Town of La Habana and spend the night in a hotel of the Vedado district. (3 hours on horseback).

Day 8 : La Habana or Beach
Today, we are free to visit La Habana. For those who wish to spend some time on the beach, transfers can be organised to the beaches of the East (to pay directly on the spot).
Tonight, we have dinner in a paladar in the Old Town of La Habana and spend the night in a hotel of the Vedado district.

Day 9
Breakfast and free time according to your transfer to the International airport. Meals at leisure.

EXTEND YOUR TRIP

HORSES AND REQUIRED RIDING LEVEL

Horses You ride appaloosa horses, criollos or local cruzados called cubanos. Tack Western saddles Recommended riding level This ride is not very difficult but you need to feel good at all gaits. Daily rides are about 5 hours on horseback

YOUR GUIDES

ACCOMMODATION

Accomodation 2 to 4 stars hotels depending on the nights with sometimes a swimming pool. You will stay in double or single rooms with private bathrooms, most of the time. Food We usually have a packed lunch at noon, made of a sandwich, a drink and a fruit. At night, we have dinner in restaurants or in a paladar. You will taste the local food made of rice and red beans ("Cristianos y Moros"), pork, chicken, fish or lobster. Tropical fruits are served as desserts, most of the time.

DATES AND RATES

- Single room supplement : 190 €

If you're travelling alone the single supplement have to be paid. If you agree to share your room, please tell us at booking. In this case, you will pay half of this supplement (95 €) or it will be refunded to you if we find somebody to share your room.

- Non rider rate : contact us

- the guided trail ride,

- return transfer from/to La Habana and the airport,
- full board and drinks except for lunches on days 8 and 9,
- the financial guarantee of the deposits you send to Randocheval.

- flights to La Habana, please contact us to check the best available rate from your departure country,
- lunches on days 8 and 9
- tourism card and exit fees.
- tips,
- personal expenses or any other services,
- insurance : multiple-risk (cancellation, luggage, repatriation) : More information.

BOOKING - INFORMATION

Contact Chloé for any enquiry !

PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS

Regular flights to La Habana.

It is summer all year long, with two different seasons. The island enjoys a tropical and temperate climate thanks to the trade winds.
The best period to go is from November to May, when it is dryer.
The rainy period is from May to September, with strong but short rains.

Formalities
Please check with your local embassy.

Vaccination - health
No specific vaccinations.

We recommend to be update of usual vaccination, and especially tetanus..

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