Hiking and Trekking in Cuba: La Comandancia and La Platica

This 3 day trip offers fully guided hiking in the Pico Turquino national park, available all year round (weather permitting). The itinerary includes lower level trekking without climbing Pico Turquino, and lets you experience the natural beauty and tropical vegetation of the Sierra Maestra mountains and the park area as well as including a visit to the fascinating site of La Comandancia where Fidel was based in the lead up to the Revolution.

You are advised to bring a day pack with you for carrying items you may need on the hiking trip such as wipes, suncream, water and any energy snacks.  The hiking trails are generally good, so a strong pair of trainers or light walking shoes/boots will be adequate for this trip.

You are advised to bring a day pack with you for carrying items you may need on the hiking trip such as wipes, suncream, water and any energy snacks.  The hiking trails are generally good, so a strong pair of trainers or light walking shoes/boots will be adequate for this trip.

Price includes:

• 2 nights accommodation in 3* Villa Santo Domingo or equivalent hotel, shared room
• All meals (picnic lunch on day 2) from dinner on day 1 in Santo Domingo to breakfast on day of departure
• 1 full day guided hike to La Comandancia and La Platica
• Air-conditioned transport to/from Santiago de Cuba to Santo Domingo (3.5 hours each way)
• National park guide(s)
• National park entry fees
• Bilingual guide to accompany trip from Santiago and back

Please note that the price does not include:

• International flights*
• Cuban tourist card (the required visa)*
• Airport transfers*
• Tips

* These can be arranged by us on request

1 person: £580
2 persons: £360 pp
3-4 persons: £325 pp
5-6 persons: £270 pp

The one person price is based on single room hotel accommodation (two nights). All other prices are based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Where there is an odd number of people in the group, a single supplement of £20 per night will apply to the person taking a single room.

Additional trekking and walking trips can be organised from Santiago de Cuba to El Salton, Baracoa and Gran Piedra – ask us for details!

“[Caledonia were] the inspiration, the brains and the organisation behind my amazing holiday to Cuba.  I can’t tell you how little I did, other than talk it all through with Caledonia, and then arrive and have a fantastic holiday.  It all went better than I could have imagined, and I would definitely go through Caledonia again.”

ED, London, April 2013