Cuban Revolution Trail Ride

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Itinerary for Cuban Revolution Trail

Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival
Pick up from the airport of Santiago de Cuba and transfer to our Casa Particular (private family establishment or boarding house) in the exclusive neighborhood of Vista Alegre.
Dinner is in a typical paladar (family restaurant) in Santiago de Cuba.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at Casa Particular in Santiago de Cuba

Day 2: Puerto Boniato Half-day Ride & Afternoon Visits
After breakfast, transfer to Rancho El Dajao. Welcome cocktail and ride to Puerto Boniato, the mountain pass which separated the army of Fidel and the one of Batista. After enjoying the view over the Bay of Santiago de Cuba and drinking some Pru (refreshing traditional peasant drink of the East of Cuba), return to the ranch.
Lunch with typical products from the organic agriculture of the farm, followed by a visit to Santa Iphigenia Cemetery, the Moncada Headquarter and the Fortresses of El Morro.
Tonight, we have dinner in a typical paladar.
Riding: 3 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Casa Particular in Santiago de Cuba

Day 3: Bayamo
In the morning, transfer to Bayamo (2h). There, we visit Parque Feria where we will go for a short ride and possibly enjoy a Rodeo.
Lunch in a local restaurant followed by a horse and carriage tour to visit the most emblematic places of the city of Bayamo.
Then, transfer to Manzanillo and Niquero (Approx.2’5h).
Riding: 2 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel of Niquero

Day 4: Alegría de Pío Ride
We start our day by a transfer to the emblematic place of Los Cayuelos, where we can go for a walk. This is where the group of revolutionaries disembarked, walking through the mangrove forest. Then, we will visit the Museum Portada de la Libertad, where we will see a reproduction of the Granma ship. After that, transfer to the small village of the l ‘East, where the horses are waiting for us.
Today, we ride to Alegría de Pío. Along the way we will have occasion to enjoy the diversity of the Cuban flora watching trees such as coconuts palm, royal palm, guásima, bananas, mango and big carob trees. We will eventually arrive to the forest Community of Río Nuevo where we have lunch. Then, transfer back to Niquero.
Riding: 4.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel of Niquero

Day 5: Durán to Cinco Palmas Ride
After breakfast transfer to the community of Durán (1h approx.), where we will start oir ride to Cinco Palmas. Along the way, we will pass by some communities that grow banana and coffee, enjoying magnificent panoramic views of the mountains of Sierra Maestra. We will also have the opportunity to enjoy a Cuban beer at the same place where Fidel and the rest of the revolutionaries crossed the road to Pilon.
During the rest of the ride, there are opportunities for some small canters.
Cinco Palmas is the place where Fidel and Raul Castro expeditionary forces came together and where we will have lunch in the house of one of the guajiros (field workers) of this village. After lunch transfer to Bartolome Masó
(2h).
Riding: 5.5 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel Balcón de la Sierra in Bartolome Masó

Day 6: Las Mercedes to Providencia
We start by a transfer to Las Mercedes (20m), to meet the horses. It is here that Commandant Che Guevara had his camp in Sierra Maestra. From Las Mercedes, we will ride to Providencia. Today's route gives us the opportunity to
stop for refreshing drinks with some fruits and coconut water. Along the way we will pass by the place where the historic and decisive battle of Sierra Maestra took place. Then, transfer to Bartolome Masó for lunch.
In the evening, musical activity with the legendary group El Quinteto Rebelde and introduction to the Cuban Son dance.
Riding: 4 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel Balcón de la Sierra in Bartolome Masó

Day 7: Comandancia la Plata & Bayamo
This morning, transfer to Villa Santo Domingo. After a small break, departure in a 4-wheel drive car to climb Alto del Naranjo (5.5Km). Then, we will have a guided walking tour to la Comandancia de La Plata. We will also visit th installations designed by Celia Sánchez and Fidel where the most important colony of the rebel camp was located and where they have planned the six last months of the war (Radio Rebelde station, hospital and others interesting places).
Our guide will give you a good introduction about the historic events of this place and about the characteristics of the Flora and Fauna of Sierra Maestra.
Then, return to Alto del Naranjo by foot to get the jeeps, before heading back to Santo Domingo where we have a lovely meal at Casa de Junco (usually roast pork).
After our meal, transfer to Bayam, where we will stop for a small break, before transfering to Santiago de Cuba.
Dinner in a local paladar and accommodation at the Casa Particular.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Casa Particular in Santiago de Cuba

Day 8: Havana
Early transfer to the airport of Santiago de Cuba and flight to Havana. Arrival to the Cuban capital and free day to feel the magic of the Old Havana.
This evening, farewell dinner with a great musical show performed by old members of the Buena Vista Social Club.
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Havana

Day 9: Departure
After breakfast, you are free to do some sightseeing in Havana. Transfer to the airport at 6:00 pm.
Meals included: Breakfast

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Cuban Revolution Trail

Tour Code: IT-CURA02
9 days / 8 nights
Dates : February & November

Difficulty :

Riding Level Explained

A	Beginner	Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
B	Novice	Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
C	Intermediate	Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D	Strong Intermediate	Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
E	Advanced	All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.

Lodging:

Lodging Level Explained


=	Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.

	Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
	Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
	Accommodations with superior comforts.

=	Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.

	Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
	Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
	Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..

=	Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.

	Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
	Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
	Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.