After breakfast we take a guided tour of Old Havana and visit Revolution Square. After lunch we transfer to Santa Clara, where we visit the Che Mausoleum. We then transfer to our hotel on the shore of Lake Hanabanilla. After dinner in the evening, we will have a briefing about the challenge ahead!

This morning we get a boat across the Hanabanilla Reservoir to the southernmost tip of the lake. Our route today is very pretty, skirting between the forested hillside and the water. This afternoon we trek on an interpretative path, Centinelas del Rio Melodioso (Guards of the Melodic River). These interpretative paths have been developed to highlight specific aspects of local history and ecology. We then continue upstream again to waterfalls and a swimming pool, before reaching our camp for the night.

Trekking distance – 18km approx. / 6 – 8 hours

Today’s trek is more challenging, climbing from 380m to 750m on mule tracks and footpaths. Leaving Guanayara, we follow 2 sharp climbs through orange and mango orchards to our first water stop. From there we encounter tougher uphill sections through coffee plantations for a magnificent view back over the Hanabanilla Reservoir. Our route then dips steeply to join the road before dipping again to the farm of El Sirio for a snack stop. After lunch, we cross the creek at the foot of land and climb again to La Codina for dinner and overnight camp.

Trekking distance – 21km approx. / 7 – 8 hours

Our day starts with a second interpretative path, Encantos de la Codina (Spells of Codina). We then trek through coffee plantations on medium intensity gradients to a farm. From here it’s a short trek down to La Batata, where the river pushes dramatically through a crack in the limestone. We have lunch at Casa de Juarez followed by a short and gentle walk along the river to the Arboretum of Topes. It’s then a short, steep climb to the hotel for a mid-afternoon arrival and rest.

Trekking distance – 14km approx. / 5 – 6 hours

This is the toughest, yet probably the most enjoyable day of our challenge! We trek to Caburni Falls along a path that is well-maintained, stepped and railed, but testing nonetheless. We then dogleg back up what is perhaps the most challenging ridge of the trek. A narrow path through the jungle leads to Vegas Grandes Falls, and we continue climbing to lunch at Julio’s Farm, famous for its guarapo (sugar-cane juice). Nearby is the concealed entrance of a cave hideout used by the CIA-sponsored contras during the 1960s. After lunch, we cross farming areas and trek through villages to reach the restaurant for an early dinner and then transfer to our hotel.

Trekking distance – 22km approx. / 8 – 9 hours

Our day begins with a short transfer to Topes by Russian army truck! We set off trekking along a hillside path towards our first snack/water stop at Casa de Ignacio. From there it’s a short, steep climb to the Mirador, from where we’ll enjoy beautiful, panoramic vistas! We continue trekking through the forest to Casa de Fabian, a local farm where lunch will be waiting for us. Afterwards we follow a downhill stony trail to the spectacular Caballero waterfall, for a swim in the crystal-clear pool at its base! From here it’s just a short walk to our finish line over a suspension bridge at El Cubano. After taking our celebratory photos, we then transfer to our hotel in Trinidad!

Trekking distance – 15km approx. / 5 – 6 hours

We spend some time sightseeing in the city of Trinidad, before departing mid-morning for our return to Havana, with a break for lunch in Cienfuegos. We arrive in Havana in the middle of the afternoon, then check in to our hotel and relax. This evening we enjoy our celebratory meal in a Paladar (a family-run restaurant serving homemade Cuban food).

We start our morning with a sightseeing tour of Havana, including a panoramic tour of Modern Havana and a walking tour of Old Havana. This afternoon we transfer back to the airport, before departing for the UK.

We arrive back in the UK.

Please note, this is a complex itinerary and is subject to change.