Tour to “the Altiplano of Tope de Collante” (La Batata & Codina Natural Parks)
General Information
- Category : Half day tours
- Modality : Landing tours
- Duration : 7 hrs
- Departure time : 09.00 hrs
- Tour guide : Yes
- Children are allowed : Yes
- Languages spoken : Spanish, English and French
Program Details
Tour to “the Altiplano of Tope de Collante” (La Batata & Codina Natural Parks)
Description:
Included:
- A local tour guide (Spanish, English, French).
- Pick up at the hotel. (military mountain trucks and bilingual guide service).
- Tour in mountain trucks from the City of Trinidad or the Ancón Peninsula, ascent by the road to Topes de Collantes, going into the Escambray Mountains.
- Arrival at the information center to change documents.
- Visit the coffee house with a typical optional coffee at the customer's request.
- We will continue the route along the path of the La Batata Natural Park, with a wide variety of flora and fauna and the possibility of interacting with farmers in the area, as well as penetrate an impressive cave furrowed by deep and fresh natural pools.
- The clients will continue the journey to the Codina Natural Park, a park that has a beautiful path “La Alfombra Mágica” (The Magic Carpet) of 1200 meters with interpretive stops, caves, a viewpoint for the observation of the stunning landscapes and nature. Clients will have the opportunity to taste a lunch, with a liquid and the typical menu of the place, the roast pork.
- On the ascent to Topes or the return at the request of clients, stop at the Mirador del Caribe where you can see the city of Trinidad and the Ancon Peninsula and they will have a natural fruit cocktail included.
- Return to the hotel.
Difficulty degree: Medium.
Distance to cover in the tour (Roundtrip): 50 km approximately.
Distance to cover on both trails (Roundtrip): 9 km approximately.
Approximate tour duration (total): 6 – 7 hours approximately.
Departure place: AAVV Cubanacan Viajes, Travel Bureau, in Colon street, Trinidad or Hotels of the Peninsula de Ancón.
TIPS : • Recommended: light clothing, swimwear, sunglasses, water and light meals with sweet and protein, hats or caps, tennis or sandals, other protective layers for seasons rain, solar protection and photographic camera. • For the tour we recommend a water bottle.
• This tour operates operates with a minimum of 6 people. Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours before the departure of your tour. If the provider decides to cancel, for reasons of force majeure or adverse weather conditions, Holiplus will offer an alternative tour or fully refund cost of your trip.
• Level of complexity: Medium.
• Duration: minimum 6 hours - maximum 7 hours
• Your reservation will always be a CONFIRMED RESERVATION so you only have to get to the right place in the city to start your excursion to the time, date and the number of people declared on the voucher of the BOOKING option. No need to make additional confirmation to your reservation as always wait for you in a timely manner. Once the reservation you will receive in your email the voucher with the information you have chosen. If you can print the voucher to present to your tour guide.
• In the summer season we are open from 07:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs / In the winter season we are open from 06:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs.
• With us you have the guarantee reserve for any season, whether in high season of tourism or at the time of fewer tourists in Cuba.
• Our service is collective, it is a guide service for a group of clients.
• No need to present identification (passport or tourist card) for the tour, thus avoiding losses or damage thereto.
Cancellation Policy
• In case of cancellation up to 72 hours before the departure time of the excursion, a penalty of 10% of the excursion fare will be charged. • Regarding cancellations made between 72 and 24 hours before the departure time of the excursion, a penalty of 50% of the excursion fare will be applied. • Cancellations reported within 24 hours before the departure time and No-Show (no presentation at departure time), a penalty of 100% of the excursion fare will be applied. • Booking fees and credit card surcharges cannot be refunded in case of cancellation.
BOOK TOUR TO “THE ALTIPLANO OF TOPE DE COLLANTE” (LA BATATA & CODINA NATURAL PARKS)
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Collective tour (from Trinidad city)
- All-purpose militar truck (Transport)
- Daily departures
Collective tour in military mountain trucks from Trinidad city with specialized guide service in several languages and the services described in the program. The best price.
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Collective tour (from hotels in the Ancon Peninsula)
- All-purpose militar truck (Transport)
- Daily departures
Collective tour in military mountain trucks from hotels in the Ancon Peninsula with specialized guide service in several languages and the services described in the program. The best price.