... Kayaking tours cuba
... Kayaking tours cuba
... Kayaking tours cuba
Are You looking for a different way to spend a winter vacation? Why not Sea Kayaking in Cuba.
While the summer months are spent exploring the West Coast of British Columbia Johnstone Strait Kayaking and Discovery Expeditions does offer sea kayaking vacations to Cuba through the months of Jan to May.
Over the past few years Cuba has become a exceptional holiday destination. With its fabulous beaches no wonder this area attracts so many Sea Kayakers.
This adventure is not your typical sea kayaking tour as it starts in Havana where you can tour, enjoy the streets of Old Havana where the Spanish colonial architecture is so abundant. Everywhere you look there is an unique image waiting to be recorded. There is even plenty of time to take in Cuban Jazz music and enjoy some fine dining in this historic city.
Havana Cuba was founded in 1514 and enjoys a long history of Spanish influence. For those that wish to do some sight seeing before the sea kayak tour starts you will find historic sites like Real Fuerza Castel or the Tres Reyes Del Morro Castle to name a few. And for those music lovers don't forget to check out Havana Club which is the most famous discotheque in Havana.
Cuba has a long rich cultural history waiting to be explored.
See Cuba's Caribbean paradise-beautiful rivers, magnificent Cuba beaches and
breathtaking coral reefs. Jeep through colonial cities of Trinidad and Old Havana. Enjoy shimmering sunsets and tropical Cuba nights!
Our Cuba Sea Kayaking Vacations are designed to provide you with a fun unique way to experience this holiday location. Call us today to discuss your Cuba Sea Kayak Vacation.
Day 1 Arrive Havana 8 (hotel)
Arrive at Havana International Airport and transfer to our hotel. At
the reception desk you will find a letter from your Tour Leader,
letting you know what time you will meet the group that same night
for a welcome meeting in the lobby, followed by a dinner out in the
city, ending with a walk back to the hotel on the famous Malecón.
At the restaurant you will have an orientation briefing including
all the information you will need to know for your Kayak tour in
Cuba.
As your fellow travelers are arriving at various times throughout the day, there are no planned activities. So, check in and enjoy the rest of the afternoon sightseeing and visiting many of Old Havana’s markets or architectural wonders. Simply put, if you go to Cuba, Havana is a must-see. Havana embodies all that is Cuban. Havana holds Cuba's soul. It is here that the history, rhythm and melody all manifest into something wholly unique.
Day 2 Canímar River Estuary (camping)
After breakfast, the group leaves in their own private wawa (Cuban word for a minivan or a bus) with a fridge to keep your
drinks cold.... interesting! About 2 hours ride later and a stop for
the best Piña Colada ever, you arrive to Río Canímar.
At the river you will receive the safety & technique info for
kayaking. You will kayak approximately 10kms to the Canímar Ranch. After a delicious Cuban lunch complimented with
local entertainment, the group sets camps. That night you will be
sharing tents just as at the hotels, 2 by room. After setting up
your tents, you can make the choice to kayak further up the river,
take a swim, read a book in one of their huge hammocks, take a
little walk to the small farm or go horseback riding. After a
traditional Cuban dinner, let yourself be tempted by one of these
“so talked about” Cuban Cigars and some rum.... enjoy a
peaceful night’s sleep in a tent under the stars.
Day 3 Hanbanilla Dam (hotel)
Leave campsite and travel for Hanabanilla Dam,
experience the green rolling plains. But on the way, three quick
stop. First one, an optiaonnal stop to a cave called “Saturno” where
you can have a quick shower and swim in fresh water in this gorgeous
cave (you can rent snorkeling gear there). Second, a limestone
quarry where you see the traditional way to work the limestone.
Third stop, a lunch in beautiful city of Cienfuego,
with view on the bay.
After lunch you will continue on to the dam where you will check’in the hotel and experience a sunset paddle. Of course you can bring some food or drink along on the kayak with you... Dinner at hotel.
Day 4 Guanayara Ranch (camping)
With your ‘by now’ well honed skills for kayaking the group leaves from Jibacoa to enjoy the nicest paddle of the tour getting to the campsite Guanayara Ranch. You will get to paddle in these tropical water channels. Then, a relaxing lunch. Free afternoon for an optional walk up to the National Park´s waterfall where you can swim. Later on, on the menu for dinner, the best chicken of the entire tour with the ranch´s secret homemade red sauce! That night you will sleep in tents again, an evening of taking in the sounds of the forest and river, not to forget ranch´s roosters, donkey, anything you can imagine...
* Note: That day only you
will need a DRY BAG to bring your things along with you. Do not
panic!!! Only your sleeping bag and clothes for the night, maybe a
book and a towel if you plan to go swimming. The very next day we
meet up with the van again, where all your belongings will remain in
your back pack and you will have plenty of time to get ready for day
5!
Day 5, Trinidad ( family stay, casa particular)
Depart from campsite in an all-terrain Russian truck. Get ready for an hour of serious shaking!!! The group leaves to meet the van again at Topes de Collantes. Once there, you will get back on the wawa again for a short drive to Ancón Peninsula, for some ocean kayaking and snorkeling. This is the best place to practice the rescue techniques... ask your Tour Leader!!! Then, after a good dose of sun, salt water and fun on a white sandy beach, the van drops you off at the “central” casa particular from where your host families will come to meet you. Take the remaining part of the evening to relax or try to speak Spanish with your host family. Meet up with the group again for dinner for a delightful Homemade Cuban meal, and take lot of coffee to survive a night out in this marvelous Colonial city. For sure a walk to Plaza Mayor & enjoy the dance show at Casa de la Musica. Maybe dare to dance your first SALSA song... Then, when the heat is up, it is time for a walk up to the top of the hill to THE AYALA CAVE! A real discotheque in a Natural Cave! A MUST-SEE! The best nightlife on the whole island...
Day 6 Guajimico (hotel)
You will have most of the morning to visit the markets of Trinidad or Casa de La Trova... The group meets up at the “central” casa particular again where you put things on the van and leave to Guajimico. On the way, stop at the former slaves trade point site. Lunch is at the new hotel and an afternoon paddle to 2 beaches where you can snorkel. Hang out in your kayak until the sun goes down.
Day 7 Drive back to Havana (hotel)
Early breakfast at hotel. Then, it is time head back north! Getting to the Capital city, possibility to stop on any beach along the way for a swim and stretch your legs a little. Lunch in Havana, afternoon to hang out or buy cigars. After exploring the city, join in the farewell dinner, party and a night of story telling, celebrating your truly memorable trip in Cuba. (Optional Cuban Ballet in Old Havana)
Day 8 Depart Havana
Breakfast at hotel is followed by a plethora of optional activities,
remain in the city and enjoy the many fine markets to explore, relax
and spend the day on a beautiful welcoming beach or spend the day
sightseeing the natural and historical marvels of old Havana. The
buildings in Old Havana speak to a rich and proud past. Designated a
UNESCO World Heritage Site, Habana Vieja is a
fascinating part of the city, especially for the architecturally
inclined. In recent years, painstaking preservation has sparked a
certain civic pride, and reminded Cubans, and visitors alike, just
how beautiful a city Havana really is. World-class museums and
galleries are plentiful, documenting everything from their flora and
fauna, to the words of poet Jose Marti.
For certain, the music will be one of the highlights, for Cuba is a symphony of sounds, rhythms, colors and dances. African beats merge with Spanish rhythms. And instead of chaos, fighting or discord, there is a celebration of the differences and the diversity. Persistence, resilience, hope -- words that define the people of Cuba.
After breakfast and some leisure time, return to the airport for
your flight home.
Start/End -
Havana, Cuba
Group Size -
Min: 4 Max: 8
Length -
Kayaking Cuba $1399 CAD Trip Lenth 8 Days Tour Includes 5 nights Lodge 2 nights camping
Deposit
$250 per person
Note:
* Accommodations the night before and after trip is not included.
* All prices are subject to change, and a 7.0% goods and services tax.
Tour Dates for 2007 and 2008
Nov 4- 11 ... Nov 11 -18 ... Nov 18 - 25
Nov 25 - Dec 2 ... Dec 2 - 9 ... Dec 9 - 16
Dec 16 - 23 ... Dec 23 - 30 ... Dec 30 - Jan 6
Jan 6 - 13 ... Jan 13 - 20 ... Jan 20 - 27
Jan 27 - Feb 3 ... Feb 3 - 10 .. Feb 10 - 17
Feb 17 - 24 ... Feb 24 - March 2 ... March 2 - 9
March 9 - 16 ... March 16 - 23 ... March 23 - 30
March 30 - Apr 6 ... Apr 6 - 13 ... Apr 13 - 20
Apr 20 - 27 ... Apr 27 - May 4 ... May 4 - 11
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