For the adventurers and nature lovers!
We made this excursion on January 24, 2002 with our guides Luis and Lazaro. It is a one-day excursion in the mountains of one of the most beautiful national parks of the country. This excursion is a little bit « athletic », it's suggested for those who want to loosen some muscles. Good walking shoes are recommended because the trekking is of difficulty « easy » to « medium » with some small challenges. The walking part is approximately 3 hours at a slow beat with several stops. This excursion is one of our most beautiful memories of our trip, we enjoyed very much the exercise while contemplating a lush vegetation and magnificent landscapes!
$63 (adult) and $52 (children)
Day(s): Thursday
Minimum: 7 persons
Price in USD, August 2004
Program of day :
- Departure from the hotel at 7h00AM.
- The bus ride up to the Sierra Escambray (National Park Guanayara) lasts 3 hours.
- Transfer to a « Russian limousine » up to the site (about 30 minutes).
- We then begin our jungle trek with an environmentalist guide who shows the various varieties of plants, trees and animals of the region.
- Arrival at a beautiful waterfalls for a few minutes rest. It's here that the group is divided: Jungle 1 (trekking) or Jungle 2 (down by the river)
NOTE: For those who prefer the « wet » route, it's preferable to bring shoes to go in the water (like windsurfing board shoe or linen shoe).
- Both groups meet again at a natural swimming pool (a beautiful lagoon in the middle of the jungle), for a well-deserved rest and bathing (very appreciated to those who took Jungle 1!)
- We continue our walk in the jungle trails up to the restaurant « La Gallega » located at the entrance of the park Gunayara, near the small river. Chicken lunch (delicious!).
- Going back into the Russian truck down to bus.
- Return to the hotel at approximately 19h00
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