“Ride to Soroa & Las Terrazas in Old Fashion American Classic Cars” Tour

• Duration: 10 hrs approximately
• Departure time: 08.30 hrs
• Tour guide: Yes
• Children are allowed: Yes
• Languages spoken: Spanish and English

“Ride to Soroa & Las Terrazas in Old Fashion American Classic Cars” Tour

Description:

Soroa, is located in the Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve in Artemisa. It is a privileged place due to the great variety and characteristics of its flora and fauna. In this place is the biggest orchid garden in the country, with more than 750 different varieties of orchids and several species of ferns, this is a great attraction for orchid lovers. Don't miss the spectacular 21 meter high waterfall that invites you to take a refreshing bath at any time of the year. Soroa is known as the Rainbow of Cuba

The community of Las Terrazas, is located in the Sierra del Rosario, province of Artemisa, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1985. When you arrive, you are surrounded by evergreen forests, rivers and waterfalls with crystal clear water, fresh breezes and birds singing, a rural environment that invites you to enjoy nature tourism.

This was one of the first coffee settlements in the country in the 19th century. The history of coffee cultivation is one of the main attractions for customers at the Buenavista restaurant, built on the ruins of the coffee farm of the same name, founded by the French.

To make this visit unforgettable, we propose to tour the extraordinary beauty of Las Terrazas - Soroa, and its magical places in our authentic American cars from the 50's, original, classic and convertible vehicles in perfect condition; which will undoubtedly make you travel through time.

The departures for this tour only take place from Havana.

Main places to enjoy on the tour

Soroa

• The Soroa waterfall with 22 meters high, is one of the most popular places where you can see from the height an impressive view.
• The Mirador is an elevation, 250 meters above sea level, a balcony par excellence from which you get one of the best views of the Sierra del Rosario.
• El Castillo de las Nubes is a medieval building that stands on the hill of El Fuerte, inside it there are several items bought at European auctions belonging to real medieval castles.
• The Orquideario de Soroa, this peculiar garden is the biggest orchidery in the country and one of the most important worldwide.
• Gastell Art Studio.

Las Terrazas comunity:

• Visit the Rancho Curujey Information Center, brief explanation of the project.
• Visit the Hacienda Buenavista, a coffee plantation of the 19th century and its ruins.
• Tour of the Las Terrazas Community, contact with the residents in the Callejón de la Moka and workshops of local artists.
• Optional Canopy Adventure. A ride downhill of 800 meters.
• San Juan River, one of the biggest tourist attraction of this place is an impressive pool, surrounded by all natural beauty which you can enjoy. Optional possibility to do a wonderful boat ride in the cold waters of this spring.
• Time available to enjoy a horseback excursion where you can go into an outstanding natural landscape of great beauty and variety, which takes the visitor to the places where nature has survived unchanged for centuries.
• At your choice, you can organize a pre-booked lunch in a wonderful typical restaurant of this region for the approximate price of 10.00 cuc per person.

Clients paying the entrance fees, will be able to enjoy the main tourist attractions of the city.

Services included in the excursion:

• A local tour guide (Spanish, English).
• Transportation in Old Fashion American Cars.
• Pick up at the hotel or rental house and departure towards to Soroa & Las Terrazas in American Classic Cars;
• Panoramic tour of Soroa & Las Terrazas route in American Classic Cars and round trip transfer to the hotel;
• Tour of Soroa including The waterfall El Salto de Soroa, The Castle of the Clouds and The Orchid Garden of Soroa, among other cultural and natural landmarks;
• Free time for optional lunch at one of the restaurants in the natural park. (Not included in price);
• Departure by car to the Las Terrazas Community;
• Tour of the Las Terrazas Community including the the Rancho Curujey Information Center, the Hacienda Buenavista, the Moka Hotel and The Baths of the San Juan River, among other cultural and natural landmarks;
• Free time to visit the other places in the Community;
• Return to the hotel or rental house.

Services not included in the tour:

• Tickets to museums, attractions or places of interest.
• Extra food and drinks.
• Tips.

We use this cars:

• This experience will be realized in classic hard top car, model: Chevrolet Deluxe 1950 (Sedan 4 doors) / Plymouth Deluxe 1955 (Sedan 4 doors) / Fort Victoria 1955 (Sedan 4 doors) / Oldsmobile Model 88 1954 (Sedan 4 doors) or similar (Classic), with air conditioning and with professional driver and guide in English and Spanish language (optional).

Maximum Pax for the tour: 5 Pax in American classic car (with driver-guide service) or 8 Pax in microbus (with driver-guide service).

Distance to cover in the tour by car (round trip): 182 km approximately.

Duration approximate of the tour by car (round trip): 2.55 hours approximately.

End of the tour schedule and start of the trip back to Havana: 17.00 hrs.

Pick-up point: Lodging Place (House for Rent or Hotel).

Extra price for Lunch or Dinner: + 10.00 USD per pax.

Important note: Tickets to museums, places of interest and tourist attractions, restaurants (meals), bars (drinks) and tips, among others, are not included in the price of the tour and require an extra charge to decision of the clients.

Important note: The clients, once the tour itinerary is completed, can be transferred directly to Viñales, for an additional charge of USD 55.00 per car (not per passenger).

TIPS: • We recommend: light clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat and camera.