"Turquino Peak Trekking Tour (2 Days and 1 Night)"

• Duration: 2 days / 1 night
• Departure time: 05.00 hrs
• Tour guide: Yes
• Children are allowed: Yes
• Languages spoken: Spanish, English, French and German

"Turquino Peak Trekking Tour (2 Days and 1 Night)"

Description

In the mountainous massif of the Sierra Maestra is the Pico Real del Turquino, the highest peak in Cuba with 1974 meters above sea level. This elevation is part of the natural and historical heritage of the country. It is the ideal place to observe endemic species, both plants and animals, surrounded by lush vegetation and very pleasant temperatures that will make your climb a full and unforgettable enjoyment.

Program

1 Day

• Pick up in Jeep at the hotels.
• Departure from the city of Santiago de Cuba to the province of Granma, crossing the towns of Contramaestre, Santa Rita and Bartolomé Maso until arriving at the Information Center in Santo Domingo,
• Brief explanation about the route,
• Departure to Alto del Naranjo,
• Beginning of the trek to the Aguada del Joaquín and crossing the community La Platica.
• Continuation to Palma Mocha.
• Picnic lunch.

Day 2

• Around 06.00 hrs: Breakfast and departure to Pico Turquino,
• We continue along the trail ascending and descending through the mountains to the Pico Real del Turquino.
• Brief time for a rest to replenish the strength lost in the challenge of the ascent.
• Descent to Pico Cuba, another of the highest peaks of the Sierra Maestra,
• After a short rest we continue the descent passing first by the beautiful waterfalls of the Palma Mocha River, finally arriving to Las Cuevas station in the south of the Sierra Maestra facing the Caribbean Sea, where a refreshing swim at Bella Pluma beach and a delicious Creole lunch awaits you.
• Around 6:00 p.m. Departure by jeep on the return trip to the city of Santiago de Cuba.

TIPS: • Recommended: light clothing, confortables shoes, swimwear, sunglasses, cap, solar protection and photographic camera.