“Ride to Valley of the Sugar Mills in Old Fashion American Classic Cars” Tour
General Information
- Category: Half day tours
- Modality: Landing tours
- Duration: 2 hrs, 3 hrs, 4 hrs, 5 hrs & 6 hrs
- Departure time: 08.30 hrs
- Tour guide: Yes
- Children are allowed: Yes
- Languages spoken: Spanish and English
Program Details
“Ride to Valley of the Sugar Mills + Sancti Spíritus in Old Fashion American Classic Cars” Tour
The Valle de los Ingenios is the place par excellence of the old sugar trade of the 18th and 19th centuries. This region of the country had some 50 sugar mills in operation, producing 140,000 arrobas of sugar cane. The Valley of the Sugar Mills was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 because of its links to the slave trade that was generated by the sugar farms in the area during that period.
Our proposal is that you enjoy the history of the to the Sugar Mills tour, visit its places and meet its people and everything from the hand of our authentic classic cars of the 50's which will undoubtedly make you travel through time.
The departures for this tour only take place from Trinidad, Playa La Boca or the town of Casilda.
Top places to enjoy in the tour in the Valley of the Sugar Mills:
- The lookout point to enjoy a panoramic view over the Sugar mills Valley, declared World Heritage since 1988 by UNESCO.
- The San Isidro and Guaimaro arqueological sites of great interest.
- The Manaca Iznaga site, one of the wealthiest family in Trinidad during the colonial period where you could enjoy the delicious Guarapo (sugar cane juice), optional.
- The watchtower( optional), built in the XIX century to enjoy the beautiful landscape of this site.
- The ancient Sugar Mills named Santa Elena de Sabanilla.
The customers paying entrance fees, will enjoy the main attractions of the city,
Included services in the tour
- A local tour guide (Spanish, English).
- Transportation in Old Fashion American Cars.
- Pick up at the hotel or rental house and departure towards to the Valley of the Sugar Mills in American Classic Cars;
- Optional visit to the Manaca Iznaga farm in the Valle de los Ingenios. Free time to visit the lookout tower.
- Panoramic tour of the Valley of the Sugar Mills in American Classic Cars and round trip transfer to the hotel;
- Free time for optional lunch at one of the restaurants in the Valley of the Sugar Mills. (Not included in price);
- Free time to visit the other places in the Valley of the Sugar Mills;
- Return to the hotel or rental house.
Services not included in the tour:
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.
We use this cars:
- This experience will be realized in classic hard top car, model: Chevrolet Bel Air 1957 (Sedan 4 doors) / Chevrolet Bel Air 1955 (Sedan 4 doors) / Pontiac 1957 (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 (without guide service) or 4 Pax (with guide service).
Pick-up point: Lodging Place (House for Rent or Hotel).
Distance to cover in the tour by car (round trip): 60 km approximately.
Duration approximate of the tour by car (round trip): 1.00 hours approximately.
Extra price for Lunch or Dinner: + 10.00 cuc per pax.
TIPS: • We recommend: light clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat and camera.
- This tour operates without a minimum number of passengers. Holiadventure will reconfirm 48 hours before the departure of your tour. If the supplier decides to cancel, Holiadventure will offer you an alternative tour or fully refund the cost of your tour.
- Pick-up can be delayed by up to 15 minutes depending on the number of hotels and the punctuality of the clients. The customer should inquire at the sales desk to avoid any discrepancies.
- You need to carry identification documents (passport or tourist card) for the tour, in case it is necessary to present it to a local authority that requires it.
- Your driver will also provide escort service throughout the trip.
- Guide service is also offered: Tour languages: English and Spanish.
- The client can get on and off the tour whenever he decides.
Cancellation Policy - If it is cancelled up to 72 hours before the tour is due to take place, a penalty of 10% of the tour price will be applied. - For cancellations made between 72 and 24 hours before the excursion departure time, a penalty of 50% of the excursion price will be applied. - Please note that cancellation within 24 hours and up to the time the excursion is enjoyed, and in case of no-show, 100% of the excursion price will be deducted. - Note: no refunds of administrative costs or credit card charges can be made in case of cancellation.