“Excursion to Desembarco del Granma National Park” Trekking Tour
General Information
- Category: All day tours
- Modality: Landing tours
- Duration: 8 - 10 hrs approximately
- Departure time: 07.00 hrs
- Tour guide: Yes
- Children are allowed: Yes
- Languages spoken: Spanish, English and French
Program Details
“Excursion to Desembarco del Granma National Park” Trekking Tour
Desembarco del Granma National Park, is located in the Province of Granma. It is a natural refuge for many species of plants and animals. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. It is an area that is practically virgin and has several lakes and saltwater lagoons. In this place, on December 2, 1956, Fidel and a group of expeditionaries disembarked on the Granma Yacht to continue the revolutionary struggle, which is why this place is named after them.
Numerous species of plants, birds, reptiles and amphibians have been identified in the Desembarco del Granma National Park. The coastal area has a great depth that allows a great development of underwater life and makes these sites privileged places for diving lovers.
We start in Bayamo at 07:00 hours, after 1 hour by car we arrive at Manzanillo city centre, a 20 minute break before heading to the Desembarco del Granma National Park. We will visit the exact spot where Fidel Castro and 81 revolutionaries landed, the Memorial of the Freedom Gate, the archeological trail of El Guafe, where you can explore through a red earth trail that goes through a forest to a cave system, the endemic flora and fauna of the place in a 2 hour walk. We will have lunch in a small fishing village in Cabo Cruz, with time to swim at the small but very pleasant beach. The town's lighthouse, Faro Cabo Cruz, was built in 1871. A restaurant next to the lighthouse offers fresh seafood. Later, we head to Media Luna, where Celia Sánchez's memorial house is located; a place that shows how many people gave up their wealth for the cause of the revolution. Later, after 40 minutes by car, we arrive at the monument to La Demajagua, 15 km from Manzanillo. This place was where Carlos Manuel de Céspedes freed his slaves and began the war of independence of 1868, on October 10, 1868. This event marked the only Cuban revolution to this day. One hour and 20 minutes after that stop, we will return to Bayamo.
Included in the tour:
- A local tour guide for the whole day (Spanish, English, French).
- Transportation from Bayamo to the Desembarco del Granma National Park and back.
- Stops for photos.
- Entrance fee to all museums and landmarks.
- Guided visit to Manzanillo city center, La Demajagua Memorial, Celia Sanchez Memorial House in Media Luna, Portada de la Libertad Memorial, Granma Yacht Landing (boat), El Guafe Archaeological Trail and Cabo Cruz Fishing Village.
- Entrance to the Desembarco del Granma National Park.
- Lunch and drinks.
Not included in the tour:
- Camera for photos in the museum Portada de la Libertad. (5 CUC per camera).
Places of interest: Manzanillo city - Monument to La Demajagua - Celia Sánchez's memorial house - Portada de la Libertad's memorial - El Guafe's archaeological trail - Fishing town of Cabo Cruz.
Level of complexity: Low.
Distance to cover in the route (car, round trip): 337 kms approximately (round trip).
Transport time for the trip: approximately 5.20 hours (round trip).
Distance to cover in the walk (round trip): 4 kms approximately.
Approximate duration of the tour (total): 8 - 10 hours approximately.
Important note: The distances and times of the tour vary according to the initial starting point.
TIPS: • Recommended: Comfortable clothes, walking boots, raincoat, sunglasses, cap, solar protection, insect repellent, photographic camera, water bottle and a snack.
- 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.
- Level of complexity: Low
- The jeep is shared with other tourists (up to 4 pax/jeep).
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.