“Alejandro de Humboldt National Park and Balcon de Iberia trail” Trekking Tour
General Information
- Category: All day tours
- Modality: Landing tours
- Duration: 8.30 hrs
- Departure time: 08.30 hrs
- Tour guide: Yes
- Children are allowed: Yes
- Languages spoken: Spanish and English
Program Details
“Alejandro de Humboldt National Park and Balcon de Iberia trail” Trekking Tour
Alexander of Humboldt National Park.It is one of the most important sites for the conservation of endemic flora in the entire Western Hemisphere, declared a World Heritage Site in 2001.
Departure from the city of Baracoa to the Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, located at 37 km from Baracoa, to arrive at this place we will border all the north coast in a terrestrial transport and it includes the crossing on the rivers Duaba and Toa besides the views of the bays of Maraví, Cayo güin, Maguana and Navas, once we arrive at our destiny you will receive a brief explanation on this natural site, its extension and characteristics.
We will walk along the path: Balcón de Iberia, where we will be able to appreciate the varied and exuberant flora and vegetation of the place. The walk begins in the town of Santa María where the river of the same name is crossed and has a distance of 11 km and a duration of 5 hours. Once the tour is over, we suggest a swim in El Majá Waterfall, a natural waterfall of 5 meters high and of incredible beauty. In the middle of the way we will visit a country house where you will be able to taste an exquisite coffee and chocolate.
On the way back to Baracoa City we will visit the Maguana Beach, a place with white sand and very blue waters, where you will be able to take a bath simply resting after this walk.
We guarantee our clients professional guide services, a fun and interesting excursion and all the safety and protection of their physical integrity.
Itinerary details:
- Start time: 08.30 hrs
- Local professional guide, with more than 20 years of experience, with wide and deep knowledge of the history, geography, flora, fauna and traditions of the Baracoa area.
- Transfer time in transport: 1 hour
- Number of km of the route: approximately 12 km round trip
- Maximum height: 300-350 mtrs
- Degree of difficulty: Medium-High
- Swimming time in river: 20 min.
- Swimming time on the beach: 40 min
- Return Time: 17:00
TIPS: • Water, meals with sweets and proteins, light clothes, hats or caps, hard tennis or climbing boots and sandals to cross the river, as well as capes or other protectors for the rainy seasons.
The collected may be delayed up to 15 minutes depending on the number of hotels and punctuality of customers. Customer should be informed on sales desk to avoid disagreements.
• 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.
• Level of complexity: Medium-High.
• The Jeep must be shared with other tourist (4 pax / jeep).
Cancellation Policy • In case of cancellation up to 72 hours before the departure time of the excursion, a penalty of 10% of the excursion fare will be charged. • Regarding cancellations made between 72 and 24 hours before the departure time of the excursion, a penalty of 50% of the excursion fare will be applied. • Cancellations reported within 24 hours before the departure time and No-Show (no presentation at departure time), a penalty of 100% of the excursion fare will be applied. • Booking fees and credit card surcharges cannot be refunded in case of cancellation.