Location
Holguín
Duration
approx. 6 hours
Kind
Excursion
Option
Group/Private
Experience authentic Cuba
Explore the beautiful surroundings between Holguín and Bariay Bay on our Holguín jeep safari! Venture off the beaten track and experience Cuba's lush green landscapes that can only be reached by jeep. Have your camera ready as you immerse yourself in the untouched beauty of Cuba. Follow in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus and learn more about the life of the indigenous people in this area steeped in history.
First highlight
Departure from Holguín
Start your journey from Holguín and make your way to "authentic Cuba". Your adventure begins with a picturesque jeep ride through the lush landscapes.
Second highlight
Visit to the Boca de Samá
Your first stop is the Boca de Samá, where you can relax on a boat trip. Visit the fishing village of the same name and the Casa del Campesino and learn interesting facts about Cuban village life, far away from the typical tourist routes.
Third highlight
Side trip to Aldea Taina
The tour continues by jeep to Aldea Taina, a life-size replica of an Indian village. The village illustrates the daily life of the indigenous people, including their diet, agriculture and rituals, and thus provides a vivid picture of their culture.
Fourth highlight
Lunch break
Enjoy a delicious, inclusive lunch surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape.
Fifth highlight
Exploring the Bariay Park
After lunch, drive to Bariay Park, where Christopher Columbus first set foot on Cuban soil on October 29, 1492. Follow in his footsteps and learn more about the history of the region. The park is home to 16 Indian god statues and a monument created in 1992 by the artist Caridad Ramos Mosquera, which commemorates the arrival of Columbus. Discover the park on horseback and then explore it on your own.
Sixth highlight
Return journey
End your day with a drive through the sleepy villages in eastern Cuba and return to Holguin with unforgettable memories of your adventure.
Top sights of the tour
Bariay Park
Bariay Park is a historic site where Christopher Columbus first landed in Cuba. The park is home to a monument and 16 Indian god statues that commemorate this important event.
Aldea Taina
Aldea Taina is a life-size replica of an Indian village that depicts the daily life, diet, agriculture and rituals of the indigenous people and offers a fascinating insight into their culture.
Boca de Samá
Boca de Samá is a picturesque fishing village where visitors can enjoy a relaxing boat trip and learn more about traditional Cuban village life in the "Casa del Campesino".
Services included
Excursion from Holguín to Santiago de Cuba with city tour (group tour)
Transfer to and from Guardalavaca (Holguín)
Qualified, German-speaking tour guide
Cuban lunch
Admission to the sights
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