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leaving I had discussed with a friend at work the
fact that my husband wanted the go out on the Catamaran
snorkeling and that I was not that interested. She
told me to go as it would be fun and I did and had
an wonderful day. Everyone had a great time and
some people have gone on it again. Fiesta! |
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Joel, Boris, Miguel and Daniel kept us all entertained
all day. English was not Joel’s forte but his
parting word to the Snorkellers at each stop was, ‘When
I blow this horn get your asses back here fast.’
The cruise had Lobster, again, steamed in white wine
and spices. For non seafood lovers the hotel sends a
boat to meet them with chicken. KFC delivery. LOL.
They told us if we were very lucky we may see dolphins
and we did, we had four follow the Catamaran for a bit
but of course no cameras were ready. We all thought
Boris was joking at first. The day came to an end to
fast and if you go try to get out one day on this excursion
but take your own snorkeling gear.
EXCURSIONS LIST
Prices are as of February 6, 2009 and are quoted
in Convertible Cuban Pesos.
Prices are subject to change,
and may be different depending on tour operator. It
is highly recommended that you pay your travel rep
with your credit card* instead of Cuban Pesos, you
get better rate .( PDF brochures link is at bottom
of this page.)
*For example, if you use your credit card to make
a purchase of 100CUC, on your credit card statement
you will see $134.31. That is calculated as follows:
100CUC, changed to $111.USD X the daily exchange rate
between the US$ & the Cdn$ (today’s rate). Depending
on which bank plan you have, your bank may charge a
small fee for foreign transactions, usually not more
than 2.5%. Also, there may be a slight deviation given
that the exchange rate may change a bit from the day
you actually made the purchase to the day that it gets
charged on your card.
If you paid CUC cash, the cost would be 100CUC, exchanged at 1.3461 or $134.61
Canadian. Hope that clarifies as it is better to make purchases with credit card
and tip with CUC cash.
Key Seafari Catamaran: Adult $70 CUC,
Child $49 CUC
Board new catamaran and sail around neighbouring islands
to the coast. Sail around the San Pascual, one of three
unusual ships built after the First World War and stranded
in 1933. Snorkel in crystal clear waters and view the
sealife of the reef. Two snorkeling opportunities,
one hour on a beautiful virgin beach, lobster lunch
and open bar on the boat. A classic not to be missed!
Bus departs at 9 am and returns to hotel approx. 5:00 p.m. Catamaran
starts from Las Brujas Marina.
Scuba Diving: Dive Rates see options
below.
For underwater lovers! The bus will take you from the hotel to the Las Brujas
marina located less than 10 minutes away.
Includes Free initiation to scuba diving in the pool at your hotel and Equipment.
A license to dive is not required, but depending on the initiation at the pool,
the decision to go out will then be taken. Bus departs
at 9 a.m.
RATES: One dive : $40 CUC.
Extra dives... (2x
: $60, 3x : $86, 4x : $105, 5x : $130, 6x : $150, 7x
: $170, 8x : $190, 9x : $210, 10x : $230)
Dolphins/ Cienfuegos: Adult $125 CUC,
Child $77 CUC, No swim $75 CUC
A dream comes true! Interactive swim with the dolphins
at the Cienfuegos delfinarium followed by a spectacular
show with their trainers. Later, visit the “Pearl
of the South” on the coast of the Caribbean ocean,
Cienfuegos and its famous landmarks. Lunch is included.
Santa Clara/Remedios: Adult $65 CUC,
Child $49 CUC
A guided tour through this fascinating city and its
central plaza. Stop at the Che Guevara museum and
memorial center. Also discover Remedios, a 16"'
century colonial village and observe how cigars are
made in an authentic cigar factory in Camajuani. Lunch
is included. Bus departs at 8 am and returns to hotel
approx. 5:30 p.m.
Cuban Night: Adults Only $50 CUC
Tour at night in Caibarien, a town of fishermen where
you will enjoy an included lobster dinner. Then, visit
Remedios, a colonial town where you will enjoy a traditional
Cuban show.
Jeep Safari: Adult $70 CUC, Child $53
CUC
Drive along the causeway that links the keys with the
main island, then a trip through a winding road in
the Cuban forest to enjoy views of villages, coffee,
tobacco and sugarcane plantations as well as traditional
agricultural work of the peasants. Stay in a rural
propety of pleasant and modest atmosphere, with the
possibility to take a river bath. Demonstrations of
abilities in the RODEO, where horseback riding, an
exhibition and show of domestic animals are offered.
City tour in Remedios, a small colonial town. Enjoy
an included traditional Cuban lunch in country restaurant,
a welcome cocktail (the Saoco). Another short tour
in Caibarien. A real Cuban experience! Bus departs
at 8:30 am and returns to hotel approx. 5:00 p.m.
Trinidad Town: Adult $73 CUC, Child
$55 CUC
A guided tour through Trinidad, a colonial town, world
heritage site. Stop at the "Manaca- Iznaga Tower"
to admire the beauty of the Valley of the Sugar Mills,
colonial squares, old churches, visit a potter and the
artisan's market. Lunch Is included.
Topes Forest Adventure: Adult $65 CUC,
Child $49 CUC
For nature lovers, hike through the National Park of
"Guanayara". Come down an spectacular waterfall,
swim in a natural pool. Guided tour in the forest provided
by an ecological guide. Lunch is included. Bus departs
at 7:30 am and returns to hotel approx. 6:30 p.m.
Topes Overnight: Adult $145 CUC, Child
$101 CUC
Departure by bus at 08h30 from 1st hotel.
First day:
In the morning, visit Sancti
Spiritus" the fourth villa founded in Cuba. A visit to the Trovador's house and the Museum of Colonial Art is included in the walk down the historical centre. Lunch in a restaurant near the Yayabo bridge, symbol of the city. The afternoon is dedicated to the Museum City of Cuba, Trinidad, with the privilege to walk its cobblestone-paved streets, to admire colonial buildings and drink the traditional cocktail "La Canchánchara". Learn about our revolution while visiting The National Museum of Fight Against Bandits that stores a wide collection of materials from this period. Lodging in mountain hotel in the protected natural park "Topes de Collantes".
Second day:
Breakfast in the hotel and check-out. Mountain Tour "Guanayara" that include walking through the natural path "Sentries of the Melodious River", enjoying beautiful waterfalls, natural pools, and endemic birds all along the way. Opportunity to bathe in the river and delicious Cuban lunch in "La Gallega" (The Galician) restaurant. Departure coming down the mountain until Manicaragua, a town whole main economic activity is the production of coffee and tobacco. Visit a cigar factory to know the secrets that make Cuban cigars the best in the world. Arrival in Santa Clara city to visit the revolution Square "Ernesto Che Guevara", a monument that honours our immortal hero and his comrades.
Arrival to hotels at 18h30pm.
Sunset Cruise: Adult $57 CUC, Child
$46 CUC
Board a catamaran at Marina Las Brujas and gentle sail
on the bay around the islands Tio Pepe and Frances.
Watch sunset and sail around the shipwreck San Pasqual.
Open bar and music. Dinner menu with choice of lobster,
chicken or pork.
Bus departs
at 4:45 pm and returns to hotel approx. 8:30 p.m.
Aqua Bikes: $60 per jet ski, max.
2 adults.
Ride your own jet-ski on the crystal clear channels
of water between the surrounding cayos. 16 years and
older.
If you want your own jet ski you still pay $60 CUC,
companion pays $60 CUC, total $120 CUC. Departs: Twice
a day from the Marina Las Brujas located 10 minutes
from hotels.
Deep Sea Fishing: $260 CUC per boat/4
hours - 4 people, extra person $25 CUC
Charter your own fishing boat, crew and open bar service
for four hours.
Packages for 8 hours also available for $350 CUC.
Specialized fishing: - 4 hours $128 CUC, 8 hours
$224 CUC,per boat.
Four hours on a "PRINCE CRAFT" boat, professional guide guarantees successful four hours of fishing.
A "mus" is provided for tarpon fishing due to their size and strength. Other species may be caught such at barracuda, mackerel, jack, grouper, snapper.
Fishing rods available for rent (One CUC per hour).
Havana Overnight: See
packages and prices below.
Take a Gaviota bus to Havana from the hotel. 5 hour
drive. Discover the mythical Cuban Capital. Visit the
fortress
“El Morro”, the Capitol and Old Havana.
You'll be taken to your accommodation at the hotel
Panorama where dinner will be served, before returning
to "Morro Cabaña" where, every night
since since the 18th. century, the "cannon-shot" ceremony
is held to herald the closing of the bay, from pirates
and other intruders. Also spend time
(and money) in Cuba's largest artisan market! Also
see the world famous “Tropicana” show.
Available Packages:
Havana overnight and cannon shot - Adult
$159 CUC, Child $119 CUC
Havana overnight and Tropicana - $219 CUC.
Havana overnight 2 nights 3 days - $350 CUC
Havana for a Day: Adult $170 CUC,
Child $145 CUC
Fly brand new modern Aero Gaviota French
plane "ATR
42 500" to Havana for a day from nearby
Las Brujas island domestic airport at 8:30 am (35 min.
flight). Visit the most interesting places of the
Cuban capital: The Revolution Square, The Malecon,
El Prado, Central Park with the Great Theatre, the
Capitol, New Havana. Lunch in a city restaurant overlooking
the sea wall (malecon) and walk to Old Havana, majestic
palace, church and cathedral, and then a time for shopping
at the handicraft market. Return by 8:00 pm.
NOTE: All flight excursions have a $30 CUC fuel charge
and airport tax to add.
All
excursions are being managed by Gaviota and are offered
to all resorts in Santa Clara.
CLICK HERE for excursions brochures PDF.
(6.5MB)
Cayo
Las Brujas Marina
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