Cuba 2023/2024: 11-Day Authentic Small-Group Tour with Trinidad Cocktail Class, Classic Car Cruise & Boutique Casa Stays
Discover cigars, classic cars and salsa beneath the Caribbean stars on this authentic 11-day, small-group tour of Cuba’s soulful streets and magical countryside (max. 10 travellers). With an emphasis on authentic experiences, you’ll have the chance to wander Old Havana’s cobblestone streets, admire Soroa’s dazzling waterfalls and learn how Cuban cigars are produced in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Vinales Valley. You’ll visit Ernest Hemingway’s favourite daquiri bar, learn how to make the perfect mojito in Trinidad, stroll the charming French-influenced streets of Cienfuegos – Cuba’s ‘Pearl of the South’ – and feel the sea breeze in your hair as you cruise along the Malecon esplanade in a classic American car.
Along the way, you’ll be treated to handpicked premium casa guesthouse accommodation, staying with local families and immersing yourself in traditional culture in some of the best stays Cuba has to offer. With daily breakfast and select dining experiences – including a Cuban cooking class and lunch at Havana’s iconic Las Mercaderes – and air-conditioned private transfers throughout, this is the Cuban adventure of a lifetime.
Your journey takes you to: Havana — Las Terrazas – Soroa – Vinales – Cienfuegos – Trinidad – Havana.
Your tour includes:
- Ten nights of authentic, premium casa guesthouse accommodation in Havana, Soroa, Vinales, Cienfuegos and Trinidad
- Ten breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners, with a cooking class in Havana, lunch at the iconic Los Mercaderes restaurant and a farm-to-plate dining experience at Finca Agroecologica El Paraiso
- Wander through the cobblestone streets of Old Havana and experience a classic car cruise through bayside Malecon
- Explore the exquisite orchid gardens of Soroa
- Learn how to roll authentic Cuban cigars, take a salsa class and witness the Mural de La Prehistoria in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Vinales Valley
- Explore the preserved French colonial streets of beautiful Cienfuegos
- Savour a rum-tasting session and cocktail masterclass experience in Trinidad
- Private road transfers, including roundtrip airport transfers
- Services of local, English-speaking guides
- All sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
Your tour begins and ends at Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) with roundtrip airport transfers.
Roundtrip flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. If your chosen tour departure date is guaranteed at the time of booking, you may be able to purchase flights immediately. If your tour departure date is not yet guaranteed (still pending minimum numbers), flights should not be booked until you receive an update on the status of your tour.
Please book your flights to arrive Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) by 4pm on Day 1 and depart from Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) any time after 10am on Day 11.
Private roundtrip airport transfers are included in your tour on the first and last day only.
You MUST complete your booking form within 7 days of booking. Following its completion, our Tours Concierge will be in touch to assist with any additional arrangements – including flights
Important: Please allow for travelling time from international countries. International flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive in Havana on your chosen tour start date.
A visa may be required for the destination you are visiting. It is each traveller’s responsibility to ensure they are holding a current visa. Please take the time to visit our preferred vendor website Visas Direct to assist you with any visa application requirements and processes. If you require any supporting documentation when applying for your visa please let us know and we would be more than happy to assist. Click here to visit the website.
Need flights? Our dedicated flights concierge can assist with all your flight requirements (subject to availability). Contact sales@luxuryescapes.com.
Important Destination Information:
Time zone: GMT -4 or -5 (depending on time of year)
Telephone: +53
Currency: Cuban peso (CUP$)
Accessing money: Cash (EU€) is advised when visiting Cuba. ATMs are difficult to come by and Australian dollars are not accepted. See Fine Print for details.
Language: Spanish
Climate: Cuba is warm throughout most of the year, with the rainy period lasting from May to October.
Day 1: Arrive Havana
Welcome to Havana! The largest island in the Caribbean, Cuba’s blend of diverse cultures, soulful streets and mojito-fuelled nightlife has been dazzling visitors for decades. Havana, Cuba’s spectacular capital, offers guests an outre art scene, countless museums and unforgettable views of the Caribbean Sea.
On arrival at Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV), you’ll be met by a tour representative and transferred to your authentic, premium casa guesthouse. ‘Mi casa es su casa’ – ‘my home is your home’ – has never been truer. Casa guesthouses provide the chance for travellers to stay in authentic home lodgings, cared for by locals – there’s no better way to experience extraordinary Cuban hospitality, and casa stays are some of the best quality accommodation the country has to offer.
Enjoy a day at leisure before a welcome meeting with your guides and other guests at 6pm. If you have the time, take a wander through colourful streets, past ancient brickwork and classic cars, and feel the sea breeze on your face – it’s impossible not to be swept up in Havana’s magical beauty.
Accommodation: Casa Cuarteles or similar
Optional Activities:
- Fusterlandia (from EUR3, not including taxi charges)
- Buena Vista Social Club with dinner (EUR65, not including taxi charges)
- Buena Vista Social Club without dinner (EUR40, not including taxi charges)
- Museum of the Revolution (from EUR5)
- Cannon Ceremony (from EUR5, not including taxi charges)
Day 2: Havana
Founded in 1519, Havana has a long, romantic history, filled with colonial adventures, pirates, mobsters and more. After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour through Old Havana’s cobbled streets. Discover Cuba’s thrilling history as you stroll through this UNESCO World Heritage-listed district – learn about the capital’s nightly cannon-firing ritual and famed maniac ‘The Gentleman of Paris,’ discover why the city was such a perfect stopping point for treasure-filled Spanish galleons and more. Along the way, you’ll visit remarkably preserved fortresses, plazas and chapels, including the Plaza de Armas, Plaza San Francisco de Asis, Plaza Vieja and Plaza de la Catedral.
Enjoy lunch at Los Mercaderes, one of the finest restaurants in Cuba, set in a beautifully renovated old colonial house and hanging garden. This is the perfect chance to taste authentic Cuban food, surrounded by the beauty of Old Havana.
After lunch, sail through the streets on a classic car cruise around Havana. The importation of American vehicles was prohibited in Cuba in 1959 after the Cuban Revolution, effectively turning the country into a living museum for classic cars. Havana has managed to retain more than 60,000 vehicles from the 1950s and earlier. Swing past the white dome of El Capitolio, the National Theatre of Cuba, Revolution Square and the Malecon, a broad esplanade that stretches from Old Havana to the mouth of the Almendares River. There’s no better way to see and experience Havana’s soaring beauty.
In the evening, head to the iconic El Floridita – one of the most famous bars in the world and Ernest Hemingway’s favourite – for refreshment and photographs with the bar’s bronze statue of the legendary author. Legend has it that in the early 1930s, Hemingway stopped by El Floridita to use the restroom, and on his way out noticed the bartender pouring daquiris. Hemingway, who was notoriously fond of a drink, took one sip and exclaimed, ‘Not bad! But double the rum’. To this day, El Floridita still pours ice-cold Papa Hemingways, a tart mix of rum, grapefruit juice and maraschino. If you’re feeling brave, order the cocktail and take a sip of history.
Accommodation: Casa Cuarteles or similar
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3: Havana
This morning, meet with a local chef and head to a nearby farm to collect fresh produce for this afternoon’s cooking class. After your excursion, return to the kitchen to learn how to prepare your authentic Cuban feast. Over the course of preparing, cooking and tasting your meal, learn about the culinary heritage of the island and the flavours that make Cuban cooking so spectacular.
Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Wander past ornate marble statues and striking Catholic iconography at the sprawling Necropolis Cristobal Colon, head to the Museum Nacional de Bellas Artes for a comprehensive introduction to Cuban art or savour sunset mojitos by the Malecon waterfront.
Accommodation: Casa Cuartreles or similar
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4: Havana – Las Terrazas – Soroa
After a delicious breakfast, begin the hour-long journey to the idyllic mountain town of Soroa, stopping by the Las Terrazas nature reserve, tucked high in the Sierra del Rosario mountains. Visit a local coffee plantation at this UNESCO-listed lakeside community before continuing west.
Blessed with lush tropical forests, winding rivers and crashing waterfalls, Soroa is a jaw-droppingly beautiful natural gem nicknamed ‘The Rainbow of Cuba,’ for the way the light glistens spectacularly off the town’s waterways. The region’s high elevation and heavy rainfall make it a perfect environment for tall trees and orchids.
Explore the pathways, admire striking hillside views and walk amongst thousands of technicolour flowers at Soroa Orchid Garden before heading to a local paladar – a small, family-run restaurant – to enjoy a delicious home-cooked dinner.
Accommodation: Casa Dona Dunia or similar
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5: Soroa – Vinales
After breakfast, say goodbye to Soroa as you head further into the forest-clad mogotes (hills) towards the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Vinales Valley. Striking limestone formations and traditional tobacco farms await in the world-famous home of Cuban cigars. Enjoy breathtaking views of the valley before making your way to the spellbinding Mural de La Prehistoria. This mural, designed in 1961, was painted on the wall of the Pita Mogote over a span of four years and depicts giant snails, dinosaurs and early humans in a titanic splash of colour.
Enjoy lunch with a view – and, if you’d like, a cheeky pina colada – before enjoying an orientation walk through Vinales. The afternoon is spent with salsa lessons, the perfect preparation for the town’s vibrant nightlife and extraordinary local live music scene.
Accommodation: Casa China or similar
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 6: Vinales
After breakfast, explore the breathtaking natural surroundings of the village, an abundant producer of avocados, mangos, pineapples and tobacco. Watch oxen work the fields and smell the aroma of fresh tobacco in the air as you take a guided walk through Vinales’ rich countryside. Experience the day-to-day life of local Cuban farmers and learn the secret techniques involved in making cigars. You’ll have the chance to roll – and, if you like, smoke – a Cuban cigar yourself.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Take a siesta or walk the charming township before heading to Finca Agroecologica El Paraiso for exceptional farm-to-plate dining surrounded by orchids and stunning mountain views.
Accommodation: Casa China or similar
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Optional Activities:
- Indian Cave with Boat Ride (from EUR5)
- Palenque Cave (from EUR5)
Day 7: Vinales – Cienfuegos
After a hearty breakfast, set out for coastal Cienfuegos, a French colonial town named Cuba’s ‘Pearl of the South’. Elegant French architecture, Spanish influences and staggering ocean views cement this UNESCO World Heritage-listed town as one of the island’s absolute must-sees.
On arrival, visit a local artist’s gallery for a unique insight into Cienfuegos’ vibrant creative scene before wandering through the town’s arts and crafts markets and the historic mansions of the French settlers. Finish with a stop at the Palacio de Valle, a visually stunning Moorish-inspired villa seemingly stuck in time.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure – head to the Castillo de Jagua, a fortress built over a century before Cienfuegos was founded to repel pirates, or simply walk the streets and enjoy the ambience of the coastal town.
Accommodation: Casa Lilly or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activities:
- Playa Giron Museum (from EUR5)
- Fish Cave, including snorkelling and swim (from EUR5)
Day 8: Cienfuegos – Trinidad
Experience one of the most wonderfully well-preserved colonial towns in Cuba today as you reach say ‘hola!’ to Trinidad.
Stop along the way at Topes Collantes Nature Reserve, a dazzling reserve that stretches across the southeastern Escambray Mountains. Brimming with canyons, waterfalls and rivers, this jungle-filled park is the perfect place to escape the heat and experience the tremendous natural beauty of the region. Wander through the swaying palms of Parque El Nicho before visiting the park’s waterfall for a refreshing dip in the heart of the rainforest.
Not to be confused with the Caribbean island of the same name, Trinidad is a living city-museum of narrow cobblestone streets, majestic churches, soulful courtyards and an electrifying history filled with pirate raids and folklore.
After check-in, take a leisure stroll through town before heading to a rum tasting and sunset dinner at a rooftop restaurant in town. Cuban rum is defined by strong caramel and vanilla flavours, often backed by spiced notes of cinnamon and nutmeg and featuring a long finish. It’s the perfect companion to a lazy afternoon in this timeless town.
Accommodation: Casa Jesus or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Trinidad
Enjoy time at leisure this morning to explore the best of Trinidad. Stroll past brightly coloured colonial buildings, visit local markets and art galleries or admire soaring views of Trinidad from atop Cerro de la Vigia Hill.
Later on, enjoy a delicious Cuban cocktail class and learn how to make a perfect mojito. This traditional Cuban punch iconsists only of white rum, lime juice, soda water, sugarcane juice and mint, but there is an art to the perfect mojito, and no better place to perfect your skills than in Trinidad.
After cocktails, head to the golden sands and turquoise wasters of Ancon Beach for lazy afternoon spent watching the sun set over the endless blue horizon.
Accommodation: Casa Jesus or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activities:
- Cave Disco (from EUR5)
- History Museum (from EUR5)
- Romantic Museum (from EUR5)
- Archaeological Museum (from EUR5)
Day 10: Trinidad – Havana
After breakfast, make the four-hour trip back to Havana via the Manaca Iznaga, an 18th-century traditional sugar plantation. Admire sweeping views of the picturesque Cuban countryside and distant mountain ranges from the plantation’s 45-metre-tall tower.
Continue to Santa Clara’s Revolution Square, home of Che Guevara’s mausoleum and a moving tribute to one of Cuba’s most beloved national heroes.
Return in time to appreciate one last sunset over the magnificent Malecon and one last night dancing and drinking in Havana. If you’re feeling sentimental, seek out Cuba’s other national drink, the Cuba Libre – rum, coke and a twist of lime, born at the end of Cuba’s War of Independence against the Spanish and invented by the famous Bacardi family, at the time notoriously anti-colonial.
Accommodation: Casa Cuarteles or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Depart Havana
After breakfast, say adios to Havana, enjoying the rest of the morning before being transferred to Havana Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Your comfort and safety are our number one concern. Our expert Tours team is working hard to ensure the highest health standards at every point of your journey.
Booking Summary: After you book, please follow the instructions in your booking summary email and ensure you complete your traveller information details within 7 days.
This Tour package is valid for the following departure dates:
2023
- 11 January 2023
- 15 February 2023
- 15 March 2023
- 12 April 2023
- 18 October 2023
- 15 November 2023
- 6 December 2023
2024
- 12 January 2024
- 16 February 2024
- 16 March 2024
- 13 April 2024
- 19 October 2024
- 16 November 2024
- 7 December 2024
IMPORTANT: Please allow for travelling time. International flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive in Havana on your chosen tour start date. If your chosen tour departure date is guaranteed at the time of booking, you may be able to purchase flights immediately. If your tour departure date is not yet guaranteed (still pending minimum numbers), flights should not be booked until you receive an update on the status of your tour.
NONE OF THESE DATES SUIT YOUR TRAVEL PLANS?
If you wish to travel on an alternate date to those listed above, or on your own private tour with friends, please note that private tour pricing is available on request only. Surcharges may apply. Contact tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.
Booking Process
- Select which package option you would like, taking care to choose the correct season, length of stay and room capacity (Twin Room or Solo Traveller)
- Click on the green ‘Check Availability’ tab
- Using the plus or minus adjust the number of people you would like to book then click the ‘View Available Dates & Prices’ tab
- Click the blue ‘Select’ button then the green ‘Review & Payment’ tab at the bottom right of the screen
- Fill out your preferred payment method and click the green ‘Pay Securely Now’ tab
- Once your order is complete, you will receive your Luxury Escapes automated booking summary email (this is not your tour confirmation), and you will be prompted to complete your Traveller Details within 7 days of purchase
- One of our dedicated Tours Concierge Agents will then be in touch no later than 90 days prior to your select departure date to advise the status of your tour and if it has been confirmed. If your chosen tour departure date is guaranteed at the time of booking, you may be able to purchase flights immediately. If your tour departure date is not yet guaranteed (still pending minimum numbers), flights should not be booked until you receive an update on the status of your tour.
- Should you require assistance with your tour, please contact our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com who will be happy to assist with any of your queries and who will support you right up until you return from your journey.
- You must provide a government-issued photo ID for each guest. All international tours require a passport photo ID.
IMPORTANT: The Twin-Room Package is valid for ONE PERSON (based on twin room). If you are travelling with another person, you must purchase TWO PACKAGES, otherwise please purchase a Solo Traveller package.
Please note that packages cannot be split.
AMENDMENTS & CHANGES
7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for cruise bookings and flights which are subject to the cancellation terms of the relevant supplier) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 90 days prior to the departure date.
Name Change or Corrections
Following the 7-Day Change of Mind Guarantee period,
- Name corrections may incur a fee
- Name changes are not permitted
Date Changes
- You can enjoy one free date change on selected tours up until 90 days prior to your original travel date (subject to seasonal surcharges or package upgrades). Changes can be made via your ‘My Escapes’ account, or by contacting the Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com. Any subsequent date changes will incur a fee of A$250 per person plus any further costs that may apply.
- The Tours Concierge team will advise if the change is confirmed via email and provide an invoice for the following: date change fees, costs from third-party suppliers, air and rail travel and hotels (cabins on cruises).
- Date changes do not apply to flights booked with Luxury Escapes. Flight fulfilment and changes are governed by the airline(s) selected at the time of finalising the booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s).
Covid-19 Related Cancellations
For all new bookings, if you can’t travel as a direct result of border closures or government-imposed travel restrictions that directly impact your booking, Luxury Escapes will:
- allow you to change the dates of your tour, or
- offer you a credit for another tour, cruise or accommodation offer, less any third-party costs that Luxury Escapes can’t recover (including from airlines and tour providers)
Accommodation
This tour includes accommodation at the following hotels:
- Havana — Casa Cuarteles or similar (Twin Room)
- Soroa — Casa Dona Dunia or similar (Twin Room)
- Vinales — Casa China or similar (Twin Room)
- Cienfuegos — Casa Lilly or similar (Twin Room)
- Trinidad — Casa Jesus or similar (Twin Room)
IMPORTANT:
- Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar or higher standard without notice.
- Rooms will be made available after 3pm on day of arrival. Checkout is required by 10am. Early check-in and late checkout are available at an additional fee. Please contact the Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge team on tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.
- Maximum room capacity is two adults.
Pre- & Post-Tour Accommodation
Pre- and post-tour accommodation can be booked to extend your stay before or after your tour.
- Havana — Casa Cuarteles or similar (Twin Room): from A$252 per night with breakfast included, subject to availability. Surcharges may apply.
Please contact the Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge team at tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.
Inclusions
- Ten nights of authentic, premium casa guesthouse accommodation in Havana, Soroa, Vinales, Cienfuegos and Trinidad
- Ten breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners, including a cooking class in Havana, lunch at the iconic Los Mercaderes restaurant and a farm-to-plate dining experience at Finca Agroecologica El Paraiso
- All sightseeing and entrance fees as detailed in the itinerary
- Private road transfers, including roundtrip airport transfers
- Services of local, English-speaking guides
- All sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
Exclusions
- Roundtrip international flights
- Visas
- Single supplement
- Meals/drinks not stated in the itinerary
- Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Tips and gratuities
- Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
Please Note:
- It is best to bring cash (EU€) to Cuba. ATMs are difficult to find, and give out limited local currency only. Australian Dollars are not accepted.
Age Restrictions
- This tour is restricted to guests aged 18 years and older.
- If you wish to travel with children aged under 18 years, or on your own private tour with friends, please enquire for further information. Please note that surcharges may apply.
Group Size
- Minimum number for this tour to operate is two guests. If your chosen tour departure date is guaranteed at the time of booking, you may be able to purchase flights immediately. If your tour departure date is not yet guaranteed (still pending minimum numbers), flights should not be booked until you receive an update on the status of your tour.
- Maximum tour capacity is 10 guests.
- Please note that this tour is not exclusive to Luxury Escapes guests, and you may be travelling with other members of the public.
Travel Insurance
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Luxury Escapes recommends purchasing travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this package.
- Luxury Escapes can assist you in purchasing travel insurance through our preferred provider. Please enquire for further information and to see if our policy is suitable for you.
Passports & Visas
- A visa may be required. It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they’re holding a current visa for the countries they’re visiting. If the traveller is on a non-Australian passport, a valid re-entry visa may be required.
- Important: Please start arranging your visa at least 6-8 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours and processing time.
- A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers (including children and infants).
Photo ID
- For all international tours, a digital copy of your passport must be provided for each guest at least 90 days prior to your tour departure.
- These can be uploaded to your ‘My Escapes’ account. Alternately, please contact our Tours Concierge Team on tours@luxuryescapes.com for assistance.
- Failure to provide valid photo ID as explained above will result in your booking being cancelled and all monies paid remaining non-refundable.
Health & Vaccinations
- Travellers are advised to check the vaccine requirements for their trip with their local health professional at least 45 days prior to departure, as some vaccines require 30 days or more to be effective. Please check with your health professional that you hold the appropriate vaccination entry requirements for your destination.
- By purchasing this tour, you acknowledge the Covid-19 Health & Safety advice as shown here.
- Guests may be required to provide evidence of proof of vaccination against Covid-19 from our ground operator prior to departure. Please contact the Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge team on tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.
- Important: The hotel, transportation and/or destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your departure.
Tour Baggage Restrictions
- Passengers are permitted one piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 23kg on tour.
Transfers
- Arrival and departure transfers are only available on the first and last day. Please note, arrival and departure transfers are included between the hours of 6am and 6pm. If you arrive outside these hours a supplement may apply.
- If booking a Twin-Room Package, transfers are based on two people sharing the one vehicle. If you are arriving on different flights at different times, a supplement will be charged for two separate vehicles.
- Please note ‘Private Transfers’ refers to transfers that are exclusive for your Luxury Escapes group and may be shared amongst other members of your group if arriving on the same flight or another flight arriving within a 30-minute window.
- Flight details must be advised at least 60 days prior to your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide your confirmed flight details within this time period will result in forfeiting your transfer.
- Please contact the Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com to provide your flight details and for any assistance with transfers.
Flight Schedule Changes and/or Cancellations (if applicable)
- If you purchase flights through Luxury Escapes, please note that the rules governing your flight purchase are different from the terms and conditions of your hotel, tour, or cruise purchase. See Flights terms and conditions here.
- Your hotel, tour, or cruise booking cannot be changed or cancelled in the event of unavoidable flight schedule changes or cancellations and will be subject to the terms of that purchase.
- Further, your right to a change or cancellation of a flight is strictly governed by the terms and conditions of the specific airfare you purchased and as determined by the relevant airline carrier.
- We will, however, make every effort to work with airlines and suppliers in order to provide you with the best alternative options available.
Porterage
On occasion, porterage is not included, therefore at times you may be expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available. Please refer to inclusions if porterage is included.
Tipping
Tipping and gratuities are not included in the package and are at your own discretion. As a guide, approximately CUP$240 – CUP$360per person, per day, is the industry standard.
Fitness Requirements
Travellers acknowledge that they are required to have a good level of health and fitness to undertake the activities in this tour. Further, travellers acknowledge and agree that neither Luxury Escapes nor the tour provider will be able to provide medical or other assistance in the event that they are unable to complete any aspect of the tour as a result of their health or physical condition (nor is Luxury Escapes liable for any loss, damage, expense, injury or death arising from such).
Dietary Requirements
In most cases Luxury Escapes can cater for special dietary requirements but please note that on occasion, this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry supplies with you.
Any dietary requirements must be received by Luxury Escapes at least 90 days prior to your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide these details by this date may result in an inability to cater for your requirements.
Valued Up To
The value and comparative savings have been determined based on published rack rates and the value of inclusions. Please be advised that rack rates may not be reflective of actual rates being charged, dependent on the timing and manner of your booking and therefore are only indicative of the level of saving.
Itinerary Amendments & Changes
Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers’ feedback as well as updates from our ground operators. Please note that while we operate successful tours in this region throughout the year, some changes may be necessary due to inclement weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities may also vary from time to time.
In the event of a change in itinerary (due to safety or events outside of our control) which results in cancellation or change fees in respect of flights (or other parts of your travel) we will notify you as soon as practicable. You will be responsible for any associated costs or will otherwise have the right to a refund (less any costs incurred or paid to third parties).
Surcharges
After completing your booking, your tour cost may be subject to additional surcharges as a result of factors beyond the control of Luxury Escapes. Where the cost of delivering your selected tour materially increases between the time of purchase and delivery, Luxury Escapes reserves the right to increase the balance due. Increases may be in relation to, but not limited to, currency fluctuations, taxes, airfares, fuel surcharges or tour costs where those costs have increased for similar reasons. A material increase will be considered once in excess of 10% of the package price.
Any prices quoted exclude specific costs/measures which may be introduced at a later stage as a result of Government changes due to Covid-19 health and safety restrictions. Luxury Escapes will inform its guests of these changes as soon as possible, these additional charges will be passed on by Luxury Escapes to the guest.
PLEASE NOTE:
Luxury Escapes reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to website’s terms and conditions.
The supplier reserves the right to cancel or alter tour itineraries as deemed necessary. Tour operation or alterations to itineraries may occur due to road or weather conditions, strikes, public holidays, accommodation availability and/or other factors. Accommodation will be of a similar or better standard if a change is required.
Package inclusions are correct at the time of purchase. Refer to your booking summary email for details.
Please note this tour is operated by one of our Trusted Partner Tour Operator partners. You will be contacted post-purchase with further details.