Code Starts (UK) Ends (UK) PricePH 201 01 Feb 12 16 Feb 12 £2,058PH 202 07 Mar 12 22 Mar 12 £2,058PH 203 04 Apr 12 19 Apr 12 £2,448PH 204 01 Aug 12 16 Aug 12 £2,398PH 205 19 Sep 12 04 Oct 12 £2,058PH 206 07 Nov 12 22 Nov 12 £2,058PH 207 19 Dec 12 03 Jan 13 £2,498Single supplement £125Business class supplement from £1,2922013 departures 13 Feb, 10 Apr, 24 Jul, 16 Oct, 04 Dec..CUBASierra MaestraHavana. CARIBBEAN SEAGULF OF MEXICOSantiago de CubaBayamo. .Trinidad. BaracoaCamagüey. . ViñalesSanta Clara. JOURNEY ROUTECuba beyond the beachPARAKEET DISCOVERY JOURNEY 16 days, 14 nights Not just a superficial dip in the Caribbean and a few mojitos:- A behind the scenes experience of Cuba's unique society and scenery. Steep yourself in this culturally rich island's history and music. Visit off-the-beaten-track landscapes little trodden by visitors. Walk in the beautiful Sierra Maestra, Castro's pre-Revolution hideout. Stay and eat in family homes?the friendliest people and the best food on the island. Trinidad, haven of colonial tranquillity and UNESCO World Heritage Site.Day 1 Wed, UK clients fly direct from London to Havana, arriving the same evening.Days 2,3 Fly to Cuba's remote southeast Caribbean coast and drive on to Baracoa, isolated from the rest of the country till the 1960s. Visit a coffee farm, the beach and the translucent river.Days 4,5 Drive to Santiago de Cuba in the east of the island. There's an Afro-Caribbean feel here and a jumble of architectural styles. Excursion to Moncada barracks, stormed by Castro in 1953, now an interesting revolution museum. An evening visit to a music venue helps you soak up the atmosphere to a salsa beat.Day 6 Private bus to Bayamo, the birthplace of Cuban independence, untouched by tourism. Transport 1 flight (2hrs); 7 road journeys (longest 5hrs).Accommodation Simple hotels with private bathrooms and private homes, some with shared facilities.Meals Breakfast daily, dinner day 9.Included excursions Trip to coffee farm, the beach and river at Baracoa; Moncada barracks, Santiago; music venue, Santiago; walking tour, Bayamo; visit to Fidel's hideout, Sierra Maestra; sugar mills, Trinidad; walking tour of Trinidad; Che's mausoleum, Santa Clara; guided city tour of Havana; guided walks in Viñales valley.Summary of nights Havana 1; Baracoa 2; Santiago 2; Bayamo 1; Sierra Maestra 1; Camagüey 1; Trinidad 2; Havana 2; Viñales 2.Group size Min 4, max 16. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader. JOURNEY PROFILEDeparture dates and prices20 Escorted Small Group Holidays 2012 » CUBAMain image: Enjoy wandering the cobbled streets and admiring the photographic architecture of Cuba's colonial towns. Above: Old cars and bicycles-welcome to Cuban transport!Right: The countryside in Viñales, with lush crops and tobacco fields, offers excellent walking opportunities.Left: On these journeys we stay in a number of casas particulares (private homes) which offer a real insight into the Cuban way of life.Above: The laid back town of Baracoa, on the eastern tip of the island, is a great base for exploring the pristine rivers and forests, Caribbean beaches and the iconic El Yunque mountain.ROSE LATHAMSHUTTERSTOCK.COMSARAH BEARDDay 7 Excursion into the mountains of the Sierra Maestra, hike up to the Comandancia de la Plata, Castro's hideout during the Revolution.Day 8 Drive to Camagüey, famous for its ballet and music.Days 9,10 Continue by road to Trinidad, Cuba's most perfectly preserved town, the honey and ochre tones of its mansions and palaces evoking the richness of its past. As a special cultural experience, you'll have a private dinner in your casa particular (family home), often providing the finest food on the island. Optional excursions to unwind on a dazzling chalk-white beach, or hike in the lush Escambray mountains.Day 11 En route back to Havana by bus we stop at Santa Clara to visit Che Guevara's mausoleum.Day 12 Guided tour of Havana, city of antiquated Cadillacs, cobbled plazas and alleys lined with crumbling mansions?enjoy the spontaneity of music and dance. Optional museum visits. Day 13 By bus to Viñales via a lunch stop at Las Terrazas, a biosphere reserve promoting conservation, set among coffee plantations.Day 14 Explore Viñales, a pretty town in the Sierra de los Órganos. Walks in the fertile valley of fruit and tobacco plantations, featuring fairy-tale limestone mogotes.Day 15 Optional morning walks then return by bus to Havana airport . UK clients depart in the evening arriving day 16, Thur.For more information, client reviews, trip dossiers, detailed extensions ?and to book online visit journeylatinamerica.co.uk

Call 020 8747 8315 to speak to one of our expert consultants for advice, additional information or to book your holiday 21 Escorted Small Group Holidays 2012Brilliant time. Would recommend it to anyone. Loved all aspects of holiday. Staying in 'casas' was excellent?got to really meet people. Loved learning to salsa dance!JC, HitchinRAFE STONEExtensionA FEW DAYS TO SPARE?Relax after your exciting Cuba itinerary with a few days' on Cayo Las Brujas' deserted white sand beaches.For full details see extensions p73.SARAH BEARDSHUTTERSTOCK.COM