Western Cuba
with Dave Orban
February 22 – March 1, 2026
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
ITINERARY
Immerse yourself in the vibrant nature and birdlife in La Guira National Park, Soroa, Zapata Nature Reserve, Playa Larga, and Havana. Engage with and support Cuban naturalists, birders and private entrepreneurs as you search for endemic bird species and experience the colorful culture of Cuba.
ITINERARY
- Option to add 1 or 2 nights in Havana
- Arrivals at Jose Marti International Airport, Havana
- 2 Nights in Soroa / La Guira National Park Area
- 3 Nights in Playa Larga / Zapata Wetlands Area
- 2 Nights in Havana, Grand Aston Hotel
- Itinerary Summary
- Independent Arrivals at Jose Marti International Airport, Havana by 12 noon
2 Nights in Soroa
3 Nights in Playa Larga
2 Nights in Havana - Optional Additions to This Trip
- One Additional Night Havana
Includes: Airport arrival transfer; 1 night hotel with breakfast. Visit Jose Fuster’s Fusterlandia before joining the main tour. 1B.
$566 per person double rate
$681 single rate
Two Additional Nights Havana
Includes: Airport arrival transfer; 2 nights hotel with breakfast. Enjoy a full day exploring Havana's nature sites to discover birds, botany and endemic species. Visit Jose Fuster’s Fusterlandia before joining the main tour. 2B, 1L, 1D.
$771 per person double rate
$992 single rate - What to Expect
- What to Expect on a Cuba Nature & Cultural Journey
This nature journey has stays in multiple locations, with fully scheduled days. It is an active, nature & birding observation journey, involving walking and standing for up to 2 hours at a time and covering up to 2 miles unassisted during half-day tours. Expect 6-7 hours of physical activities daily, embarking and disembarking the motorcoach multiple times. A majority of your time will be spent outdoors. Birding includes walking on paved and unpaved terrain. On birding days, we start early while the birds are active and to avoid the hottest part of the day. On at least one day we will begin travelling well before dawn to reach our destination at or just after sunrise. Some activities, lodgings, and meals will be in historic buildings without elevators, requiring climbing 2-4 flights of stairs.
While bedrooms and private vehicles are air-conditioned, most public places are not. Transportation is by private motorcoach, without a toilet, and involves drives of 2-6 hours between locations, at times on poorly maintained roads. Rest stops occur every 1.5-2 hours on longer drives. Accommodations in Cuba are in the best available hotels, privately-owned inns, or bed & breakfasts, selected based on legal use according to US Department of Treasury OFAC restrictions. In Cuba, flexibility is essential, as itineraries may change based on the day’s conditions. Your expert Cuban guide will manage any adjustments needed.
• Cuba has a tropical climate and temperatures during the day can be relatively hot by midday.
• Cuba is prone to power outages that may persist for several hours.
• Hot water is usually available in your rooms for bathing, but on rare occasions availability may be disrupted.
• Bottled drinking water will be provided by your guides.
• You may opt out of some outings when staying at Playa Larga to rest or enjoy some beach or personal time. Be sure to inform your host or guide. - Per Person Double Price
- $4692
- Single Price
- $4974
- Deposit
- $1000
- Final Payment Due Date
- November 20, 2026
- Inclusions
- - Accommodations and activities as described in the itinerary
- Expert private Cuban cultural guide and vehicle as per itinerary
- Expert Cuban specialist birding guide
- Certification of participation in a pre-planned, fully scheduled program of support for the Cuban people travel to Cuba under the U.S. Department of the Treasury general license
- Meals as per noted in the itinerary (B,L,D)
- 2 drinks per each included lunch and dinner (local beer, bottled water, soft drinks, house wine if offered by the restaurant)
- Bottled water while touring with the guide
- Gratuities for included meals and luggage handling - Exclusions
- - Cuban e-Visa, charged separately at $130 per person
- International airfare & baggage fees
- Transfers within the USA
- Passport/visa fees
- Meals not mentioned in the program as included
- Coffee with included meals unless offered by the venue; alcohol other than welcome drinks, live music venue entrance fees, unless specifically noted as included in the itinerary
- Optional activities that are not stated as included in the itinerary
- Tips for hotel housekeeping and live music during meals
- Other expenses of a personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Any other items not specifically mentioned as included
- Gratuity for Cuban Cultural Guide, suggested at $5-$10/per guest, per day; Birding Guide, suggested at $10-$20 / per guest, per day; Driver, $5-$10 per guest, per day. - Travel Insurance
- Travel Insurance to cover unforeseen trip cancellation, interruptions, lost baggage, and emergency medical assistance and evacuation is strongly suggested to protect your investment in your vacation. All cancellation fees are enforced.
https://my.travelinsure.com/conservancytravel/?p=50047 - Cancellation Schedule
- Cancellation Fees: All cancellations are effective from the date that written notification is confirmed as received by Conservancy Travel
Up to 120 days prior to tour start date: $1000.00
119 to 70 days prior to tour start date: 50% of order total
Less than 69 days prior to tour start date: 100 % of order total - Terms and Conditions
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