Ancon Beach

Escambray Encounter

Day 9 of the itinerary - Day 12 of the itinerary

Days 9 & 10: Ancon Beach

A full 2 1/2 days of relaxation during which you can simply lie on the beach or by the pool and rest weary limbs, or visit the charming town of Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Trinidad was founded in 1514, but remained a backwater haven for smugglers until the late 18th century. This changed in the early 19th century when a slave revolt in Haiti caused French planters to flee to Trinidad, where they re-established their mini-empires. Trinidad boomed until the Wars of Independence devastated the region's sugar plantations and the town again fell into obscurity. The legacy of this short-lived sugar-boom wealth can be seen in the town's baroque church towers, Carrara marble floors, wrought-iron grills and run-down mansions. Alternatively catamaran trips to deserted islands, snorkelling, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing can be arranged through the hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 11: Relax/ Depart

After lunch you will transfer to Havana Airport for your return flight to London via Madrid. (B)

Day 12: Arrive Home

Arrive in the UK.

Included:

• All accommodation on a twin share basis at Hotel Ancon, Trinidad (http://www.cuba.tc/Trinidad/CuTri_Ancon.html)* on an all-inclusive basis
• Private transfer to Havana airport
• Travel Insurance extension (if purchased through Charity Challenge)

Excluded:

• Personal expenses (ie: gifts, extra soft drinks or alcohol, laundry etc)
• Tips

Please note that this extension is subject to minimum numbers and flight availability and should be booked no later than 10 weeks prior to departure. In some cases, a surcharge may need to be applied in which case we will inform you prior to confirming your booking. Full payment must be received no later than 8 weeks prior to departure or your place on the extension may be cancelled. All bookings will be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to departure.

The advertised costs for this extension are per person on twin sharing basis. If you are a solo passenger, We will accommodate you in a room with someone of the same sex.

*= Please note that we reserve the right to change accommodation. Where this is necessary, alternative accommodation will be of an equal or better standard.