Event FAQs
How fit do I need to be?
This trek suits people of average fitness. You will be trekking in a tough and challenging environment for six to nine hours a day, for five days in the Cuban wilderness.
To achieve the recommended level of fitness, we advise you start training as soon as you sign up. When you register we will send you a training guide to help get you started. The fitter you are, the more confident you will be and the more you will enjoy each day. Our treks are not a race; everyone is encouraged to go at their own pace and the level of fitness will naturally vary throughout the group. Everyone finishes each day’s trekking together as a group. This is dependent on the pace of the slowest person.
What will the trekking be like?
The trek will take us over terrain that varies from day to day and from morning to afternoon. We will visit a beautiful part of Cuba and one that many visitors will never get to see. You will witness some breathtaking views on this journey through the remote, lush countryside.
Our route will take us deep into the Cuban wilderness, taking us up, over and down hills and narrow tracks, past cascading waterfalls, gushing rivers, tropical orange and mango orchards, coffee plantations and local farmlands. At times the ground will be loose underfoot. Hard climbs will always be worthwhile - when we reach the top, sensational vistas open up before our eyes. No two days will be the same and we will need to be prepared for differing conditions underfoot.
What happens to my belongings when I am trekking?
Your main luggage will be transported for you each day. All you will need to carry is a small day pack with your essentials, for example, water, sun screen, sun hat, energy snacks, camera, fleece, waterproof etc.
What will the weather be like when we go?
We expect the weather to be warm during the day with temperatures reaching 26°C, with the possibility of some tropical rain. In the evenings it should feel a little cooler, with the temperature dipping to 18°C, so you will need to have some warm clothes to put on. You must be prepared for all eventualities so please ensure you pack wet weather gear.
Where do we stay?
We spend seven nights in hotels before, during and after the trek. One night is spent camping. The hotels are clean and comfortable and adequately cater for our needs. All rooms have en suite facilities and will be shared (usually twin or triple-bedded) single sex rooms. Camping will be in two-man tents with showering and toilet facilities. If there is someone in particular you would like to share a room or tent with let us know on your registration form.