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Walking in the Topes de Collantes

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High in the Escambray mountains, the Topes de Collantes is a protected area of beautiful sylvan landscapes, framed by a mountain backdrop and flecked with cascading woodland waterfalls. Add abundant flora and fauna to the mix, and it's no wonder that this idyllic natural environment is a popular place to hike.

Our two favourite walks here are to Calburní waterfall and to the trickling cascades and jade pools of Centinelas del Río Melodioso. The former leads through coffee plantations and traditional farmsteads to reach a 62m flume crashing down into a series of ponds. Trekking along the Río Melodioso on the other hand takes in wilder terrain to reach a wonderland of blue-green natural pools where you can swim surrounded by rock walls draped in verdant foliage.

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What our clients say

97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.

Nandu: Peaks and plains of patagonia | Tour rating: Excellent

Roberto was a wonderful, knowledgeable and friendly guide. It was one of the highlights of our trip.

RS, Twickenham | June 2017

Nandu: Peaks and plains of patagonia | Tour rating: Excellent

Excellent guide (Rafael)

AR, London | April 2017 | 50 - 65 | With Partner

Nandu: Peaks and plains of patagonia | Tour rating: Excellent

Roberto, our guide was again brilliant, and we had a great hike, followed by an excellent cup of cappuccino.

JW, Bedford | January 2017 | 50 - 65 | With Partner

Nandu: Peaks and plains of patagonia | Tour rating: Excellent

Excellent guide. The tour helped us to decide what we wanted to do on our own.

SR, Frome | December 2016 | 65 and over | With Partner

Nandu: Peaks and plains of patagonia | Tour rating: Excellent


Yet another well informed guide, particularly excellent tour of Trinidad itself, with a lovely lunch at the San Jose restaurant.

TR Leicester | March 2015 | 35 - 50 | With Partner

Nandu: Peaks and plains of patagonia | Tour rating: Excellent


Our guide at Trinidad, Alain, was first class, very knowledgeable, very helpful, an interesting man and he was interested in us and in Britain.  We learnt a great deal about Cuba from him.

EL Waterlooville | March 2015 | 65 and over | With Partner

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