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Come climb these mogotes in Cuba!

Cuba: Climbing Adventure with Earth Play Retreats

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Join us for climbing, dancing, culture, yoga and thai massage in beautiful Cuba!

Cuba is a sought-after destination for climbers from around the world with its amazing cultural experiences, warm weather in the winer and its amazing limestone.   However it can be quite challenging  to visit on your own.

Climbing Cuba

What makes this adventure different from our other trips is:

  • People choose this trip because they really want to visit Cuba and they know that we take care of all of the hard stuff – legal issues, customs issues, travel within the country, where to go and what to see, speaking Spanish and other logistical issues.
  • This is our favorite trip in terms of culture. It’s lively, colorful, and full of adventure. We stay with locals, eat local food, ride in old cars, walk through tobacco fields, and meet lots of people.
  • Like all of our trips, this one is open to climbers of all skill levels, including beginners to experienced climbers as  there are a lot of great routes of all levels.
  • We offer group instruction and mini clinics throughout our days together on climbing technique and skills to increase your knowledge and make you a more proficient climber.
  • We will help the local climbing community. A percentage of your trip cost will go directly to Bolts for Cuba, a local organization that raises funds for the the Cuban Climbing Community to purchase bolts, anchors, drills and additional hardware to maintain existing sport routes as well as develop new climbing areas all over Cuba. We encourage people to bring unused gear to donate as well as to contribute what they can to the above organization as well.

Location

Tabaco Farm in Cuba
Come climb these mogotes in Cuba!

Location Cuba is a magical place, where time slows down and you can let go of worries and just relax into the present moment. Amazing cultural experiences, dancing, remote beaches, turquoise waters, limestone sport climbing…this is an adventure of a lifetime. We will be staying with locals in casas particulares. 

Havana: Immerse yourself in a city where art is bursting at the seams, the rhythms of salsa flow through the streets and the laughter and lively energy of the Cuban people is contagious. We will wander the cobblestone streets, admire the well worn beauty of this old Spanish city, dance, laugh, eat amazing food, stroll along the old sea wall, known as the malecon, curving itself around the city. 

Vinales: Enjoy the relaxed energy of this small quaint country town surrounded by limestone. We will wander each day through tobacco plantations, cute colorful homes, past horses, pigs and chickens as we stroll to the climbing. During our time in Vinales we will visit organic farms, salsa dance, experience the amazing limestone sport climbing and meet and interact with local climbers. 

We will be eating local Cuban food on the healthier side. Expect big breakfasts with fresh fruit, smoothies, eggs, fresh baked bread, Cuban coffee and tea. Dinners will be customary Cuban; black beans, rice, plantains, fresh organic vegetable and salads, meats and cheeses. Cuba is 98% organic in its agriculture. If you have any dietary restrictions we can accommodate these easily if we know ahead of time.

Facilitators

Heidi Wirtz from Earth Play Retreats
Heidi Wirtz
Earth Balance Retreats
Conditioning - Rope Climb
Sam Salwei
YogaSlackers Co-Founder
Side Plank on a Slackline
Raquel Hernández-Cruz
Slackliner, Handstands, AcroYogi

What's Included

  • 6 nights accommodations in Casas particulares.
  • 6 breakfasts
  • 4 Dinners (this allows 2 nights out, one in Havana and one in Vinales)
  • 4 Guided Yoga Classes
  • 1 Thai Massage Class
  • 2 x Dance Classes
  • Tour of Havana
  • Daily Climbing Outings while in Vinales. We will tour you to the best crags that Cuba has to offer.
  • Transportation to our lodging from the Havana airport.
  • Transportation from Havana to Vinales roundtrip.

Not Included

 
  • Transportation to Cuba.
  • 2 nights meals are on your own so you can check out the local restaurants. Typically quite affordable.
  • Lunches and snacks
  • Alcohol
  • Additional Activities, but we can help you book them. Please let us know ahead of time.
  • Optional Multi Pitch Day on January 2nd.
  • Optional Beach Excursion

Booking

This retreat is limited to 10 participants
and spaces fill up quickly, so book your spot today!

Cost: $3200

Base on double occupancy.

Refund Policy

  • 90 days notice: Full refund minus deposit + service fees
  • 60 days notice: 50% refund
  • Less than 60 days notice: No refund
 

We highly recommend that you obtain travel insurance for your trip. this will ensure that if anything unexpected should arise you will be fully reimbursed. Click HERE for a quote.

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