Cuba

Can’t recommend enough! Incredible 5D/4N tour

This tour was absolutely fantastic, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience to see orangutans in the wild. Our guide, Nur, went above and beyond to make sure that all our needs/wants were taken care of, and was enthusiastic to explain all about the wildlife and conservation challenges they face. The 5 days/4 nights ...

Tanjung Puting

Wundervolle Boottour!

Wir hatten im voraus die Tour über die Webseite von Local Guides gebucht und unsere Erwartungen wurden mehr als übertroffen. Es war einmalig! Wir wurden von unserem Hotel pünktlich abgeholt und zum Boot gebracht. Alles war sehr gut organisiert. Unser Guide Joe Bowo – ein ehemaliger Ranger des Tanjung Puting National Park (siehe auch den ...

Tanjung Puting

Amazing Experience

We had a 2N/3D houseboattour and this was the absolute highlight of our holiday in Indonesia! The pick up from the airport was as perfectly organised as the rest of our trip from our friendly manager Nur. The whole crew and our guide Johannes solicitous accomponied us, that we felt absolutely relaxed on that trip. ...

Tanjung Puting

Choose Guide Budi

Have booked the excellent guide Budi for a few days with my mother and my fiance and was more than satisfied what our guide Budi shows us. He is very professional and knows so much about the torajan history, which he explains in an good english very enthusiastic (he loves his job, the nature and ...

Tana Toraja

Just Incredible

Local-Guides helped us incredibly with all our questions beforehand via email, and always replied promptly, enthusiastically and patiently! We booked through them also a very comfortable (airco, shower) accommodation, beautifully bordering the jungle, for a supergood price. And our guides were spectacular! Firstly, I was positively surprised that despite the good price we had, we ...

Bukit Lawang

Amazing Tour! 2D1N

Deze tour geboekt, van te voren geen informatie ingewonnen, achteraf helemaal niet nodig! Super tour! Geweldige gids die alles wist en alle animals wist te vinden, ook veel informatie over de planten. Eten was ook super. Al met al een prachtige ervaring met deze geweldige organisatie. Amazing tour with these fantastic tour operator. The guides ...

Bukit Lawang

Excellent Tour

This tour was more than we expected ! Beyond imagination…and it is not only about seeing orangutans and other animals. Delicious food, comfortable setting included shower and toilet (!) , fantastic service and endless serenity … I don’t what I like more seeing those beautiful creatures or just be taken away by boat cruise on ...

Tanjung Puting

Highly Recommended to Take a Guide

I am a very low-budget backpacker and therefore I traveled through Tana Toraja for 2 days without a guide. However, I got the feeling that I was only visiting tourist places while my impression was that there was so much that the area offered which is why I decided to contact local guides. And I ...

Tana Toraja

BEST TRIP EVER!

This tour was an amazing surprise. Everything was well organised. We booked with the help of local guides and had Nur has guide. The klokok is really nice and peaceful. You sleep in the jungle with these amazing sounds of the animals and the nature. In october there were not so many people so it ...

Tanjung Puting

Excellent Service, Incredible Experience.

The tour was wonderful and well organised by our guide Nur. The residence is a boat known as a klotok. It’s basic sleeping and washing, which is fit for purpose, and makes you feel a lot closer to the jungle. We loved every minute. The food and drinks on board are excellent. The walks though ...

Tanjung Puting

What is the best period to visit?

The best period to visit Viñales is during the dry season starting in November until early April. However, this is for the same reason also the most touristic period.

The hottest as well as the wettest period is June until September. Especially in this period you should take into account that the actual program will deviate from the default itinerary.

The hurricane season is in September and October. Tours are still offered if the weather allows, but take into consideration the possibility of flight cancellations as well as deviations from the default itinerary.

What's the program when it rains?

A bit of rain will not change the itinerary noticeably.

During short rain shower we will look for a shelter and then continue the journey.

When there is heavy rain, we could either do a horseride trek in the valley, or alternatively have a tour in Viñales. Although heavy rain is out of our control and considered a force majeur event, the guide will provide a fair discount in case the programme will significantly deviate.

If the weather is good, but the unpaved roads are too muddy for a horse ride, we will take a nice alternative route by car to the Secret Valley with a few interesting stops in between.

Is it an issue that I have no horse riding experience?

No problem at all. Most clients have no or very little experience. The guide will patiently teach you the basics of Cuban horsemanship as you explore this beautiful area.

What time does the tour start/end?

Upon arrival in Viñales you walk to the house Nuevas Aventuras for check-in. As you get yourself prepared, your guide will arrive, show you around in Viñales and go through the itinerary with you for the next days. Breakfast is not included on the first day.

On the last day, the return from the Secret Cabin to Viñales starts in the morning after breakfast. Exact times can be tailored to your schedule, so discuss you own wishes and needs with your guide during the tour.

Should I tip the guide?

Tipping is of course not expected, but it will very much appreciated by the guide.

Some clients insist on getting a rough indication of what are the norms with regard to the amount. Obviously, this depends on how you experienced the service and budget.

However, if we must give a range as indication, then most clients give $5 to $10 for each day of the tour.

Can the luggage be stored anywhere?

For the sake of comfort, you may not want to bring all your luggage to the Secret Valley. In that case, you can just store your luggage at the homestay in Viñales for free and pick it up upon arrival at the end of the tour.

Therefore, it is useful to bring a small backpack to bring the few things that you do need during the horse riding or your stay at the Secret Cabin.

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