days
12
Destinations
8
Type of trip
Private
Activities
15
Overview from the travel specialist
Hi, I'm Björn: join me on an unforgettable trip to Cuba! We start in the lively city of Havana, where you can explore the old town and enjoy a vintage car ride along the Malecón. We continue to the picturesque Viñales Valley with its breathtaking landscapes and tobacco farms. Finally, we relax on the beautiful beaches of Cayo Santa Maria. This trip simply offers the best of Cuba - culture, nature and relaxation.
Highlights
of your Cuba round trip
âś“ Walk through Trinidad
✓ Explore the Viñales Valley
âś“ Boat tour on the Laguna del Tesoro
âś“ Tour of Havana
âś“ Natural paradise Soroa
âś“ Relax on Cayo Santa Maria beach
Our travel program for your vacation in Cuba
Embark on a 12-day round trip through Cuba, where every day brings new discoveries and unforgettable experiences. This round trip takes you from the lively streets of Havana to the colonial charm of Trinidad and shows you the diverse landscapes and vibrant culture of this fascinating Caribbean island. Along the way, you will visit traditional tobacco farms, hike through lush valleys and relax on pristine beaches. Immerse yourself in the beauty and rhythm of Cuba and experience a round trip that appeals to all your senses and brings you closer to Cuba in all its diversity.
Day 1: Havana
Arrival in Havana and transfer from the airport to your accommodation. Your tour begins with a first impression of the vibrant capital city. Use the rest of the day to relax or stroll through the charming streets of Havana.
Services: Overnight stay in a hotel in Havana or Overnight stay in a casa particular in Havana, Private transfer
Day 2: Havana
After breakfast, your tour guide will be waiting for you at the hotel reception. Together you will set off to explore the old town of Havana on foot. During your tour to various sights and through the narrow streets, your tour guide will also give you information about life in Havana. In addition to numerous other highlights, you will also visit the rum museum, where you should not miss out on a tasting. After lunch, you will take a ride in a vintage car through the more modern parts of Havana. You will drive along the famous MalecĂłn promenade and enjoy a cocktail at the Hotel Nacional.
Services: Overnight stay in a hotel in Havana (breakfast, lunch) or Overnight stay in a Casa Particular in Havana (lunch), Guided city tour through Old Havana, Classic car ride through modern Havana
Optional: Evening cocktail on a rooftop terrace or Live music performance
Day 3: Viñales
Today you travel to the west of the country, to the Viñales Valley, where the famous Cuban tobacco grows. In terms of landscape, this area is one of the most beautiful regions in the country. Red earth, green tobacco fields and the towering cone-shaped karst rocks of the Mogotes characterize the panorama. You can enjoy the view of the valley from a vantage point. You will then enjoy lunch before visiting the Cueva del Indio cave and the Mural de la Prehistoria in the afternoon.
Services: Overnight stay in a hotel in Viñales (breakfast, lunch) or Overnight stay in a Casa Particular in Viñales (lunch), Private transfer, Visit to the Cueva del Indio, Visit to a tobacco farm, Visit to the Mural de la Prehistoria
Day 4: Viñales
In the morning, you will hike along one of the most popular trails through the Viñales Valley, the Coco Solo Palmarito. If you set off early, you can experience the valley in a very special atmosphere. The afternoon is free for you to explore the area or relax.
Services: Overnight stay in a hotel in Viñales (breakfast) or Overnight stay in a casa particular in Viñales, Guided hike in the Viñales Valley
Day 5: Soroa - Las Terrazas
Today's stage of your journey takes you to the Sierra del Rosario mountain range. First, you will visit the 22-metre-high Salto de Soroa waterfall in Soroa. There is a natural pool below the waterfall, which is ideal for swimming. After visiting the local orchid garden with over 700 orchid species, you will continue to Las Terrazas. After lunch, you will get to know the small, interesting community with all its peculiarities.
Services: Overnight stay in a hotel in Las Terrazas (breakfast, lunch) or Overnight stay in a Casa Particular in Las Terrazas (breakfast), Guided hike to the Salto de Soroa waterfall, Visit to the orchid garden, Tour of Las Terrazas
Day 6: Playa Giron - Cienfuegos
You drive towards central Cuba and cross the Zapata swamp on the way to Cienfuegos. At the Laguna del Tesoro, you first take a boat tour to a replica village of the TaĂno Indians (the indigenous people of Cuba) before visiting the museum in Playa GirĂłn, which deals with the invasion of the Cuban exiles in the Bay of Pigs. In the late afternoon you will reach Cienfuegos, your destination for the day.
Services: Overnight stay in a hotel in Cienfuegos (breakfast) or Overnight stay in a Casa Particular in Cienfuegos, Boat trip on the Laguna del Tesoro, Visit to the museum in Playa GirĂłn, Private transfer
Day 7: Topes de Collantes - Trinidad
In the morning, you will explore the city center of Cienfuegos on foot. Like Old Havana and Trinidad, the historic center of Cienfuegos is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will then travel to the nearby Topes de Collantes National Park. It is one of the most popular national parks in the country. After a short hike, you will reach the Javira waterfall. You can cool off in a pool below the waterfall before driving to Trinidad in the afternoon.
Services: Overnight stay in a hotel in Trinidad (breakfast) or Overnight stay in a Casa Particular in Trinidad, City tour in Cienfuegos, Hike in Topes de Collantes National Park, Private transfer
Day 8: Trinidad
The old town of Trinidad offers numerous good photo opportunities. You will walk with your tour guide through the cobbled streets, past well-preserved and less well-preserved buildings from the colonial era. You will also visit the Canchanchara bar, where a special drink of the same name is served and live music is often played. After lunch, you will drive to the nearby Valle de los Ingenios, the valley of the sugar mills. Here you will visit the ruins of a former sugar cane plantation.
Services: Overnight stay in a hotel in Trinidad (breakfast, lunch) or Overnight stay in a Casa Particular in Trinidad (lunch), Guided tour of Trinidad, Visit to the Canchanchara Bar, Excursion to the Valle de los Ingenios
Day 9: Cayo Santa Maria
On the way to Cayo Santa Maria, you make a stop in Santa Clara. Here you will visit Che Guevara's mausoleum with its museum and the Tren Blindado monument. Together they bear witness to the successful Cuban revolution. You will also have lunch in Santa Clara before your tour guide takes you to your hotel in Cayo Santa Maria.
Services: Services: Overnight stay in a hotel in Cayo Santa MarĂa (breakfast, lunch, dinner) or Overnight stay in a casa particular in Cayo Santa MarĂa (lunch, dinner), Visit to the Che Guevara Mausoleum, Private transfer
Day 10: Cayo Santa Maria
Enjoy your day off on one of the most beautiful beaches in Cuba!
Services: Overnight stay in a hotel in Cayo Santa MarĂa (breakfast, lunch, dinner) or Overnight stay in a Casa Particular in Cayo Santa MarĂa (breakfast, lunch, dinner), Free time on the beach
Day 11: Cayo Santa Maria - Havana
A private transfer will take you back to Havana. The last evening of your Cuba round trip is still ahead of you! Stroll through the Cuban capital one last time and enjoy the colorful hustle and bustle.
Services: Overnight stay in a hotel in Havana (breakfast) or Overnight stay in a Casa Particular in Havana (breakfast), Private transfer
Optional: Dinner in a paladar, Visit to a dance show with live music
Day 12: Havana
Today is the day to say goodbye. Your private transfer is ready to take you to the airport. We are already looking forward to your next Cuba vacation with new unforgettable experiences!
Services: Breakfast for hotel guests, Private transfer to the airport
Hotels
Casas Particulares
Details about the accommodation
Option 1: Hotel
On this private round trip with a German-speaking tour guide through western and central Cuba, you will either stay in selected hotels or in private accommodation.
If you opt for the private accommodation option, you will stay in casas particulares in Havana, Viñales, Cienfuegos and Trinidad. In Las Terrazas and Cayo Santa Maria you will stay in hotels of a really good standard.
If you opt for the option with hotels, you will find an overview of the planned accommodation in the next tab.
This is an exemplary list of accommodation for your trip. Depending on availability, you may also be accommodated in another hotel of equal value. You will receive a list of the exact accommodation with your travel documents.
Option 2: Casa Particulares
On this private round trip with a German-speaking tour guide through western and central Cuba, you will either stay in selected hotels or in private accommodation.
If you opt for the private accommodation option, you will stay in casas particulares in Havana, Viñales, Cienfuegos and Trinidad. In Las Terrazas and Cayo Santa Maria you will stay in hotels of a really good standard.
If you opt for the option with hotels, you will find an overview of the planned accommodation in the next tab.
This is an exemplary list of accommodation for your trip. Depending on availability, you may also be accommodated in another hotel of equal value. You will receive a list of the exact accommodation with your travel documents.
What is included?
In a casa particulares or hotel (optional)
In air-conditioned vehicles
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Local, English-speaking guides for included activities
All excursions and entrance fees listed in the itinerary
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Optional services
- International flights
- E-Visa
- Optional excursions and services
- Tips and personal expenses (not included)
- Transfer from your home to the airport and back
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