days
8
Destinations
5
Type of trip
Cultural
Activities
10
Overview from the travel specialist
Hi, I'm Björn: Join me on an unforgettable 8-day trip to Cuba! We start in the lively capital Havana with its historic sites and classic cars. Continue to Viñales to experience the breathtaking tobacco fields and mogotes. Discover the coastal beauty of Cienfuegos and the colonial splendor of Trinidad. Finally, we visit Santa Clara and the Che Guevara mausoleum. A journey full of impressive experiences awaits you.
Highlights
of your Cuba round trip
✓ UNESCO World Heritage Site Havana
✓ White sandy beaches of Trinidad
✓ Ride in a vintage car
✓ Explore the Viñales Valley
✓ Boat trip on the Laguna del Tesoro
✓ Che Guevara Mausoleum in Santa Clara
Discover the highlights of Cuba on your round trip!
Would you like to get to know as much of the sugar island of Cuba as possible in just a short time? Then this one-week group tour is just right for you! Whether it's concentrated natural beauty in the lush green Viñales Valley or exciting evenings in the lively capital Havana - get to know the most important sights of central and western Cuba in just 8 days. Hike through the pristine Topes de Collantes National Park, marvel at the beautiful cities of Trinidad and Cienfuegos or follow in the footsteps of Che Guevara in historic Santa Clara. And if you wish, you can extend your stay in Cuba with a subsequent beach extension on Cuba's dream beaches. The exact itinerary can be found in the itinerary.
Day 1: Havana
Welcome to Cuba! Today you will arrive at Havana International Airport. We can pick you up and drive you to your hotel (optional) or you can organize your own transportation.
Services: Hotel in Havana, 5* standard
Sightseeing tips:
- El Capitolio | Plaza de la Catedral | Malecón
- Castillo del Morro | Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes | Plaza Vieja
- Gran Teatro de La Habana | Museo de la Revolución | El Floridita
Day 2: Havana
Your tour guide will be waiting for you at reception at 8:30 a.m. for a guided walk through Havana's old town. Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will captivate you with its lively streets and historic sights. Visit the Havana Club Rum Museum and enjoy a vintage car ride through the modern part of Havana.
Services: Hotel in Havana, 5* standard (breakfast)
Restaurant & bar tips:
- El Floridita and La Bodeguita del Medio (bars) | Paladar La Guarida | Doña Eutimi
Day 3: Havana - Viñales
After breakfast, head west to Viñales. Visit a "Casa del Veguero" (tobacco farmer's house), surrounded by lush tobacco fields, and explore the "Cueva del Indio". Viñales, nestled between green tobacco fields and monumental limestone formations called "mogotes", offers a picturesque landscape.
Services: Hotel in Viñales, 2* standard (breakfast)
Things to know:
- Limestone cliffs | cigars & plantations | UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 4: Viñales - Cienfuegos
Travel to sunny Cienfuegos, one of the liveliest and most beautiful cities in Cuba. On the way, stop at the Bay of Pigs for a boat tour to Laguna del Tesoro, which is surrounded by numerous canals, mangrove forests and palm trees. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore Cienfuegos.
Services: Hotel in Cienfuegos, 4* standard (breakfast and lunch)
Restaurant tips:
- Paladar Aché | Paladar Villa Lagarto | Casa Prado | Restaurante Dona Nora
Day 5: Cienfuegos - Trinidad
Drive to Trinidad, a colonial city founded in 1514 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the way, you will make an excursion to El Cubano Park in the Topes de Collantes National Park. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
Services: Hotel in Trinidad, 3* standard (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Sightseeing tips:
- Plaza Mayor | Museo Romántico | Valle de los Ingenios
Day 6: Trinidad
Start the day with a guided tour of the colonial old town of Trinidad, including a visit to the Palacio Brunet and the Museo Romantico. In the afternoon, you can relax on the beach and enjoy the Caribbean Sea.
Services: Hotel in Trinidad, 3* standard (breakfast and dinner)
Worth knowing:
- UNESCO World Heritage Site | Sugar Cane & Slavery | Music & Culture | Nature and Beaches
Day 7: Trinidad - Havana
In the morning, drive back to Havana and stop in Santa Clara to visit the Che Guevara mausoleum. Spend your last evening in Havana as you wish.
Services: Hotel in Havana, 5* standard (breakfast)
Tips for the last evening:
- Photo walk through the old town | souvenir shopping | jazz club
- Roof terrace cocktail | Visit to a paladar | Live music bar
Day 8: Havana
Departure from Havana It's time to say goodbye to beautiful Cuba. You will be driven to the airport for your return flight or to your next hotel (optional).
Services: Breakfast
Departuretips:
- Arrive at the airport early | check-in | return the rental car | have important documents ready
- do your last shopping & souvenir shopping | spend your last currency | security checks
Details about the accommodation
On this round trip through western and central Cuba, you will be accommodated in selected mid-range hotels. Daily breakfast is included.
This is an exemplary list of the accommodation on 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
According to description (depending on option)
Accompanied by a qualified, English-speaking guide
New exciting sightseeing adventures every day
We are available around the clock if you have any questions!
Plan your dream trip
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Exclusive additions for your private Cuba round trips
- International flights
- Entry card(tourist visa): available for 25 EUR
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Travel insurance(bookable)
- Cycling helmets and gloves
- Round trip transfer
- Optional services
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