Ultimate Cuba

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Explore a unique side of Cuba that few rarely uncover on this 15-day adventure through the island paradise. Cruise the streets of Havana in a classic convertible. Feel the rhythm of Cuban beats as you sip on Canchánchara cocktails in Trinidad. Dive into the depths of lush Sierra Maestra mountain ranges and learn of those who led the Cuban revolution. Then soa...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

What's this trip about?

    Explore a unique side of Cuba that few rarely uncover on this 15-day adventure through the island paradise. Cruise the streets of Havana in a classic convertible. Feel the rhythm of Cuban beats as you sip on Canchánchara cocktails in Trinidad. Dive into the depths of lush Sierra Maestra mountain ranges and learn of those who led the Cuban revolution. Then soak up the Caribbean sun on 20 kilometres of uninterrupted white-sand coastline in Santa Lucia! Go beyond the highlights of Cuba with this ultimate blend of culture, history, natural serenity, colourful music and colonial-flare!

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age rangeUp to 65 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityHavana
End CityHavana

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • Central America
  • Cuba

Attractions

  • Havana

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Accommodation : 3 Star Plus Hotel and Casa Particular Meals : 14 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners Transportation : Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle Airport Transfer(s) : Arrival and Departure transfers on first and last day of the trip Tour Guiding : Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism Free Wi-Fi : Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access ( where available )

Itinerary

Day 1: Havana

Welcome to the island paradise of Cuba! Keep your eyes peeled at Havana airport for your shuttle transfer to the hotel. Explore the vibrant city of Havana at your own pace before an informal meeting with your new tour group and guide at 7.00pm, gathering at a casa. Af...

Day 2: Old Town Havana

There’s no city in all of Latin America with an Old Town quite like Havana’s. Today we'll hit the streets on an included walking tour through Old Havana and visit the main squares including Plaza de Armas, Templete, Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Plaza de la Cate...

Day 3: Havana, Vinales

Today we’ll follow the famed tobacco route to Pinar del Rio, the greenest of all Cuban provinces with the best tobacco-growing ground and dramatic limestone mountains. Soak in the serenity of Viñales Valley from Los Jazmines lookout before a tour of the tobacco fields...

Day 4: Viñales

Enjoy a full day to explore the Viñales Valley and its breath-taking surroundings. Follow your guide taking the Ecotouristic Trail through the lush valleys to meet the local farmers and learn about their ways of life here in rural Cuba. During the hike you’ll have the...

Day 5: Viñales, Bay of Pigs in Girón, Cienfuegos

Kick start the day at Cuba's largest wilderness area - Zapata Peninsula National Park! We'll stop at the picture-perfect beaches of Playa Girón or 'Bay of Pigs' to check out the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean. Your guide will then give you a detailed tour of the...

Day 6: Cienfuegos, Trinidad

Set the alarms early for a morning walking tour through Cienfuegos to see the with your guide before hitting the coastal roads as we make tracks to Trinidad. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed city was once a thriving port and sugar town. Today, Trinidad gives a glimps...

Day 7: Trinidad, Sancti Spíritus, Camagüey

In the morning, drive through Del Valle de los Ingenios (aka Sugar Mill Valley) and listen carefully as your guide explains how the boom of sugar production boosted the economy and changed history in Cuba! Then, visit one of the oldest examples of a sugar mill at Inge...

Day 8: Camagüey, Bayamo, Santo Domingo, Sierra Maestra

Hit the road as we head to the home of the fight for independence against Spanish colonials – Bayamo! This elegant, old city is the perfect oasis from chaotic Cuba. Follow your guide on a walking tour through the city. Then grab a window seat back on board the coach a...

Day 9: Sierra Maestra, Santiago de Cuba

Throw on the hiking shoes and head into the Pico Turquino National Park near Santo Domingo for a hiking tour through dense jungle to La Comandancia de la Plata. Made up of 16 wooden building set along the Sierra Maestra mountain ridges, this pioneering camp was establ...

Day 10: Santiago de Cuba

Enjoy a full day in Santiago de Cuba. Explore the Afro-Cuban city on an included walking tour. Visit the Parque Cespedes, Calle Heredia and Plaza Dolores, Revolutionary Square. Moncada Barracks and Cemetery Santa Ifigenia. Then, visit the Museum Casa Diego Velázquez –...

Day 11: Santiago de Cuba, Holguín, Santa Lucia

Say your farewells to Santiago de Cuba as we make tracks towards Santa Lucia on the northern coast. Along the way, stop in Holguín for a guided walking tour past an overabundance of shiny vintage Chevys and through the city’s elegant plazas and colonial buildings. The...

Day 12: Santa Lucia

With over 20 kilometres of golden sand, Santa Lucia beach offers some of the best dive sites in Cuba! Enjoy a free day to enjoy the exceptional swimming, snorkelling and diving along the coastline. Soak up the Caribbean sun on a beach chair or enjoy a refreshing cockt...

Day 13: Santa Lucia, Santa Clara

A long drive from Santa Lucia to Santa Clara! On arrival in Cuba’s most revolutionary city learn about the iconic leader Che Guevara and his biggest victory in Cuba. Visit the Memorial, Mausoleum and Museum of Ernesto Che Guevara where his remains now rest, after he w...

Day 14: Santa Clara, Havana

Leave Santa Clara for the busy capital of Havana! We’ll arrive in the lively city by afternoon and tick off a few of the city’s unmissable sites. Visit the Cristo de La Habana Statue (Christ of Havana), standing majestically on the hilltop overlook the city and bay be...

Day 15: Havana

After breakfast at the hotel, our trip will end in Havana as we say goodbye to our new travel mates and check-out of the hotel by 11.00 am. Feel free to discover Havana on your own pace until your departure transfer to the airport.

Meals Included

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Last Updated: 4/18/2024
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