Essential Cuba Tour & Beach Extension

Begin with a fully escorted tour, specially created for small groups, to discover the real Cuba
Cruise the streets of Havana in a chauffeur-driven old American car
Dinner at the art deco La Fontana in Havana
Memorable performance by Legendarios de Guajirito’, This outstanding band is made with former members of the Buena Vista Social Club and the Afro-Cuban All Stars.
Experience Trinidad at the weekend when the music scene is at its best
Visit Las Terrazas National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty, with former coffee plantation houses and farmer's house restaurants
Have a few days afterwards at a premium all-inclusive hotel at the island's premier beach resort

Experience a seven night fully escorted tour designed for small groups followed by a few days relaxation by the beach

Cuba remains one of the most unique destinations in the world. Take in lush terrain, revolutionary insights and an incredible music scene. Cruise through Havana in a chauffeur-driven old American car and spend a weekend in colonial Trinidad, before heading to an All Inclusive beach resort to enjoy some tropical downtime.

Day 1 The Adventure Begins in Havana

Arrive in Havana

Arrive in Havana from the UK.

Meet and greet and transfer to your hotel, situated in the very heart of Old Havana.

Depending on the time of your arrival you may have time to explore the area.

Overnight stay at Iberostar Parque Central or recommended alternative.

Day 2 Unique Tour of Havana

Unique Tour of Havana

Breakfast at your hotel.

Meet your guide and fellow group members for a unique tour of Havana.

Tour one of Havana’s fascinating working cigar factories.

Tour The Museum of the Revolution, housed in the former Presidential Palace.

Lunch.

Guided stroll within the narrow bustling streets of Old Havana.

Explore Revolution Square and 'Malecon' seafront promenade via chauffeur-driven old American cars.

Cuban cocktail making lesson and homemade tapas at a local bar.

Free time to explore Havana.

Overnight stay at Iberostar Parque Central or recommended alternative.

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 Vinales Valley & Las Terrazas National Park

Vinales Valley

Breakfast at hotel.

Leave Havana and head west to the immensely picturesque Vinales Valley, an area protected by UNESCO as a world heritage site for its outstanding natural beauty.

Lunch served at a local organic farm with wonderful views across the valley.

Leave Vinales and head to Las Terrazas National Park an area of outstanding natural beauty which is protected as one of Cuba’s most important National Parks.

Tour of the National Reserve, local village and an introduction to the eco-activities and farming practices that take place here.

Free time in the evening.

Overnight at Moka Hotel.

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Vinales Valley & Las Terrazas National Park

Day 4 Santa Clara & Trinidad

Santa Clara & Trinidad

Breakfast at hotel.

Leave Las Terrazas and head to explore Santa Clara, a city of major historical significance in Cuba.

Tour the final resting place of Che Guevara at the very symbolic mausoleum

Lunch

Drive through the Escambray Mountains towards Sugar Mill Valley where the 145ft Manaca Iznaga Tower stands as a silent witness to Cuba’s history of slavery.

Free evening to explore.

Overnight in recommended hotel in Trinidad.

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5 Trinidad

Trinidad

Breakfast at hotel.

Tour the center of Trinidad including a visit to the History Museum

Sample unique Trinidad rum and sugar cane cocktail at La Canchanchara.

Free time to relax, explore and eat in the afternoon. We recommend taking a taxi to the nearby Caribbean beach of Playa Anco and dancing to local live music.

Dinner at a local private restaurant.

Overnight at recommended hotel in Trinidad.

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 Cienfuegos

Cienfuegos

Breakfast at hotel.

Visit El Nicho Park, a marvel of nature with dozens of waterfalls and natural pools in an area virtually untouched. During the tour, you can walk up through numerous walking paths with ‘El Reino de las Aguas’, a gentle hiking trail of 2 km (1.2 miles). Observe the flora and fauna and enjoy swimming in the cool river pools at the end of the walk.

Lunch.

After lunch we will drive to the French influenced colonial city of Cienfuegos.

Tour the famous Botanical Gardens.

Explore Cienfuegos, the colonial centre and along the seafront ‘malecon’ promenade.

Free evening to explore.

Overnight in recommended hotel in Cienfuegos.

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7 The Bay Of Pigs & Havana

The Bay Of Pigs & Havana

Breakfast at hotel.

Leave Cienfuegos and continue to the Bay of Pigs, the site of the failed CIA backed invasion of Cuba that was repelled by Fidel and Che and their revolutionaries.

Short visit to the museum.

Explore the village and beach.

Explore Guama; a replica village of Cuba's earliest settlers, the Taino Indians.

Head to Havana.

Farewell dinner in a private restaurant in Old Havana.

Live performance by ‘Legendarios de Guajirito’, made with former members of the Buena Vista Social Club and the Afro-Cuban All Stars.

Overnight in Iberostar Parque Central or recommended hotel.

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 Explore Havana & transfer to Varadero

Explore Havana Independently - Varadero

Breakfast at hotel.

Free time to explore Havana

Afternoon transfer to the beach resort Varadero. approx. 1 1/2 hours drive.

Check in to your premium all-inclusive beach resort.

INCLUDES : All-Inclusive

Day 8 Explore Havana & transfer to Varadero

Day 9 - 10 Varadero Beach Time

Varadero, Cuba's Premier Beach Destination

The next few days are all about relaxing and enjoying the amenities of your All Inclusive hotel, with a choice of restaurants and bars, enjoy the setting beside a large stretch of white sandy beach and turquoise Caribbean Sea.

INCLUDES : All-Inclusive

Day 11 Departure to UK

Departure From Havana Airport

Enjoy a steady morning at the hotel before the transfer to Havana Airport for your early evening flight back to the UK (flights arrive the following morning back into UK)

INCLUDES : Breakfast, Lunch

Hotels

Varadero

Royalton Hicacos Varadero Resort & Spa

Royalton Hicacos Varadero Resort and Spa is frequently voted the best hotel in Varadero and is exclusive to adults. Set within extensive tropical grounds right on the idyllic sands of Varadero Beach, this all-inclusive hotel offers a wealth of facilities, including lagoon-style swimming pools and a la carte restaurants.

Pricing

All prices shown represent a from price per person based on low season travel unless otherwise stated.
Availability of tour components and flights seats change continually, affecting the final price. The lead-in price given is therefore for guidance only.
To obtain a tailored quote for you and your party, please call one of our travel experts today.

Important Info

Important info

• Tours depart on Mondays / In 2024, they will depart on Wednesdays

• Any timings or sequence of activities provided are for rough guidance only, and may vary due to local availability, constraints and demand.

As our tours are set up many months in advance, changes can occur to accommodation, restaurants and places to be visited as a result of changes in the local provision of services in Cuba. This is especially apparent in the winter season as Cuba continues to cope and change as a result of unprecedented global demand for the island, as well as a rapidly emerging USA visitor market that is both politically and commercially important to the Cuban Government and Tourism Authorities.

Where tour accommodation is located in a narrow side street where a larger vehicle/bus cannot access easily, or road rules restrict the driver from pulling up outside, guests may be required to walk a short distance with their luggage to the closest access point.

Our escorted tour itineraries are generally fast paced to fit everything in, and will generally keep you busy. A reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required.

Inclusions

•Flights with Air Europa, Aero Mexico, TUI or KLM and UK departure tax

•Tour inclusions:

•3 nights at a Casa Particulars, Havana on Bed & Breakfast

•2 nights at La Moka Hotel, Las Terrazas National Park on Bed & Breakfast

•2 nights at a Casa Particulars, Trinidad on Bed & Breakfast

•6 lunches and 6 dinners

•Entrance fees to museums, cigar factory, Las Terrazas National Park, La Canchanchara, Manaca Iznaga, cocktail making class, old American car tour, and Buena Vista Social Club performance

•English speaking tour guide

•All transfers mentioned in the tour itinerary in air conditioned transport

•Transfer to Varadero

•3 nights all-inclusive at Melia Internacional Varadero (other hotels available)

•Transfer back to Havana airport

Exclusions

Single supplement available (price on request)

Cuba tourist visa

Other meals and drinks

Tips

Telephone calls, Wi-Fi / internet access

Travel insurance

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