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See the real Cuba on this tour out of Havana.
Travel from one end of the island to the other staying in bed and breakfasts along the way.
Get to really meet the Cuban people and understand their culture and history.
Explore a side of Cuba that few rarely get to experience on this nine-day adventure. Cruise Havana’s history-infused streets in a classic car and stroll along Trinidad’s cobblestone avenues to the rhythms of music floating from open windows. Tour a tobacco plantation for a taste of iconic Cuban culture and luxuriate in the view of the island’s rolling western hills. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle is well-paced, so you're refreshed and ready to explore the island’s vibrant culture and tropical breezes.
| TRAVEL DATE | PRICE | TYPE |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2023 | from $2,199 CAD | Per Person |
| DAY | DATE | PLACE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Sep 10 | Havana |
| 2 | Mon Sep 11 | Havana |
| 3 | Tue Sep 12 | Viñales |
| 4 | Wed Sep 13 | Viñales |
| 5 | Thu Sep 14 | Viñales/Cienfuegos |
| 6 | Fri Sep 15 | Cienfuegos/Trinidad |
| 7 | Sat Sep 16 | Trinidad |
| 8 | Sun Sep 17 | Trinidad/Havana |
| 9 | Mon Sep 18 | Havana |
Day 1 – Havana
Arrive at any time. An arrival transfer is included to the tour’s starting point, a “casa particular” (Cuban home used as a bed and breakfast), for an authentic Cuban experience.
Arrive in Havana at any time and transfer your casa particular. One of the oldest cities in the western hemisphere, Havana was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. It contains a wealth of colonial architecture, and the old city and streets around the malecon (ocean-side walkway) are best discovered on foot.
After the group welcome meeting at 6pm, we will be heading out for a meal in a nearby local restaurant (optional). If you arrive late, the leader will leave you a message at the front desk.
Day 2 – Havana
Enjoy a walking tour of historic Old Havana before hopping in a vintage automobile to cruise through the city. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Cuba’s capital.
Learn more about the city’s history on an included walking tour of Old Havana. After, enjoy an included tour in vintage automobiles. Revel in the bustle, history, and rhythms of this fascinating Caribbean capital city. After lunch spend time exploring Havana with a free afternoon.
Accommodation
Azul Habana Homestay (or similar)Homestay
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3 – Viñales
Travel to lush Viñales with a cigar tour en route. Enjoy lunch at a local tobacco farm.
A short trip west brings us to “The Garden Province” of Pinar del Rio and to the Valley of Viñales with the town of the same name. Enjoy an included cigar tour en route before getting your cameras ready for the lush vistas and pincushion hills around Viñales, called mogotes.
Accommodation
Homestay Haydee Chiroles (or similar)Homestay
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Day 4 – Viñales
Take a walk through the countryside to enjoy the stunning outdoors. Enjoy free time in Viñales in the afternoon.
Arguably one of the prettiest natural areas in Cuba, take the chance to explore the area, or simply sit back and enjoying the view.
Accommodation
Homestay Haydee Chiroles (or similar)Homestay
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5 – Viñales/Cienfuegos
Settle in for a travel day to Cienfuegos. Along the way, stop off at the Giron Museum at the Bay of Pigs to learn more about the US military involvement with Cuba. Opt to go for a swim in the beautiful waters before continuing on to the seaside town of Cienfuegos.
Accommodation
Lily’s homestay (or similar)Homestay
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6 – Cienfuegos/Trinidad
Travel to Trinidad, tour the city, and opt to take a salsa dancing lesson.
A trip south brings us through the beautiful Topes de Collantes region to the southern coastal city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trinidad. We include a tour of the area to get your general bearings; the rest of the time is free to wander the cobblestone streets, shop, and experience the great music scene that has made this city famous.
Accommodation
Homestay Jesus Pineda (or similar)Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7 – Trinidad
Enjoy a free day in Trinidad to discover this Spanish colonial town that was founded in the 16th century and still preserves a look and feel of the past.
Accommodation
Homestay Jesus Pineda (or similar)Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8 – Trinidad/Havana
Start the day with a visit to the G Adventures–supported Manaca Iznaga community centre that enables local women to sell traditional textiles. Take a guided tour of key historical sites, including the famous Che monument in Santa Clara, en route back to Havana.
Head east along the Carretera Central to the city of Santa Clara, a key location in the history of the Revolution. On your way into town visit key historical sites, including the massive Che monument (Santa Clara is also the final resting place of Che Guevara).
Travel back to the north coast to Havana for your final night on the town with the group.
Accommodation
Azul Habana Homestay (or similar)Homestay
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Day 9 – Havana
Depart at any time.
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