Unique Cuba Tour

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Duration

9 Day - 8 Night

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

35 people

Languages

English, Espanol, Francais, German, Turkish

About this tour

9 Days | Follow the Cuban rhythm across this colourful Caribbean island

Departures:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Varadero (2 Night) ⇒ Cienfuegos ⇒ Trinidad (2 Night) ⇒ Santa Clara ⇒ Havana (3Night ) ⇒ Pinar Del Rio Vinales Valley(1 Night )

From vintage cars to fragrant cigars, salsa your way from the colourful capital of Havana through the beautiful island of Cuba and surround yourself with history, music and mojitos in one of the world’s most unique places. Roll a cigar and sip rum with locals in the rural village of Vinales, feel the seaside breeze along the French-infused waterfront of Cienfuegos, surrender to the sultry salsa rhythms in perfectly preserved Trinidad and look behind the legend of Che Guevara on a visit to his memorial in Santa Clara. From the fresh mountain air that fills the streets of Soroa, to the crystal-clear waters that lap the shores of Playa Larga – experience a nation as endearing and diverse as its people on this eight-day adventure that immerses you in the colour, culture and natural beauty of this seductive Caribbean island.

The program will be organized with the participation of a minimum of 3 people at the prices specified.

Highlights

1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 7 pm on Day 1 in Havana. There are no activities planned for the final day so you may depart at any time.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 5 days prior to travel.
4. Please advise bedding configuration requests to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel to aid guesthouse and rooming allocations, which are finalized 10 days prior to departure based on the configuration of each travelling party. You may request your confirmed guesthouse name and address inside 7 days of departure from your booking agent. Rest assured, the transfer driver will know the address of your assigned guesthouse.
5. A visa or tourist card, organized prior to arrival, is required for all nationalities visiting Cuba.
6. The Cuban government has declared that travel insurance is compulsory for all travelers. Proof of insurance may be requested at Havana Airport by immigration officials.
7. We recommend travelling to Cuba via Canada, Europe, South or Central America. Please refer to the ‘Passports, visas and entry requirements’ section of the Essential Trip Information for further details.
8. We recommend you bring enough cash to last your whole time in Cuba. This is currently the best option and will provide you with the best value for money. Please see the ‘Money Matters’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.

Included/Excluded

Airport – Hotel – Airport Transfers
City tour of Cienfuegos
City tour of Pinar del Río
City tour of Trinidad
City tour of Santa Clara
Visit to the Che Guevara Mausoleum and Museum
City tour of Havana
3 nights accommodation in a 3-4* hotel in Havana
2 nights in a private guesthouse in Trinidad
1 night accommodation in a 3-4* hotel in Viñales
2 nights in a 5-star hotel in Varadero (All-inclusive)
Breakfasts
Local guide service in English - Spanish – German

Lunches and dinners not specified in the program
Personal expenses
Additional services requested outside of the program
Local tips - 50 EUR (recommended)
Visa for Cuba
Catamaran excursion to Cayo Blanco - 120 EUR
Round-trip flights to Havana
Health insurance

Itinerary

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Cuba. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 7 pm tonight in Havana. If you arrive early, the day is yours to explore. Consider a stroll through Old Havana to acquaint yourself with its colourful mix of 50s Americana, colonial architecture and budding modernity. There are plenty of good museums to check out, such as the Museo de la Revolucion (Museum of the Revolution), which is housed in the former Presidential Palace, and the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (National Museum of Fine Arts). Perhaps line up with the locals for a taste of the legendary Coppelia ice cream, or wander along the Malecon, the sea wall that skirts the coastline.

Accommodation

4* All Inclusive Hotels (1 night)

Meals

All inclusive.

Included activities

Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer

Special information

The arrival transfer is only valid if arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-trip accommodation through Heyo Travel. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking, or at a minimum 14 days prior to travel. It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). We have recently renamed the accommodation style on this trip to better reflect the different standards of accommodation we use across our different trip styles in Cuba. The standard of accommodation on this trip has not changed.

Today’s total travel time is approximately 2.5 hours.

Free time. Optionally, you can participate in an additional catamaran excursion to Cayo Blanco, including lunch, where you will have the opportunity to interact briefly with dolphins and swim among coral reefs.

Accommodation

4* All Inclusive Hotels (1 night)

Meals

All inclusive.

Additional Services:

Catamaran excursion to Cayo Blanco (120 EUR)

Special information: The catamaran tour operates from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

After having breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we set out towards Cienfuegos, one of the most beautiful cities of Cuba. We visit Cienfuegos, this beautiful city founded by French settlers in 1819 and protected by UNESCO in 2005. We will see Jose Marti Park, the Tomas Terry Theater surrounding the park, and the Colegio de San Lorenzo government offices. After visiting the city, we set out for Trinidad. After a pleasant journey, arrival and accommodation in Trinidad.

Accommodation

Private Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast-lunch

Included activities

Cienfuegos City Tour

Varadero to Trinidad Transfer

Special information

Today’s total travel time is approximately 6 hours.

After breakfast, it is protected by UNESCO, XVIII.-XIX. We will get to know the city of Trinidad closely, which was enriched by sugar production over the centuries and is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, with the best-preserved examples of Colonial period architecture in the world, which Cubans are proud of today. As we walk through the stone streets, we will feel like we are traveling back to ancient times, and we will cool off by drinking Canchanchara, a mixture of lemon juice, honey and Cuban Rum unique to Trinidad.

Accommodation

Private Guesthouse

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities

Trinidad City Tour

Special information

Today’s total travel time is approximately 2-3 hours.

After breakfast, we will set off towards the city of Villa Santa Clara, which was the most important front of the Cuban Revolution and made Che a legend. We will visit the armored train museum park, which was captured by the important leaders of the revolution, the legendary Comandante Che Guevara, and carried almost all the ammunition of Batista's armies, where it passed the hottest part of the war. Even today, we will see Parque Vidal, where bullet marks can be seen in the old Hilton Hotel, and feel those days more closely. We will see the Mausoleum of Che Guevera, who was captured wounded and executed in Bolivia on October 9, 1967, while leading a small guerrilla group, and where his body was brought and buried 30 years later, and the monument and statue of "El Che"'s famous farewell letter written in cuneiform. After our trip to Santa Clara, we set out for Havana.

Accommodation

5* Hotels (1 night)

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities

Santa Clara - Che Guevara Mausoleum and Museum (entrance fee)

Special information

Today’s total travel time is approximately 6 hours.

After breakfast, we will travel to the Viñales Valley, where we will visit tobacco fields, a local farm, and

enjoy panoramic views from Los Jazmines Hill. Lunch will be served at El Palenque, and we will explore

the Cueva del Indio by boat and visit the Prehistoric Mural. We will finish with a visit to a local family

before checking into the hotel.

Accommodation: 3-4 Star Hotel 4 stars Hotels

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Included Activities and Services:

Tour of Pinar del Río

Transfer from Havana to Pinar del Río

Special information: The travel time is approximately 3 hours.

After breakfast, we will transfer back to Havana for a city tour. We will visit the historic center of Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Malecón, Revolution Square, Colón Cemetery, Miramar, and the panoramic views from Morro Castle. You will then have the rest of the day free.

Accommodation: 3-4 Star Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Included Activities and Services:

City tour of Havana

Special information: The Havana city tour lasts approximately 2-3 hours.

Full day free time after breakfast.

Accommodation

3-4* Hotels (1 night)

Meals

Breakfast

Your trip comes to an end this morning after breakfast, check-out time is 10 am. If you wish to stay on in this colourful capital, just speak to your booking agent.

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities and Services:

Transfer to the airport

Durations

9 + Days

Language

English

Espanol

Francais

German

Turkish

Frequently asked questions

Walk around Old Havana, which sheds lights on the difference between the lifestyle of city and rural life in Cuba.
Take in all the colours and aromas of Soroa, the stunning valley area known as the 'rainbow of Cuba' and immerse yourself in local culture.
Stroll along the rural dirt roads of Vinales as tractors, vintage cars and horse-drawn carriages pass you by.
Step back in time in Trinidad – a real Cuban treat. Explore its old-world streets, then hit some fine palm-flanked beaches for a bit of rest and relaxation.
Marvel at the unique architecture of Palacio del Valle in Cienfuegos and ask your local leader for all the best local (and secret) spots.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.

The guesthouses (casas) we use are much nicer than your average Cuban dwelling and each room is unique. Regardless of where you stay, power cuts and breaks in hot water supply are sometimes unavoidable, as in any developing country – but we believe that this is all a part of the local experience. To help set your expectations correctly, please read the ‘Accommodation’ section of the Essential Trip Information.
Luxuries such as air conditioning, plush pillows, and fly screens, are often scarce. Part of the experience here is learning to appreciate everyday Cuban resourcefulness.
Internet access can be hard to come by, and when it's available it's often unreliable and expensive. Treat this as a great opportunity to take a break from modern devices and have a true holiday.
As this trip covers a lot of land, you'll be spending quite a bit of time travelling. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.