All Around Cuba and Beyond

Pick Up at Varadero International Airport

  • The program below is for a 7 days round trip, which is the most commonly requested but we can reorganize the schedules by readjusting all the activities for a shorter or longer trip (from 5 to 12 days), according to your needs and interests.
  • We provide Bed and Breakfast accommodations in homestay (Casas Particulares) only. All of them in nice locations and with all the requirements regarding comfort, safety and owners reliability. Anyway, you are free to choose your own accommodation (hotel or any other of your choice). We will appreciate a lot you let us know.
  • You may add any of the optional activities mentioned below like museums, shows, etc. to the different programs without any reservation in advance. The prices are listed in each case. You just need to tell your tour guide and we will arrange that for you.
  • As we are ready to customize, you are free to add or remove anything from the programs or stay longer or shorter at any place or just skip it.
  • In case of American Citizens, all our programs fall under the Support for the Cuban People Category and all the activities we organize are in the feeling of doing so.
  • Gratuities for the tour guide and driver at the end of the round trip are on your discretion.
  • Please it would be very important that you inform us of the size of your luggage and quantity per person. The type of transport we would use depends on this due to the trunk space.
  • Transfer in and out to the Airport.
  • Accommodation in B&B homestay (Casas Particulares).
  • Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned car during your stay to visit the most important tourist destinations in Cuba.
  • Professional tour guide and driver service.
  • One hour ride back to the 50´s in Havana on a vintage American convertible car.
  • Pick up at Varadero Airport.
  • Accommodation in a Bed and Breakfast in Varadero.
  • Round Trip welcome briefing.
  • Free time upon arrival.

The Capital of all Cubans, Havana is simply a lively and colorful city plenty of bustle and entertainment, with an awesome architecture from the Colonial period and beyond. Founded in 1519 as Saint Christopher of Havana, it is still today the main economic, political, cultural and social city of the country. Its amazing buildings, historical museums, glamorous nightlife and enchanting people invite you to get deeper within the street maze. Its defense system, together with the oldest section of the city, where time seams to stand still, are considered the historical heart of Havana and the largest colonial center in Latin America. It was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982.

  • Picking up at the accommodation.
  • Walking tour around the Old Havana, including Arms Square, Saint Francis of Assisi Square, Old Square, and Cathedral Square. Ambos Mundos Hotel, La Bodeguita del Medio and El Floridita bars. Museums, churches, local markets, souvenir shops and cigar, rum and coffee place.
  • Optional lunch break. Our suggestion is to try typical Cuban food at a local Paladar.
  • One hour ride in a classic convertible car all through the new section of the city.
  • Panoramic tour to the Modern Havana, including a ride all along the seafront avenue known as Malecon, Revolution Square, Central Park, Capitol Building, Opera House, former Bacardi Building and Museum of the Revolution, former Presidential Palace. Visit to the Statue of Jesus Christ and the surroundings of Morro-Cabaña fortresses complex. Optional stops for pictures.
  • Free time at the Flea Market.
  • Drive back to the accommodation in Varadero.
  • Free time for the nightlife.

The options listed below could be added to this tour upon your request. To be paid on spot.

Visit to:

    • Havana Club Rum Museum.
    • Cigar Factory.
    • Christopher Colombus Cemetery
    • Hemingway´s room at Ambos Mundos Hotel.
    • The Cultural Community Project known as Fusterlandia, run by José Fuster, a famous Cuban artist. (20.00 USD for the ride)
    • Some museums like City Museum and Revolution Museum.

Zapata Swamp is regarded as the largest wetland in the Caribbean area. Located on the southern coast of the province of Matanzas, this huge swamp, partially covered by forest, is one of the most complete wildlife reserves in the geographic area. Because of its wide variety of flora and fauna and the preservation works we have carried out; it was declared National Park Peninsula de Zapata by the Cuban authorities and Reserve of the Biosphere by UNESCO. The Caribbean coast, with its sandy beaches and the very well-preserved coral reef, attracts divers and water sports practitioners from all over the world.

  • Picking up at the accommodation.
  • The ride to Gran Parque Nacional Peninsula de Zapata will take about two hours.
  • Visit to Museo de La Comandancia, devoted to the history of the invasion of Bay of Pigs in 1962. (admission fee and camaras, pay on spot)
  • Optional visit to Guama, a group of islands in the middle of the Treasure Lake where there is a replica of a Taino Village. We get there by boat. (admission fee: pay on spot)
  • Visit to the Crocodrile Breeding Farm.
  • Visit to the hummingbird Sanctuary.
  • Optional lunch break. Recommended local options.
  • Stop at Cueva de los Peces, the deepest flooded cave or cenote in Cuba, to swim in the crystalline waters of the Bay of Pigs by the Caribbean Sea.
  • The ride to Cienfuegos will take about one hour. All along the way we will enjoy the rural landscapes.

 

The options listed below could be added to this tour upon your request. To be paid on spot.

  • Shore Scuba Diving in the coral reef.
  • Snorkeling in the cave or the beach. (gears included. You can use you own)

 

Cienfuegos, also known as The Pearl of the South, was founded in 1819 by French. It is a maritime town with very well-preserved historical buildings and one of the most captivating bays in the Caribbean Sea. Its historical center was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2005.

    • Walking tour around the center of the city where we can visit Marti Park, Tomas Terris Theater, Purisima Concepcion Cathedral, City Hall, City Boulevard, Cruise Terminal and some of the oldest building in town like the house of Don Luis D' Clouet, who lead the foundation on the city.
    • Free time at the city center, souvenir market and local boulevard.
    • Ride along the town Malecon.
    • Stop by Palacio de Valle, a moorish building by Punta Gorda neighborhood, which is a gem of the architecture of Cienfuegos.
    • Drive to the accommodation in Cienfuegos.
    • Free night.

El Nicho, located on the way from Cienfuegos to Trinidad, in the middle of Guamuhaya Mountain Range, the second most important in Cuba. It is part of the National Park El Nicho and it is very famous because of its beautiful waterfalls and the impressive natural swimming pools of fresh and crystalline waters. You can also find a wide variety of fauna and flora that makes of that place a natural paradise.

    • Picking up at the accommodation.
    • Visit to El Nicho, a charming scenery in the middle of Guamuhaya mountain range, the second important in Cuba.
    • You are going to be accompanied by a local guide from the National Park who will be taking care of you by calling your attention on the exuberant flora and fauna of the region.
    • Hiking in the mountains by El Nicho river.
    • Swimming in a fresh water natural lake.
    • Enjoy the waterfalls.
    • Optional lunch of local cuisine.
    • Drive to the city of Trinidad.
    • Accommodation and free night.

Trinidad, the third village founded in Cuba in 1514, still sleeping in time. Its architectural wealth make you travel back in time thanks to the preservation and restoration of buildings. It was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.

  • Picking up at the accommodation.
  • Walking tour around the heart of Trinidad: Mayor Square, former Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, Santisima Trinidad Cathedral, Foundation Place of the City, Temple House of Yemaya.
  • Visit to La Canchanchara bar to try the most typical drink in the city.
  • Time for optional lunch at a private restaurant with local choices.
  • Visit to different museums, former private residences of rich families like Cantero, Iznaga and Brunet, all linked to the sugar production in the area. (admission fee: on spot)
  • Free time at the local flea market and some other activities of your choice. You can also enjoy the Caribbean by visiting Ancon Beach, only 15 minutes drive from the city.
  • Back to the accommodation
  • Free night.
  • Night activities: Optional dinner at a private restaurant with local choices, Casa de la Trova, Casa de la Música etc.

The options listed below could be added to this tour upon your request. To be paid on spot.

    • A ride on a typical house carriage.
    • Horseback ride to the Natural Park and waterfalls.
    • Excursion to the Natural Park by jeep.

Santa Clara, also known as Che Guevara´s City, is the number one city in the center of Cuba. It was founded during 17th century and witnessed some of the most significant episodes of the history of Cuba and its Revolution.

  • Picking up at the accommodation.
  • On the way, visit to Manaca Iznaga town, former Iznaga´s family property, by San Luis Valley.

Once in Santa Clara:

  • Visit to the Armored Train Monument. (admission fee: pay on spot)
    • Visit to Leoncio Vidal Park and its surroundings: La Caridad Theater, Santa Clara Libre Hotel, City Hall, etc.
    • Walking along the City Boulevard.
    • Time for optional lunch at a restaurant with local choices.
    • Visit to Che´s Mausoleum and Museum.
    • Drive back to Varadero.
    • Free time for night activities.
  • Transfer out to the Airport.

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PICK UP TIME:

  • Arrival of the flight