Cuba Libre
6 days
from Havana to Havana
From
$ 849
Duration6 days
Wander among pincushion hills and colourful orchids on this tour through the "Garden Province" of Cuba. Find out what gives Cuban cigars their world-renowned reputation at a tobacco farm. Experience nature unfold in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Las Terrazas. Soak up local culture in a homestay for an immersive experience that travellers rarely get to know. Let our knowledgeable CEO lead you off the beaten path and discover the cultural treasures of Cuba.
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Duration: 6 daysService level: Standard
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Starts in: HavanaPhysical Grading: Light
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Ends in: HavanaAges: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Havana
Start place: 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.
It is important to note that Cuba tends to be quite different to other areas of the world you may have travelled in. Buildings and infrastructure are generally old and may not have been maintained to the highest standard. Elevators, internet and A/C often break down, things happen very slowly and water pressure and hot water can be minimal. Cuba is an amazing place to visit but to fully enjoy and relax, western expectations should be left at home and your sense of adventure should be your guide.
End place: Havana
Day 2: Havana/Soroa
Start place: Havana
Travel into the Pinar del Rio province to the small town of Viñales, beautifully located in a fertile valley surrounded by the unusual mogotes, or limestone pincushion hills.
Set off in the morning to explore the street art around Callejon de Hammel and Jaimanitas in Havana. Travel to the Unesco Biosphere Reserve of Las Terrazas to take in the beautiful area before continuing onto Soroa for the night.
Meals: B
Day 3: Soroa/Viñales
Travel into the Pinar del Rio province to the small town of Viñales, beautifully located in a fertile valley surrounded by the unusual mogotes, or limestone pincushion hills.
Travel to Viñales, stopping en route to visit one of the most successful tobacco farms in Cuba. Get familiar with surrounds on an orientation walk, then spend time exploring the beautiful valley.
Meals: B
Day 4: Viñales
Enjoy a free day in the area. Opt to go caving, hiking, biking, or just relax and enjoy the beautiful views of the valley.
Meals: B
Day 5: Viñales/Havana
Travel back to Havana, and walk through Old Havana with the CEO. Enjoy a final night in the city with the group.
End place: Havana
Meals: B
Day 6: Havana
Start place: Havana
Depart at any time.
End place: Havana
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Havana Homestay, Havana
- Arrival transfer
- Havana street art walk
- Las Terrazas Biosphere Reserve visit
- Tobacco farm visit
- Viñales orientation walk
- Walk through Old Havana with the CEO
- Revolution Square visit (Havana)
- Free time in Viñales
- Informal Spanish lesson
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Private vehicle, Walking -
Accommodation
Casas particulares (homestays) (5 nts)