Cuba Libre
8 days
from Havana to Havana
From
$ 1249
Duration8 days
Walk through the pincushion hills and wander amongst orchids and lush mountain coffee plantations – see another side of the island on this week-long tour through the "Garden Province" of Cuba. Tour a tobacco plantation, snorkel crystal-clear waters full of colourful coral and search for the pirates of lore along the Guanahacabibes Peninsula. Soak up local culture in a homestay for an immersive experience that travellers rarely get to know. Let our experienced CEO lead you off the beaten path and discover the cultural treasures of Cuba.
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Duration: 8 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/Viñales
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.
Travel to Viñales. Get familiar with surrounds on an orientation walk, then spend time exploring the beautiful valley.
Meals: B
Day 3: 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 4: Viñales/María la Gorda
Maria la Gorda's location on the Northwestern tip of Cuba offers some of the best sunsets, beaches and marine life you will find in Cuba, an ideal place for water sports.
Travel to María la Gorda, a UNESCO beach town, visiting a cigar factory en route. Opt to go on a sunset boat ride, go snorkelling, or relax on the beach.
End place: Maria La Gorda
Meals: B
Day 5: María la Gorda
Start place: Maria La Gorda
From María la Gorda, head out to Cabo San Antonio, a protected area famous for the sea turtles that lay their eggs on the beach. After learning some information about the region, stop by the Roncalí lighthouse. Enjoy some free time on the beach.
Enjoy an excursion to Cabo San Antonio with a stop at the Roncalí lighthouse.
End place: Maria La Gorda
Meals: B
Day 6: María la Gorda/Las Terrazas
Start place: Maria La Gorda
Less than an hour outside of the bustle and hustle of Havana, Las Terrazas is a UNESCO biosphere reserve known for its stunning flora and fauna. Once acres of deforested farmland, today Las Terrazas is a lush oasis after Castro organized thousands of trees be planted. Travel through bamboo groves, past teak and royal palms and keep your eyes peeled for birds and exotic flowers.
Travel to Las Terrazas and enjoy the stunning scenery in this UNESCO biosphere reserve known for its flora and fauna.
End place: Las Terrazas
Meals: B
Day 7: Las Terrazas/Havana
Start place: Las Terrazas
Travel back to Havana, and walk through Old Havana wth the CEO. Enjoy a final night in the city with the group.
End place: Havana
Meals: B
Day 8: 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
- Cigar factory tour (Pinar del Rio)
- Viñales orientation walk
- Guanahacabibes Peninsula Biosphere Reserve and Cabo San Antonio excursion including Roncalí Lighthouse
- Beach time (María La Gorda)
- Las Terrazas biosphere reserve visit
- 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
Hotels/casas particulares (homestays) (7 nts)