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One Week in Cuba

8 Days | Explore the colourful streets of Cuba from Havana to Playa Larga, Trinidad and Vinales

4.5

Excellent

4 reviews

8 days

Start

Havana, Cuba

Finish

Havana, Cuba

Trip Code

QUYF

Min Age

Trip Size

1 - null

Physical Rating

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Transport

Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi

Accommodation

Casa Particular (7 nights)

From £649(8 days)

Trip Informations

This week-long fun, fast and colourful trip through Cuba takes you right to the beating heart of a fiercely independent nation. Cycle through the streets of rocking, retro Havana, swing through Playa Larga for a dip in the crystal-clear Caribbean, soak up the sunshine on the beaches of Trinidad and sip on Cuban cocktails with the locals in Vinales. Your leader will provide you with heaps of local insight, you’ll have fun, included activities to get your bearings and you’ll also get heaps of free time to explore at your own pace and travel your way – do you want to go snorkelling and bike riding or just kick back and people-watch with a churro? It’s up to you! From vintage cars to fragrant cigars and plenty of salsa in between – lose yourself in the rhythm of this emerging Caribbean hotspot.

Why you’ll love this trip

Cycle through the culture-soaked streets of Old Havana and immerse yourself in the eclectic history of Cuba’s capital on a half-day walking tour of the city.

Venture to the village of Vinales, where the small-town charms are many. Spend your time smoking fat cigars with locals and exploring hidden caves in the mountains.

Enjoy loads of free time – perfectly balanced with included activities and local insight – to kick back on the white sands of Trinidad, go snorkelling among tropical fish or hike the Sierra del Escambray mountains.

Sip on Cuba’s famous liquor on a visit to a local bar for a rum tasting – as far as the rum world is concerned, Cuba is home to some of the best out there!

Wander cobblestone streets alongside cowboys, vintage cars and farmers and clock the best-preserved buildings in Cuba – Trinidad is the best spot for photos whether you’re an amateur film photographer or just love taking photos on your phone!

By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur 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.

Is this trip right for you?

The guesthouses (casas) used are much nicer than your average Cuban dwelling, and each room is unique. Regardless of where you stay, power cuts and breaks in the hot water supply are sometimes unavoidable, as in any developing country – but we believe this is all a part of the local experience. To help set your expectations, 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.

You might have to save your status updates and photo posts for when you get home, as internet connection can be hard to find, unreliable and expensive. Treat Cuba as a holiday from being online!

Itinerary

DAY 1
Day 1 • Havana
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Cuba. Kick off your adventure in Havana, the gloriously old-school capital. Your trip begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you have time before, you might like to visit Museo de la Revolucion – a museum focusing on the events leading up to, during and immediately after the Cuban revolution – or maybe check out one of Havana’s many cool cafes and bohemian bars as you stroll the Malecon and grab a cheeky mojito. Tonight, why not dig into some delectable street snacks or join the group for some traditional Cuban cuisine at one of the many street vendors – churros anyone? Tonight, you’ll spend the night in your first Cuban casa – totally unique to Cuba, the accommodation here is in locally-run guesthouses, giving you an authentic insight into how the locals live.
Accommodation
Casa Particular (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Included activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Optional activities
Havana - Museum of the Revolution (entrance fee) - EUR8
Havana - National Museum of Fine Arts (entrance fee) - CUP250
Special information
A complimentary arrival transfer is included with your trip. Please ensure you provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior so the transfer can be organised. Please see Joining Point instructions under ‘Essential Information’ for more information about exiting the arrivals hall and connecting with your arrival transfer driver – who will take you to the address of your assigned guesthouse. 
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. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place. 
DAY 2
Day 2 • Havana / Bay of Pigs / Playa Larga
This morning, head out on a leader-led walking tour of Old Havana – one of the Caribbean’s most impressive historical city centres. Wander through the oldest square in town, Plaza de Armas, and explore the architecturally eclectic buildings that line the 16th century Plaza Vieja. Admire the San Francisco de Asis Basilica and visit the Cathedral, with its elaborate baroque facade. Fuel up at one of Havana's trendy restaurants this afternoon for lunch, then hop in a private transfer to the Bay of Pigs. Learn some local lingo along the way from your leader with an informal Spanish lesson. If time permits, you can enjoy an afternoon swim in Playa Giron or Cueva de los Peces (Cave of Fishes) before travelling to Playa Larga, where you’ll spend the night.
Accommodation
Casa Particular (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Included activities
Havana - Leader-led walking tour of Old Havana
Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
Bay of Pigs - Coastal swim stop
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 2.5 hours.
DAY 3
Day 3 • Trinidad
Enjoy a sleep-in this morning before travelling to Trinidad – one of Cuba’s standout destinations. Trinidad is everything you imagine Cuba to be, from the horses that trot down cobblestone streets to the old men strumming guitars on doorsteps. Join your leader for a short orientation walk then the rest of the afternoon is free to explore the streets or the stretches of white sand. Why not climb the bell tower of Museo Nacional de la Lucha Contra Bandidos for epic city views or sip on a canchanchara – an invigorating Cuban cocktail invented by guerrillas during the war of independence. Tonight, your leader will take you to a local bar for a rum tasting – an integral experience here, as Cuba is known as the home to some of the best rum in the world!
Accommodation
Casa Particular (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Trinidad - Leader-led orientation walk
Trinidad - Rum Tasting in a Local Bar
Optional activities
Trinidad - Cave Disco (entrance fee) - EUR14
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.
DAY 4
Day 4 • Trinidad
Trinidad is a bucket-list destination for many, due to the friendly people, old-fashioned feeling and exceptionally well-preserved colonial buildings. The Santeria religion (a voodoo-like Afro-Cuban tradition) is practised here, making the town even more intriguing. Today you can enjoy a free day to explore at your own pace. You might like to hire a bike to discover the local area on wheels (just a heads up – Cuba's bicycles, like its cars, are vintage.) Wherever you wander, there are photo ops at every turn! Tonight, why not throw yourself into the Trinidad culture with an informal music lesson, a casual salsa class or a folklore show at one of the town's numerous open-air venues?
Accommodation
Casa Particular (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Trinidad - Salsa Dance Lesson (1 hour) - EUR10
Trinidad - Afro-Cuban folklore show (entrance fee) from - EUR3
Trinidad - Musical Instrument Lesson (guitar, double bass, tres, percussion) per hour - EUR10
DAY 5
Day 5 • Vinales
Prepare for a long day of travel to Vinales today – grab a window seat if you can or get stuck into a good book. The travel will be worth it when you arrive – from quaint bars to fragrant cigars, Vinales is known for being one of the most scenic parts of the country. This is where tobacco and sugarcane fields lie side by side and the mojitos are made with honey. This small and charming rural village is probably the easiest place in Cuba to mingle with the locals (who are very sociable and love nothing better than to drink rum and dance the night away). Tonight, your leader might suggest that you grab dinner at an ecological farm with sweeping views of the valley.
Accommodation
Casa Particular (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Vinales - Leader-led orientation walk
Optional activities
Vinales - Salsa Dance Lesson (per hour) - USD10
Vinales - Live music venues (entrance fee) - Free
Vinales - Farm-to-table dinner at an eco-friendly ranch - EUR13
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 7 hours.
DAY 6
Day 6 • Vinales
Enjoy free time in picturesque Vinales – today is yours to soak up rural Cuba’s slow, old-world pace. The valley feels like something out of Jurassic Park, with huge mounds of rock covered in vegetation thrusting out of the earth at random. For a culture fix, maybe stroll to the main square, the 19th century Casa de la Cultura and the next door Galeria de Arte with its collection of paintings by local artists. If you're itching for something outdoorsy, you might like to hire a bike, hike through the tobacco fields, take a day trip out to the picturesque beaches or visit Gran Caverno de Santo Tomas (one of the biggest cave systems on the American continent). If you can’t decide, just ask your leader for their recommendations on how to make the most of charming Vinales.
Accommodation
Casa Particular (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Vinales - Vinales valley guided walking tour - EUR10
DAY 7
Day 7 • Havana
Journey back to the vibrant capital this morning in Havana. Arrive at the guesthouse, then get on your bike and push your pedals through the streets of Havana on an included bicycle ride to Revolution Square. This famous plaza is a historic symbol of Cuba and has been home to some seriously important speeches. Later tonight, maybe drop by the legendary Buena Vista Social Club and take the chance to toast to your trip and fellow travellers with a mojito. You can also join the hundreds of locals lining up to eat a Coppelia ice cream before shaking the night away with a salsa lesson at Casa de la Musica.
Accommodation
Casa Particular (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Havana - Leader-led Bicycle Ride to Revolution Square
Optional activities
Havana - Jose Marti Memorial tower entrance fee - CUP200
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.
DAY 8
Day 8 • Havana
No activities are planned for today, so you’re free to leave any time after checkout. You might like to head out in a classic 1950s convertible on a Classic American Car Tour of Havana with Urban Adventures. Ride through the streets in style as you cruise through the capital and wind up with a Cuban cocktail at the swinging Hotel Nacional. For more information – visit urbanadventures.com.
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Havana - Cigar Factory Tour (entrance fee and guide) - USD10
Havana - Camera Obscura by Leonardo da Vinci (entrance fee and guide included) - EUR2
Havana - Tourist Bus Day Pass (Hotel Plaza Buro) - EUR10
Havana - Havana Murals & Mosaics: Community Projects Urban Adventure - EUR102
Havana - Classic American Car Tour Urban Adventure - EUR62
Havana - Havana Afro-Cuban Religion Urban Adventure - EUR29
Special information
As there's a great deal to do in Havana, it’s recommended that you stay a few extra days to make the most of this exciting city. If you need help booking extra accommodation, just speak to your booking agent.

Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Transport

Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi

Accommodation

Casa Particular (7 nights)

Activities

Complimentary Arrival Transfer

Havana - Leader-led walking tour of Old Havana

Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson

Bay of Pigs - Coastal swim stop

Trinidad - Leader-led orientation walk

Trinidad - Rum Tasting in a Local Bar

Vinales - Leader-led orientation walk

Havana - Leader-led Bicycle Ride to Revolution Square

Optional activities

Havana - Museum of the Revolution (entrance fee) - EUR8

Havana - National Museum of Fine Arts (entrance fee) - CUP250

Trinidad - Cave Disco (entrance fee) - EUR14

Trinidad - Salsa Dance Lesson (1 hour) - EUR10

Trinidad - Afro-Cuban folklore show (entrance fee) from - EUR3

Trinidad - Musical Instrument Lesson (guitar, double bass, tres, percussion) per hour - EUR10

Vinales - Salsa Dance Lesson (per hour) - USD10

Vinales - Live music venues (entrance fee) - Free

Vinales - Farm-to-table dinner at an eco-friendly ranch - EUR13

Vinales - Vinales valley guided walking tour - EUR10

Havana - Jose Marti Memorial tower entrance fee - CUP200

Havana - Cigar Factory Tour (entrance fee and guide) - USD10

Havana - Camera Obscura by Leonardo da Vinci (entrance fee and guide included) - EUR2

Havana - Tourist Bus Day Pass (Hotel Plaza Buro) - EUR10

Havana - Havana Murals & Mosaics: Community Projects Urban Adventure - EUR102

Havana - Classic American Car Tour Urban Adventure - EUR62

Havana - Havana Afro-Cuban Religion Urban Adventure - EUR29

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