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cuba Tours Essential Cuba
Essential Cuba
Experience the delights of Cuba on this captivating journey; from the iconic city of Havana, to the picturesque scenery of Viñales Valley and the traditional cobblestone town of Trinidad.
- Style: Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
- Duration: 9 days/8 nights
- Starts in: Havana
Guide Price £1825
per person
Highlights:
- Tour Havana in a classic American car
- Enjoy the picturesque Viñales Valley
- Visit the Che Guevara mausoleum and memorial
- Marvel at the architecture of Cienfuegos
- Experience the traditional town of Trinidad
Itinerary:
Day 1 Havana
Arrive into Havana and transfer to your hotel. Get to know your fellow travellers while enjoying this evening’s optional welcome dinner.
Day 2 Havana
Enjoy an exhilarating tour of the city in a classic American car and take in the sights including the Malecón, Revolucion Square and Old Havana. Take a walking tour of the charming streets of Old Havana, before enjoying the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 3 Havana to Viñales
Travel to Soroa for a private guided tour of the impressive Orchid Garden with a local expert. Upon arrival in the Viñales Valley, get to know the area on an orientation walk.
Day 4 Viñales
The Viñales Valley offers some of the most picturesque scenery in all of Cuba, with tobacco and sugarcane fields lying side by side and limestone outcrops dotting the landscape. Explore the area on a valley walking tour and later, enjoy a salsa class before an organic dining experience at an eco-farm.
Day 5 Viñales to Cienfuegos
Head to the Bay of Pigs, the site of the failed American invasion in 1961, where there’s time to swim in the clear waters. Continue to Cienfuegos and get to know the town on an orientation walk before a visit to historic Palacio del Valle.
Days 6-7 Cienfuegos to Trinidad
Take the short journey to Trinidad with its cobblestone streets and old Chevrolets cruising by. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a delight to walk through as you appreciate a bygone era. Learn of the many religions that are practised in Cuba and explore some of the Spanish-style churches, before enjoying an evening meal in a local home while listening to a live band playing traditional Cuban music. Day 7 is free to explore Trinidad in your own time or perhaps head to Playa Ancon for a snorkelling trip.
Days 8-9 Trinidad to Havana
Travel inland to the town of Santa Clara and visit the Che Guevara mausoleum. Tour the museum to gain an insight into the life of this iconic revolutionary leader, before continuing to Havana to enjoy your final night. Your tour comes to an end after breakfast on day nine.
Departs:
Frequent departures, Nov - Dec 2020 & Jan - Dec 2021.Prices
per person
Inclusions
- Arrival transfer in Cuba
- 8 nights simple accommodation
- 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners
Not Included
- International flights
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As we can offer you such a flexible choice of flights, we don't include international airfares with our tour prices. The price you pay will be determined by the time of year you travel, your departure airport, airline and availability.
However, to give you a general idea of prices, flights to Cuba currently cost from £498 in Economy, £914 in Premium Economy and £1,635 in Business Class
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