Cuba Explorer

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CAD $1999

9 Days

Best Rate: Guarantee

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

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Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 30 May 2027

Experience Overview

Explore a side of Cuba that few rarely get to experience on this nine-day adventure. Cruise Havana’s history-infused streets in a classic car and stroll along Trinidad’s cobblestone avenues to the rhythms of music floating from open windows. Tour a tobacco plantation for a taste of iconic Cuban culture and luxuriate in the view of the island’s rolling western hills. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle is well-paced, so you're refreshed and ready to explore the island’s vibrant culture and tropical breezes.

Highlights

Cruise through Havana in a vintage automobile
Watch local experts make the famous Cuban cigar
Explore the fascinating culture and history of Cuba
Stay at local homestays for an authentic Cuban experience

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Trip Details

Product Code: 1762

Tour Type: Small Group

Accommodation: Budget

Transport: Private vehicle, vintage automobiles, walking.

Guide Language: English

Travel Styles: Classic

Tour Operator: G Adventures

Supplier Code: CCCE

Starts: Havana, Cuba

Finishes: Havana, Cuba

Duration: 9 days

Departures: Guaranteed

Physical Rating: Light

Includes

Activities

Your G for Good Moment: Proyecto Manacú Visit, Manaca Iznaga Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Havana Homestay, Havana
Arrival transfer
Walking tour of Old Havana
Havana City tour in vintage automobiles
Revolution Square visit (Havana)
Cigar tour in Pinar del Río with demonstrations
Viñales and Trinidad orientation walks
Giron Museum visit (Bay of Pigs)
Visits and entry to the Che monument and historical sites in Santa Clara
Guided tour of Santa Clara
Free time in Havana and Viñales
Informal Spanish lesson
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

Casas particulares (homestays) (8 nts).

8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Transport

Private vehicle, vintage automobiles, walking.

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1999 ($222 /day)

Itinerary

Day 1: 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.
Arrive in Havana at any time and transfer your casa particular. One of the oldest cities in the western hemisphere, Havana was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. It contains a wealth of colonial architecture, and the old city and streets around the malecon (ocean-side walkway) are best discovered on foot.

After the group welcome meeting at 6pm, we will be heading out for a meal in a nearby local restaurant (optional). If you arrive late, the leader will leave you a message at the front desk.

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - You will be met at the airport and transferred to the start location to start your adventure. Please note, the included arrival transfer is from Havana's José Martí International Airport (HAV). If you are flying into Varadero (VRA) you will need to pre-pay a supplement to receive a transfer. Please reach out to your G Adventures booking agent for pricing and availability.Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Activity - Live amongst the locals in this “casa particular”, Cuba’s equivalent of a bed & breakfast homestay. Learn about the lifestyle, culture and real-life realities of our hosts. More intimate than a hotel, experience a slice of Cuban life as it’s actually lived.Accommodation - Azul Habana Homestay

Day 2: Havana

Enjoy a walking tour of historic Old Havana before hopping in a vintage automobile to cruise through the city. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Cuba's capital.
Learn more about the city's history on an included walking tour of Old Havana. After, enjoy an included tour in vintage automobiles. Revel in the bustle, history, and rhythms of this fascinating Caribbean capital city. After lunch spend time exploring Havana with a free afternoon.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - A fantastic way to experience most of Havana—and in style! Hop into a well-preserved car from the 1950s and cruise around, soaking in the city's atmosphere.Activity - Sit down with the CEO for a brief lesson on some important words and phrases in español to prepare for the upcoming adventure.Activity - Take a walking tour of Havana and find out what your CEO loves best about this amazing city. See city highlights that may include La Catedral de San Cristóbal de La Habana, the Palacio de los Marqueses de Aguas Claras (which now houses a restaurant), the Museo de Arte Colonial and the Plaza de Armas, with its statue of Manuel de Céspedes (one of the leaders of the Cuban independence movement). Use this walk as a jumping off point to explore the rest of this lively city.Free_time - Spend the afternoon discovering some of Havana's iconic sites. Opt to visit Plaza de Armas, stroll the Malecón, or relax at a café while soaking in authentic Cuban culture.Accommodation - Azul Habana Homestay

Day 3: Viñales

Travel to lush Viñales with a cigar tour en route. Enjoy lunch at a local tobacco farm.
A short trip west brings us to "The Garden Province" of Pinar del Rio and to the Valley of Viñales with the town of the same name. Enjoy an included cigar tour en route before getting your cameras ready for the lush vistas and pincushion hills around Viñales, called mogotes.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Pinar del Rio is tobacco country. Fans of the ubiquitous Cuban cigar will be hard-pressed not to be impressed by the fields of green plants punctuated by thatch roof drying hut. Then witness a demonstration of how the cured leaves are hand-rolled, cut and packaged. Prepare for the heady smell of tobacco. Opt to buy a box to bring home to friends or enjoy them all by yourself.Accommodation - Homestay Haydee Chiroles

Day 4: Viñales

Take a walk through the countryside to enjoy the stunning outdoors. Enjoy free time in Viñales in the afternoon.
Arguably one of the prettiest natural areas in Cuba, take the chance to explore the area, or simply sit back and enjoying the view.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Explore the stunning Cuban country side on a walk with your CEO.Free_time - Hike or explore one of the prettiest areas in Cuba, or sit back, relax, and take in the view - you're in paradise!Accommodation - Homestay Haydee Chiroles

Day 5: Viñales/Cienfuegos

Settle in for a travel day to Cienfuegos. Along the way, stop off at the Giron Museum at the Bay of Pigs to learn more about the US military involvement with Cuba. Opt to go for a swim in the beautiful waters before continuing on to the seaside town of Cienfuegos.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Learn more about the Bay of Pigs invasion at this small museum that houses photos and artifacts from the conflict.Free_time - Opt to swim or snorkel in the Bay of Pigs.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Lily's homestay

Day 6: Cienfuegos/Trinidad

Travel to Trinidad, tour the city, and opt to take a salsa dancing lesson.
A trip south brings us through the beautiful Topes de Collantes region to the southern coastal city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trinidad. We include a tour of the area to get your general bearings; the rest of the time is free to wander the cobblestone streets, shop, and experience the great music scene that has made this city famous.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy the sights and sounds of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and get your bearings through a guided tour. Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Homestay Jesus Pineda

Day 7: Trinidad

Enjoy a free day in Trinidad to discover this Spanish colonial town that was founded in the 16th century and still preserves a look and feel of the past.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore lively Trinidad by day and night.Accommodation - Homestay Jesus Pineda

Day 8: Trinidad/Havana

Start the day with a visit to the G Adventures–supported Manaca Iznaga community centre that enables local women to sell traditional textiles. Take a guided tour of key historical sites, including the famous Che monument in Santa Clara, en route back to Havana.
Head east along the Carretera Central to the city of Santa Clara, a key location in the history of the Revolution. On your way into town visit key historical sites, including the massive Che monument (Santa Clara is also the final resting place of Che Guevara).

Travel back to the north coast to Havana for your final night on the town with the group.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit the Manaca Iznaga community and get further immersed in the local life and meet Cuba’s rural families, where G Adventures and Planeterra helped create a textiles centre in 2019, thereby enabling local women to sell traditional textiles to travellers. See local embroidered techniques used to create garments and souvenirs, and learn how local women organization has impacted the community and those who visit it. Planeterra and G Adventures have supported with providing technical assistance to start up the business, capacity building and guidance to create a local experience.Activity - Set eyes on a 6.7m (22ft) bronze statue of Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara standing tall atop a mausoleum erected to mark the 20th anniversary of Guevara’s murder in Bolivia. Tour the mausoleum lit by an eternal flame ignited by Fidel Castro. Visit the adjacent museum, containing a number of exhibit pieces ranging from medical materials to Guevara’s pistol, and photographs that include pictures from his childhood.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Azul Habana Homestay

Day 9: Havana

Depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

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Reviews

Kristin V - Traveled, November 2023

We had a well-informed guide, an entertaining and informative tour, and we had a great experience overall.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/30/2023

Chris L - Traveled, December 2023

I find the guides to be highly knowledgeable of their subject matter.

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Marta C - Traveled, December 2023

Organization safety and touristic points coverage

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Emily G - Traveled, December 2023

This trip would be perfect for somebody interested in this kind of travel because it offers a lot of security and local knowledge/guidance that really helps ease any anxieties of travelling in a country that is not always depicted in the best way. I will be encouraging everyone who shows the slightest interest in Cuba to book this trip as it was truly a life changing experience that was well planned, safe, incredibly fun and showcased the beauty of Cuba and it's people. It is such a shame that there is so much fear mongering surrounding Cuba and trips like this led by amazing locals have the potential to start to shift that.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/30/2023

Rhys G - Traveled, December 2023

This trip to Cuba was so eye opening and incredible. It was both beautiful and emotional. I would recommend this to anyone in order to bring more people to the country to understand what they are going through and hopefully shed more light on the situation in Cuba.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/30/2023

Corina V - Traveled, November 2023

The whole experience, from the setup of small group that is international, to the schedule and the cultural experience.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/04/2023

Harriet B - Traveled, November 2023

Good balance of destinations and activities on the tour. Very easy to access- just turn up and go

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/04/2023

Robair A - Traveled, November 2023

Good balanced tour, very sensible between big cities and country side

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/04/2023

Denise H - Traveled, October 2023

Well organised

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Barbara M - Traveled, October 2023

G Adventures tours are well-organized and have interesting itineraries that provide travelers with the perfect mix of obvious must-see and off the beaten path experiences.

Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/04/2023

Maria C - Traveled, October 2023

It's a fantastic way to see the world.