Experience Overview
Cuba, with its varied landscape, rich history of literature, and vibrant rhythms will inspire you again and again. Explore this uniquely captivating land and meet friendly locals on this short, but sweet six-day adventure. Soak up Cuban culture in an immersive homestay experience, learn about the country's resilience at the Bay of Pigs Museum in Playa Girón, and visit Che Guevara sites in Santa Clara. Head into the refreshing mountain region to walk in a national park and learn about coffee production. Wander the cobblestone streets of Trinidad and see the magnificent seawall in Cienfuegos. Let yourself explore off the beaten path and witness the many treasures of this island in the Caribbean.
Highlights
- Experience Cuban hospitality during a homestay
- Visit the Bay of Pigs Museum in Playa Girón
- Tour the Che Guevara monument and mausoleum in Santa Clara
- Take a walk in Topes de Collantes National Park
- Discover the cities of Trinidad and Cienfuegos on a CEO guided orientation walk
- Learn some new moves during a Salsa dancing lesson
Trip Details
Product Code: 1768
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private vehicle, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: CCHC
Starts: Havana, Cuba
Finishes: Havana, Cuba
Duration: 6 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Havana Homestay, Havana
- Arrival transfer
- Bay of Pigs Museum
- Lunch in Caleta Buena
- Che Guevara monument and museum visit
- Casa de Café visit and walk in Topes de Collantes National Park
- Orientation walk in Trinidad
- Salsa dancing lesson
- Orientation walk in Cienfuegos
- Panoramic bus tour of Havana
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Casas particulares (homestays) (5 nts).
- 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
- Private vehicle, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) $853 ($142 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Havana
Arrive at any time.
An arrival transfer is included to the tour's starting point, a “casa particular” (a local home used as a bed and breakfast), for an authentic Cuban experience. Havana is one of the oldest cities in the western hemisphere, and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. As you drive to your accommodation look out for the popular colonial architecture and famed old cars of this creative and resilient city.
Day 2: Havana/Santa Clara
Enjoy a city tour of Havana before heading east towards the city of Santa Clara. In the late afternoon, visit the Che Guevara monument and mausoluem before arriving at your “casa particular” in Santa Clara, and enjoy a night out on the town.
Pass through thick green forests and lush plains as you drive east along the Carretera Central towards the city of Santa Clara. Then, visit the final resting place of Che Guevara and tour the massive Che monument in the city. Enter the mausoleum lit by an eternal flame ignited by Fidel Castro, and explore the adjacent museum, which exhibits pieces from Guevara's childhood and beyond. Finish today's journey at your “casa particular” in Santa Clara.
Day 3: Santa Clara/Trinidad
Today, travel south to the mountain region of Topes de Collantes where you'll visit the Casa de Café before embarking on a short walk through the national park. Arrive to the coastal city of Trinidad in the evening.
Travel south through the picturesque mountain region of Topes de Collantes stopping at the Casa de Café. This pleasant little coffee shop and museum, filled with contemporary Cuban artwork is rumoured to sell some of the freshest and tastiest coffee in Cuba. Learn about the history of Cuba's involvement in the industry and observe tools used in the past to make and manufacture this delicious bean.Then, immerse yourself in nature on a short walk in the national park; think waterfalls, secret swimming pools, underground rivers, and caves amid coffee plantations, jungle, and mountains. End the day upon arrival in the coastal city of Trinidad.
Day 4: Trinidad
In the morning take a short orientation walk with your CEO before enjoying a free day in Trinidad. Choose to snorkel, swim, or lounge on the beach during the afternoon. In the evening experience a salsa dancing lesson before putting those new moves to practice on a night out with your group.
Discover the Spanish colonial town of Trinidad, founded in the 16th century on a free day. Learn about this UNESCO World Heritage site on a short orientation walk in the morning, then use the afternoon to further explore the cobblestone streets and past of this well preserved town. Trinidad also happens to be a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Choose to spend the afternoon lounging on the beach, swimming in the calm waters, or searching for sea life as you snorkel.
In the evening dust off those party shoes and take part in a lively salsa dancing lesson before practicing those new moves on a night out at the historic Casa de la Trova, featuring live Cuban music and a spirited atmosphere.
Day 5: Trinidad/Havana
Travel to Cienfuegos and take part in another guided orientation walk before admiring Cuba's “Pearl of the South” on your own. Transfer back to Havana with a stop along the way to stretch those legs in Playa Girón for a visit to the Bay of Pigs museum. Upon arrival in Havana take a short bus tour of the city and spend your final night as you wish.
It's off to Cienfuegos, known as Cuba's “Pearl of the South”. Embark on an orientation walk of this town with French airs and a feisty Caribbean spirit. Wander around admiring the contrasting architecture and the turquoise blue of the water lapping at the iconic sea wall. Learn about the famous CIA-backed attempted invasion of Cuba and the involvement of the US military at the Bay of Pigs museum in Playa Girón. Travel back to Havana for a short, but panoramic bus tour of the city. Spend the evening as you wish, search for art among the buildings in Habana Vieja, or people watch from a local rooftop bar, sipping a refreshing mojito as the night settles in.
Day 6: Havana
Depart at any time.
Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Rehana H - Traveled, December 2023
Great service, itinerary, pricing, staff, fellow travellers, ? overall best travel partner.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/28/2023
Arif S - Traveled, December 2023
Our guide, Dayami was amazing! She is incredibly organized, thoughtful, caring, and solved problems before they could occur.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/28/2023
Sara T - Traveled, December 2023
Our tour guide Dayami was outstanding! She made our Cuban adventure as beautiful as it could be.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/28/2023
Jennifer P - Traveled, October 2023
Trips I have been on in the past have been very organized
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/16/2023
Caroline D - Traveled, October 2023
I would recommend it to the right person
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/16/2023
Karen E - Traveled, September 2023
Very well organised to make most of travel time and ethical company
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/19/2023
Marcel P - Traveled, August 2023
The indtroduction about the Land, the people and the history
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/07/2023
Samantha E - Traveled, August 2023
Great experience. Great CEO. Looked after very well. Felt safe.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/07/2023
Nina T - Traveled, August 2023
Because it was amazing!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/07/2023
Quinn V - Traveled, August 2023
Great Guide & Driver
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/07/2023
Leonie H - Traveled, July 2023
Emelio, our CEO - he was so knowledgeable and answered all our questions, and ensured that we had the best trip! He also went above and beyond to ensure we left the tour safely.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/10/2023
Megan S - Traveled, July 2023
This tour gave great in site into Cuba in a short time frame. Beautiful scenery, lovely beaches and informative staff.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/10/2023
Lorette D - Traveled, April 2023
The Cuban experience in Cuba was over the top! Paublo went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, learned about Cuba and was the best tour guide ever! Loved the experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/10/2023
Mikaela S - Traveled, April 2023
I like that G Adventures gave back to the community throughout Cuba by staying in casas and delved into the culture and history of the beautiful country
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/18/2023
Owen B - Traveled, April 2023
Very comprehensive tour for only 6 days and good value for money.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/04/2023
Catherine B - Traveled, April 2023
Excellent comprehensive trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/04/2023
Merel B - Traveled, March 2023
I've travelled with G Adventures a lot and have always been satisfied
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/20/2023
Lucas M - Traveled, March 2023
It fullfilled my expectationd
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/20/2023
Laura M - Traveled, March 2023
Local guides are amazing and teach you so much.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/23/2023
Arlene M - Traveled, February 2023
Great guides. they are knowledgeable and helpful
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/23/2023
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