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Destination: Cuba
Duration: 9 days, 11 days
Departs: Everyday
Price: on request

Cuba of The Revolution, of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, spread out in the warm Caribbean embrace, with its vast green-blue beaches, green – fertile plains and imposing mountains with tropical and exotic vegetation… This is a multi-level place full of contradictions – where at any moment the unexpected happens – while at the same time attempting to gradually come out of the stagnation that characterized it. It is built by warm, hospitable and joyful people, who live in the rhythm of their explosive music, dancing and drinking traditional rum. Cuba keeps indelibly the signs of colonial times and its dynamic history, witnessing the rare architectural value and beauty buildings, which even half-shuffled emerge from the glamour of its rich past. Puff a Havana cigar or drink the authentic mojito and have a unique, once in a life-time experience!!!

  • Packages
      • Day 1:La Habana - Arrival Day
        We welcome you in the José Martí International Airport. The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore the hotel surroundings, get your first night in Cuba starting maybe with a Daiquiri and some Cuban music.

        Day 2: La Habana City Tour (4 hours)
        Meet Havana and Old Havana, built in baroque and neoclassic style. We will stroll around Plaza de San Francisco de Asís, Plaza Vieja and Plaza de Armas.  We will not miss to walk around the Capitolium, a copy of the one in the U.S.A and then move towards Habana Viega (the old city of Havana), a cultural heritage of mankind - protected by UNESCO. We will visit Maqueta de La Habana Vieja, Plaza de la Catedral and Castillo de La Fuerza Real. We continue to El Morro Castle, the fortress that Spanish used to guard the entrance of Havana bay. Return to the hotel and rest of the evening off.

        Day 3: Viñales Valley (9 - 10 hours)
        Travel to Viñales valley. Visit a "vega" or cigar manufactory, to see how the Cuban cigars are made. We enjoy the picturesque place around: hillocks totally green, named "mogotes" rise along palm trees and waterfalls. We continue to the Mural de la Prehistoria, next stop la Cueva del Indio where you go caving by boat, on the underground river. Lunch with live Cuban music. Our final stop is at the observatory "Los Jazmines". Get back to La Habana, so that you can have a daiquirí at "Floridita" or a mojito at "Bodeguita del Medio".

        Day 4:La Habana - A ride to the 50´s 
        An optional vintage tour - Jump into one of the famous Habana´s style antique car rides and explore the city with or without a sunroof. The driver will take you afterwards to the city forest, so that you can breathe the fresh air! Rest of the day is gonna be free for you to stroll around the beach promenade of Malecon or to get a Cuban style fruit juice while listening to locals playing their music.

        Day 5: Guamá Lake - Santa Clara - Cienfuegos 
        Travel to Guamá Lake, the largest in the island. Visit the crocodile sanctuary. Head to Santa Clara, Che Guevara´s museum and then Cienfuegos, the final destination for the day, but there is no rest, not yet. This lovely town has more to show you : Palacio del Valle, the Valley Palace and Thomas Terry Theatre, a 19th century jewel.

        Day 6: Cienfuegos - Trinidad - Varadero 
        From Cienfuegos, further inland lies Trinidad, the Spanish colonial town, which preserves the look and feel of the past, home to one of the main Cuban traditional music scenes. Visit the local History Museum. A nice drink waits for you at "La Canchánchara" Bar. On the go to the famous region of Varadero, where you can enjoy some of the most exotic beaches of the whole world. Keep in mind that food and drinks are all included.

        Day 7 & 8: Varadero Resorts and beaches
        Spending two fully relaxed days under the carribean sun, sunbathing and swimming while given the opportunity to dive and snorkle.  Optional daily cruise to the island of Cayo Blanco. We take the catamaran and we visit this wonderful place in order to swim with dolphins nearby. In the afternoon, we will taste delicious lobsters, fish and other seafood while drinking rum and dancing salsa. Return to Varadero Hotel.

        Day 9: Havana - International Airport
        Transfer to the Airport. Last chance for some images of the island.

        PACKAGE INCLUDES:
        * Accommodation in hotels with breakfast program
        * Hotel taxes
        * Transfers & tours of the program
        * Inputs & meals as listed in the program
        * British-speaking tour guide throughout the program except for free days in Varadero

        NOT INCLUDED:
        * Cuba Visa, Airport Taxes and Medical Care
        * All meals and drinks not listed in the program
        * Optional excursions
        * Personal expenses
        * Tips for local guides and tour guides

         
        Day 1: La Habana - Arrival Day
        We welcome you in the José Martí International Airport. The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore the hotel surroundings, get your first night in Cuba starting maybe with a Daiquiri and some Cuban music.

        Day 2: La Habana City Tour (4 hours)
        Meet Havana and Old Havana, built in baroque and neoclassic style. We will stroll around Plaza de San Francisco de Asís, Plaza Vieja and Plaza de Armas.  We will not miss to walk around the Capitolium, a copy of the one in the U.S.A and then move towards Habana Viega (the old city of Havana), a cultural heritage of mankind - protected by UNESCO. We will visit Maqueta de La Habana Vieja, Plaza de la Catedral and Castillo de La Fuerza Real. We continue to El Morro Castle, the fortress that Spanish used to guard the entrance of Havana bay. Return to the hotel and rest of the evening off.

        Day 3: Viñales Valley (9 - 10 hours)
        Travel to Viñales valley. Visit a "vega" or cigar manufactory, to see how the Cuban cigars are made. We enjoy the picturesque place around: hillocks totally green, named "mogotes" rise along palm trees and waterfalls. We continue to the Mural de la Prehistoria, next stop la Cueva del Indio where you go caving by boat, on the underground river. Lunch with live Cuban music. Our final stop is at the observatory "Los Jazmines". Get back to La Habana, so that you can have a daiquirí at "Floridita" or a mojito at "Bodeguita del Medio".

        Day 4: La Habana - A ride to the 50´s 
        An optional vintage tour - Jump into one of the famous Habana´s style antique car rides and explore the city with or without a sunroof. The driver will take you afterwards to the city forest, so that you can breathe the fresh air! Rest of the day is gonna be free for you to stroll around the beach promenade of Malecon or to get a Cuban style fruit juice while listening to locals playing their music.

        Day 5: Guamá Lake - Cienfuegos 
        Head to Guamá Lake, the largest in the island. We will enjoy an exciting mini cruise with a speedboat cruise on the Island of the Treasure (Isla del Tesoro) and will also visit the crocodile sanctuary. Next picture frame: the Zapata´s everglades, a wild ecosystem of mangroves. Time to dive  in the clear waters of  Playa Larga, at the famous Bay of Pigs, plus sea snacks, coctails and snorkeling masks. Final destination: Cienfuegos, the relaxing French built colonial city. Enjoy a city tour, check Palacio del Valle a 100 years gothic palace. Dinner at the Hotel.

        Day 6: Cienfuegos – El Nicho – Santa Clara 
        Take your swim-suit, the day starts with a bath at Escambray Waterfall, famous El Nicho. Northern from Cienfuegos lies the village Santa Clara, Che Guevara´s base, pay a visit to the revolutionary´s museum. Back to Cienfuegos. Optional cruise by the bay.

        Day 7: Cienfuegos - Trinidad – Cienfuegos
        An optional visit to the dolphins sanctuary. Next heading to Trinidad, with its markets, colonial architecture and arid setting, is the reminiscent of North Africa and its souks (bazaar). Visit the local Museum, enjoy a drink at "La Canchánchara" Bar. Prepare your camera for that special pic. Heading back to Cienfuegos.

        Day 8: Cienfuegos – Habana International Airport
        Transfer to the Airport. Last chance for some images of the island.

        PACKAGE INCLUDES:
        * Accommodation in hotels with breakfast program
        * Hotel taxes
        * Transfers & tours of the program
        * Inputs & meals as listed in the program
        * British-speaking tour guide throughout the program except for free days in Varadero

        NOT INCLUDED:
        * Cuba Visa, Airport Taxes and Medical Care
        * All meals and drinks not listed in the program
        * Optional excursions
        * Personal expenses
        * Tips for local guides and tour guides
  • accommodation
      • HAVANA


        NACIONAL DE CUBA 5*
        (Exclusive collaboration with our office !!)
        It has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and is considered a historic and architectural gem for the Cuban state. Built in a lush position upon a rocky area in the middle of the Malecón avenue and really close to the central square of the new town of La Rampa. Shopping, restaurants, bar, disco-club & "café" are within walking distance. Recently (in 2013) renovated rooms. Its garden has tropical plants and an incomparable view. Some of its famous visitors were W. Churchill, H. Chavez, Naomi Cambel and the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.
        https://www.hotelnacionaldecuba.com/

        IBEROSTAR GRAND PACKARD 5*
        The impressive inauguration of the hotel in September 2018 came to redefine the term "luxury" in the capital of Cuba. In the old town, next to the emblematic Paseo del Prado as well as to the the Capitol Building , Grand Packard is overlooking the pirate Fort El Moro and will definitely steal your heart! Staying there includes luxury amenities, multiple drink and food suggestions in all Hotel Bars and restaurants - while your personal care will turn into a special experience. Last but not least: Marlon Brand and Pablo Neruda stayed there at the beginning of 20th century - the Building was called 'Hotel Biscuit'!
        https://www.iberostar.com/en/hotels/havana/iberostar-grand-packard

        IBEROSTAR PARQUE CENTRAL 5*
        It is considered to be one of the best and most expensive hotels in Havana. Its location, on the central square of the old town, 100 meters from the Capitol Hill, is its main asset. Recently a new tower building was added to the main one, so as to make the whole hotel a magnifiscent place to stay. The view from the pool and the rooftop bar captivates the most demanding visitor.
        https://www.iberostar.com/en/hotels/la-habana/iberostar-parque-central

        GRAN HOTEL MANZANA  KEMPINSKI LA HABANA 5*
        At the Kempinski Hotel you can experience the unique experience of luxury. Built between 1894 and 1917, the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana is located in the heart of the old city of Havana with direct views of the Capitol and the Grand Theater of Havana, while being considered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site . The famous Castillo del Morro Castle is just a 10-minute drive away. At the hotel you will have the opportunity to enjoy spa treatments, swim in the pool and work out.
        http://www.kempinski.com/en/havana/gran-hotel-kempinski-la-habana

        MELIA HABANA 5*
        The Melia Habana opposite to the Miramar Business Center and close to the Havana Convention Center is a hotel that makes the difference by combining elements of nature along with the comfort of the urban landscape. It is also famous for its outdoor decoration with palm trees that give the feel of the tropical environment combined with the largest swimming pool in the city. Inside, it stands out for its particularly elegant décor and unique views of the Havana coastline.
        http://www.meliacuba.com/cuba-hotels/hotel-melia-habana

        MELIA COHIBA 5*
        Located on the Havana coastline, just 50 metres from the famous Malecón avenue in Vedado, the most important and modern urban centre in Havana, the 5-star Meliá Cohíba is an outstanding hotel for business and meetings occupying an area of 10,000 m2. Located opposite the city coastline in a modern district of Havana.
        http://www.meliacuba.com/cuba-hotels/hotel-melia-cohiba

        TRYP HABANA LIBRE 4*
        The Hotel Habana Libre is one of the biggest hotels in Cuba and one of the most emblematic of Havana City; it’s located in Vedado, a few meters from the Malecón avenue. This 4 star hotel is a jewel of the urban design and boasts the best view in Havana City. The Habana Libre Hotel, rises majestically in the nerve center of La Rampa, one of the most famous corners in the center of the Cuban capital, some few steps of popular Coppelia (Ice cream Cathedral).
        http://www.meliacuba.com/cuba-hotels/hotel-tryp-habanalibre

        MEMORIES MIRAMAR HABANA 4*
        Located in the luxurious residential district of Miramar, Memories Miramar Habana offers with an ocean view and easy access to must-see attractions, such as Old Havana, Club Habana Beach, the National Aquarium of Cuba, Dolphinarium, and the PabExpo Exhibition.
        http://www.memoriesresorts.com/en/resort/havana.aspx

        HABANA RIVIERA by IBEROSTAR 4*
        The ‘Riviera’ as it’s known locally, is a veritable 50's museum. Its convenient location on Havana’s emblematic seafront promenade (Malecón), with the Miramar, Vedado and Old Havana neighborhoods within striking distance, speaks for itself.
        https://www.iberostar.com/en/hotels/la-habana/habana-riviera-by-iberostar

        HOTEL INGLATERRA 4*
        This historic hotel has a prime location facing Central Park and it is really close to the Capitolio building, which means it’s perfectly situated for exploring the old town. Three cozy seating areas ensure optimum lounging and the roof terrace is legendary. The windows are decorated with stained glass while ornate mosaics decorate the ceilings of the building. It is located near Paseo de Prado, across Central Park and next to San Rafael boulevard.
        http://www.gran-caribe.cu/es/hotel/8

        HOTEL PLAZA 4*
         Surrounded by the Museum of Fine Arts, the Bar Floridita, the Capitolio, Central Park and more of Havana’s top sights, Hotel Plaza offers good accommodation at a good price – and the location is unbeatable.
        http://www.gran-caribe.cu/es/hotel/7

        HABAGUANEX
        Best known hotels are :
        * Santa Isabel Palacio San Felipe 5*
        * Florida 4*
        * Palacio San Miguel 4*
        * Telegrafo 4*
        * Ambos Mundos 4*
        * Terral 4*


        CIENFUEGOS


        HOTEL JAGUA 4*
        Built in the modernist style of the 1950's, the hotel was recently renovated in a sophisticated contemporary style. The new lobby, with its contemporary art, avant-garde furniture and three sides of glass walls, is both colorful and exciting.
        http://www.meliacuba.com/cuba-hotels/hotel-jagua

        LA UNION 4*
        Hotel La Union rises majestic and captivating in the heart of the historical center of the Cienfuegos City, old "Fernandina de Jagua", colony been founded by Louis D'Clouet and other French colonists in 1819. It is located exactly in Street 31 Esq AT 54, Cienfuegos to a side of the Boulevard, to alone a block of the Martí park, 7 km away from the international airport and 253 km away from the Havana City.
        http://www.meliacuba.com/cuba-hotels/hotel-la-union

        FARO LUNA 3*
        Located on a discreet cove in the southern shore of Cuba, you´ll find the Hotel Faro Luna the resort is a perfect heaven for those who enjoy scuba diving. Next to the Rancho Luna beach, this three star hotel offers you the combination of pleasant lodging and personalized service. The Faro Luna offers easy access to wonderful dive sites, is just 20km away from the historic Cienfuegos city center and less than an hour away by car from Trinidad, an UNESCO Heritage site.
        http://www.gran-caribe.cu/es/hotel/26

        RANCHO LUNA 3*
        Ideal for relaxation overlooking the Gulf of Cienfuegos and the Caribbean Sea.
        http://www.gran-caribe.cu/es/hotel/17


        VARADERO


        Grand Memories Varadero 5*
        Enjoy Cuba’s blissful year-round climate, stunning white-sand beaches and crystal clear waters with a stay at the luxurious all - inclusive Grand Memories Varadero. Elegant and spacious guestrooms are available in a variety of room categories perfect for couples, families or solo travelers.
        http://www.memoriesresorts.com/en/resort/grand-memories.aspx

        Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero 5*- Adults only
        Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero is an all-inclusive, adults-only paradise that provides a unique selection of services and amenities for guests ages 18 and over. Discover the stunning white-sand beach, crystal blue waters, Deluxe Suites, complimentary butler service, and around-the-clock room service for a more exclusive tropical getaway.
        http://www.memoriesresorts.com/en/resort/grand-memories-sanctuary.aspx

        Royalton Hicacos 5*- Adults only
        Combining the charming culture of Cuba with a luxury product, exceptional service, and incredible attention to detail, the Royalton Hicacos promises the adults-only vacation of your dreams. Our picturesque facilities, warm staff, exhilarating culture and world-class cuisine are the perfect components to create an unforgettable All-In Luxury® vacation. Built for discerning travelers, this modern resort features Diamond Club™ for a higher level of service and tranquil pool, beach and dining areas for guests over the age of 18 only.
        http://royaltonresorts.com/royalton-hicacos

        IBEROSTAR LAGUNA AZUL 5*
        A distinguished  hotel in Varadero, a member of the Iberostar chain. Ideal for the whole family, it features a nearby golf course, a children's pool, a sauna and a Turkish bath, as well as all the all-inclusive amenities that define wellness today. Of course, it overlooks the endless blue of the Caribbean sea.
        https://www.iberostar.com/en/hotels/varadero/iberostar-laguna-azul

        Memories Varadero 4*
        The Caribbean air meets colonial architecture in a hotel, ideal for both romantic getaways and family holidays. Relaxation and enjoyment in all-inclusive basis.
        http://www.memoriesresorts.com/en/resort/varadero.aspx

        Although we can offer you all the hotels in Cuba, we have carefully selected some of them, with the exclusive criterion of price and quality.
  • cities / beach / islands
    • CITIES


      Havana: Walk the streets of Habana Vieja and you'll quickly feel a genuine connection with the past in the imposing coastal fortifications and intimate, traffic-free plazas. Discover the land's history that counts over 500 years and is pretty obvious in the colonial streets and buildings. The art culture in Havana is currently one of the city's biggest surprises while cool cafes and bohemian bars challenge you to taste every single sip of Mojito or Daiquiri.

       

      Trinidad: The city of "White Gold" with its 2,000 Sugar Mill mills, the city of Cortes and Tse, with traditional, paved streets and colored fortress houses. The oldest city of Cuba is a place full of secrets. Discover the history of museums housed in old mansions and visit Plaza Mayor to discover why Trinidad is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

       

      Santiago de Cuba: The rum flowing abundantly in the city that houses the Bacardi family museum. Here the carnival gives color to a city in the heart of summer and in July the streets are full of joy and music. Salsa and conga were born in Santiago and conquered the whole world. Visit the special home of Cuban arts, including Compay Segundo, Ibrahim Ferrer, Eliades Ochoa, members of Buena Vista Social Club, Emilio Estefan, Sindo Garay, Rita Marley.



      Holguin: Christopher Columbus has once said that "it is the most beautiful area, the human eye has ever seen". Enjoy your vacation in one of the ten all-inclusive hotels, in a walk at Esmeralda Beach and let your eyes stretch out on the horizon from the 450-step de la Cruz hill.

       

      Cienfuegos: The Spaniards "The Pearl of the South" is the name of the town given by the Spaniards, when they first saw the port named "The One Fire". "Castillo de Jagua" fortress, with its neoclassic elegance, "Arch of triumph", the only one in the Caribbean, are some of the 'must see' of Cienfuegos - a place that will give you memories of a forgotten era. Visit the 97-hectare botanical garden and the Provincial Museum, which hosts unique furniture and porcelain charm.



      Santa Clara: Santa Clara is Cuba's most revolutionary city. Che Guevara's mausoleum brings memories of the greatest victory of the 1958 revolution, as Batista dropped out of power a few hours after the fall of the city. On the "Hill of Carmen" you will see the place where the first inhabitants gave an oath to establish the city and in the central park you will admire the buildings built under the direction of the benefactor, Marta Obri.


      Pinar del Rio: It is the province with the largest tobacco production in Cuba; a monument of natural beauty that you will enjoy and a place that lovers of hiking, diving and healing tourism will totally appreciate. Pinar del Rio is the birthplace of some of the most prominent Cuban athletes, such as baseball players Ajete - Castro - Casanova - Ramirez - Contreras - Lazo, boxer Romero and Hernandez, cyclist Pablo Perez and many others.


      Remedios: A small, quiet city, famous for the "Las Parrandas" festival, which includes music & dancing events, parades and fireworks and is held every December. Beyond that, you will see many attractions during your visit , unique churches, imposing statues, colorful buildings with a strong influence of colonialism everywhere. Some sources even claim that it is one of the oldest cities on the island, founded in 1513.
       

       

      BEACH


      Santa Maria del Mar – Havana: It is one of the first resorts set up near old Havana and a few kilometers away from the city. A beach known for its high services to its guests. The area attracts thousands of tourists and includes high quality services: such as hotel 'Tropicoco' and luxurious bungalows, as well. You will also enjoy all the restaurants, bars and nightclubs around.
       

      Varadero: "Blue Beach"- the most beautiful Caribbean beach, awaits you. The tourist resort on the northern side of Cuba is one of the most important destinations for water sports lovers (diving - underwater fishing and sailing).


      GuardalavacaIt belongs to Holguin's province and it's a laid-back beach resort on the Caribbean coast of Cuba. It's name literally means "guard the cow" in Spanish. There are several accounts as to how this name may have originated but despite that the place promises an array of adventures for tourists of all stripes.



      ISLANDS


      Cayo Largo: The heavenly beaches surpass most visitors' expectations of Caribbean paradise and are renowned for their size, emptiness and nesting turtles. There's also a profusion of iguanas and birdlife, including hummingbirds and flamingos.


      Cayo Santa Maria: In the archipelago of 'Jardines del Rey' there is an island for those who wish to taste moments of carefreeness away from the reality. The endless beach of the island can offer you the escape you've always dreamed of. For those who really want to feel like being part of nature, they only have to visit the specially designed beach, where  clothes are optional!



      Cayo Coco: Since 1988, the island has been connected to the mainland by a 27km causeway slicing across the Bahía de Perros. Beautiful white sanded beaches and crystal clear waters offer you the best way out of everyday troubles.
       

       
  • individuals
      • Day 1: La Habana - Arrival Day
        We welcome you in the José Martí International Airport. The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore the hotel surroundings, get your first night in Cuba starting maybe with a Daiquiri and some Cuban music.

        Day 2: La Havana City Tour (4 hours)
        Meet Havana and Old Havana, built in baroque and neoclassic style. We will stroll around Plaza de San Francisco de Asís, Plaza Vieja and Plaza de Armas.  We will not miss to walk around the Capitolium, a copy of the one in the U.S.A and then move towards Habana Viega (the old city of Havana), a cultural heritage of mankind - protected by UNESCO. We will visit Maqueta de La Habana Vieja, Plaza de la Catedral and Castillo de La Fuerza Real. We continue to El Morro Castle, the fortress that Spanish used to guard the entrance of Havana bay. Return to the hotel and rest of the evening off.

        Day 3: Viñales Valley (9 - 10 hours) (optional)
        Travel to Viñales valley. Visit a "vega" or cigar manufactory, to see how the Cuban cigars are made. We enjoy the picturesque place around: hillocks totally green, named "mogotes" rise along palm trees and waterfalls. We continue to the Mural de la Prehistoria, next stop la Cueva del Indio where you go caving by boat, on the underground river. Lunch with live Cuban music. Our final stop is at the observatory "Los Jazmines". Get back to La Habana, so that you can have a daiquirí at "Floridita" or a mojito at "Bodeguita del Medio".

        Day 4: La Havana - An ride to the 50´s (optional)
        An optional vintage tour - Jump into one of the famous Habana´s style antique car rides and explore the city with or without a sunroof. The driver will take you afterwards to the city forest, so that you can breathe the fresh air! Rest of the day is gonna be free for you to stroll around the beach promenade of Malecon or to get a Cuban style fruit juice while listening to locals playing their music.

        Days 5 - 7: Free days in Havana
        Enjoy everyday life in Cuba's capital.

        Day 8: Havana - International Airport
        Transfer to the Airport. Last chance for some images of the island.

        PACKAGE INCLUDES:
        * Accommodation in hotels/casas particulares - no breakfast
        * Hotel taxes
        * Transfers & tours of the program
        * Inputs & meals as listed in the program
        * British-speaking tour guide

        NOT INCLUDED:
        * Cuba Visa, Airport Taxes and Medical Care
        * All meals and drinks not listed in the program
        * Optional excursions
        * Personal expenses
        * Tips for local guides and tour guides
        Day 1: La Habana - Arrival Day
        We welcome you in the José Martí International Airport. The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore the hotel surroundings, get your first night in Cuba starting maybe with a Daiquiri and some Cuban music.

        Day 2: La Havana City Tour (4 hours)
        Meet Havana and Old Havana, built in baroque and neoclassic style. We will stroll around Plaza de San Francisco de Asís, Plaza Vieja and Plaza de Armas.  We will not miss to walk around the Capitolium, a copy of the one in the U.S.A and then move towards Habana Viega (the old city of Havana), a cultural heritage of mankind - protected by UNESCO. We will visit Maqueta de La Habana Vieja, Plaza de la Catedral and Castillo de La Fuerza Real. We continue to El Morro Castle, the fortress that Spanish used to guard the entrance of Havana bay. Return to the hotel and rest of the evening off.

        Day 3: Viñales Valley (9 - 10 hours) (optional)
        Travel to Viñales valley. Visit a "vega" or cigar manufactory, to see how the Cuban cigars are made. We enjoy the picturesque place around: hillocks totally green, named "mogotes" rise along palm trees and waterfalls. We continue to the Mural de la Prehistoria, next stop la Cueva del Indio where you go caving by boat, on the underground river. Lunch with live Cuban music. Our final stop is at the observatory "Los Jazmines". Get back to La Habana, so that you can have a daiquirí at "Floridita" or a mojito at "Bodeguita del Medio".

        Day 4: La Havana - An ride to the 50´s (optional)
        An optional vintage tour - Jump into one of the famous Habana´s style antique car rides and explore the city with or without a sunroof. The driver will take you afterwards to the city forest, so that you can breathe the fresh air! Rest of the day is gonna be free for you to stroll around the beach promenade of Malecon or to get a Cuban style fruit juice while listening to locals playing their music.

        Days 5: Havana - Varadero
        On the go to the famous region of Varadero, where you can enjoy some of the most exotic beaches of the whole world. Keep in mind that food and drinks are all included.

        Day 6 & 7: Varadero Resorts and beaches
        Spending two fully relaxed days under the carribean sun, sunbathing and swimming while given the opportunity to dive and snorkle.  Optional daily cruise to the island of Cayo Blanco. We take the catamaran and we visit this wonderful place in order to swim with dolphins nearby. In the afternoon, we will taste delicious lobsters, fish and other seafood while drinking rum and dancing salsa. Return to Varadero Hotel.

        Day 8: Havana - International Airport
        Transfer to the Airport. Last chance for some images of the island.

        PACKAGE INCLUDES:
        * Accommodation in hotels / casas particulares (no breakfast)
        * Hotel taxes
        * Transfers & tours of the program
        * Inputs & meals as listed in the program
        * British-speaking tour guide throughout the program except for free days in Varadero

        NOT INCLUDED:
        * Cuba Visa, Airport Taxes and Medical Care
        * All meals and drinks not listed in the program
        * Optional excursions
        * Personal expenses
        * Tips for local guides and tour guides
        Day 1: La Habana - Arrival Day
        We welcome you in the José Martí International Airport. The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore the hotel surroundings, get your first night in Cuba starting maybe with a Daiquiri and some Cuban music.

        Day 2: La Havana City Tour (4 hours)
        Meet Havana and Old Havana, built in baroque and neoclassic style. We will stroll around Plaza de San Francisco de Asís, Plaza Vieja and Plaza de Armas.  We will not miss to walk around the Capitolium, a copy of the one in the U.S.A and then move towards Habana Viega (the old city of Havana), a cultural heritage of mankind - protected by UNESCO. We will visit Maqueta de La Habana Vieja, Plaza de la Catedral and Castillo de La Fuerza Real. We continue to El Morro Castle, the fortress that Spanish used to guard the entrance of Havana bay. Return to the hotel and rest of the evening off.

        Day 3: Viñales Valley (9 - 10 hours) (optional)
        Travel to Viñales valley. Visit a "vega" or cigar manufactory, to see how the Cuban cigars are made. We enjoy the picturesque place around: hillocks totally green, named "mogotes" rise along palm trees and waterfalls. We continue to the Mural de la Prehistoria, next stop la Cueva del Indio where you go caving by boat, on the underground river. Lunch with live Cuban music. Our final stop is at the observatory "Los Jazmines". Get back to La Habana, so that you can have a daiquirí at "Floridita" or a mojito at "Bodeguita del Medio".

        Day 4: Havana - Cayo Santa Maria
        Departure for the enchanting tropical island of Cayo Santa María, the westernmost of the jungles of the Jardines del Rey archipelago, proclaimed as "National Park of the Biosphere" by UNESCO . The beach of Cayo Santa Maria, 20 km long, is the longest in the area and has white sand, rich tropical vegetation and few hotels. Arrival, check in the hotel and free rest of the day. All meals and drinks at the hotel are included.

        Days 5 & 6: Havana - Cayo Santa Maria
        Spending two fully relaxed days under the carribean sun, sunbathing and swimming while given the opportunity to dive, snorkle, play tennis, mini soccer etc. Many optional excursions are suggested.

        Day 7: Cayo Santa Maria - Havana
        Return to Cuba's capital to enjoy your last day .

        Day 8: Havana - International Airport
        Transfer to the Airport for your return flight.

        PACKAGE INCLUDES:
        * Accommodation in hotels / casas particulares (no breakfast)
        * Hotel taxes
        * Transfers & tours of the program
        * Inputs & meals as listed in the program
        * British-speaking tour guide throughout the program except for free days in       Cayo Santa Maria

        NOT INCLUDED:
        * Cuba Visa, Airport Taxes and Medical Care
        * All meals and drinks not listed in the program
        * Optional excursions
        * Personal expenses
        * Tips for local guides and tour guides