
Iglesia del Santo Angel: Old Havana
HIGHLIGHTS OF CUBA
A wonderful journey to enjoy Cuba’s highlights!
Summary
Travel the island from west to center to get familiarized with Cuba´s highlights. Walk the streets of the oldest part of capital city and its plazas. Admire Viñales haystack hills and the Prehistoric Mural and learn about the process of cigar making. Visit the city centre of Cienfuegos and appreciate its wonderful constructions. Stroll around the cobblestoned streets of Trinidad to admire its architectural wonders depicting a bygone era.
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Destinations: HAVANA - VIÑALES - CIENFUEGOS - TRINIDAD
2 days of city tours, 1 countryside adventure
2 days of city tours, 1 countryside adventure
Accommodation: Private accommodation
Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
Transportation: Private transfers, Bus transfers
Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners
Transportation: Private transfers, Bus transfers
Program by day
- Day 1. WELCOME TO CUBA
- As soon as you arrive at the airport in Havana, a Representative will be waiting for you with a sign of the agency. You will be welcomed and lead to the taxi that will privately transfer you to your private accommodation.
- Day 2. TRAVEL IN TIME BY STROLLING OLD HAVANA
- After a delicious breakfast, you will explore Old Havana through its World Heritage`s colonial architecture and cobblestoned streets. The excursion will bring you to Plaza de Armas, Plaza San Francisco de Asís, Plaza Vieja and Plaza de la Catedral. Wander through the small gift shops selling handmade souvenirs and photograph the magnificent buildings.
- Day 3. A DAY AT LEISURE TO BE FILLED WITH CUBAN CULTURE
- Take advantage of the day and learn more about the city of Havana and its culture. Visit some of the most relevant museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts. Admire the eclectic architecture of the city and take a look at some of its best exponents as La Casa de la Amistad and the Bacardi Building among others. Dance to the rhythm of Cuban musicians at the Casa de la Musica and learn the history of a city that is over 500 years old!
- Day 4. VISITING A COUNTRYSIDE DESTINATION
- An early breakfast will charge your batteries for today will be a long but very fruitful day. A bus will take you to Pinar del Río Province through the spectacular Sierra del Rosario. On the way you will make a short stop at Cafetería Las Barrigonas and visit a small tobacco plantation. Visit a cigar factory in the city of Pinar del Rio and learn about the manufacturing process. Discover the beauty of Viñales and take in the spectacular views from Los Jazmines lookout. Spend some time touring the town of Viñales and Dos Hermanas Valley. Amuse your eyes with the Prehistoric mural and board a boat that will take you along the underground river in the Indian cave. A typical Cuban lunch at a local restaurant is included. At the end you will be dropped off at you private accommodation in Viñales.
- Day 5. WAKING UP AMONG MOGOTES
- After a delicious homemade breakfast, you will have the day to continue to explore the beauties of this unique land. We recommend some activities such as horseback riding or a cycling tour around the Valley and the different crop fields. Exchanging with locals will give you an insight to their way of life, or you could venture yourself in a tour to Santo Tomas Great Cave System if you are an adventure seeker.
- Day 6. CONTINUING YOUR TRIP TO THE SO-CALLED "LA PERLA DEL SUR"
- A spectacular sunrise will be the perfect start for the day in Viñales Valley, but soon you will take a taxi to Plaza Viñales where you will board a bus to take you to Cienfuegos city in the centre of the island. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure and the surroundings of Cienfuegos will trigger your wish to get to know better this city. Being one of the main touristic destinations in Cuba, here visitors could practice a variety of aquatic sports, climb the impressive mountains of the Escambray, or admire the legacy of French and Spanish settlers through its beautiful architecture.
- Day 7. DISCOVERING THE ATTRACTIONS OF CIENFUEGOS
- Your morning is at leisure, so you will want to take advantage of the opportunity for unveiling the secrets of Cienfuegos city. Go to La Punta, El Palacio de Valle and El Paseo del Prado. Stroll along the boulevard and don’t forget a selfie with the statue of Benny Moré, one of Cuba’s most treasured musicians. At noon, you should be ready as a taxi will take to the bus pick-up point in order to travel to Trinidad, where you will stay at a nice private accommodation with your first dinner included.
- Day 8. UNVEILING THE CHARMS OF TRINIDAD
- Once you are up, a fabulous breakfast will be waiting. Then, walk along Trinidad’s historical centre. The city has an extraordinarily dense concentration of old colonial houses, many still inhabited by descendants of the old families. Admire the details of windows and balconies, the spacious interiors, the irregular cobblestoned streets; all of this in an atmosphere of vibrant music and open friendly people. A visit to one museum is included as well as a complimentary drink at a local bar.
- Day 9. TIME TO EXPLORE TOPES DE COLLANTES
- Today, you may use your free day to explore the surroundings of Trinidad. We strongly recommend a tour to Topes de Collantes Natural Park, only 25 km away from Trinidad. You could have a wonderful time in contact with nature and enjoying the amazing waterfalls of the area. It features a protected area of more than 200 square meters with vast variety of flora and fauna of considerable value for scientists, botanists, zoologists and ecologists in Cuba.
- Day 10. GOING BACK TO THE CAPITAL CITY
- Very early in the morning you will have the first meal of the day at your private accommodation. Then, you will take a bus to travel to Havana, where you may enjoy some nightlife activities or visit that restaurant you wanted to try, but did not have time before. If you wish to see the Mausoleum of Che Guevara in Santa Clara, you could pay for a private transfer instead of the coach transfer so you could stop by on your way to Havana.
- Day 11. GOING BACK HOME
- As everything in life, the tour is over, but by now you will have had lots of fun! Depending on your departure flight time, you will be picked up at your hotel and privately transferred to the International Airport of Havana to take your flight back home. You will have a few hours to organize your memories and even text friends about your wonderful holiday!

Arriving at the airport of Havana

Walking around Havana

Museum of Fine Arts in Havana

Viñales

Mogotes in Viñales Valley

Cienfuegos: La Perla del Sur

Cienfuegos

Trinidad

Topes de Collantes

Mausoleum of Che Guevara in Santa Clara

Goin back home
Price details
From 740 USD / 11 days
This price does not apply during High Season. Prices could increase on certain dates such as Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Easter.
From 740 USD / 11 days
This price does not apply during High Season. Prices could increase on certain dates such as Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Easter.
Included
- Airport Welcome
- 4 nights in Havana in private accommodation
- 2 nights in Viñales in private accommodation
- 1 night in Cienfuegos in private accommodation
- 3 nights in Trinidad in private accommodation
- Private transfer on the day of arrival and departure
- Combination of private and collective transfers during the tour
- 2 private half-day excursions
- 1 full-day collective excursion
- Breakfast included in all accommodations
- 3 dinners in different private accommodations
- 1 lunch as part of the full day tour
- Envelope with agency contact details, maps, itinerary and other useful info
- 24-hour emergency service (in English and Spanish)
Not included
- Travel & Medical Insurance
- Tourist Visa Cards
- International flights
- Trip cancellation, travel delay or baggage insurance
- Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Latin America Travel
Important Notes
- Subject to availability
- Individual travel, not ideal for people with mobility issues.
We can also offer*
- Private transfers between destinations instead of collective transfers
- Higher category hotels
- Driver guide service (guided program) instead of local guides
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