
Viñales Valley
HIGHLIGHTS OF CUBA WITH CAYO SANTA MARIA
Experience the best of Cuba with this wonderful 13-day tour!
Summary
Enjoy this journey around Cuba’s main destinations from west to center. Walk the streets of Old Havana and admire the colonial architecture and cobblestoned streets by visiting the main Plazas. Appreciate the stunning sights of Viñales Valley, the land of the best tobacco of the world. Stroll along the cobblestone streets of Trinidad to admire its architectural wonders depicting a bygone era. Relax and tan your skin at an all-inclusive beach resort.
Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
Destinations: HAVANA - VINALES - TRINIDAD - CAYO SANTA MARIA
2 days of city tours, 1 countryside adventure, 4 days of beach relaxation
2 days of city tours, 1 countryside adventure, 4 days of beach relaxation
Accommodation: Private accommodation and beach hotel.
Meals: 12 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Transportation: Private transfers, Bus transfers
Meals: 12 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 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. GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH THE CAPITAL CITY
- After a delicious breakfast, you will explore Old Havana through its World Heritage`s colonial architecture and cobblestone 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. DISCOVERING MORE ON HAVANA
- Once you have your first meal of the day, you will have the entire day to discover more on the capital city. You may ask the guide on the previous day for suggestions or you may simply try to complete your wish list. Havana has a lot to offer and there are activities for all tastes.
- Day 4. ADMIRING THE BEAUTY OF VINALES LANDSCAPES
- 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 and you stop for a short while at Cafetería Las Barrigonas to 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 with your first dinner included.
- Day 5. CAPTIVATED BY THE GREEN LANDS
- 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.
- Day 6. TOWARDS A SMALL BOUTIQUE TOWN
- You will wake up very early to board the bus that will take you to Trinidad, in the centre of the island, where you will stay at a private accommodation. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon and the evening at this captivating city, considered as one of the best preserved colonial cities in America. As you walk along the streets, you will find attractive bars and musicians enhancing the joy of this city. Dinner is included tonight at your private accommodation.
- Day 7. DISCOVERING THE WONDERS OF TRINIDAD
- Upon sunrise, a delicious breakfast will be your first joy of the day. After that, get ready to 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 that in an atmosphere of vibrant music and open friendly people. A visit to one museum is included and a complimentary drink at a local bar.
- Day 8. EXPLORING TRINIDAD BEYOND ITS BOUNDARIES
- Today, you may use your free day to explore the surroundings of Trinidad. You may go to the Sugar Mill Valley, or buy one of the excursions to the beautiful natural sites close to Trinidad such as El Cubano Park, Guanayara, or El Nicho at 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.
- Day 9. PURSUING A SAND AND SEA DREAMLAND
- After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the VIAZUL bus station for your coach transfer to Cayo Santa María, worldwide known for the beauty of its natural environment and for its magnificent beach resorts, where you will just relax on the beach or the swimming pool and enjoy with all meals included for the rest of your stay.
- Day 10 - 11. ENJOYING IN PARADISE!
- You will wake up in Paradise! This fabulous cay offers the best of sunrises, which, together with the jaw-dropping landscape, the peacefully sound of the sea, the fine sand and the smell of vegetation, will make you feel amazing every single minute. You may read a good book lying on a sunbed, tan your skin under the magnificent Caribbean sun and enjoy of all the facilities provided by the all-inclusive resort.
- Day 12. RETURNING TO HAVANA
- After this wonderful experience at the beach of Cayo Santa Maria, a collective bus will take you back to the capital city. Enjoy your last night in Havana - a refreshing cocktail to recall all of your fantastic adventures will be ideal!
- Day 13. GOING BACK HOME!
- It is time to say farewell to this beautiful island!
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.

International Havana Airport

Plaza San Francisco de Asis: Old Havana

Bodeguita del Medio: Old Havana

Viñales Valley

Cycling around Viñales Valley

Trinidad

Trinidad historical centre

El Nicho: Topes de Collantes Natural Park

Cayo Santa Maria beach

Cayo Santa Maria beach

Collective transfer

Going back home
Price details
From 690 USD / 13 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 690 USD / 13 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
- 3 nights in Trinidad in private accommodation
- 3 nights in an all-inclusive hotel in Cayo Santa Maria
- 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
- 2 dinners in two different private accommodation and 3 dinners in the all-inclusive resort
- 1 lunch as part of the full day tour and 3 lunches in the all-inclusive resort.
- 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
Cuba Best Journey offers a wide range of services, but sometimes some doubts might arise about general aspects of your trip.
You can connect with Cuba Best Journey Assistance's team 24 hours a day through our emergency line +535 2933983.
You may also connect with us via our service provider in Cuba - Latin America Travel - through the telephone numbers: +53 7 801 1296 or +53 78011062
We will be more than happy to help!