Program by day

Day 1. WELCOME TO CUBA

Havana airport

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

Plaza de la Catedral: 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. HEADING TO THE WESTERN OF THE ISLAND

Viñales Valley

After your first meal of the day, you will leave the beautiful city of Havana in a Connecting Cuba coach transfer to continue your trip to your next destination: the Viñales Valley. Travel by road from your pick-up point in Havana to Pinar del Río Province through the spectacular Sierra del Rosario until the plaza in Viñales. You will stay at a nice private accommodation with your first meal included.

Day 4. ADMIRING THE BEAUTY OF VINALES LANDSCAPES

Mural de la Prehistoria: Viñales Valley

An early breakfast will charge your batteries for today’s tour. Visit the valley’s most interesting sites, starting with Mirador de los Jazmines, where you’ll have one of the most expansive views of the Viñales Valley. Go to the town of Viñales and on to Dos Hermanas Valley to take a look at the Mural de la Prehistoria. Although a visit to a cigar factory is not included in this tour, you will visit and see tobacco plantations and learn about the process of cigar making. The abundance of the tobacco fields will vary depending on the season of the year. The tour includes a visit to Cueva del Indio which involves travelling by boat along an underground river.

Day 5. GOING BACK TO THE CAPITAL CITY

Havana at night

After a delicious homemade breakfast, you will take a bus back to the capital city to stay at your private accommodation. You may take advantage of the opportunity to go to a nice restaurant and admire the beauty of Havana at night, but we recommend going to bed early as you will have to wake up very early for your coming adventures.

Day 6. FLYING TO THE EAST

Baracoa

You will wake up very early as a taxi will take you to the International Airport of Havana to take your flight to Baracoa. Upon arrival to Baracoa, an attentive guide will be waiting for you to wander around Cuba’s first village, embracing the legacy of Spanish settlers. Admire this charming city with a waterfront lining the coast, considered by many, as one of the finest ocean drives in the world. Appreciate the town’s iconic fortresses, visible as you walk through the beautiful streets and picturesque church. Soak up the friendly atmosphere, colourful history and spectacular architecture. A well-deserved rest at your private accommodation will be much appreciated by you at the end of this wonderful day.

Day 7. DISCOVERING FURTHER SECRETS OF BARACOA

Cocoa plantation: Baracoa

Upon sunrise, a delicious breakfast will be your first joy of the day. Your day is at leisure, so you may continue to learn about the first city founded in Cuba. If you are a chocolate and adventure lover, we suggest the Cocoa Route and Finca Duaba to discover the secrets of the unique way of processing this plant in the region. You will have the opportunity to learn step-by-step how chocolate is obtained and marketed, from seed planting, harvesting, processing, storage and actual selling.

Day 8. EXPLORING THE HEROIC CITY

Santiago de Cuba

Today, you will move to another important city on the island, Santiago de Cuba. The morning will be at leisure, but around noon you should be ready as you will be taken to the VIAZUL bus station to take your bus to your next destination. Upon arrival to Santiago, you will be privately transferred to your hotel.

Day 9. A CITY FULL OF HISTORY AND CULTURE

Moncada Barracks: Santiago de Cuba

After having your breakfast, tour the heroic city of Santiago to discover a warm and hospitable people and how the spirit of history is felt everywhere. Visit a former residential area. See La Loma de San Juan, the Revolution Square, the Santa Ifigenia graveyard to witness the changing of the guard, and the Moncada Barracks. Visit the Caney Rum bar to taste a locally brewed rum. A stopover at the Cespedes Park for 45 minutes will give you the opportunity to share with locals or simply check on the stores and take pictures.

Day 10. VISITING A CITY WITH A REBELLIOUS SPIRIT

Bayamo

After an early breakfast, you will be taken to the VIAZUL bus station to board the bus to Bayamo. Once there, a taxi will pick you up from the bus station and you will start the tour featuring the city’s highlights. You will wander around the town centre and whereabouts to learn about interesting episodes in the history of Cuba. Daily life here revolves around Céspedes Park, the Hymn Square and Céspedes birthplace. The tour includes a visit to Wax Museum and a drink. Accommodation will be at a hotel.

Day 11. HEADING TO THE KINGDOM OF CLAY POTS

Clay pots in Camaguey

Today, you will continue your trip along the island in order to get acquainted with more destinations and learn about the particularities of each of them. A taxi will drive you to the VIAZUL bus station to board the bus to Camaguey. Upon arrival, you will be privately transferred to your hotel in Camaguey. After resting from the long trip, you may visit Casa de la Trova and let yourself be carried away by the charm of traditional Cuban music in live performances of bands and soloists.

Day 12. HEADING TO TRINIDAD

Trinidad

After your breakfast, enjoy a pleasant stroll along the rich colonial-style UNESCO heritage centre of Camaguey city. Discover its irregular, intricate street network while admiring the architectural beauty of San Juan de Dios Square, Ignacio Agramonte Park and the Worker’s Square among other local attractions. At the end of the tour, a taxi will be waiting for you to take you to your next destination, Trinidad, in the centre of the island, where you will stay at a private accommodation with your first dinner included. Tonight, an attentive local will pick you up at your accommodation to enjoy an unforgettable evening of music and dance.

Day 13. UNVEILING THE SECRETS OF A BOUTIQUE TOWN

Plaza Mayor: Trinidad

Be the protagonist of a spectacular journey to UNESCO World Heritage Sites Valle de los Ingenios and Trinidad. Climb to the top of the Manaca-Iznaga tower and rejoice with the jaw-dropping landscape. Continue to Trinidad for lunch at a local restaurant and afterwards, wander through the historical centre of the city to admire its remarkable colonial architecture. Stroll through La Plaza Mayor; visit a Museum and stop at La Canchanchara bar and a ceramic workshop. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Day 14. RELAXING IN TRINIDAD

Trinidad

After the homemade breakfast prepared by your hosts, you will have a whole day to spend as you wish. You may go to the beach or ask your guide for further suggestions.

Day 15. TRAVELING TO "THE PEARL OF THE SOUTH"

Cienfuegos: Pearl of the South

Today, you will be privately transferred to Cienfuegos, the so called “Pearl of the South“. Enjoy a panoramic tour through La Punta (National Monument), El Palacio de Valle and El Paseo del Prado. Stroll along the boulevard to visit the monument to one of Cuba’s most treasured musicians, Benny Moré. Make the most of your time in the city’s heart by visiting the Cathedral as well as the Thomas Terry Theatre, one of Cuba’s oldest and most beautiful theatres. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you´ll need to catch your bus to return to your private accommodation in Havana.

Day 16. SAYING GOODBYE TO CUBA

Goin back home

With breakfast included in your hotel, you will ready to leave this island full of surprises. A private vehicle will transfer you to the Jose Marti International Airport for your outbound flight. You may use your time in between to buy some nice souvenirs at the craft market or to visit to that restaurant that looked so nice but didn´t have the chance to try before!