8-day Cuba authentic homestay trip
This 8 day dazzling trip to Cuba combines the island nation's most enchanting cities for an unforgettable holiday in this iconic Caribbean destination. You will enjoy in the capital city of Havana, touring around its charming old town in a classic vintage car, exploring historic streets lined with colonial houses as well as modern neighborhoods. Later you will witness a stunning natural scenery in Viñales, home to unique mountain formations known as the "mogotes." You will also have the chance to visit tabacco plantations and cigar factories before continuing your journey to Trinidad, a city frozen in time but with modern elements. Don't miss the opportunity to spend your holiday in a magical island and encounter all the history and culture of Cuba.
Services
Included:
- 7-night accommodation in a double room in a private homestay or 4- to 5-star hotel (client choice)
- 7 x breakfasts, 1 x lunch, 2 x dinner
- Private transfers in an air-conditioned car with private, English speaking driver
- Airport transfer on first and last day
- English speaking guide on excursions
- Entrance fees for two museums
Excluded:
- International flights
- Travel and health insurance
Optional:
- Arrival and departure transfers in a vintage car (from 43.00 per person)
- Additional night at private accommodation or hotel (from 53.00 per person per night)
- Buenavista Social Club Music Style Show (49.00 per person)
- Biking Tour + Canopy (41.00 per person)
- Guanayara Hiking + Topes de Collantes (89.00 per person)
Itinerary at a Glance
Havana
Welcome to Cuba!
Havana
Discover Havana in a Classic Car
Havana - Viñales
Visit a Tobacco Plantation and Cigar Factory
Viñales
Discover the Beauty of the Viñales Region
Viñales - Trinidad
Continue to Trinidad
Trinidad
Delve into the Heart of an Atmospheric City
Trinidad - Havana
Enjoy One Last Feast in Cuba
Havana
Adios, Havana!
Detailed Itinerary
Havana
Day 1: Welcome to Cuba!
As soon as you arrive at the airport, an assistant will welcome you warmly. He will wait for you with a sign from the agency and assist you with your luggage to the taxi for a private transfer to your accommodation.
Havana, the sixth of the first settlements on the island, was founded in 1519, under the name "Villa de San Cristóbal de La Habana." The Old Town is today one of the best preserved historical nuclei in Latin America.
Havana
Day 2: Discover Havana in a Classic Car
After breakfast, set off on a guided tour of Havana in a vintage car. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the most important places in the Old Town: Plaza de Armas, Plaza de San Francisco de Asís, Plaza Vieja, and Plaza de la Catedral.
After enjoying a Cuban cocktail, you will be guided through the modern parts of the city in a classic car to visit sites like Revolution Square, the University of Havana, the Hotel Nacional, the Capitol, and the former Presidential Palace.
Havana - Viñales
Day 3: Visit a Tobacco Plantation and Cigar Factory
Your Cuban adventure continues to the village of Viñales today. After breakfast, check out of your accommodation and journey to the Pinar del Río province through the spectacular Sierra del Rosario. Stop for a short while at the Las Barrigonas rest stop to visit a small tobacco plantation.
Later, visit a cigar factory in the town of Pinar del Río and learn more about the production process.
Discover the beauty of Viñales and enjoy the spectacular views from Los Jazmine's vantage point. Spend some time in the village of Viñales and Dos Hermanas Valley. Admire the prehistoric mural and take a boat ride through the underground river in the Indian cave.
You will enjoy a typical Cuban lunch at a local restaurant.
Viñales
Day 4: Discover the Beauty of the Viñales Region
Today is yours to spend exactly as you wish in this beautiful region. There are a lot of activities to do in Vinales. You might like to go on a horseback riding excursion or explore some of the caves in the region. If you want to get to know one of the five tobacco regions of Cuba, we invite you to visit Vuelta Abajo, famous for its "Habanos." You can also explore the Gran Caverna de Santo Tomas Grotto, which is not only the largest cave in the region but the longest in South America.
Viñales - Trinidad
Day 5: Continue to Trinidad
Today you will venture by bus to Trinidad. This 16th century city offers visitors a stroll along paved streets surrounded by baroque architecture and Carrara marble mansions with wrought-iron works.
The city's history and heritage is apparent in the music, the food, and the people here. Visitors will witness a distinctive atmosphere that blends the heritage of former African slaves as well as Spanish conquerors.
Transfers to and from the bus station are included.
Trinidad
Day 6: Delve into the Heart of an Atmospheric City
A tour of the historic center of Trinidad is on the agenda for today. The city is densely populated by colonial houses, many of which are still inhabited by the descendants of families who have lived in them for centuries. Observe the details of the windows and balconies, the spacious interiors of the homes, and the irregular paved streets in the middle of an atmosphere of rousing music, and open, friendly people.
A visit to a museum and the miniature model of the city, as well as a welcome cocktail at a local bar, are included in the tour.
Today you will also have the opportunity to visit cultural community projects.
Trinidad - Havana
Day 7: Enjoy One Last Feast in Cuba
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before heading back to Havana by bus.
Tonight, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal in a private restaurant or paladar, where international and Cuban dishes are served with a special touch. The dishes will be served on a set menu with two drinks (at most paladars, the included drinks may be either a glass of wine or a beer).
Enjoy your last night in Cuba!
Havana
Day 8: Adios, Havana!
The time has come to bid farewell to Cuba. You will be picked up by a private transfer at your accommodation and driven to Havana Airport to catch your flight back home. We hope you have had a lovely visit and wish you pleasant travels.
