Best of western Cuba
9 Days / 8 Nights
Private Tour
Havana - Soroa & Las terrazas
Vinales - Bay of Pigs - Cienfuegos & Trinidad
Available from Havana and Varadero!
On this tour, you will visit the most beautiful and relevant locations of western Cuba while learning about its people, culture, and History.
From the eclectic Capital and the lush ecosystems to the perfectly preserved colonial cities, you’ll fall in love with the beauty of this country.
From the eclectic Capital and the lush ecosystems to the perfectly preserved colonial cities, you’ll fall in love with the beauty of this country.
Tour Highlights
Included & Optional
sites and activities
Havana
Private Old Havana walking tour Private City Tour in a Classic Car Cañonazo Ceremony Fusterlandia Artistic Neighborhood Callejon de Hamel (afro cuban alley) Havana Club Rum Museum Craft Market Revolution Museum & Art Galleries Cojimar Fishermen Village & Finca Vigia (Hemingways famous sites) Playas del Este Beaches ******* Optional Sites & Activities: Jewish Heritage Sites (Free) Tropicana, Cabaret Parisienne or Buenavista Social Club Show Cigar Factory Tour Private Salsa Dance class Private Cuban Cooking and / or Cocktails Class |
Soroa & Vinales
Soroa Park & Orchid's garden Las Terrazas complex Los Jazmines Hotel Indio Cave & Palenque Cave Prehistoric wall Tobacco farm ******* Optional Activities: Farm to table lunch Horse riding in the valley Trinidad Private city tour Manaca Iznaga & Ingenios Valley (Sugar mills Valley) Playa Ancon Canchanchara bar |
Cienfuegos
Private city tour Tomas Terry Theatre Palacio del Valle Benny More' monument Punta Gorda colonial mansions ******* Optional Activities: El Nicho Natural Park & Waterfall. |
Bay of Pigs
Guama' Fish Cave Crocodile Sanctuary Relax, Swimming & Snorkeling at Playa Larga ******* Optional activities: Pink Flamingos & Bird Watching at the Cienaga de Zapata National Park Scuba diving at the Fish Cave or Punta Perdiz Playa Giron Museum (Free) |
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This tour is completely customizable
You can modify it as you prefer, if for example, you would like to extend it for one or more days, exclude any site or activity from the itinerary or any other site or activity including the optional ones.
Also...if you have your return flight from Havana in the morning or early afternoon.....
we'll modify it so you will be back to Havana the night before your flight!
we'll modify it so you will be back to Havana the night before your flight!
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Tour Package Price
Including Deluxe accommodation.
Five nights in a
Double / Twin room in a
Deluxe Colonial House or Boutique Hotel in Havana
with a/c and private bathroom
Free Wi-Fi & Breakfast included
+
Three nights in a
Double / Twin room in a
Deluxe Colonial House in
Vinales & Trinidad
with a/c and private bathroom.
Free Wi-Fi & Breakfast included
Double / Twin room in a
Deluxe Colonial House or Boutique Hotel in Havana
with a/c and private bathroom
Free Wi-Fi & Breakfast included
+
Three nights in a
Double / Twin room in a
Deluxe Colonial House in
Vinales & Trinidad
with a/c and private bathroom.
Free Wi-Fi & Breakfast included
3500 Usd - Solo Traveller
2000 Usd x person (2 people)
1600 Usd x person (3 people)
1200 Usd x person (4 people)
Single occupancy for two or more adults:
+ 350 Usd each
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Room upgrades
(Balcony suites & King Bedrooms)
available for a small extra fee.
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50% off for children between 4 and 12 years sharing the tour with 2 adults.
Free for children below 4 years.
Special Rates for
Large groups & Travel agencies
Please ask for customized quotes.
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Excluding accommodation
If you prefer to book your own
Hotel / Airbnb
2600 Usd - Solo Traveller
1550 Usd x person (2 people)
1200 Usd x person (3 people)
1000 Usd x person (4 people)
50% off for children between 4 and 12 years.
Free for children below 4 years.
Special Rates for
Large groups & Travel agencies
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For booking requests or enquiries
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Detailed Program
Day 1 - Welcome to Havana
Private transfer to your accommodation from Havana airport or Varadero.
Freshen up and get comfortable.
Meet your local guide who will assist you for the duration of the tour.
Depending on your arrival time, the guide will take you on a walk in the area around your accommodation, showing you some points of interest, and suggesting some great paladares.
These privately run restaurants are the best places to experience true local food, drinks and great hospitality.
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Day 2 - Exploring Havana
After your breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide to start the private Old Havana walking tour.
Old Havana has been designated a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1982.
Remodeling is occurring slowly, so while some buildings are excellently restored to their original glory, others have taken on their own look by being left to age naturally, virtually neglected since the Revolution triumphed more than 50 years ago.
Remodeling is occurring slowly, so while some buildings are excellently restored to their original glory, others have taken on their own look by being left to age naturally, virtually neglected since the Revolution triumphed more than 50 years ago.
During this tour, the guide will take you around through the historic center where you can admire:
The Capitol, the Parque Central, the Bacardi Building, the Great Havana Theatre, Obispo street and "El Floridita Bar", the Ambus Mundos Hotel, the Plaza de Armas, the Plaza de la Catedral & " La Bodeguita del Medio", the Plaza San Francisco de Asis, the Plaza Vieja and many other interesting sites.
You can also enjoy one of the world famous cocktails such as the Cuba Libre, the Daiquiri or the Mojito in one of the bars you will visit.
The Capitol, the Parque Central, the Bacardi Building, the Great Havana Theatre, Obispo street and "El Floridita Bar", the Ambus Mundos Hotel, the Plaza de Armas, the Plaza de la Catedral & " La Bodeguita del Medio", the Plaza San Francisco de Asis, the Plaza Vieja and many other interesting sites.
You can also enjoy one of the world famous cocktails such as the Cuba Libre, the Daiquiri or the Mojito in one of the bars you will visit.
At the end of the walking tour you can have a 2 / 3 hours break for a lunch or for a rest at your accommodation.
Then you will be picked up again by your guide for the 3 hours modern Havana private tour in a classic car. You can choose between a classic convertible (open roof) or a classic sedan if you prefer it to be air conditioned.
Then you will be picked up again by your guide for the 3 hours modern Havana private tour in a classic car. You can choose between a classic convertible (open roof) or a classic sedan if you prefer it to be air conditioned.
During this tour you will visit all the most important touristic spots in Havana such as:
Miramar, the 5th Avenue & its colonial mansions, the Havana Forest, Vedado & Nuevo Vedado, the Revolution Square, the Colon Cemetery , the University of Havana, The Hotel Nacional, the Callejon de Hamel alley, China Town, the Central Park, the Paseo del Prado, the "Malecon", the Havana Bay, the Morro Fortress and the Havana Christ.
Miramar, the 5th Avenue & its colonial mansions, the Havana Forest, Vedado & Nuevo Vedado, the Revolution Square, the Colon Cemetery , the University of Havana, The Hotel Nacional, the Callejon de Hamel alley, China Town, the Central Park, the Paseo del Prado, the "Malecon", the Havana Bay, the Morro Fortress and the Havana Christ.
At the end of the car tour you will be dropped off at your accommodation.
Free Evening.
Free Evening.
This could be the ideal evening to attend a show.
If you would like to attend a show like the Buenavista Social Club, Tropicana or to the Cabaret Parisienne, you should ask us to reserve your tickets ahead of time.
If you would like to attend a show like the Buenavista Social Club, Tropicana or to the Cabaret Parisienne, you should ask us to reserve your tickets ahead of time.
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Day 3 - Havana
Cigar Factory tour (Optional)
After your breakfast, if you have chosen to add the optional cigar factory tour, your guide will take you to buy the tickets and you will reach one of the cigar factories open to the public on that particular day.
You'll have an interesting tour inside the factory where you will be explained the whole process involved in the production of a cigar.
You'll have an interesting tour inside the factory where you will be explained the whole process involved in the production of a cigar.
Otherwise you will go directly to visit Fusterlandia, a small community on the west side of Havana, though the neighborhood’s actual name is Jaimanitas. The entire district is decorated with murals, ceramic mosaics, and colorful quirky sculptures.
Then you can choose to spend few hours at the beach, have the Hemingway Tour or do whatever you prefer including one of the optional activities like a Private Salsa Dance Class or a Private Cuban Cooking Class.
Few hours at the beach
The driver will take you to Megano or Santa Maria del Mar, two among the nicest Playas del Este white sand beaches where you can relax, sunbathe, swim in the turquoise waters and have a ride in a catamaran or a kayak.
This is also a very good place to have some fresh coconut water and a great seafood lunch which can be served directly under your umbrella.
This is also a very good place to have some fresh coconut water and a great seafood lunch which can be served directly under your umbrella.
Ernest Hemingway Tour
First of all you will visit Cojimar fishermen village, which inspired Hemingway's best seller " The old man and the sea ", where you can see the memorial built in his honor and, if you want, you can have a lunch at "La Terraza restaurant", Hemingway's favorite place for lobsters.
Then you will be taken to Finca Vigia, Hemingway's country home in Cuba, where he spent twenty-one of his most productive years becoming a titan of English literature. His house remains just as it was when he lived in it.
You’ll see his eclectic personal objects, thousands of books, manuscripts, and photographs, as well as some animal trophies, bagged on his frequent safaris.
At the end of the tour, you'll be dropped off at your hotel to freshen up and get ready for the evening.
Around 8.00 pm you will be picked up again by the guide and the driver to attend the " Cañonazo ceremony " which takes place each night at the Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña, an 18th-century fortress on Havana's harbor.
The cañonazo itself is the firing of a cannon over the bay at 9.00 pm sharp , but leading up to it is a really interesting ceremony featuring actors dressed in 18th century military garb.
At the end of the ceremony you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Free night.
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Day 4 - Soroa & Las terrazas
After your breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide in your private classic or modern hardtop car (based your preference) to reach Las Terrazas Complex, a rural community of sustainable development located in the Sierra del Rosario, World Biosphere Reserve.
This is one of the most beautiful ecosystems in Cuba.
Here you can visit the old coffee plantations, take a bath in the San Juan River, enjoy some hiking, visit the museum of Polo Montanez (a local famous musician), rent a row boat or have the breathtaking zipline experience.
This is one of the most beautiful ecosystems in Cuba.
Here you can visit the old coffee plantations, take a bath in the San Juan River, enjoy some hiking, visit the museum of Polo Montanez (a local famous musician), rent a row boat or have the breathtaking zipline experience.
Next stop will be Soroa, which is famous for the variety and the excellent conservation of its flora and fauna and also for a beautiful 22 mt waterfall, known as the Cuban Rainbow.
First you can visit the Orchid nursery botanical garden with more than 25 000 orchid species from different parts of the world, including around 100 Cuban species.
Then you will have a nice walking to the viewpoint from where you can enjoy a lovely view over the Sierra del Rosario.
Finally you'll get to the waterfall where,eventually, you can have a refreshing bath in the natural pond.
Around 4.30 / 5.00 pm you will leave Soroa to reach Vinales where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.
Free Evening.
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Day 5 - Exploring Vinales Valley
After your breakfast, you will be picked up by the driver and your guide to explore Vinales and its wonderful Valley!
Our standard itinerary includes:
Los Jazmines Hotel and its "viewpoint" (from where it is possible to admire the wonderful Mogotes and the whole valley), the Indio Cave, the Palenque Cave, an optional farm to table organic lunch at one of the best paladares in the area, a stop at the Prehistoric Wall and a visit to a Tobacco Farm where you can admire a plantation of tobacco, enjoy a hiking or an optional horseback ride through the valley or and assist the processing of tobacco leaves from sowing to the production of fine cigars.
You will be also offered a free handmade cigar.
However, since this is a completely private tour, if you don't want to follow the classic itinerary, you will be totally free to decide where to go and what to do.
Our standard itinerary includes:
Los Jazmines Hotel and its "viewpoint" (from where it is possible to admire the wonderful Mogotes and the whole valley), the Indio Cave, the Palenque Cave, an optional farm to table organic lunch at one of the best paladares in the area, a stop at the Prehistoric Wall and a visit to a Tobacco Farm where you can admire a plantation of tobacco, enjoy a hiking or an optional horseback ride through the valley or and assist the processing of tobacco leaves from sowing to the production of fine cigars.
You will be also offered a free handmade cigar.
However, since this is a completely private tour, if you don't want to follow the classic itinerary, you will be totally free to decide where to go and what to do.
At the end of the tour around the valley, you will return to Havana in order to shorten the journey to the Bay of Pigs the next day.
Free Evening.
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Day 6 - Bay of Pigs / Cienaga de Zapata
After your breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide to reach the Bay of Pigs.
Here you have the opportunity to visit one of the most important ecosystems in the Caribbean known as the Cienaga de Zapata Peninsula.
Here you have the opportunity to visit one of the most important ecosystems in the Caribbean known as the Cienaga de Zapata Peninsula.
First of all you'll stop at La Boca de Guamà , where you can visit the biggest crocodile farm in Latin America and (if the boat is operating) you can reach the Old Tainos Aboriginal Village.
After you will stop at the Cueva de los Peces (Fish Cave), a 70 mt deep sinkhole filled with multicolored fish that come in through a subterranean passage, where you can swim and do some snorkeling.
After you will stop at the Cueva de los Peces (Fish Cave), a 70 mt deep sinkhole filled with multicolored fish that come in through a subterranean passage, where you can swim and do some snorkeling.
Then you can choose to have an optional lunch at one of the local paladares which offer superb traditional food (the area is very famous for crab meat and lobsters) at a very reasonable price or to continue your tour by visiting the museum of "Bay of Pigs victory" first (if you are interested in that) or going directly to Playa Larga Beach where you can relax and swim in the amazing turquoise water.
If you add the optional scuba diving, you will be having it either at the Fish Cave or Punta Perdiz.
Otherwise, you are free to ask your guide to take you anywhere else in the area.
Around 5.00 / 6.00 pm, depending the season, you will leave the Bay of Pigs to reach Cienfuegos unless you prefer to spend the evening* at the Bay of Pigs and go to Cienfuegos next morning.
* This is necessary if you would like to see the Pink Flamingos as you should get to the park early in the morning.
Free Evening.
Then you can choose to have an optional lunch at one of the local paladares which offer superb traditional food (the area is very famous for crab meat and lobsters) at a very reasonable price or to continue your tour by visiting the museum of "Bay of Pigs victory" first (if you are interested in that) or going directly to Playa Larga Beach where you can relax and swim in the amazing turquoise water.
If you add the optional scuba diving, you will be having it either at the Fish Cave or Punta Perdiz.
Otherwise, you are free to ask your guide to take you anywhere else in the area.
Around 5.00 / 6.00 pm, depending the season, you will leave the Bay of Pigs to reach Cienfuegos unless you prefer to spend the evening* at the Bay of Pigs and go to Cienfuegos next morning.
* This is necessary if you would like to see the Pink Flamingos as you should get to the park early in the morning.
Free Evening.
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Day 7 - Cienfuegos
After your breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide to have a tour around the City.
Cienfuegos is known as the pearl of Cuba and you will have a complete sightseeing of the City.
Cienfuegos is known as the pearl of Cuba and you will have a complete sightseeing of the City.
First of all you can have a walk on the lovely "Malecon", the long scenic sea walk.
Then you will visit the Tomas Terry Theatre, one of Cuba’s oldest and best preserved, a beautiful church called "Catedral de la Puricima Concepción", the monument of Benny Moré and the amazing " Palacio del Valle.
Finally, before heading to Trinidad, we'll have a quick drive through the upper-class neighborhood of Punta Gorda, where you can admire its beautiful colonial mansions.
Then you will visit the Tomas Terry Theatre, one of Cuba’s oldest and best preserved, a beautiful church called "Catedral de la Puricima Concepción", the monument of Benny Moré and the amazing " Palacio del Valle.
Finally, before heading to Trinidad, we'll have a quick drive through the upper-class neighborhood of Punta Gorda, where you can admire its beautiful colonial mansions.
Once in Trinidad, you will be dropped off at your accommodation to freshen up and get ready for the evening.
Free Evening.
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Day 8 - Trinidad & Ingenios Valley
After your breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide and you will have a private walking tour through the historic center of Trinidad.
You will visit the Plaza Mayor, the stairs next to the Casa de la Musica, the Palacio Brunet, the famous church called "Iglesia de la Santisima Trinidad", and a tower with an amazing view over Trinidad.
You will visit the Plaza Mayor, the stairs next to the Casa de la Musica, the Palacio Brunet, the famous church called "Iglesia de la Santisima Trinidad", and a tower with an amazing view over Trinidad.
Valle de los Ingenios
Then, you will first go the Sugar Mills Valley, better known as Valle de los Ingenios.
This valley offers one of the most beautiful natural settings in Cuba.
Stop at Manaca - Iznaga’s plantation and climb the imposing tower that used to serve as a place the overlook the slaves and prevent them from running away.
This valley offers one of the most beautiful natural settings in Cuba.
Stop at Manaca - Iznaga’s plantation and climb the imposing tower that used to serve as a place the overlook the slaves and prevent them from running away.
Sunset at Playa Ancon beach
Later, you can spend few hours at Playa Ancon, a white sandy beach where you can relax, sunbathe and swim in the turquoise waters.
This beach is also famous for its amazing sunsets.
This beach is also famous for its amazing sunsets.
Finally, before getting back to your accommodation, you can stop at the "Canchanchara" bar, where you can enjoy the famous cocktail made with rum, lime and honey, which was invented right there.
Free Evening.
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Day 9 - End of Tour/ Departure
After your breakfast, we will leave Trinidad.
If you have to be back to Havana airport for a late afternoon flight, we'll take you directly to Havana airport.
Important - If you have a morning or an early afternoon flight we'll modify the itinerary in order for you to be back to Havana the night before!
If you are not leaving Cuba yet, we will drop you off, wherever you prefer, in Havana or Varadero.
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Included in the price
Private transfer from / to Havana airport or Varadero.
8 nights accommodation in a Deluxe or upgraded Luxury Room
with air conditioning, private bathroom and breakfast included.
(Unless you choose the option without the accommodation).
Private Old Havana Walking Tour.
Private Havana Tour in a Classic Open Roof or a/c sedan Car.
7 Full Days Private Transportation in a Classic or Modern Hardtop Car,
Wagon or Van (as you prefer) .
Private English, Spanish, French, German, Italian or
Russian speaking guide for the whole tour.
Entrance fees to all the sites and for all the attractions
described in the program not marked as "optional".
8 nights accommodation in a Deluxe or upgraded Luxury Room
with air conditioning, private bathroom and breakfast included.
(Unless you choose the option without the accommodation).
Private Old Havana Walking Tour.
Private Havana Tour in a Classic Open Roof or a/c sedan Car.
7 Full Days Private Transportation in a Classic or Modern Hardtop Car,
Wagon or Van (as you prefer) .
Private English, Spanish, French, German, Italian or
Russian speaking guide for the whole tour.
Entrance fees to all the sites and for all the attractions
described in the program not marked as "optional".
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Not included
Food and drinks
Tickets for the Tropicana, Cabaret Parisienne or Buena Vista Social Club show.
Boat rental or zipline at las Terrazzas complex.
Any other service you would like to add like a private Salsa class, cooking class, Professional Photo Shoot, Cigar Factory Tour etc. etc.
Tickets for the Tropicana, Cabaret Parisienne or Buena Vista Social Club show.
Boat rental or zipline at las Terrazzas complex.
Any other service you would like to add like a private Salsa class, cooking class, Professional Photo Shoot, Cigar Factory Tour etc. etc.
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For booking requests or inquiries
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Important
Due to weather, Public events, and any other circumstances, some sites on the itinerary could be closed unexpectedly. Should anything be closed, we will be sure to fill the time with another equally awesome experience.
Due to weather, Public events, and any other circumstances, some sites on the itinerary could be closed unexpectedly. Should anything be closed, we will be sure to fill the time with another equally awesome experience.
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Free cancellation Policy
Please ask for detailed Terms & Conditions
Hurricane Free Guarantee
Book a tour in advance worry free. If a hurricane hits on the days of your scheduled tour we will reschedule to another period or refund your deposit!
Customer satisfaction is our top priority!
Please ask for detailed Terms & Conditions
Hurricane Free Guarantee
Book a tour in advance worry free. If a hurricane hits on the days of your scheduled tour we will reschedule to another period or refund your deposit!
Customer satisfaction is our top priority!