Gems of the Countryside
7 Days / 6 Nights
Private Tour
Soroa & Las terrazas,
Vinales Valley, Bay of Pigs,
Cienfuegos, El Nicho & Trinidad.
On this tour, you will visit the most beautiful locations of the Cuban Countryside focusing from the lush ecosystems to the perfectly preserved colonial towns.
You can start the Tour any day of the year!
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Ride in the best classic or modern vehicles
available in Cuba.
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Premium Rooms in Top Boutique Hotels
& Deluxe Colonial Houses.
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Private English speaking guide during the whole tour.
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Ofac compliant for US citizens.
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Fully customizable.
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Tour Highlights
Included & Optional
sites and activities
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Soroa & Vinales
Soroa Park & Orchid's garden Las Terrazas Los Jazmines Hotel Indio Cave & Palenque Cave Prehistoric wall Tobacco Farm & Plantations ******* Optional Activities: Farm to table lunch Horse riding in the valley Cienfuegos Private city tour Tomas Terry Theatre Palacio del Valle Benny More' Monument Punta Gorda Colonial Mansions El Nicho Natural Park & Waterfall. |
Bay of Pigs
Guama' Fish Cave Crocodile Sanctuary Relax, Swimming & Snorkeling at Playa Larga Pink Flamingos & Bird Watching at the Cienaga de Zapata National Park ******* Optional activities: Deep Sea Fishing Scuba diving at the Fish Cave or Punta Perdiz Playa Giron Museum (Free) Trinidad Private City Tour Manaca Iznaga & Ingenios Valley (Sugar mills Valley) Playa Ancon Beach Canchanchara Bar |
This Tour is fully customizable
This is a suggested standard itinerary, but you can modify it as you prefer by adding or removing any location, site or activity.
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Also, if you have a return flight in the morning or early afternoon,
we'll modify it so you will be back to Havana the night before you fly back home.
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Tour Package Price
Including Accommodation
in some of the Best
Colonial Houses
6 nights in a Double / Twin Room
with a/c and private bathroom in Vinales (1 nights), Havana (1 night), Playa Larga (1 night), Trinidad (2 nights) & Cienfuegos (1 night).
Room upgrades available
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"Free Wi-Fi & Breakfast included"
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Starting at:
$2600 - Solo traveller
$1500 x person (2 people)
$1300 x person (3 people)
$1100 x person (4+people)
Double room/Single occupancy
+ $ 250
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50% off for children between 10 and 14 years sharing the room with 2 adults.
Free for kids under 10 ***
6 nights in a Double / Twin Room
with a/c and private bathroom in Vinales (1 nights), Havana (1 night), Playa Larga (1 night), Trinidad (2 nights) & Cienfuegos (1 night).
Room upgrades available
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"Free Wi-Fi & Breakfast included"
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Starting at:
$2600 - Solo traveller
$1500 x person (2 people)
$1300 x person (3 people)
$1100 x person (4+people)
Double room/Single occupancy
+ $ 250
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50% off for children between 10 and 14 years sharing the room with 2 adults.
Free for kids under 10 ***
Special Rates for
Large groups & Travel agencies
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Excluding accommodation
If you prefer to book
your own rooms
$2200 - Solo traveller
$1300 x person (2 people)
$1050 x person (3 people)
$850 x person (4+ people)
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50% off for children between 10 and 14 years sharing the room with 2 adults.
Free for kids under 10 ***
*** For more than 1 child under 10 years...there will be an extra charge as a bigger vehicle and an extra room will be required!
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For bookings or enquiries... Click Here!
Detailed Program
Day 1 - Soroa & Las terrazas
You will be picked up by your guide anywhere in Havana or Varadero 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.
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 2 - Vinales Valley
After your breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide to starting exploring this amazing 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).
Then a visit to the Indio Cave and the Palenque Cave.
After that...you can have an optional farm to table organic lunch at one of the best paladares in the area or proceed directly to the Prehistoric Wall.
Finally you will end the tour at a Tobacco Farm & Planation where you can 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.
After your breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide to starting exploring this amazing 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).
Then a visit to the Indio Cave and the Palenque Cave.
After that...you can have an optional farm to table organic lunch at one of the best paladares in the area or proceed directly to the Prehistoric Wall.
Finally you will end the tour at a Tobacco Farm & Planation where you can 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 3 - Bay of Pigs
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.
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.
At the end of the day you will be dropped off at your accommodation.
Free Evening.
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Day 4 - Cienaga de Zapata / Trinidad
After an early breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide to reach the Laguna de Las Salinas, where you can spot dozens of exotic birds including pelicans, black cormorans and the amazing Pink Flamingos.
A professional park guide will come with you to provide you with lots of interesting information and help you distinguish the various bird species.
Then, on the way to Trinidad, we will stop at " El Cubano Natural Park ", a truly paradise for lovers of ecotourism, hiking and Nature.
The Park has an extension of 2 kilometers long, and has many attractive sites such as the Guaurabo river, the Cimarrones de Javira trail, El Ranchon Los Almendros, and the Javira waterfall.
Finally, we"ll reach Trinidad where you will be dropped off at your accommodation to freshen up and get ready for the evening.
Free Evening.
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Day 5 - 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.
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.
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.
Afternoon at Playa Ancon Beach
Afternoon 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.
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 6 - El Nicho Waterfall & Cienfuegos
After your breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide to reach El Nicho Natural Park & its famous Waterfalls.
Follow the trail through dense forest, keeping an eye out for native birds and wildlife among the trees.
After criss-crossing the stream and smaller pools and cascades, you will reach the main waterfall.
Here, cold mountain water spills over a mossy cliff into a large pool of bright blue water.
After the hike, you’ll definitely want to take a dip.
From here, the trail leads deeper into the mountains, past other falls and up to a viewpoint where you get a panoramic view of the whole river valley.
In the late afternoon we'll reach Cienfuegos where you will be dropped off at your accommodation to relax and freshen up for your evening.
Cienfuegos is known as the Pearl of Cuba and you will have a complete sightseeing of the City next morning.
In the late afternoon we'll reach Cienfuegos where you will be dropped off at your accommodation to relax and freshen up for your evening.
Cienfuegos is known as the Pearl of Cuba and you will have a complete sightseeing of the City next morning.
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Day 7 - Cienfuegos / End of Tour
After your breakfast, 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 back to Havana or Varadero, we'll have a quick drive through the upper-class neighborhood of Punta Gorda.
Finally we will head back to Havana or Varadero where you will be dropped off wherever you prefer.
End of the Tour
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Included in the price
Included in the price
Private transfer from / to Havana airport or Varadero.
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6 nights accommodation in a Double or Twin Deluxe Rooms
with air conditioning, private bathroom and breakfast included.
(Unless you choose the option without the accommodation).
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Private Transportation for
7 Full Days in a Air
Conditioned Classic or Modern
Hardtop Car, Wagon or Van.
(Depending on the size of your family / group)
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Private English, Spanish,
French, German, Italian or
Russian speaking guide.
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Entrance fees to all the sites and for all the attractions
described in the program not marked as "optional".
Not included in the price
Flights to / from Cuba
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Lunches & Dinners
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All the " optional " services and activities.
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For booking requests or enquiries
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or
+1 (941) 932-8369
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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.
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Free Cancellation Policy
Please ask for detailed
Terms & Conditions
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Hurricane Free Guarantee
Book a tour in advance worry free. If a hurricane hits on the day of your scheduled tour we will reschedule to another period or refund your deposit!
Customer satisfaction is our top priority!