Cuba 360°: from Havana to Trinidad
The trip in a nutshell
A trip to Cuba will stay with you forever: the largest island in the Caribbean has a thousand facets and a controversial history, being the ultimate symbol of revolution. Escape the modern era – in Cuba you can truly get away from it all, and this is where all its charm lies. Who knows how long Cuba will stay the way it is, so now's the time to plan a trip here.
Our trip starts in Havana and quickly moves towards Viñales, where we visit the local tobacco plantations and learn how the famous Cuban cigars are made. Any trip to Cuba wouldn't be complete without some beach time, so let's head to Cayo Jutías. Next stop is the town of Matanzas, where we'll experience Cuban culture at its best before spending a well-deserved day on the dreamlike white-sand beach of Varadero. After a quick stop in Santa Clara and a visit to Che Guevara's Mausoleum, we'll be mesmerised by the colours of Trinidad, where we'll try our hand at salsa and we will spend a whole day on a boat off Playa Ancón. We will then cross the jungle in the Topes de Collantes Nature Reserve Park, looking for hidden waterfalls, as well as exploring the Valle de Los Ingenios among sugar plantations. We'll get another dose of beach life in Playa Larga and Playa Girón, both of which overlook the famous Bay of Pigs – the ideal place for those who love snorkelling. Finally, we'll return to Havana to round off this incredible trip in style.
Trip type
360º - it's our great classic that allows you to discover the destination in all its aspects. We recommend packing a backpack rather than a suitcase as there will be lots of moving around.
Traveling to Cuba requires maximum flexibility due to current historical challenges, including occasional nighttime blackouts. Many accommodations have generators to ensure basic services like lighting. As travellers, we should be mindful that we are guests of a welcoming and resilient population facing difficult times.
Physical rating
MODERATE - this itinerary may involve hiking or other activities that require a moderate amount of physical effort. Be prepared for some potential long transfers and early wake up calls!
Entry requirements
Please visit your country's official government website to find out the necessary requirements for entering the country of destination.
Arrival and departure
This trip will begin and end in Havana. Aim to arrive by 5pm on the first day – on the last day you are free to leave whenever!
What's included
11 nights accommodation in shared rooms
- All breakfasts
- Welcome dinner
- All long-haul transport
Local Experience: a relaxing horse ride among the tobacco plantations in Viñales
An exciting excursion by catamaran (or boat depending on availability) to Cayo Iguana
Walking tour of Old Havana with local guide
Guided 2-hour vintage car (cabriolet) ride in Havana
- Travel Coordinator services
Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
Welcome to Cuba!
Viñales: horses and tobacco
Cayo Jutías
Matanzas: the Athens of Cuba
Varadero: welcome to the Caribbeans!
Trinidad via Santa Clara
Topes de Collantes Nature Reserve Park
Boat tour to Cayo Blanco
Snorkelling, diving and delicious lobster in Playa Girón
Back to Havana
Walking the streets of Old Havana
Goodbye Cuba
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The travel coordinators
Our travel coordinators are chosen because they are people like you. Not only are they the best travel buddy you could hope for, but they're trained professionals guaranteed to show you a travel experience like never before
In Cuba, currently some areas of the island are experiencing disruptions in the energy sector. We are working to reduce the impact of this on our travels.
Info to know
Staff
Our trips are led by a Travel Coordinator who has been specifically trained by us to lead group travels to ensure you have the best time. A WhatsApp group with all travel participants will be created two weeks prior to departure by your Travel Coordinator.
Luggage
Backpacks are mandatory to allow easy transfers - we recommend a 45L backpack for our trips.