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Cuba Explorer — Plus

9 days, Havana to Havana

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Part of our new Travel with Confidence Plus Collection, this trip features a smaller group size, private transportation, en-suite bathrooms, and a discounted rate for My Own Room. Explore a side of Cuba that few rarely get to experience on this nine-day adventure. Cruise Havana’s history-infused streets in a classic car and stroll along Trinidad’s cobblestone avenues to the rhythms of music floating from open windows. Tour a tobacco plantation for a taste of iconic Cuban culture and luxuriate in the view of the island’s rolling western hills. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle is well-paced, so you're refreshed and ready to explore the island’s vibrant culture and tropical breezes.

9 days

Havana to Havana

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Trip Code: CCCEE

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Part of our new Travel with Confidence Plus Collection, this trip features a smaller group size, private transportation, en-suite bathrooms, and a discounted rate for My Own Room. Explore a side of Cuba that few rarely get to experience on this nine-day adventure. Cruise Havana’s history-infused streets in a classic car and stroll along Trinidad’s cobblestone avenues to the rhythms of music floating from open windows. Tour a tobacco plantation for a taste of iconic Cuban culture and luxuriate in the view of the island’s rolling western hills. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle is well-paced, so you're refreshed and ready to explore the island’s vibrant culture and tropical breezes.

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 10.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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9 days

Havana to Havana

Sold Out

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Trip Code: CCCEE

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

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Itinerary Notes

Right now is an exciting time in Cuba with rapidly changing legislation and local conditions. Cuba has seen a massive increase in tourism lately, which has put a strain on local tourist infrastructure. While we will strive to operate our tours as closely to published itineraries as possible, conditions often change from one day to the next, and minor tour modifications may be necessary with no advance notice.

Itinerary

Day 1Havana

Arrive at any time. An arrival transfer is included to the tour's starting point, a "casa particular" (Cuban home used as a bed and breakfast), for an authentic Cuban experience.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group| Your Local Living Moment Havana Homestay

Day 2Havana

Enjoy a walking tour of historic Old Havana before hopping in a vintage automobile to cruise through the city. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Cuba's capital.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 3Viñales

Travel to lush Viñales with a cigar tour en route.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Viñales

Take a walk through the countryside to enjoy the stunning outdoors. Enjoy free time in Viñales in the afternoon.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Viñales/Cienfuegos

Settle in for a travel day to Cienfuegos. Along the way, stop off at the Giron Museum at the Bay of Pigs to learn more about the US military involvement with Cuba. Opt to go for a swim in the beautiful waters before continuing on to the seaside town of Cienfuegos.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Cienfuegos/Trinidad

Travel to Trinidad, tour the city, and opt to take a salsa dancing lesson.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Trinidad

Enjoy a free day in Trinidad to discover this Spanish colonial town that was founded in the 16th century and still preserves a look and feel of the past.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Trinidad/Havana

Start the day with a visit to the G Adventures–supported Manaca Iznaga community centre that enables local women to sell traditional textiles. Take a guided tour of key historical sites, including the famous Che monument in Santa Clara, en route back to Havana.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Proyecto Manacú Visit

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 9Havana

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Proyecto Manacú Visit, Manaca Iznaga
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Local Living Moment: Havana Homestay, Havana
  • Arrival transfer
  • Walking tour of Old Havana
  • Havana City tour in vintage automobiles
  • Revolution Square visit (Havana)
  • Cigar tour in Pinar del Río with demonstrations
  • Viñales and Trinidad orientation walks
  • Giron Museum visit (Bay of Pigs)
  • Visits and entry to the Che monument and historical sites in Santa Clara
  • Guided tour of Santa Clara
  • Free time in Havana and Viñales
  • Informal Spanish lesson
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Casas particulares (homestays) (8 nts).

Meals

8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Allow USD285-370 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, vintage automobiles, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Departures

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.

Cuba Explorer — Plus

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