Cuba 8 Days Original Tours

Price From: $450.00

HIGHLIGHTS:

Enjoy Havana one of the most exciting cities in the world
Experience the original life of Cuban by Home stay
Spetacular Vinales Valley
The thing however that visitors most love about Trinidad is the nightlife(Musics)

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Please note: Itineraries for the tours in Cuba can and do change during the course of the year due to a variety of reasons. We are not always able to advise you in advance of these changes. We ask for your understanding and flexibility in these cases.

Itinerary Summary

Trip style: Small Group, Big adventures
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Accommodation: B&B Homestays
Single Supplement : Single Room for the tour - US$215 extra
Local Payment: CUC200.00(Cuban Pesos)
Transport: Local bus, private mini-bus, taxi
Activities included: Walking tour of Old Havana, Che Guevara Museum
Other Inclusions:7 breakfasts, airport arrival transfer, local guide throughout Suggested combinations: Combine with the Eastern Cuba Short Stay, or a Beach stay package!
Departures: EveryWeek (Book it 10% OFF).

Day 1 - Arrival Day Havana
Day 2,3 - Viñales
Day 4 - Cienfuegos via Bay of Pigs
Day 5,6 - Trinidad
Day 7 - Havana via Santa Clara
Day 8 - Departure Day

If your time is limited, this 8 day tour of Cuba an ideal way to sample some of the best of Cuba - the bustling and vibrant Havana, the historic Santa Clara, and the enchanting and rural sides of Cuba - with stays in Trinidad, Cienfuegos and Viñales. These places are common favourites for travellers who have come to Cuba seeking authentic cultural experiences. While Trinidad presents us with beautiful white sand beaches, colonial architecture, waterfalls, and a charming village atmosphere, Viñales offers stunning mountainous scenery, sprawling tobacco fields and friendly locals. A local Cuban tour guide accompanies the group throughout, and accommodation is nearly entirely in the homes of Cuban families.

Summary of Travel Times

Havana to Viñales - 3 hours
Viñales to Cienfuegos va Bay of Pigs - 8 hours
Cienfuegos to Trinidad - 3 hours
Trinidad to Havana via Santa Clara - 7 hours

Arrival and Departure Accommodation in Havana

The first and last nights of the tour in Cuba will be in B&B Homestay Accommodation, centrally located in Old Havana.

We include an arrival transfer from the Havana airport (or from anywhere else in Havana if you are already in Cuba) to the joining Homestay Accommodation.
On the booking form, you can request extra nights before or after the tour in the same homestay you will have for the tour.

We also offer other accommodation options in Havana for before or after the tour. Click to see options.

Late arrivals or Early departures

Late Arrival - If you plan to arrive on Day 2 or after, we can arrange for you to catch up to the group. This may involve you paying transport costs to do so.
Early Departure - The group will arrive back in Havana, around midday on Day 7, so a departure from Cuba in the evening of Day 7 is possible. An earlier departure than this is also possible and may involve you paying transport costs for us to send you back to Havana by yourself.

Spending Money

We estimate you will need between US$450 and US$600 for local expenses during the tour, such food and optional activities (but not including the Local Payment).

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1 Mexico city – Arrival

you can arrive at anytime in Mexico city, one of our representative will meet at the airport to your hotel in Zocalo.

Day 2 Mexico city – Teotihuacan Pyramids

Today our local partner will meet you in the reception of your hotel to Take first in the # cultures and later you will take in Guadalupe Shrine your details history of Diego, finallly you will experience of the Huge Pyramids of Teotihuacan Azteca Remainders.

Day 3 Mexico city – Oaxaca

You will travel Mexico Tapo to Oaxaca city centre by a first class public autobus for 9 hours, so will be the full day trip.

Day 4 Oaxaca – Hierve el Agua

Today our local partner will pick you up in your hotel reception for your Hierve el agua, Mezcal factory, and the Azteca Remainders of Monte Alba.

Day 4 Oaxaca – San Cristobal de las Casas

Today in the centre of Oaxaca you will take the frist classes public bus to San Cristobal de las Casas, this trips runs normally and safely at night.

Day 5 San Cristobal – Caynon del Sumidero

Today you will have the Tour of Caynon of Sumire for you amaizing trip and chiapas de Corzo as mayan villages.

Day 6 San Cristobal de las Casas – Agua Azul – Misol ha – Palenque Ruins.

today our local partner will pick you up from Hotel reception at 6 am to transferr you in the first activities of Agua Azul cascades, time for swin and make pictures. later you will go to Misol ha the longer Water fall, and finally a Palenque ruins..

Day 7 Palenque villages – Merida

Today you can enjoy your staying in Palenque ruins, on you own, later you will take an overnight bus from Palenque to Merida.

Day 8 Merida – Uxmal – Kaba

Today our local partner will meet you at the reception to Transfer you in National archeological site, Uxmal, where you explore the real aducational experience of the Palaces, ruins and temples of Mayan Classics.. later you will go to Kaba for another experience of Mayan Remainders, Later you will get back to Merida for you next night.

Addition: at night you can walk at the plesure cities of Merida, its really Colonial city with many histories. why not try it the good beers call Montejo, or take a Local nice cities tours by the Cuircuit bus.

Day 9 Merida – Chichen Itza – Cancun

Today at 9 am, our local partner will meet to transfer you in Chichen Itza Park for you half day tour and later you will be transfer to Cancun city.

Day 10 – Arrive Havana

Arrive in Havana at any time. Today is the arrival day of the tour so there are no planned activities and you can check into the hotel and relax or go and explore the city. One of the oldest cities in the Western Hemisphere, Havana was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. Adventure among the splendorous crumbling architecture of the streets of old Havana and sit on the famous sea wall (El Malecon) to take in the view and some fresh air, and to socialize with the colourful and friendly ‘Habaneros’.

Day 11,12 – Viñales

Before departing Havana, we have a guided walking tour of the historic centre of Havana (approx 2 hours). An image of the valley of Viñales, Cuba From Havana to Viñales its about a 4 hour drive, and on the way we usually stop for lunch. Surrounded by picturesque limestone pincushion hills (“mogotes”), Viñales is a small and culturally rich village, with friendly and welcoming residents and wide variety of outdoor activities available. Exploring caves, hiking, biking, horseback riding or simply enjoying the views of the valley and sprawling tobacco fields below are all options. Viñales is one of the more agriculturally productive areas, so an abundance of local seasonal fruit and vegetables is always on offer such as enormous avocados and mangoes, pineapples, papaya, guava, and a several varieties of sweet potatoes. Its one of the cooler areas of Cuba, so its also a nice escape from the hotter parts of the country. The nightlife is very active in this village with the local residents more than willing participants in dancing to the local live music.

Day 13 – Bay of Pigs / Cienfuegos

We head back past Havana to the French founded city of Cienfuegos through the densely vegetated Peninsula de Zapata swamp-lands, and along the beautiful Bay of Pigs. This is where the landing of counter-revolutionary exile militia occured in 1961. There is a musuem here that recounts the events of this conflict which resulted in the first defeat of a U.S backed take-over in Latin America. We will also make stops at a beautiful swimming hole (cenote) which resembles a huge natural tropical fish tank, and if the conditions are favourable, at beach for snorkelling. Cienfuegos appeal lies partly in the European flavour of its colonial hub, with a wide Parisian-style boulevard and elegant colonnades, and there is an ambience to inspire Cuba’s most celebrated Son singer to write the words “Cienfuegos is the city I like best”.

Day 14, 15 – Trinidad

For many visitors to Cuba, Trinidad is their standout favourite destination. No other colonial city in Cuba is so well preserved, and the local residents are extremely friendly and festive. Trinidad is steeped in religiosity, none the least of which is Santeria, which is one of several Afro-Cuban religions. The thing however that visitors most love about Trinidad is the nightlife. There are no less than 10 live music venues all within a short walking distance. Many of these have lovely outdoor settings, in courtyards, and within the walls of old colonial ruins. We are near the lovely Valle de los Ingenios (Valley of Sugarmills) and Playa Ancón – where you can enjoy long stretches of unspoiled, white sand beaches. Scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming in waterfalls, and horse-riding are other optional activities.

Day 16 – Havana

On the way back to Havana we stop in at the town of Santa Clara, a key city in the Cuban Revolution. Upon entering Santa Clara, there is a huge statue of Ernesto Ché Guevara, to commemorate his death and that of the revolutionaries who died along with him in Bolivia. There is also a museum here dedicated to his amazing life Its one final night of the tour in Havana, and your tour guide will have some suggestions for a farewell dinner and fun night out.

Day 17 – Depart Havana

Today you are free to depart at anytime.

ACCOMMODATION

What Hotel Included

Mexico city: Hotel Maria Isabel
Oaxaca city: Hotel Parador Crespo
San Cristobal de las Casas: Hotel Balam
Oaxaca city: Hotel La Croix

Merida: Hotel La reforma

Cancun: Hotel Kokai

Cuba: Home Stay or guest houses in Cuba

INCLUSION

Inclusion

Transportation: Shared van and First class public autobus
Local experience: You will shared with a local guide, local operator in each destination
Like – Minded Travellers: Meet a lot of fri End in local day tours, hostel or with your adventures packages
Accommodation: we have selected a list of hostel and basic clean hotel for you.
Contact:Your will get a chance to be contacted by nice MARVELUS member, through, phones, Chat, emails, along Guatemala or Mexico.
Experience:You will travel with a local travel company in Central America, take a chance to explore our local expertise