TOUR VINALES VALLEY

Duration: 5 HRS Departure Time: 09.00 HRS Notes: Entrances and lunch included

The Valley of Viñales, one of the wonders of nature today, is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. On this tour, we will stop at Los Jazmines viewpoint to see the Viñales Valley, with time to take pictures. We will make a stop in the valley of Dos Hermanas, where you will enjoy a beautiful landscape and a surprising work of art on the side of a mountain: The Mural of Prehistory. In this place, one of the best Pinas Coladas de Cuba is also offered. You will also visit a tobacco field and a peasant's house (you can drink coffee and smoke cigarettes), as well as a tobacco leaf selection house. The tour will continue through El Palenque de los Cimarrones, a place where a slave hideout is recreated. You will learn about Afro-Cuban religion in the 19th century. You will also know La Cueva del Indio with a boat ride on an underground river ... the "El Paraíso" farm. Lunch is included in a typical Cuban restaurant. One part of the route is by car and another part walking.

Accommodation in Viñales.

CAYO JUTÍAS BEACH DAY

Duration: Todo el día Departure Time: 09.00 HRS Notes: Lunch not included, american car transfer.

We guarantee a truly relaxing trip to these crystal clear, calm waters of our coral reefs, which are excellent for diving or simply swimming. Cayo Jutías is a small island with a total area of 4 square kilometers and 5 of length, with a beautiful beach of the same extension, white sands and warm waters of a spectacular turquoise blue. It is one of the most virgin in Cuba.

Accommodation in Viñales.

SIGHTSEEING TRANSFER VIÑALES TO HAVANA

Duration: All day Departure Time: 08:00 HRS Notes: Guide, entrance to: Soroa Orchid gardens, waterfall and to Finca Vigía (Ernest Hemingway house), short tour of Cojímar and three course lunch in Cojímar.

An early departure at approximately 0800 hrs. takes us away from beautiful Viñales and east along the motorway where after approximately 90 minutes we will take a short detour to the Botanical Gardens at Soroa, where the largest collection of Orchids can be found in Latin America. With magnificent views of the rolling palm clad hills of the Sierra Del Rosario the gardens are beautiful and contain over 700 species of Orchid alone! We can also enjoy a short walk to the impressive Soroa waterfall, a tranquil setting in a sub-tropical valley.

The morning continues and we head through the suburbs of Havana where we make a stop at Finca Vigía, the former Cuban home of the legendary writer and resident of Havana, Ernest Hemingway. The beautiful mansion house remains untouched since he left the house expecting to return! The tour covers the gardens and allows us to look into the rooms from outside. We continue to the village of the setting for Hemingway´s world famous book “The Old Man and the Sea” and after a short orientation walk we will enjoy lunch in the village.

After lunch we will take the short journey along the Via Blanca coastal road and as the Havana skyline comes into view, head under the tunnel and into Havana where you will be dropped off at your accommodation at approximately 17:00 hrs.

Accommodation in Havana.

OLD HAVANA WALKING TOUR

Duration: 5 HRS Departure Time: 09:00 HRS Notes: Lunch and 1 drink included.

You will discover the most fascinating city in the Caribbean, a city which seems to be unaffected by the passing of time: Old Havana. You will go through from the colonial times to its independence, from its most cosmopolitan moment in the beginning of the 20th Century to the Revolution and its uncertain present. This will show you the best of Old Havana from a local perspective.

Our local guide will take you through the labyrinth of streets where you will discover the enchanting secrets of this living museum where residents live amongst the unique charm and haunting decay of buildings dating as far back as the 16th century. Havana is the largest city in the Caribbean and was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982.

This Old Havana walking tour works its way through an old part of Central Havana and then through to the heart of Old Havana. Along the way, you'll get to take in some of the city's most iconic sights, such as the Capitolio, Gran Teatro, Parque Central, Bacardi building, Art Museum, Calle Obispo, Plaza de Armas, Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza San Francisco de Asis, Plaza Vieja, and Hotel Ambos Mundos.You'll also enjoy a delicious local Havana lunch in a café or restaurant in one of the Old Havana Plazas, and finish the Havana city tour with a refreshing cool drink.

Transfer to Cienfuegos

Departure Time: 15.00 HRS

Accommodation in Cienfuegos.

EXCURSION TO NICHO PARK WATERFALLS

Duration: All day Departure Time: 08:00 HRS Suggestions: Bathing suit and Comfortable Shoes.

A little less than 50 km from the city of Cienfuegos, an exciting excursion will take you to El Nicho Park, an impressive site with waterfalls, waterfalls and natural pools of extraordinary beauty, where the river and its steep relief form several waterfalls that run in a staggered and impressive way. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Escambray mountains, exclusive birds, endemic flora, hiking and caves of the place. This is one of the most beautiful nature reserve places in Cuba. You can walk its trails and have time to swim in its natural pools.

Accommodation in Cienfuegos.

CIENFUEGOS CITY TOUR

Duration: 5 HRS Departure Time: 09:00 HRS Notes: Terry Theater entrance fee, Complementary drink, Lunch, Transportation and Guide Service.

Established in 1819, more recently than most major Cuban cities, CIENFUEGOS is the only city in the country founded by French settlers, many of them from Louisiana. It's an easy-going place, noticeably cleaner and more spacious than the average provincial capital and deserving of its label as the 'Pearl of the South'. Its most alluring feature is its bayside location on the Bahía de Jagua, also known as the Bahía de Cienfuegos, which provides pleasant offshore breezes and some sleepy views across the usually undisturbed water.

You will spend half a day unveiling the secrets of Cienfuegos city and enjoy a panoramic tour through the National Monument (La Punta), El Palacio de Valle and El Paseo del Prado. Stroll along the boulevard to visit the monument to one of Cuba's most treasured musicians, Beny Moré. Make the most of your time in the city's heart by visiting the Cathedral as well as the Thomas Terry Theatre, one of Cuba's oldest and most beautiful theatres. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.

Transfer to Trinidad

Departure Time: 16.00 HRS

Accommodation in Trinidad.

SPECIAL TRINIDAD WITH SUGAR MILL VALLEY

Duration: 5 HRS Departure Time: 09:00 HRS Notes: Lunch, transportation and guide service

Founded by Spanish colonizer Diego Velasquez as the third settlement of the island, the colonial gem of Trinidad is nowadays one of the best preserved towns of the Caribbean and the second in Cuba to earn a UNESCO listing after Havana. After Hernan Cortes set sail from here to discover Mexico, the city became incredibly wealthy through the sugar trade and the exploitation of slave labor in the cane sugar mills of the Valle de los Ingenios. Much of the heritage remains visible today and can be explored in and around the colorful cobblestone streets of Trinidad.

Trinidad is the best preserved colonial town in Cuba and the Valle de los Ingenios is a living museum of the former sugar trade of the 18th and 19th century. This UNESCO site is located at the southwestern coast of Cuba, in the Sancti Spiritus province, in the center of the island. Originally founded in 1514 by Diego Velazquez, most buildings in Trinidad date from the time of the sugar trade in the 18th and 19th centuries. The UNESCO inscription happened in 1988.

You will be the protagonist of a spectacular journey to UNESCO World Heritage Sites Valle de los Ingenios and Trinidad. You will climb to the top of the Manaca-Iznaga tower and rejoice with the jaw-dropping landscape. Continue to Trinidad for lunch at a local restaurant and afterwards, wander through the historical centre of the city to admire its remarkable colonial architecture. Stroll through La Plaza Mayor; visit the Romantic Museum and stop at La Canchanchara bar and a ceramic workshop.

Accommodation in Trinidad.

Transfer to Varadero Hotel.

Departure Time: 09.00 HRS

Some call Varadero Beach the world’s greatest beach, and it’s easy to see why. The glistening white sands, cool tropical breezes and tranquil Atlantic waters provide the perfect backdrop for a broad range of resorts, from family-friendly to all-inclusive, and everything in between.

For those looking for adventure, Varadero is well equipped to handle almost any water sport you can think of, from scuba diving to sailing to swimming with the dolphins. You can even sneak in a round of golf at the Varadero Golf Club’s breathtaking championship course, or hike through the history-rich Ambrosio Cave. If pampering is what you have mind, Varadero boasts an abundance of spas to help you unwind.

Transfer to airport.