10 Days Viva La Cuba : Caribbean’s Soul And Festive Spirit

Transfer: Airport to Hotel

Upon your arrival at Havana airport, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Explore Havana in a fun Coco-taxi

As the biggest colonial old town of Latin America, Havana was founded nearly 500 years ago and is considered one of the Seven Wonders Cities of the modern era. Ride in the fun Coco-taxi along Padro Street, passing the Capitol and other emblematic buildings from Cuba’s neocolonial era, until reaching the port avenue.

Walking tour through Old Havana

Walk along Havana’s most visited pedestrian street Calle Obispo located in the heart of the historic old town. Tour around the four most fascinating squares in Old Havana: Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza Vieja, Plaza de Armas and Plaza San Francisco de Asis. Enjoy colorful and lively atmosphere with musicians and street performers in their traditional costumes on the way. After the tour, follow Ernest Hemingway’s footstep to enjoy a mojito at the worldwide famous Bodeguita del Medio and Cocktail Daiquirí at his favourite bar at El Floridita.

Panorama tour in classic cars

Ride in a vintage car from the 1940s and 1950s. An elegant and unforgettable way to explore the city and indulge in nostalgia.

Visit to Fusterlandia

Visit to the house and the atelier of José Fuster – the ‘Gaudi of the Caribbean’- in Jaimanitas, which is specialized in ceramics and painting. He has created a large art project out of his house and currently 80 other houses in his residential district, which the artist himself calls ‘Fusterlandia’. It is a colorful artistic theme park where you can feel his inspiration.

Private rum and tobacco tasting

Cuba is the land of rum, sugar – and of course the cigars! A private tasting session to learn more about the unique culture and tradition.

Explore Viñales

Drive 3 hours along the tobacco route to the west of the island to Viñales, where time seems to have stood still. Stop at the lookout point “Los Jazmines” to enjoy natural beauty of the region. Exploring the imposing Viñales Valley in a private horse-drawn carriage. On the way visit a tobacco plantation and insight into the world of coffee, from the seed to the enjoyment. Take a short boat trip along a subterranean river inside the ‘Cueva del Indio’ (Indian Cave). Return to Havana and arrive by early evening.

Che Guevara in-depth tour with specialist in Santa Clara

Drive 3.5 hours to Santa Clara where Che Guevara obtained his most important victory and found his final resting place. Short city tour visiting the revolution square “Plaza de la Revolución”. Meet our local specialist at the Monument to Ernesto Che Guevara to learn more in-depth story and history about the country’s symbol of rebellion.

Las Parrandas de Remedios

From Santa Clara, we take a 50-minute drive to the small town of Remedios, which is famous for its Christmas festival “Las Parrandas de Remedios”. It is considered one of the oldest festivities in Cuba with origins dating back to the 18th century. Celebration happens every night throughout a week with traditional Cuban music, rumba dance parades, floats and decorations prepared by different neighbourhoods, and stunning fireworks displays. On Christmas Eve, the festivities reach their peak with the illumination of towering structures known as “trabajos de plaza”.

Explore Sancti Spiritus

Drive 1.5 hours to Sancti Spiritus. Walk around the city and visit its landmark, the ‘Yayabo’ bridge, built by the Spaniards in 1815 and considered a National Monument.

Driving through the valley of sugar cane mills

Our journey continues through the valley of sugar cane mills with the former hacienda of the sugar baron Manaca Iznaga and its legendary slave tower. Visit “Valle de los Ingenios” and “Hacienda Manaca Iznaga”. It will be a 1-hour 15-minute drive to Trinidad where you can enjoy the beauty of this Cultural World Heritage by UNESCO of unique colonial architecture on a walking tour.

Our journey continues through the valley of sugar cane mills with the former hacienda of the sugar baron Manaca Iznaga and its legendary slave tower. Visit “Valle de los Ingenios” and “Hacienda Manaca Iznaga”. It will be a 1-hour 15-minute drive to Trinidad where you can enjoy the beauty of this Cultural World Heritage by UNESCO of unique colonial architecture on a walking tour.

Immerse in local art scene in Trinidad

Visit Art Gallery Yudit Vidal. The artist combines charcoal, oil or acrylic on canvases made with embroidery or crochet, her works emphasize the strength and beauty of women. Trinidad is also famous for its ceramic tradition. Our visit continues to the ceramic studio “Casa del Alfarero” to learn how craftsman skills are transmitted through generations. Listen to the best Cuban music in Trinidad while enjoying a good drink in Casa de la Trova in the evening.

Private Salsa Lesson

Salsa dance is a mixture between mambo, cha cha cha and rumba. Join a private salsa workshop with Cuban experts on body movements.

Explore Cienfuegos

Drive 1.5 hours along the panoramic ocean road to Cienfuegos. Enjoy French colonial flair of the 19th century during a city tour along the Parque Martí with the renowned Teatro Terry. Visit the Tomas Terry Theater, inaugurated in 1895, with a sumptuous presentation, and Palacio del Valle, which was transformed from an old Creole house into a palace and later into an elegant gambling casino.

Bay of Pigs with Museum Specialist

Drive 1-hour 15-minute to visit the Playa Girón Museum. Learn more about the legendary Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1961 with museum specialist. Journey continues to visit a crocodile farm where you can observe Cuban crocodiles in a fenced swampy lake. Make a stop at Laguna del Tesoro, a treasure lagoon where the Taino Indians hid their treasures from the Spaniards. Boat trip through the mangroves to the replicated Taino village, which is located on an artificial island in the lake. Drive 2-hour to Havana and enjoy Farewell dinner.

Meeting Revolution´s Photographer

Meeting with Corrales Gallery, the Revolution´s Photographer in his Art Gallery to appreciate contemporary Cuban art and a testament to the island’s rich cultural history. The eclectic collection includes everything from paintings to impressive multimedia installations and invites visitors to discover Cuba’s creative soul and cultural diversity.

Transfer: To Airport

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.