Havana Local Tours

Detailed itinerary

Day 1

Havana Arrival

At the airport you will be met by a local rep and transferred to your centrally located private home, dinner included. The evening is at your leisure. We recommend wandering through the streets and, perhaps, soaking up the atmosphere and music in a bar whilst sipping on a Mojito.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2

Old & New Havana Tour

Today you will get acquainted with Cuba's capital city during a comprehensive tour of Havana. A highlight is the crumbling splendour of the historic neighbourhood of Habana Vieja (Old Havana), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The centre city is well known as one of the finest example of a Spanish colonial city anywhere in the Americas. Within the tour, there are stops on the impressive Museum of the Revolution, a tobacco house to see the rolling techniques of one of the most famous cigars in the world and also at the Havana Club Rum Museum for an insight into the history of Cuba`s most popular drink; as well as a chance to taste its delights! Lunch will be provided in an authentic Cuban restaurant.

In the more modern parts of the city you`ll see the beautiful Colon Cemetery, the famous Revolution Square, other highlights of the tour are the Malecón, a seafront drive which stretches almost the entire length of Havana, and the elegant suburb of Miramar. Afterwards, you will visit the home of Ernest Hemingway which has been preserved just as it was when the Nobel Prize winning writer lived there. In the evening, you might want to consider enjoy the magnificent show of the famous Tropicana Cabaret which boasts more than two hundred dancers, a fabulous orchestra and astonishing acrobatic feats. We can arrange tickets for you. (The itinerary may change its schedule depending the opening hours of the visit to the home of Ernest Hemingway)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

Havana – Guama – Playa Girón – Cienfuegos – Trinidad

After breakfast, early in the morning depart to the Montemar Natural Park, within the Zapata Peninsula- the biggest swamp in the Caribbean & home of many endemic animal & botanic species. Boat transfer to the aboriginal village "Guama" also known as "Taina Village", located on the Treasure Lagoon & learn about pre-Colombian aboriginal way of life, see the sculptures made by the famous Rita Longa. Return to mainland and continue the tour to Playa Girón or the historic Bay of Pigs where you`ll see the actual place where US forces landed during the 1961 invasion of Cuba as well as visiting a fascinating museum about the invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Lunch at a local restaurant. The last stop on route to Trinidad will be in Cienfuegos, a laidback maritime city known as the "Pearl of the South" due to its lovely location on a picturesque Caribbean bay. You`ll see the city`s well preserved colonial centre and learn about its proud musical tradition and its famous musicians such as Benny More.

You`ll continue to Trinidad, a highlight of any trip to Cuba. Founded in 1514 by the Spanish conquistador Diego Velasquez the town became a major centre for trading sugar and slaves for almost two hundred years. The wealth generated by the landowners during this region`s dark past is reflected by the well restored colonial architecture found in Trinidad`s colonial centre, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. Your guide will give you a tour of the town before taking you to your hotel in the early evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4

Trinidad

This day you will enjoy the beautiful city of Trinidad including the visit to the Romantic Museum, the main square in Trinidad, La Canchanchara bar where you will taste a natural drink created there.

Lunch at a local restaurant, in the afternoon visit to the viewpoint of Valle de los Ingenious at the Manaca Iznaga with its amazing tower.

Return to your accommodation. Night free to enjoy the music of the city.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5

Trinidad – Sancti Spiritus – Santa Clara – Remedios – Cayo Santa María

After breakfast, depart to Cayo Santa Maria, Your first stop today will be the city of Sancti Spiritus which have a wonderful colonial centre. Continues the tour with the visit on route the Santa Clara city, one of the most important places in Cuban Revolutionary history, where you`ll see several fascinating historical sites, including the massive Che Guevara monument and mausoleum, his final resting place. Lunch at a local restaurant in Santa Clara. After lunch you`ll head to Remedios city, one of the most legendary city in Cuban known by its famous "Parrandas de Remedios". You`ll continue to Cayo Santa Maria Beach where you`ll have dinner at your all-inclusive resort.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6

Cayo Santa Maria

Free day at the beach during which you can enjoy the warm turquoise water (we suggest trying some snorkelling or maybe a catamaran trip – or perhaps swimming with dolphins!) make use of all the services and facilities provided by your all-inclusive resort.

Meals: All inclusive stay

Day 7

Cayo Santa Maria – Havana

After breakfast, departure to Havana. Stop at a local restaurant for lunch. Accommodation in the residence where you will stay in Havana. Free Night to enjoy your last night in Cuba.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8

Havana – Departure

During the morning you`ll enjoy some additional free time before being collected from your hotel in the afternoon and taken to the airport for your flight home.

Meals: Breakfast