Cool Cuba

Highlights

  • Cook typical Cuban cuisine in an interactive cookery class
  • Roll cigars with tobacco farmers in Viñales
  • Sample Havana’s nightlife with live music on the iconic ‘Malecon’ coastal road
  • Relax on a paradise island beach at Cayo Levisa
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What you'll do

Overview

An 8 day once in a lifetime adventure discovering the magic of Cuba off the beaten track, taking in Havana, Viñales and Cayo Levisa.

Discover Cuba with a fun twist on this exciting 8 day tour combining Havana, Viñales and Cayo Levisa.

We’ve sourced the most exclusive experiences because we believe there’s one way to truly enjoy Cuba, and that’s by spending quality time with the locals. From cycling through the streets of Havana with veteran Cuban cyclists to le...Read All

Arrive in Havana

Welcome to Cuba! You will be picked up at Havana airport and transferred to your accommodation for the night. We’ll be staying in a restored colonial property located in the heart of hip Vedado district. Offering style and comfort, we hope that you enjoy your stay in this privately-owned boutique ‘casa particular’.

This evening you’ll no doubt be feeling a mixture of excitement, nerves and jetlag, so we’ll keep things simple and break the ice by having cocktails and dinner at...Read All

City tour of Havana & travel to Viñales

This morning we’ll explore Havana, a mesmerising city full of quirks and surprises around every corner. Be sure to bring your camera, Havana is brimming with beautiful colours, textures and faces. First however, we’ll dust off the cobwebs and cover some ground on bikes this morning (approx. 2 hours, 16km route), enabling us to see some of the main sights from a different perspective. Being on two wheels will also enable us to cycle through some of the lesser-visited suburban areas of Hava...Read All

Viñales

Today we’ll explore Viñales and surrounding area, getting a feel for life in rural Cuba as well as seeing some of the island’s most spectacular natural scenery. In the morning we’ll visit the cave network at ‘Cueva del Indio’ and also go on the canopy zip lining course on the outskirts of town.

Afterwards we’ll take a stroll through the countryside to a tobacco farm located at the foot of the valleys central ‘mogote’, a dramatic limestone karst formation that juts up o...Read All

From Viñales to Cayo Levisa

This morning we’ll leave Viñales to the north and transfer (approx. 1 hour) to a small jetty on the coastline known as ‘Palma Rubia’, from where we’ll cross by ferry boat to the small island of Cayo Levisa. This mini paradise for beach-lovers is a small coral key off the north coastline of Pinar del Rio and part of the Archipelago de Los Colorados in the Gulf of Mexico. Cayo Levisa is best known for its white sand beach, dense mangroves, and abundant sea life. Bring your beach clothe...Read All

From Cayo Levisa to Havana

After breakfast we’ll wave goodbye to Cayo Levisa and cross back over to the mainland by boat. Approaching Havana, we’ll pay a brief visit to ‘Casa de Fuster’ in the Jaimanitas neighbourhood, a mosaic artist whose remarkable work has engulfed the community. Lunch will be at a new restaurant in the heart of Vedado, owned and restored by a photographer and his family (this is the current lunch destination being used but it is subject to change). Our accommodation in Havana will involve...Read All

Havana

Today we’ll have a slightly later start to allow for last night’s aches and pains to dissolve. Late morning we’ll indulge in a hands-on cookery course to learn how to make a typical Cuban dish, and afterwards have lunch at the same paladar located in Vedado district.

Later we’ll visit a music recording studio and meet some musicians playing contemporary music, learning about the modern-day music scene in Cuba. From here we recommend going for dinner either at nearby ‘El Coci...Read All

Havana

This morning we’ll have a walking city tour of the Old Town, including a visit to a Cuban family home within the ‘Centro Habana’ district. Here you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the ‘Santeria’ religion, which is followed by many people in Cuba, and in the process we meet a veteran revolutionary who was in the Sierra Maestra with the Castros and Che Guevara. The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure for you to enjoy as you please.

In the evening, embark on a tour...Read All

Departure day

This morning is at leisure to spend as you please. And so it’s adios from us, or as we prefer to think of it, ‘hasta luego’ – see you later! Have a safe journey and we hope that you had a wonderful experience in Cuba. There are no airport transfers included today however we can arrange on request. 

Meals included: Breakfast

What's included

Included

  • 4 nights Casa Particular, 3 nights Hotel
  • All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Local English-speaking Cuban guide throughout
  • Arrival transfer from the airport
  • In-destination transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle
Your local host

Lucy & Team

For 20 years, we have been providing exceptional and meaningful holidays to Cuba, sharing the real Cuba in an honest and positive way. Responsible travel is at the heart of what we do; from the local ground staff we employ, to the family-run restaurants and B&B’s we use, we actively support family, local businesses and communities. This is how we reveal the rich culture of Cuba and showcase its uniqueness beyond ‘cigars and old cars’. We aim for excellence in everything we do –  starting with our incredible team of trained guides and covering every aspect of your trip and the service we offer.

If you were to describe our personality, you’d use words like passionate, human, resilient, dedicated and pragmatic. Th... Read All

For 20 years, we have been providing exceptional and meaningful holidays to Cuba, sharing the real Cuba in an honest and positive way. Responsible travel is at the heart of what we do; from the local ground staff we employ, to the family-run restaurants and B&B’s we use, we actively support family, local businesses and communities. This is how we reveal the rich culture of Cuba and showcase its uniqueness beyond ‘cigars and old cars’. We aim for excellence in everything we do –  starting with our incredible team of trained guides and covering every aspect of your trip and the service we offer.

If you were to describe our personality, you’d use words like passionate, human, resilient, dedicated and pragmatic. These are the qualities that get to the heart of what it means to be a successful travel business focused on and committed to Cuba.

Location

This tour starts and ends in Havana.

Getting there:

Please note that prices for the holidays do not include flights. We recommend using www.skyscanner.net to check flights.

Nearest airports:

José Martí International Airport

Airport transfers:

Transfers from the airport to your accommodation are included.

FAQs

What's my accommodation like?

You'll spend 4 nights in a privately-owned boutique 'casa particular' ("private house") during you nights in Havana. This restored colonial property located in the heart of hip Vedado district offers both style and comfort.

For your night in Cayo Levisa, the accommodation is in wooden beach cabins. Although they are not luxurious, they are spacious and in keeping with the beach destination.

The 2 nights in Viñales are spent in a hotel.

Please note that prices are based on two people sharing a twin room. A single supplement is available upon request.

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