Arrive in Havana, Cuba’s vivacious, fun-filled capital. Head out on an orientation walk of the city. The crumbling colonial buildings, street-side baseball games and classic old cars will make you feel as if you've stumbled onto a 1950's movie set. For fantastic views of the city against its ocean backdrop, take a short cruise across to the Cabana Hill Fortress.
Drive through an exotic landscape of cane fields, tobacco plantations and swaying palm tress on the way to Vinales. Before arriving in this sleepy rural town, stop for a splash in a waterfall near Soroa. In the evening, watch as thousands of bats stream out of the limestone caves on a tour of the picturesque Vinales Valley.
Settle in for a day in the saddle, travelling along the badlands of the Zapata Peninsula to Playa Larga. Learn about the failed 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion on a museum visit before spending the night at a stunning beachside location.
Spend the morning snorkelling among colourful fish off the coast of Caleta Buena or basking in the nearby natural rock pools. Travel to Cienfuegos, a city of elegant French architecture.
Soak up the amiable atmosphere of Cuba’s best-preserved colonial town, declared a World Heritage site in 1988. Amble along Trinidad's cobblestone streets to the Plaza Mayor, learn about the city's past at the local museum, or take a daytrip to Cayo Blanco for a dip in the azure waters of the Caribbean. In the evening, why not check out a local music or salsa performance.
Visit the Che Guevara mausoleum and museum in Santa Clara and see his legendary beret and leather jacket. Get acquainted with Cuba's unique capital on a guided tour in one of its famous vintage cars. Perhaps head to the white sands of Varadero for some final beach time before this fun-filled family adventure finishes up.
Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
Minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.
A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 years and under at time of travel.
A Single Supplement is available on this trip, please ask your booking agent for more information.
Guesthouses/Casas:
It is common for Cuban houses to have bar gates locking the access in and out of the house during the night. We constantly work with our “Casa” owner to make them see the risk this poses in case of an emergency exit is required. We have agreed with the properties we work with that such gates will remain unlock during the night and/or you will have the necessary means to open them if required (a set of keys for example). If you have any concerns in this regard please contact the emergency number listed in the Essential Trip information and while on tour speak to your tour leader
Cienfuegos is a charming waterfront city situated on the bay of the same name. Its picturesque nautical setting has earned it the title, “the Pearl of the South,” a description that has endured for centuries.
Havana, the capital of Cuba, is the largest city in the Caribbean, and one of the most culturally rich urban centres in the world. The city’s appreciation of its glorious colonial past is on display at a dizzying array of castles, cathedrals, mansions and museums. The historic neighborhood of Vieja Habana (Old Havana) is a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage site, with over 900 landmarks, including the Presidential Palace and Cathedral Square.
It’s easy to see why Trinidad has been called “the museum city of Cuba.” The meticulously preserved town offers a window into the past, from its sprawling colonial palaces and plazas to its remnants of sugar mills and slave barracks from another era. Soak up the rich Spanish colonial architecture by taking a stroll through the picturesque cobblestone streets of this very walkable city.
