Essential Cuba
Essential Cuba
Essential Cuba
8 Days Starting in Santiago De Cuba, Cuba and ending in Havana, Cuba
Visiting: Santiago De Cuba, Banes, Guardalavaca, Holguin, Cayo Coco, Remedios, Central Azucarera, Santa Clara, Havana
Tour operator:
Tour code:
30717
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Explore the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of Cuba on this immersive tour.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Santiago De Cuba
Location: Santiago De Cuba
Accommodation Name: hotel
Arrival. Welcome to SANTIAGO. Transfer to hotel and free time. In the evening we will go to Casa de la Trova a meeting place for Cuban music lovers, with its live performances.
Day 2 : Santiago De Cuba
Location: Santiago De Cuba
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
We include a tour of SANTIAGO, Cuba’s second city and one of contrasts, capital of the ‘son’ and the revolution. Around 20 km from the city, in the mountains, we will go to the Basilica of our Lady of Charity of Copper, where we will be surprised at the veneration for the virgin patron of Cuba. After that we will go to the Santa Ifigenia cemetery, where Fidel Castro and José Martí are buried. We will see the Ron Bacardí factory and go to the CASTILLO DEL MORRO, an impregnable citadel on a promontory declared a world heritage site, which houses an interesting museum on Piracy. Lunch included. Free time in the afternoon.
Day 3 : Santiago De Cuba, Banes, Guardalavaca
Location: Santiago De Cuba, Banes, Guardalavaca
Accommodation Name: resort
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Among beautiful landscapes of tropical hills, we travel to the north coast. A walk through the quiet center of HOLGUIN before continuing to GUARDALAVACA, where we see the Museo Chorro de Maita archaeological park that protects the remains of a village and an Indian cemetery with the remains of 62 human skeletons, and Taina Village, which reproduces scenes of how the Indigenous peoples. We see the magnificent surroundings of BARIAY BAY. Lunch included. Afternoon free at the resort by the beautiful Guardalavaca beaches. Dinner included in the hotel.
Day 4 : Guardalavaca, Holguin, Cayo Coco
Location: Guardalavaca, Holguin, Cayo Coco
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
We travel to the west of the island. Stop at PUERTO PADRE, a small town stopped in time, which was once the largest sugar port on the planet. Lunch included on route. In LAGUNA DE LA REDONDA, we will include a beautiful one-hour boat ride between the mangroves, foliage-covered tributaries and small inland lakes. After that, spectacular landscapes on the road that crosses the sea towards CAYO COCO. Arrival mid-afternoon, dinner included.
Day 5 : Cayo Coco, Remedios
Location: Cayo Coco, Remedios
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Free morning to enjoy the beach. After lunch (included) we will leave for YAGUAJAY, where the Camilo Cienfuegos museum-cemetery is located. Night in REMEDIOS, one of the most beautiful colonial towns in Cuba. Dinner included.
Day 6 : Remedios, Central Azucarera, Santa Clara, Havana
Location: Remedios, Central Azucarera, Santa Clara, Havana
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
On the outskirts of Remedios, we see the old Marcelo Salado sugar mill, a former sugar mill closed after the fall of the USSR, and today a museum that shows us what traditional sugar production was like. We include a 20-minute ride on an old train with a steam engine. After that we travel to SANTA CLARA, where we see the Constantino Pérez cigar factory (Montecristo and Partagas cigars). After lunch (included) we visit the Che Guevara Mausoleum Museum. Return to Havana. Arrival at about 19:00.
Day 7 : Havana
Location: Havana
Accommodation Name: hotel
This morning we include a visit of about 4 hours; we will include a stroll through Colonial Havana; declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a panoramic tour of Revolution Square and the University. We will include a boat trip across the bay in the little boat to Regla where we will see the church of the Virgin of Regla, a place of great devotion where there is a strong syncretism between the Catholic religion and the Afro-Cuban. Will you buy flowers and have a daughter of Ochun read your hand? After this, at lunchtime, we will take you to the area of the ‘Callejón del Chorro’, an area with multiple “paladares” (private restaurants) where you can have lunch. Afternoon free.
Day 8 : Havana
Location: Havana
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, end of our services.
What's Included
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Arrival Transfer
Transfer to hotel upon arrival in Santiago De Cuba.
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Casa de la Trova Visit
Evening visit to Casa de la Trova for live Cuban music performances.
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Santiago De Cuba Tour
Tour of Santiago De Cuba including the Basilica of our Lady of Charity of Copper, Santa Ifigenia cemetery, Ron Bacardí factory, and Castillo del Morro.
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Lunch in Santiago De Cuba
Lunch included during the tour of Santiago De Cuba.
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Guardalavaca Tour
Visit to Museo Chorro de Maita archaeological park, Taina Village, and Bariay Bay.
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Meals in Guardalavaca
Lunch and dinner included at the resort in Guardalavaca.
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Puerto Padre Visit
Stop at Puerto Padre, a historic sugar port.
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Laguna de la Redonda Boat Ride
One-hour boat ride in Laguna de la Redonda.
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Meals on Route to Cayo Coco
Lunch and dinner included during the journey to Cayo Coco.
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Free Morning in Cayo Coco
Free morning to enjoy the beach in Cayo Coco.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights to and from Cuba are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees for entry into Cuba are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
Check out our Q&As
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What can I expect on the first day of the Essential Cuba tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in Santiago De Cuba. After transferring to your hotel and having some free time, you will visit Casa de la Trova in the evening, a popular meeting place for Cuban music lovers with live performances.
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What activities are included in Santiago De Cuba on the second day?
On the second day, you will have a tour of Santiago, including visits to the Basilica of our Lady of Charity of Copper, the Santa Ifigenia cemetery, the Ron Bacardí factory, and the Castillo del Morro. Lunch is included, and you will have free time in the afternoon.
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What will we see in Guardalavaca on the third day?
In Guardalavaca, you will visit the Museo Chorro de Maita archaeological park, which protects the remains of a village and an Indian cemetery, and Taina Village. You will also see the magnificent surroundings of Bariay Bay. Lunch and dinner are included, and you will have free time in the afternoon at the resort by the beautiful Guardalavaca beaches.
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What is the highlight of the fourth day in Cayo Coco?
The highlight of the fourth day is a beautiful one-hour boat ride in Laguna de la Redonda, where you will navigate through mangroves, foliage-covered tributaries, and small inland lakes. You will also travel through spectacular landscapes on the road that crosses the sea towards Cayo Coco. Lunch and dinner are included.
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What can I expect during the visit to Remedios on the fifth day?
In Remedios, you will visit the Camilo Cienfuegos museum-cemetery in Yaguajay. You will spend the night in Remedios, one of the most beautiful colonial towns in Cuba. Lunch and dinner are included.
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What unique experiences are included on the sixth day in Santa Clara?
On the sixth day, you will visit the old Marcelo Salado sugar mill, now a museum, and take a 20-minute ride on an old train with a steam engine. In Santa Clara, you will visit the Constantino Pérez cigar factory and the Che Guevara Mausoleum Museum. Lunch is included.
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What will we do in Havana on the seventh day?
On the seventh day, you will have a 4-hour visit that includes a stroll through Colonial Havana, a panoramic tour of Revolution Square and the University, and a boat trip across the bay to Regla. You will visit the church of the Virgin of Regla and have the opportunity to buy flowers and have your hand read by a daughter of Ochun. You will be taken to the area of 'Callejón del Chorro' for lunch, and the afternoon is free.
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What happens on the last day of the tour?
On the last day, after breakfast, the tour services will end.
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Cancellation Policy
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