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Generally speaking, the guesthouses are all about 3 stars in quality, well located, and have great local service in each location. The amenities may be simple but the rooms and beds are comfortable. On the original style trips, shared bathroom facilities may be used at some locations. The tour operator doesn’t provide the names of the guesthouses pre-trip as the locations aren't finalized until closer to departure.

Best of Cuba

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 15 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-3458
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Havana, Cuba
Ends Havana, Cuba

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Old-world charm, rich history, exciting nightlife – evocative Havana is like nowhere else on Earth. See the difference between city and coastal life on a guided walking tour of the old capital.
Receive a fascinating insight into the rise and fall of the charismatic and highly celebrated Cuban revolutionary – Che Guevara – at his mausoleum and museum in Santa Clara.
With its vibrant music scene and Afro-Cuban roots, sultry Santiago de Cuba is a great place to bust out some moves and hit the dance floor with the locals.
Experience old-world charm in the colourful coastal town of Trinidad. Delve into the city’s sultry Latin rhythms with a salsa class and enjoy plenty of free time for seaside relaxation.
Take inspiration from the locals and mix things up with a bicycle-taxi tour of Camaguey – roll through the winding streets on two-wheels, visiting markets, plazas and an art gallery.

The "Best Of Cuba" tour starts from and ends in Havana. It is a cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 15 days taking you through Cienfuegos, Camaguey, Havana and 3 other destinations in Cuba. "Best Of Cuba" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

From Cuba's historical streets of Havana to the pristine shores of the Caribbean, stroll through World Heritage cities, relive a fascinating colonial history and experience the rich heritage of music and dance that Cuba is renowned for. Dive into the incredible marine world and history of the Bay of Pigs, prepare to be wowed as you discover Baracoa’s mountainous surrounds, visit the birthplace of salsa and admire Trinidad’s unrivalled ambience on this two-week adventure. From historic cars to fragrant cigars, and with plenty of rum and rumba in between, this adventure will take you into the heart of all things Cuban.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Havana
Day 2: Havana
Day 3: Sancti Spiritus
Day 4: Holguin
Day 5: Baracoa
Day 6: Baracoa
Day 7: Santiago de Cuba
Day 8: Santiago de Cuba
Day 9: Camaguey
Day 10: Camaguey
Day 11: Trinidad
Day 12: Trinidad
Day 13: Cienfuegos
Day 14: Havana
Day 15: Havana

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Standard guesthouse (10 nights), Hotel (4 nights)

Meals

14 Breakfasts

Transport

Private vehicle , Taxi , Boat

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Havana - Leader-led walking tour of Old Havana
Santa Clara - Che Guevara Mausoleum and Museum (entrance fee)
Holguin - La Loma de Cruz (sunset lookout)
Holguin - Leader-led orientation walk
Baracoa - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Baracoa - Boca de Yumuri Canyon boat tour
Baracoa - Cocoa plantation visit
Santiago de Cuba - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Guantanamo Bay Viewpoint (time & weather dependent)
Santiago de Cuba - Half-day City Tour including El Morro Castle, Santa Ifigenia Cemetery & Moncada Barracks (guide, transport &entrance fees included)
Santiago de Cuba - night live music
Camaguey - Leader - led orientation walk
Bayamo - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Camaguey - Rum tasting in a local bar
Camaguey - Bicycle Taxi City Tour (guide and transport included)
Trinidad - Leader-led orientation walk
Ciego de Ávila - Jewellery workshop (Community-based project)
Trinidad - Salsa Dance Lesson (1 hour)
Cienfuegos - Leader-led orientation walk
Cienfuegos - Palacio de Valle (from entrance fee)
Guanaroca Lagoon - boat tour
Cienfuegos - cigar factory visit
Bay of Pigs - Coastal swim stop

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to/from Havana are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Best of Cuba tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

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Protected Travel within your own bubble.
Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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