Essential Cuba

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 9 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 15-99 yrs
  • max group size 12
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-12068
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Havana, Cuba
HIGHLIGHTS
  • On the south of the island you'll discover colonial Trinidad, where you can wander the cobblestone streets and listen to Cuban rhythms in the Casa de La Trova
  • Discover the history of the Cuban Revolution. In Santa Clara you will visit the memorials dedicated to revolutionary hero, Ernesto Che Guevara
  • A walking tour of Havana helps you to understand the difference between country and city life in Cuba
  • Take in the colours and smells of the plants in Soroa, the valley known as the 'Rainbow of Cuba'
  • Stroll along the rural dirt roads of lovely Vinales as tractors, vintage cars and horse-drawn carriages pass by
  • Your 2-night Feature stay at Hotel Nacional in Havana which is considered a symbol of history, culture and Cuban identity.
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The Essential Cuba tour starts and ends in Havana. The Essential Cuba is an explorer tour that takes 9 days taking you through Havana, Cuba and other destinations in Cuba.

Cuba is one of the hottest travel destinations around and it is easy to see why. The country has a unique and colourful history that still dominates most aspects of Cuban life. Cuba is a Latin nation but it has a feel all of its own and on this short adventure, we experience many of these interesting facets. There's Havana, in all its faded glory, waiting to be explored. Few cities in the world can conjure up such emotions. Further on is the Vinales region, well known for its tobacco growing and cigar factories. On the south of the island is colonial Trinidad, where we can wander the cobblestone streets and listen to Cuban rhythms in the Casa de La Trova.  Throughout our Cuban holiday we are able to trace the history of the Cuban Revolution and, in Santa Clara, its famed icon, Ernesto Che Guevara.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Day 1: Havana
  • Day 2: Day 2: Havana
  • Day 3: Day 3: Soroa – Vinales
  • Day 4: Day 4: Vinales
  • Day 5: Day 5: Bay of Pigs – Cienfuegos
  • Day 6: Day 6: Trinidad
  • Day 7: Day 7: Trinidad
  • Day 8: Day 8: Santa Clara – Havana
  • Day 9: Day 9: Havana
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotel Feature stay (3 nights), Comfortable Hotel (1 night), Premium Guesthouse (4 nights)
Meals
  • 8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Transport
  • Private vehicle
Included Activities
  • Havana - American Vintage Car Tour (guide and transport included)
  • Havana - Revolution Square
  • Havana - Leader-led walking tour of Old Havana
  • Soroa - Orchid Garden with Local Flora Expert (entrance fee and guide)
  • Vinales - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
  • Vinales - Half-day Valley tour on foot including Tobacco Farmhouse
  • Vinales - Salsa dance lesson (1 hour)
  • Vinales - Farm-to-table dinner at an eco-friendly ranch
  • Bay of Pigs - Coastal swim stop
  • Cienfuegos - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Cienfuegos - Palacio de Valle (entrance fee)
  • Trinidad - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Trinidad - Dinner at a local farmhouse
  • Santa Clara - Che Guevara Mausoleum and Museum (entrance fee)
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 Essential Cuba tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION

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Is this trip right for you:
  • Hotels in Cuba are government-run, which means renovations are few and far between. As for the guesthouses (Casas) we use, they are much nicer than your average Cuban dwelling but keep in mind that each and every room is unique. That said, regardless of where you stay, power cuts and breaks in hot water are sometimes unavoidable, as in any developing country.
  • Funds can be difficult to access in Cuba. Ideally bring multiple credit cards from several different banks just to be sure.
  • Internet in Cuba can be scarce, unreliable and expensive. Treat this trip as a holiday from emails and social media.
  • Cuba is different, and that's a big part of its allure. Things don't always go according to plan, and many things don't work the same way as back home. Patience and good humour will go a long way in this beautiful destination.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
  • Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
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