Locally Cuba

Name: Locally Cuba
Brand: MiCuba Travel
SKU: BM-16167
Price: 576 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)

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highlights

Explore the vibrant Havana with a local guide
Enjoy a tobacco tour in Vinales
Visit Trinidad, one of the best preserved colonial cities in Cuba
Relax on the beach in Varadero

Explore Cuba with us in the local way, the best way to get to know the real Cuba. Travel in 10-day to several places and experience the Cuban life and see amazing attractions in Cuba. Start your tour in Havana, the vibrant capital of Cuba that still retains its old-world charm. Travel to Vinales, a small, colourful village in the middle of a World Heritage valley.

Head for Cienfuegos, also called the "Pearl of the South” and the hometown of the music legend Benny More, who was born here in 1919. Travel to Trinidad, one of the best preserved colonial cities in Cuba that is widely regarded as the country's living museum.

End your trip in Varadero, the popular beach resort town that is known for its 20km coastline along the Atlantic. Spend some relaxing time on the beach before driving back to Havana. We will drop you off at the airport for your flight back home.

customer reviews

4.4 - Very Good Based on 5 reviews

Loved it

Anonymous From Australia At Apr 29 2019

4 - Very Good

“I really enjoyed my travels in Cuba. We discoverd Cuba through local eyes, it was so much fun. We did some excursions in every town. And staying in casa particulares made our stay even more memorable. I could really recommend this trip.”

Unforgettable

Anonymous From Netherlands At Apr 29 2019

5 - Excellent

“We really enjoyed our trip to Cuba! It was a great experience, Cuba is such a unique country. We have really enjoyed staying at the casas, this is definitely one thing that has made our trip unforgettable. The casa owner were all very kind and welcoming, we felt right at home. The walking tour was a real highlight for us, it was so much more than we expected. Overall a great experience!”

Great tour with MiCuba

Tania C. From England At Jul 10 2018

4 - Very Good

“Everything on the trip went very smoothly with a host of wonderful helpful casa owners. One thing that was a bit tricky was that our casa owner wasn’t there to meet us on our last night in Havana. When we called the number provided, a lady answered who said they had nothing to do with the agency. We eventually tracked the casa owner down but it was some worrying moments.”

Fantastic trip within budget

Barbara R. From USA At Apr 03 2018

4 - Very Good

“Maayke was really good at taking on board our requests and providing options. She organised a fantastic trip within our budget. All this casas were fantastic and in great locations, the drivers were all good and arrived on time. The whole trip was well organised. We thoroughly recommend Maayke to help to organise your Cuban experience.”

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Day 1: Havana arrival

Homestay

Upon arriving in Havana, a private transfer will take you from the airport to your casa particular in Havana. The taxi driver will be waiting for you at the airport exit and holding a sign with your name on it.
The casa particular you will be staying in will be located either in Havana Vieja (Old Havana) or in Vedado. Both these neighborhoods are charming locations, especially Havana Vieja, which is located right in the middle of the city center. Vedado is more peaceful and quiet and just 10 minutes away by taxi from Havana Vieja.

Day 2: Havana

Homestay

After enjoying a delicious breakfast at your casa particular, your day will start with a walking tour of Old Havana along with your English-speaking local guide. Before the tour starts, the guide will give you a short introduction of all the things you can expect when in Cuba. He will also provide you with a number of tips to make the most of your time in Cuba.

Explore some of the major squares of Havana, including Plaza de Armas, Plaza Vieja and Plaza de Catedral, as well as the famous shopping street of Calle Obispo. Visit La Bodeguita del Medio, the storied watering hole of celebrities and writers, including Hemingway. Also travel to El Templete and El Capitolio.

The excursion will last for 3 hours, starting at 09:00 am. You are free to wander the city on your own or relax in your casa for the rest of the day.

Meals

Breakfast

Day 3: Havana - Vinales

Homestay

Choose your transport options when booking this trip and travel either by bus or private transfer from Havana to Vinales. It takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours to cover the 180km distance between the two places.

Vinales (4,000 inhabitants) is a village in the west of Cuba, in the middle of a lush green valley. In this valley, in the province of Pinar del Rio, grows the legendary tobacco plant that goes into making Cuban cigars. This area is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the perfect place to find out about tobacco production and processing.

Meals

Breakfast

Day 4: Vinales

Homestay

Start your walking tour of tobacco plantations after breakfast together with a local guide. Visit a tobacco farmer who will take you on a tour around his farm as well as the surrounding areas. Learn more about the process of making cigars.

The walking tour lasts for around 2.5 to 3 hours, starting at 9:00 in the morning. You are free to explore Vinales on your own for the rest of the day.

Meals

Breakfast

Day 5: Cienfuegos

Homestay

Travel either by bus or private transfer (depending on your choice) to Cienfuegos. The distance between Vinales and Cienfuegos is 425km (approximately 5.5 to 6 hours).

Cienfuegos is the hometown of music legend Benny More, who was born here in 1919. It was a French colonial city in the past and still retains its colonial charm, with wide, straight streets and an overload of neoclassical architecture. After dropping off your baggage at your accommodation, you are free to discover this heritage city.

Meals

Breakfast

Day 6: Trinidad

Homestay

Travel from Cienfuegos to Trinidad as per the transport option you have chosen. The distance between the two destinations is 85km.

Trinidad is one of the best preserved colonial cities in Cuba, a living museum whose walls breathe history. It has been on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1988. This place was once home to rich sugar barons and infamous pirates.

Upon arrival, you can explore the quiet historical centre of this city and stroll past its impressive candy-coloured colonial houses. Relax on the terrace of Las Escalinatas or enjoy a typical cocktail at La Canchanchara.

Meals

Breakfast

Day 7: Trinidad

Homestay

Take a Cuban rickshaw (bicitaxi) and weave your way through the suburbs of Trinidad in this Trinidad city tour. This excursion will last for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, starting at 09:00 in the morning. The starting point of this tour will be a location closest to your accommodation.

Visit places where Cubans live, work, go to school and play. Travel to a market where you can see stalls that sell fresh fruits, coffee and lemonade made from sugarcane. You have the rest of the day free.

If you want to explore the area on your own, we recommend that you visit the following locations: Peninsula Ancon, Maria Aguilar, La Boca El Cubano Natural Park, Valle de los Ingenios, Casa de la Trova, La Canchánchara and Las Escalinatas.

Meals

Breakfast

Day 8: Varadero

Homestay

Travel to Varadero, located around 267km away from Trinidad. Varadero is considered one of the best beaches in the world and is famous for its white sandy beaches, water sports and nightlife.

Meals

Breakfast

Day 9: Varadero

Homestay

Head for the beach and spend your day soaking in the Caribbean sun. If you are interested in exploring this slice of paradise visit the following places: Cuevas de Saturno, Parque Josone and Los Beatles Bar.

Meals

Breakfast

Day 10: Havana

Enjoy our private transfer service to the airport. The departure time depends upon your flight details. Drink your last cocktail, groove to the mellow tunes of Cuban music and take home sweet memories of Cuba.

Meals

Breakfast

what’s included

9x Breakfast
Private pick-up and drop-off from/to the airport
Bus tickets to all destinations
All accommodation mentioned on the itinerary
Havana city tour
Viñales walking tour
Trinidad bicitaxi tour
Local assistent
A mobile app with vouchers, travel information and local tips

Optional Addons (Available during check-out)

Havana Oldtimer Tour
Viñales walking tour
Horseback riding
Havana Hemingway tour
Trinidad Salsa workshop

what's excluded

International flight
Tourist visa
Travel insurance
Private transfers between destinations (can be arranged at an additional amount)

Tour details

Availability Available Daily

Booking Type Instant Booking

Duration 10 days

Tour Type Private Tour

Age Requirement 1 +

guiding method Live guide/instructor

Guide Language English & spanish

Meeting/Start Point Pick-up at your hotel or location in Havana, Cuba

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