CUBAN RUM AND CIGAR

Description

In this itinerary in central and western Cuba we will have the opportunity to tour the time tunnel where time stopped. Salsa music emanating from every corner of Havana from the ancient alleys and colonial buildings to the endless sugarcane and tobacco fields, we will visit the city of Che Guevara, the home of Hemingway, the  writer, to travel in old cars and mostly meet the local residents of Cuba with their joy of life.

  • Old Havana – Las Armas Square, Revolution Museum, Cathedral Square, Capitol Square, and more.
  • New Havana – pier, University Square, Chinese Quarter Synagogues and more.
  • Viniales – Visit the Las Tercas ecosystem, coffee farm, Native American cave, prehistoric mural and more.
  • Entertainment in a Cuban nightclub
  • Cienfuegos – tour the town center
  • The Bay of Pigs
  • Tour of Trinidad- Old Town, Local Museum, Local Park Old Town Hall and more.
  • Casa de la Musica
  • EL NICHO Falls
  • Santa Clara – the revolutionary city of Che Guevara

Routes and Schedule

Customizable

Day 1-arrival at Havana

Welcome to Cuba. Our representative will meet and greet you at the airport and our tour to cuba is about to begin. 

You will be transferred to the accommodation in Havana.

As depending your arrival time you can explore by your own  the nearby sorroundings or simply take time to relax.

Accommodation in   Havana  

Day 2-Old  Havana

After having a delicious breakfast we start our tour to Havana. On our walking tour to old Havana we will walk the streets of old Havana founded in 1519 and one of the most interesting sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Museum of Revolution, Barber Shop Alley and Loma del Angel, Sop

 at the Famous Bar La Bodeguita del Medio, Visit Cathedral Square, San Francisco de Asis Convent Square and Arms Square.

visit other interesting places such as the Capitol Building, Prado Boulevard and famous bars where Ernest Hemingway used to share drinks with movie stars, famous bullfighters, politicians and mobsters.

1 hour ride in claasic cars (optional)

At the end of our wonderful day we will head back to our accommodation in Havana.

Accommodation Havana.

Day 3 –Modern Havana 

After a delicious breakfast we will start our day.

Today we head towards modern Havana. Our first stop is the Fortress System and the Jesus Christ of Havana (panoramic view). From there continue  Visit the Synagogues Beth Shalom and Sefaradi in Cuba and meet some important members of the Jewish community in Cuba, Visit the Afro Cuban Cultural Project Hammel Alley, West Havana Miramar and Jaimanitas neighborhood and Fusterland community project,, Metropolitan Park of Havana, National hotel..

At night (optional) night show at Buena Vista Social Club or Tropicana Cabaret. 

Accommodation in Havana.

Day 4 havana -vinales    

Our day starts with a delicious breakfast and then start our trip towards Vinales. After 45 minutes detour in Las Terrazas community (First Eco touristic settlement in Cuba). Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve. 2cuc (one drink included), After 45 min, Visit to “El Café de Maria” a small balcony from where you can see the whole community while tasting a delicious locally brewed coffee. Visit the Soroa Park to enjoy the waterfalls or visit an amazing orchid garden.

At the end of this tour continue our trip to vinales

 Accommodation in Vinales 

Day 5- vinales

After breakfast our day tour in vinales will start. 

A full day to Viñales, a World Heritage, due to its karts landscape and the preservation of traditional agricultural methods and architecture. We take a boat ride on the underground river that runs through part of the Cueva del Indio (the Indian Cave). Visit “El Palenque de los Cimarrones”; a short walk

through a cave leads to a replica of a runaway slave refuge like ones used during the colonial period.

We will visit a tobacco farm and the house used to dry the leaves where you can see the process of rolling the local cigars,lunch in one of the nice restaurants in vinales.

In the afternoon, after lunch, have a visit to the mural of prehistory-a 180 by 120 wall painting.

Optional in the evening activity at Rincon polo night club.

Stay overnight in vinales.

Accommodation in Vinales 

Day 6 –Bay of Pigs –Cienfuegos

This morning after breakfast we start our trip to Cienfuegos. 

First we ride to Bay of Pigs, where took place one of the most remarkable event after the Cuba Revolution. The victory of Cuba during the Bay of Pigs Invasion meant the first defeat of the USA imperialism,  leaded by the passed away Commander in Chief Fidel Castro. On the way visit Guama indian settlement and crocodile farm Brief tour around the Bay of Pigs, where took place the famous Invasion in April 1961, Playa Larga and Playa Giron, Stop at Cueva de los Peces (Fish Cave), time for swimming, diving and /or snorkeling), Scenic Road from Playa Larga to Playa Giron and finally trip to Cienfuegos.

Overnight stay in Cienfuegos 

Accommodation in Cienfuegos.

Day 7-Cienfuegos –Trinidad

Our day starts after breakfast with a city tour to the   center  of Cienfuegos, designated a World Heritage Site in 2005, with outstanding examples of many 19th century buildings. Visit the local Food Market, Stop in Central Park Jose Marti and Boulevard of Cienfuegos and enjoy the local people. Afterwards Admire the Arquitecture of the former City Hall, Theater Terry and some other remarkables buildings. On our way to Trinidad Visit Palacio de Valle in Punta Gorda and Excursion to el Nicho Waterfalls.The tour continues to Trinidad.

Accommodation in Trinidad  

Day 8 – Trinidad 

After breakfast we will start exploring the city of Trinidad and its cobbled streets. We head towards the view point sugar mills valley ,Visit to the Archeological Site San Isidro de los Destiladeros (About slavery in Cuba),Visit the Museum of the City, The Romantic and Architecture Museum, enjoy the Canchánchara Bar, visit the local flea market (La Candonga).

A nice optional activity is having salsa lessons.

At Night Activity at Casa de la Musica

Accommodation in Trinidad  

Day 9- Trinidad –Santa Clara 

In morning, after breakfast , Trip to Santa Clara, a city made famous because of Che Guevara and the Cuban Revolution .Have a Visit the Che Guevara Mausoleum and Tomb, enjoy the views of Revolution Square Che Guevara, Visit the Armored Train Monument, where took place one of the most remarkable action of the Cuban Revolution. Have a stop in the Central Park.

Drive to Havana internacional airport for our flight back home.

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