Havana to Varadero: Cuba Tour Package

Delve into Cuba's colonial and revolutionary past with this five-day tour package: explore Cienfuegos, Trinidad, and Santa Clara, ending in Varadero.

Description

Day 1: Havana - Cienfuegos

Pick up from your hotel in Havana and taxi journey to Cienfuegos taking about 3.5 hours. After checking in and lunch, a 3-hour guided tour of Cienfuegos will visit Plaza José Martí, landmarks including La Aduana park and the seafront promenade, ending at Punta Gorda with views of the bay. Return to hotel for rest.

Day 2: Cienfuegos - Trinidad

After breakfast, depart for Trinidad, arriving in 1.5 hours. Free day to explore the town, including the neo-baroque Plaza Mayor and historic sites like the Church of the Holy Trinity.

Day 3: Trinidad

After breakfast, at 10 am, a complete 3-hour guided tour of Trinidad will cover the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Plaza Mayor, Casa de la Trova, and the Romantic Museum. Learn about the history and areas linked to enslaved people. The remainder of the day is free for further exploration.

Day 4: Trinidad - Santa Clara

After breakfast, depart for Santa Clara. In the afternoon, a guided tour will focus on the Cuban Revolution, visiting the Mausoleum of Che Guevara, Cathedral of Santa Clara de Asís, La Caridad Theatre, and Leoncio Vidal Park. Free time for dinner and enjoying Santa Clara at night.

Day 5: Santa Clara - Varadero

On the final day, after breakfast, depart for Varadero, with hotel drop-off around midday.

Accommodation

This five-day tour includes four nights in a double room with breakfast at:

Cienfuegos: Hostal San Fernando, Hostal Isabella, Hostal Doña Matilda, Hostal Almaguer, Hostal Colonial D+D or similar.Trinidad: Hostal Casa Azul Santa Ana, Hostal Casa Bequer Damaris House, Hostal La Gallega, El Hermano Masón, La Esperanza Hostel, Hostal Nancy or similar.Santa Clara: Hostal Beny, Ibis Hostal, Hostal Ana or similar.

Itinerary Adjustments

Depending on availability, the tour of Trinidad may take place on the afternoon of day 2, allowing you a full day 3 for independent exploration of Trinidad.