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 and end in beautiful Varadero.

Description

Day 1: Havana - Cienfuegos

On the first day, hotel pickup in Havana is scheduled between 8 and 9 am for a taxi ride to Cienfuegos. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for lunch. At 6:30 pm, a three-hour guided tour of Cienfuegos begins at San Fernando Street, visiting Plaza José Martí, La Aduana park, and Punta Gorda for views of the bay. Dinner at a local restaurant follows before returning to the hotel.

Day 2: Cienfuegos - Trinidad

After breakfast in Cienfuegos, depart for Trinidad at 9 am, arriving after 1.5 hours. Once settled in the hotel, the rest of the day is free to explore the town, including the neo-baroque Plaza Mayor and the Church of the Holy Trinity.

Day 3: Trinidad

Day three starts with breakfast followed by a three-hour guided tour of Trinidad at 10 am, exploring its historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Key sites include Plaza Mayor and the Casa de la Trova, with reflections on the history of enslaved people. The rest of the day is free to explore.

Day 4: Trinidad - Santa Clara

After breakfast, depart Trinidad between 8 and 9 am for Santa Clara. On arrival, check into your hotel. At 3 pm, a guided tour of Santa Clara will cover the Cuban Revolution's significance, including the Mausoleum of Che Guevara, Cathedral of Santa Clara de Asís, and La Caridad Theatre. Enjoy free time in the evening.

Day 5: Santa Clara - Varadero

On the final day, enjoy breakfast before departing for Varadero, with hotel drop-off around midday.

Accommodation

This tour includes four nights in a double room with breakfast at the following accommodations:

Cienfuegos: Hostal San Fernando, Hostal Isabella, Hostal Doña Matilda, Hostal Almaguer, Hostal Colonial D+D or similar.Trinidad: Hostal Casa Azul Santa Ana, Hotel 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.