Embark on this 6-day tour exploring the best of west Cuba, starting in Havana with its rich history and vibrant street life. Discover colourful art in Callejon de Hammel and Fusterlandia, then visit the creative community of Las Terrazas and the scenic mountain town of Soroa. Journey through the stunning Vinales Valley, known for its tobacco farms and dramatic mogotes, before returning to Havana for a guided tour of its historic Old Town.
Trip Highlights
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Itinerary
Arrival in Havana
Welcome to Cuba and the island capital of Havana. On arrival, you will be collected and transferred to our traditional Cuban guesthouse - the unique and local accommodation is one of the highlights of this tour! Take some time to freshen up and maybe head out to explore a little on your own.
You can explore one of the oldest cities in the Western Hemisphere. Havana was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. Wander through the atmospheric streets of Central and Old Havana, admire the faded grandeur of its architecture, and sit along the iconic sea wall "El Malecón" to enjoy the sea breeze and chat with the warm, welcoming 'Habaneros'.
Please note: Our Cuba tours comply with all regulations for travellers from both the United States and other countries. However, it is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct licenses and documentation to gain entry to Cuba. We suggest researching Cuban visa and border rules before booking your tour, as these rules are subject to change. We are unable to assist with visas, general licenses or other documentation.
Overnight: Havana
Street Art & Creative Communities
Havana - Jaimanitas - Las Terrazas - Soroa. Today, we explore Cuba’s street art, starting at Callejon de Hammel in Havana. Here, artist Salvador Gonzáles Escalona has transformed a pedestrian alley with vibrant murals and scrap objects, many honouring Afro-Cuban deities. The area now hosts workshops for local children to learn painting.
Next, we visit Jaimanitas, a fishing village home to renowned artist Jose Fuster. His entire house and the surrounding neighborhood, now known as Fusterlandia, are transformed into vibrant mosaic art. Over 80 homes feature murals and domes reflecting the personalities of Fuster's neighbors. He has also created a chess park, theatre, and public pools. Fuster's art is now a celebrated part of Cuban culture, akin to Gaudí's works in Barcelona and Brancusi’s in Romania. We will then depart for Las Terrazas.
Around lunchtime, we will reach Las Terrazas, which was established as a forest restoration initiative in the 1960s and is now a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Here, you will have time to interact with locals and explore the public art, woodwork, and pottery studios.
Later, we will arrive in Soroa, a mountain resort town, where we will stay in the homes of the humble residents.
Approx driving time: 2 hours
Overnight: Soroa | Breakfast
Vinales Exploration
Soroa - Vinales. This morning, we'll make our way towards the Vinales Valley, stopping along the way at a popular viewpoint.
Once we arrive in Vinales, we’ll be surrounded by limestone pincushion hills known as "mogotes." Vinales is a key farming region, famous for its mild climate and abundant local produce, including giant avocados, mangoes, pineapples, papayas, guavas, and various types of sweet potatoes. In the afternoon, we will visit a tobacco farmer's house to learn the art of rolling the perfect Cuban cigar.
The rest of your day is at leisure to embrace the lively local nightlife, as locals dance to vibrant music and embrace the rhythm of their culture.
Approx driving time: 3 hours
Overnight: Vinales | Breakfast
Vinales at Leisure
Today is free for you to discover Vinales at your own pace. Whether it’s exploring caves, hiking through the valley, biking, horseback riding, or simply taking in the stunning views of the valley and tobacco fields, the choice is yours.
You can also opt to volunteer on a local organic farm and stay for dinner, or you can relax at one of the nearby beautiful beaches, like Cayo Levisa or Cayo Jutias.
Overnight: Vinales | Breakfast
Old Havana Walking Tour
Vinales - Havana, After breakfast, we will make our way back to Havana. Once we have arrived, our guide will take us on a walking tour through Old Havana to see the main landmarks and plazas. Havana offers ample restaurants and bars for you to enjoy your last night in Cuba.
Approx driving time: 4 hours
Overnight: Havana | Breakfast
Havana
Our Cuba tour comes to an end today after breakfast and hotel check out. Make your own way to the airport or your next destination. Safe travels!
Breakfast
Prices & Dates
Departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons. 'Twin' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers wanting the privacy of their own room. 'Shared' prices are applicable to solo travellers who are happy to share a room with another traveller of the same sex.
Hotels
The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Standard Cuban Guesthouses, Havana
Accommodation for this tour will be in Casas particulares (guesthouses) in Cuba, traditional, family-run accommodations offering a clean, comfortable, and authentic stay in residential neighborhoods. Rooms are small to medium-sized, with en suite bathrooms, air-conditioning (sometimes older and noisier), and hot water showers (often with medium to low pressure). Windows are provided, but sometimes small or in the bathroom. Towels and soap are usually provided, though towels can be small. Rooms may be on upper floors with narrow stairs. Mattresses are often Cuban-made, varying in firmness. These licensed guesthouses, used on most of our Cuba tours, provide simple, safe accommodation and reflect Cuba’s local charm and hospitality. they may be more basic than hotels, but they make up for this with character, hospitality and authenticity, helping to show you the real Cuba! Where possible, everyone in the group will be housed in the same guesthouse, but on larger group departures, the group may be spread between a couple - this won't affect the running of the tour.
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