Essential Cuba
Essential Cuba
$1140
Essential Cuba
8 Days Starting in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba and ending in Havana, Cuba
Visiting: Santiago De Cuba, Holguín, Guardalavaca, Laguna La Redonda, Cayo Coco, Remedios, Sugarcane Mill, Santa Clara, Havana
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2506191
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Interests:
Cultural, History, Religion and Spiritual, Ruins-Archaeology
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on the "Essential Cuba" tour, a captivating journey through the heart of Cuba's rich cultural and historical tapestry. Begin in Santiago de Cuba, where live Cuban music at Casa de la Trova sets the tone. Explore the revered Basilica of Our Lady of Charity and the Santa Ifigenia cemetery. Discover the archaeological wonders of Museo Chorro de Maita near Guardalavaca, and enjoy a serene boat ride through the mangroves of Laguna de la Redonda. Visit the Che Guevara Mausoleum in Santa Clara and experience the vibrant streets of Colonial Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Delight in the local flavors at Habana Club Rum Museum and soak in the lively atmosphere of Revolution Square. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, with included meals and transportation ensuring a seamless experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Santiago De Cuba
Location: Santiago De Cuba
Accommodation Name: hotel
Welcome to Santiago de Cuba! Transfer to the hotel and free time. Our guide will get in touch with you in the evening, either in person or through the information boards located at the hotel reception.Later in the day, we’ll visit the Casa de la Trova, a popular gathering place for Cuban music lovers with live performances.
Day 2 : Santiago De Cuba
Location: Santiago De Cuba
Meals Included: Lunch
We include a tour of SANTIAGO, Cuba’s second city and one of contrasts, capital of the ‘son’ and the revolution. Around 20 km from the city, in the mountains, we will go to the Basilica of our Lady of Charity of Copper, where we will be surprised at the veneration for the virgin patron of Cuba. After that we will go to the Santa Ifigenia cemetery, where Fidel Castro and José Martí are buried. We will see the Ron Bacardí factory and go to the CASTILLO DEL MORRO, an impregnable citadel on a promontory declared a world heritage site, which houses an interesting museum on Piracy. Lunch included. Free time in the afternoon.
Day 3 : Santiago De Cuba, Holguín, Guardalavaca
Location: Santiago De Cuba, Holguín, Guardalavaca
Accommodation Name: resort
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Among beautiful landscapes of tropical hills, we travel to the north coast. A walk through the quiet center of HOLGUIN before continuing to GUARDALAVACA, where we see the Museo Chorro de Maita archaeological park that protects the remains of a village and an Indian cemetery with the remains of 62 human skeletons, and Taina Village, which reproduces scenes of how the Indigenous peoples. We see the magnificent surroundings of BARIAY BAY. Lunch included. Afternoon free at the resort by the beautiful Guardalavaca beaches. Dinner included in the hotel.
Day 4 : Guardalavaca, Laguna La Redonda, Cayo Coco
Location: Guardalavaca, Laguna La Redonda, Cayo Coco
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
We’ll travel to the west of the island, beginning our day at Laguna de la Redonda, where we’ll enjoy a beautiful one-hour boat ride through mangroves, lush tributaries, and small inland lakes. Lunch will be included. Afterward, we’ll take in the spectacular landscapes along the road that crosses the sea towards Cayo Coco. We’ll arrive in the afternoon, and dinner will be included.
Day 5 : Cayo Coco, Remedios
Location: Cayo Coco, Remedios
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Free morning to enjoy the beach. After lunch (included) we will leave for YAGUAJAY, where the Camilo Cienfuegos museum-cemetery is located. Night in REMEDIOS, one of the most beautiful colonial towns in Cuba. Dinner included.
Day 6 : Remedios, Sugarcane Mill, Santa Clara, Havana
Location: Remedios, Sugarcane Mill, Santa Clara, Havana
Meals Included: Lunch
Just outside Remedios, we’ll learn about the Marcelo Salado Sugar Mill, a former sugar factory that was closed after the fall of the USSR and is now a museum showcasing traditional sugar production. We’ll also include a 20-minute ride on an old steam train (if it’s operating). Afterward, we’ll travel to Santa Clara, where we’ll visit the Constantino Pérez Cigar Factory, home to Montecristo and Partagas cigars. After an included lunch, we’ll explore the Che Guevara Mausoleum. Our journey will then continue to Havana, where, upon arrival, we’ll include a ride in a vintage classic car to the San Carlos Fortress, passing along the Malecón. Here, we’ll attend the Cannon Shot Ceremony (admission included). Afterward, we’ll return to the hotel by bus or car and settle into our accommodation.
Day 7 : Havana
Location: Havana
This morning we include a visit of about 4 hours; we will include a stroll through Colonial Havana; declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a panoramic tour of Revolution Square and the University. Visit to the Habana Club Rum Museum. We will include a boat trip across the bay in the little boat to Regla where we will see the church of the Virgin of Regla, a place of great devotion where there is a strong syncretism between the Catholic religion and the Afro-Cuban. Will you buy flowers and have a daughter of Ochun read your hand? After this, at lunchtime, we will take you to the area of the ‘Callejón del Chorro’, an area with multiple “paladares” (private restaurants) where you can have lunch. Afternoon free.
Day 8 : Havana
Location: Havana
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast. End of our services. Transfer from the hotel to the airport not included.
What's Included
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Live Cuban Music Performances
Visit the Casa de la Trova in Santiago de Cuba for live Cuban music performances.
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Basilica and Cemetery Tour
Explore the Basilica of Our Lady of Charity of Copper and the Santa Ifigenia cemetery in Santiago de Cuba.
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Archaeological Park Visit
Discover the Museo Chorro de Maita archaeological park and Taina Village near Guardalavaca.
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Boat Ride
Enjoy a boat ride through mangroves at Laguna de la Redonda.
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Che Guevara Mausoleum Museum
Visit the Che Guevara Mausoleum Museum in Santa Clara.
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Colonial Havana Tour
Stroll through Colonial Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the Habana Club Rum Museum.
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Revolution Square and University
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Revolution Square and the University in Havana.
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Lunch and Dinner
Lunch and dinner are included on several days of the tour.
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Transportation
Transportation between tour locations is included.
What's Not Included
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Accommodation Details
Accommodation details for this tour are not provided in the available information.
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Transportation Details
Transportation details for this tour are not provided in the available information.
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Meals on Certain Days
Meals are not included on some days of the tour.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of music experience can I expect in Santiago de Cuba?
In Santiago de Cuba, you will visit the Casa de la Trova, a popular gathering place for Cuban music lovers, where you can enjoy live performances.
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What historical sites will we visit in Santiago de Cuba?
In Santiago de Cuba, you will visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Charity of Copper, the Santa Ifigenia cemetery where Fidel Castro and José Martí are buried, and the Castillo del Morro, which houses a museum on Piracy.
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What can I expect to see at the Museo Chorro de Maita archaeological park?
At the Museo Chorro de Maita archaeological park, you will see the remains of a village and an Indian cemetery with 62 human skeletons, as well as the Taina Village, which reproduces scenes of Indigenous life.
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What activities are included at Laguna de la Redonda?
At Laguna de la Redonda, you will enjoy a beautiful one-hour boat ride through mangroves, lush tributaries, and small inland lakes.
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What is the significance of the Che Guevara Mausoleum Museum in Santa Clara?
The Che Guevara Mausoleum Museum in Santa Clara is a significant historical site dedicated to the revolutionary leader Che Guevara, where you can learn about his life and legacy.
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What unique experience is offered in Havana related to Afro-Cuban culture?
In Havana, you will visit the church of the Virgin of Regla, a place of great devotion where there is a strong syncretism between the Catholic religion and Afro-Cuban beliefs. You may also have the opportunity to have your hand read by a daughter of Ochun.
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