Enjoy Cuba - Sustainable & Authentic
Enjoy Cuba - Sustainable & Authentic
9 Days / 8 Nights Sustainable Cuba Tour
Enjoy Cuba - Sustainable & Authentic
9 Days / 8 Nights Sustainable Cuba Tour
Talk to
our expert team
Sarah Foda
Head of Sales Private & Luxury
+53 78344251 ext. 126
sales@caribbeantours.ch
Enjoy Cuba - Sustainable & Authentic
Welcome to an unforgettable exploration of Cuba, where sustainability meets the vibrant culture and rich history of this enchanting island. Our exclusive tour is designed to immerse you in the heart of Cuba while embracing sustainable practices and supporting local communities.
If you’re passionate about sustainable travel beyond nature tourism, this journey is crafted just for you. Dive into Cuba’s hidden treasures while engaging in immersive experiences that highlight the island’s commitment to sustainability and community empowerment.
Cuba’s journey towards sustainable tourism encompasses diverse facets, from certifications and social projects to cultural exchange and local management. By reinforcing these principles, we ensure that your travel experience not only enriches your soul but also contributes positively to the preservation of Cuba’s natural and cultural heritage.
Join us on this extraordinary voyage, where sustainability and exploration intertwine to create lasting memories and meaningful connections in the heart of the Caribbean. Let’s embark on this journey together, embracing the spirit of sustainable travel and leaving a positive impact wherever we go.
9 days/8 nights
Havana, Viñales, Trinidad, Cienfuegos
English, German, Spanish
- Explore Havana's vibrant streets by electric bike.
- Immerse yourself in the local culture with visits to Agroecological Farms like Vista Hermosa.
- Stay in Casas Particulares to get a direct connection to one of the first businesses that allowed Cubans to earn income independently, ensuring that your contribution directly benefits local families.
- Learn about the traditional agricultural system of tobacco in Viñales.
- Engage in meaningful cultural exchanges with Cubans.
- Discover “Las Terrazas”, a small rural tourist community, considered the first sustainable development project in Cuba.
- Delve in a city tour of Cienfuegos, “The Pearl of the South”, by an eco-friendly bike taxi.
DEPARTURES
- Private tours are available all year round.
CONDITIONS
Please check Caribbean Tours Booking Conditions.
This tour is possible as:
- PRIVATE TOUR
- The tours are always carried out in quality air-conditioned vehicles (taxi/minibus), according to the country's standards, with a professional driver and guide. Depending on the number of passengers, the following vehicles are used:
- Up to 2 people: standard taxi (Please note that the vehicle has a maximum of one piece of luggage per person as the driver and tour guide are in the same vehicle and carry luggage according to the duration of the trip)
- From 03 - 06 participants in minivan/microbus (6-10 seats)
- Transfer from Havana airport to accommodation in Havana, the same day the tour begins, otherwise the transfer will be at your own expense. (If necessary, transfers to or from the airport can be made by a Caribbean Tours representative.)
- Transfer on day 4 to Havana airport or to the city center, to the Beach hotel in Varadero (if a beach extension is planned) or to Varadero airport
- Excursions, visits and tickets according to program
- A local guide during tour duration
- 8 nights in private homes or hotels with eco-friendly principles or certifications.
- 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 5 dinners
- Food and drinks not mentioned in the program
- Optional excursions and shows with round-trip transfers (contact sales@caribbeantours.ch)
- Accommodations only those mentioned in the program
- The extension in Varadero or Havana
- Transfer to the airport after the extensions
- Personal expenses and tips
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Savoring Havana
Savoring Havana
4 Days / 3 Nights Havana Culinary Tour
Savoring Havana
4 Days / 3 Nights Havana Culinary Tour
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Sarah Foda
Head of Sales Private & Luxury
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Savoring Havana
Havana, the vibrant capital of Cuba, is a melting pot of cultures and flavors, making it the perfect destination for food enthusiasts. From its colorful streets to its lively markets, Havana offers a tantalizing culinary journey that celebrates the island’s diverse heritage.
Embark on a culinary adventure like no other and discover the flavors, traditions, and hospitality that define Havana’s rich culinary heritage. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the heart and soul of Cuban cuisine!
4 days/3 nights
Havana
English, German, Spanish
- Explore a curated selection of Havana's most renowned restaurants, each offering a unique blend of flavors and culinary innovation.
- Meet with celebrated chefs who have mastered the art of Cuban cuisine.
- Engage with passionate local entrepreneurs who have transformed their love for food into thriving culinary ventures.
- Roll up your sleeves and join a hands-on cooking class led by expert chefs.
- Embark on a fascinating tour of Havana's vibrant agricultural markets, where farmers and vendors showcase the freshest produce and ingredients.
- Indulge in a spirited Cuban cocktail class and discover the art of mixology from expert bartenders.
- Experience the nostalgia of Havana's streets aboard a classic convertible car.
- Handpicked private homes or luxurious 5-star hotels, where comfort meets Cuban hospitality.
DEPARTURES
- Private tours are available all year round.
CONDITIONS
Please check Caribbean Tours Booking Conditions.
This tour is possible as:
- PRIVATE TOUR
- The tours are always carried out in quality air-conditioned vehicles (taxi/minibus), according to the country's standards, with a professional driver and guide. Depending on the number of passengers, the following vehicles are used:
- Up to 2 people: standard taxi (Please note that the vehicle has a maximum of one piece of luggage per person as the driver and tour guide are in the same vehicle and carry luggage according to the duration of the trip)
- From 03 - 06 participants in minivan/microbus (6-10 seats)
- Transfer from Havana airport to accommodation in Havana, the same day the tour begins, otherwise the transfer will be at your own expense. (If necessary, transfers to or from the airport can be made by a Caribbean Tours representative.)
- Transfer on day 4 to Havana airport or to the city center, to the Beach hotel in Varadero (if a beach extension is planned) or to Varadero airport
- Excursions, visits and tickets according to program
- A local guide during tour duration
- 3 nights in private homes or luxurious 5-star hotels (depending on availability)
- 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
- Food and drinks not mentioned in the program
- Optional excursions and shows with round-trip transfers (contact sales@caribbeantours.ch)
- Accommodations only those mentioned in the program
- The extension in Varadero or Havana
- Transfer to the airport after the extensions
- Personal expenses and tips
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Sweet Cuba
Sweet Cuba
A trip into the role of sugar in Havana and Trinidad
Sweet Cuba
A trip into the role of sugar in Havana and Trinidad
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Sarah Foda
Head of Sales Private & Luxury
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sales@caribbeantours.ch
Sweet Cuba
The Island of Cuba, the largest of the Antilles, leaves everyone amazed with its natural charms and rich traditions. Being for many years the main sugar producer in the world, its immense cane fields, like extensive green seas, covered the fields throughout the territory. The economic and social development of the country was led for three centuries by this important industry.
Join this mystical tour through Western and Central Cuba where, in addition to knowing and experiencing these traditional stories, you can enjoy authentic and fun experiences, rum and tobacco tastings, cultural and historical visits, a whole palette of flavors and colors that They will lead you hand in hand to discover “the sweet taste of Cuba.”
8 days/7 nights
Havana, Trinidad
English, German, Spanish
- Accommodation in high standard houses with pleasant hosts.
- Interesting visits to learn about the history of sugar and meetings with contemporary artists.
- Tasting of Premium Cuban products such as rum and tobacco.
- Visit to important cities such as Havana, Cienfuegos and Trinidad and places of interest in each of them.
- Private trip with the exclusivity of a guide in your language.
Personalized welcome at the Havana airport by the guide who will accompany you on the tour. Private transfer1 to accommodation: Casa Boutique Paseo 206***** Estrellas or similar
The beautiful Paseo 206 mansion dates back to the beginning of the 20th century and belonged to one of Havana's sugar magnates. It is the only property in Cuba that is a member of “Small Luxury Hotels of the World”. Your inner world reflects every detail. From its famous Ecléctico restaurant, its personalized service to the interior comfort of its rooms, some with wooden floors, Paseo 206 enhances Cuban hospitality with class. It is an oasis of tranquility with the opportunity to explore unique experiences.
Accommodation with breakfast: Casa Boutique Paseo 206, Junior Room or similar, Havana.
1 Supplement for private transfer (Varadero - Havana) upon arrival in Varadero see transfer rates Caribbean Tours.
Since its founding in 1519, Havana has lived a love story, between history and traditions. From a classic American car, a panoramic tour will begin looking for perfect views, where the city and the sea merge, one of them from the Morro fortress and the Havana boardwalk. We will have a stop at the Locomotive Museum, where you will learn about the usefulness of these giants for the transportation of sugar cane and other curious facts about these iron masses and then we will take a break in the city's enchanted forest, where many restaurants and local entrepreneurs join in the effort to clean up the river and promote environmental projects as part of the beautiful panorama of the place. Later during lunch, you will live an unforgettable gastronomic experience at the restaurant: La Guarida, one of the most famous in Cuba and location of the Oscar-nominated film “Fresa y Chocolate”. We continue the walk through the El Vedado neighborhood with its modern mansions and of course, we will visit the historic center of the city in the afternoon. Calle Obispo, La Plaza de Armas, as well as La Plaza de la Catedral will remind us of colonial times with their magnificent buildings. In this historic setting we invite you to a delicious Cuban cocktail. At the end of the afternoon, return to the accommodation.
Accommodation with breakfast: Casa Boutique Paseo 206, Junior Room or similar, Havana.
Today we will embark on an excursion to the Las Terrazas community, very close to the capital. This place is one of the main nature tourism destinations in Cuba. It is located in a mountainous environment of exuberant beauty, converted into a protected area with excellent environmental practices, declared a Biosphere Reserve. This forested area has been carefully studied and presents great diversity in flora and fauna. In addition, there are small lakes, rivers, waterfalls and natural trails that are maintained in perfect harmony with the local population through ecological projects. You will spend time relaxing in the middle of this green environment and on the way back to Havana you will visit a private farm, where you can see various crops such as sugar cane. There its owners, a Peruvian and a Nicaraguan who lived for some years in France, with their experience and their love for nature, during an exquisite lunch, will tell interesting anecdotes about agriculture and how they currently manage their lands. In the evening a pleasant dinner awaits you in the studio of contemporary artists who have great renown; with the possibility of an exchange of ideas about their art and cultural proposals.
Accommodation with breakfast: Casa Boutique Paseo 206, Junior Room or similar, Havana.
Today we will be testing, tasting, feeling, experiencing flavors and new experiences. During a visit to the Rum Museum, we will learn about the process of making the famous Cuban rum; from the planting of sugar cane to the fermentation of honey and the formation of rum. Then, we will be cooking traditional Cuban dishes with the help of a chef that will delight everyone. To finish with a high-level tasting and pairing with tobacco, rum and coffee, all the senses will be in celebration during these activities. In the evening, dinner will take place in a cozy and familiar atmosphere in a paladar with excellent cuisine near your accommodation, so afterward you can take a walk to the Malecón wall and enjoy the sea breeze.
Accommodation with breakfast: Casa Boutique Paseo 206, Junior Room or similar, Havana.
We head to the Cuban countryside; it will give us another perspective on Cuba and away from the hustle and bustle of the city we will find the other side of a country and its people. We will leave towards Matanzas province; there we will visit an old Sugar Mill2. The magic of this place introduces us to a fascinating world where the old machinery extracted the valuable elixir from sugar cane of freshly cut sugar to transform it into sugar. In Cuba there were around 160 sugar mills at the time of the splendor and sugar boom in the 1950s. Today only about 50 remain active. Lunch will have place in an idyllic Agroecological Farm. Going out onto the national highway, you can see the cane fields of the western region and then we will arrive at the beautiful city Cienfuegos. In this port city, founded by a group of French and Spanish settlers at the beginning of the 19th century, you can see one of the most important bays in the country, and beautiful neoclassical architecture. You will visit the Palacio de Valle, an emblematic palace located at Punta Gorda neighborhood that recalls Spanish-Moorish architecture with Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque and Mudejar influences; Next, we leave for the town of Santísima Trinidad, the third town founded by the Spanish Crown in Cuba at the beginning of 1514, and which is today one of the best-preserved colonial cities not only in Cuba, but also in America. Free night. (GIVES)
Accommodation with breakfast: Casa Boutique Mansión Alameda, Deluxe Room or similar, Trinidad.
2 The former sugar factory, which now functions as a museum, may be closed at certain times of the year without prior notice. In this case, an alternative visit to another tourist attraction is offered.
Just 12 km from Trinidad is the famous Valle de los Ingenios, one of the largest sugar regions in Cuba during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, due to its favorable natural conditions and fertile lands. Several archaeological sites and farms from the period are still preserved. The old Manaca-Iznaga hacienda, today a museum, with its large Mirador Tower is located here; watchtower, which served as a surveillance post over the masses of slaves in the cane fields; among other interesting old sugar mills, where the sugar production techniques of those years can be observed. During a horseback ride3 through the landscapes of the Valley, you will reach a waterfall and a typical ranch to enjoy a picnic lunch. After returning to the city of Trinidad, with its narrow cobblestone streets full of stories, we will begin a city tour on foot to discover its secrets. In the evening after a spectacular dinner at the Alameda Mansion, you can explore Trinidad's nightlife with a visit to the Casa de La Trova or La Música.
Accommodation with breakfast: Casa Boutique Mansión Alameda, Deluxe Room or similar, Trinidad.
3 For the client who does not wish to ride a horse, they are transported to the waterfall in a volanta (cart carried by a horse driven by a farmer).
Today will be a day of relaxation where you can enjoy the warm turquoise blue waters of the beautiful Playa Ancón, one of the best beaches on the southern Caribbean coast of the Island. Among palm trees and picturesque beach bars, with a tasty piña colada in hand, you will have the pleasure of feeling in a tropical paradise. You will be having lunch while enjoying the sea on a pleasant terrace and in the afternoon, return to the city to see its artist galleries and local markets that offer all kinds of crafts and souvenirs. Evening free. (D/L)
Accommodation with breakfast:
Casa Particular Mansión Alameda, Deluxe Room or similar, Trinidad
With endless moments lived and new experiences to remember, you will leave for Varadero for an extension in this tourist hub of beautiful beaches or to Havana; ending a journey that took him hand in hand with a multifaceted and unique Cuba in all its aspects. (Beach Extension in Varadero or extra nights in Havana are not included.)
DEPARTURES
- Private tours are available all year round.
CONDITIONS
Please check Caribbean Tours Booking Conditions.
This tour is possible as:
- PRIVATE TOUR
- The tours are always carried out in quality air-conditioned vehicles (taxi/minibus), according to the country's standards, with a professional driver and guide. Depending on the number of passengers, the following vehicles are used:
- Up to 2 people: standard taxi (Please note that the vehicle has a maximum of one piece of luggage per person as the driver and tour guide are in the same vehicle and carry luggage according to the duration of the trip)
- From 03 - 06 participants in minivan/microbus (6-10 seats)
- Transfer from Havana airport to accommodation in Havana, the same day the tour begins, otherwise the transfer will be at your own expense. (If necessary, transfers to or from the airport can be made by a Caribbean Tours representative.)
- Transfer on day 8 to Havana airport or to the city center, to the Beach hotel in Varadero (if a beach extension is planned) or to Varadero airport
- Excursions, visits and tickets according to program. (Some tourist attractions may be closed without prior notice for repairs and maintenance, in those cases an alternative visit will be attempted.)
- During the tour of day 1 - 8 local Spanish language guide
- 7 nights in the accommodation described above (depending on availability)
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners
- Food and drinks not mentioned in the program
- Optional excursions and shows with round-trip transfers (contact sales@caribbeantours.ch)
- Accommodations only those mentioned in the program
- The extension in Varadero or Havana
- Transfer to the airport after the extensions
- Personal expenses and tips
can'tfindit?
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