A Different Island 2023/2024
8 Days/7 Nights - Cuba Tour








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A Different Island 2023/2024
There is a Cuba that has not yet been discovered. It lies in small towns, well off the trodden path, where people are exceptionally hospitable and pure. This tour is about finding that hidden gem. Engage with people through unique, exciting activities. Explore Sagua la Grande, a forgotten city that used to be one of the wealthiest in the 19th century. Visit the port town of Isabela de Sagua to savour seafood delicacies at a restaurant built on stilts over the water. Hike the spectacular-yet-unsung Jumaguá mogotes and appreciate the quirky flora species. Kayak across the waters of the beautiful Bay of Cienfuegos. Relax on the white sand beach of Ancón after a tour through the colonial architecture of Trinidad. In Santa Clara, a city marked by “Che” Guevara’s deeds, learn about the history of the revolution. Jump into the deepest cenote in Cuba, situated in Playa Larga. Wrap up your adventure in Havana. Tour the city on an e-bike to admire its colourful, decaying buildings. Hop on a cocotaxi, then an American classic car, to take in iconic sites such as the Revolution Square and the Malecón. Your memories and pictures will be the envy of your friends.
8 days/7 nights
Havana, Sagua la Grande, Bay of Pigs, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Ancón, Santa Clara
English, German, Spanish
Net rates for Groups
Seat in from Varadero airport/to Varadero
Rates in USD per person in double room
Minimum of participants: 2 pax
Maximum participants: 16
Valid through: 01.11.23 - 31.10.24
A diferent Island Hotel Louvre, Matanzas Hotel Sagua, Sagua La Grande |
Price |
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With min. 02 – max. 16 Participants | 950 USD |
Single room supplement | 140 USD |
Net rates private roundtrip
Per person in a double room
Minimum participants: 1
Valid through: 01.11.23 - 31.10.24
A different Island Private tour from/to Varadero Hotel Louvre, Matanzas Hotel Sagua, Sagua La Grande |
LOW 01.11. - 21.12 01.04. - 31.10. |
HIGH 03.01. - 31.03. |
PEAK 22.12. - 02.01. |
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With 1 participant | 2820 USD | 2850 USD | 2870 USD |
With 2 participants | 1640 USD | 1680 USD | 1690 USD |
With 3 participants | 1330 USD | 1355 USD | 1380 USD |
With 4 participants | 1125 USD | 1145 USD | 1165 USD |
With 5 participants | 990 USD | 1010 USD | 1030 USD |
With 6 participants | 925 USD | 945 USD | 970 USD |
Single room supplement | 135 USD | 140 USD | 140 USD |
Tour in rented cars. Net rates for accommodations
Per person in a double room
Minimum participants: 1
Valid through: 01.11.23 - 31.10.24
Tour in rented car From Varadero airport to Varadero RENTAL CAR NOT INCLUDED |
LOW 01.11.-21.12. 01.05.-14.07. |
HIGH 03.01 - 30.04 15.07.-31.08. |
PEAK 22.12. - 02.01. |
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With 1 participant | 280 USD | 300 USD | 330 USD |
With 2 participants | 265 USD | 285 USD | 315 USD |
Single room supplement | 130 USD | 135 USD | 135 USD |
Child (3–11 years) sharing room with 2 adults | 135 USD | 145 USD | 160 USD |
- Fascinating route linking places untouched by tourists.
- Environment-mindful activities, such as hiking the Jumaguá Mogotes and an e-bike tour of Havana.
- Unique marine experiences, such as kayaking across the Bay of Cienfuegos and swimming with fish in Bay of Pigs.
- Sun bathing at Playa Ancón.
- Thoughtful combination of accommodations in small boutique hotels and casas particulares.
- Group departures guaranteed between 2 pax minimum and 16 pax maximum.
Welcome at the airport. Transfer to your hotel in Matanzas City. Dinner at own expense.
Accommodation with breakfast included: Louvre Hotel (3*)
Matanzas is dubbed the Athens of Cuba for its profusion in literature and arts. Due to the many water channels, it is also referred to as the city of bridges. In the morning, walk through the historical centre. Visit an old French drugstore dating back to the 19th century, now a pharmaceutical museum with an impressive collection of utensils and formulations. Before leaving the city, admire the spectacular view of the Yumurí Valley and the bay of Matanzas from La Ermita de Monserrate. Visit La Finca, a charming natural spot where arts, pottery and organic farming thrive. The owners will guide you through the estate, explaining the concept of the project, and will offer a delicious lunch prepared with produce from the farm. Continue to Sagua la Grande. En route, appreciate the rural life while cruising through farming towns that have not been touched by tourism. Tour the city in the evening.
Accommodation with breakfast included: Sagua Hotel (3*) (B/L)
Sagua la Grande in largely unknown when it comes to tourism, and very few know of its glorious past. Home to businessmen, artists and casinos, the city was one of the most prosperous in the 19th century. Nowadays, it is the archetype of a Cuban countryside town. In the morning, explore the natural park Mogotes de Jumaguá 1 , an interesting formation highlighted by 8 mogotes, which play host to a significant number of endemic species, including the very rare Jumaguá palm tree. Visit a cave and
climb to the top of one of the mogotes to admire the spectacular landscape dominated by the palm trees. Enjoy a natural fruit juice prepared by local farmers. Continue to Isabela de Sagua by a road that runs alongside the second oldest railroad in Cuba. This fishermen town is known for its seafood, and that you are welcome to enjoy for lunch (not included) at a picturesque restaurant built on stilts. Look forward to freshly caught oysters or crabs, depending on the season, while enjoying the unmistakable sea air. In the afternoon, leave for Santa Clara to visit Vidal Park, the social and cultural heart of the city.
Recommendation: Check out with your guide the night program at El Mejunje, a cultural centre known for its ample selection of acts, which range from Cuban ballads, to rock to drag shows.
Accommodation with breakfast included: Hotel E Central (3*) or a casa particular (B)
Santa Clara exudes history. The last battle that effectively determined the triumph of the revolution was fought here on 1958 Christmas. Che, as was known the famous Argentinian guerrilla fighter Ernesto Guevara, was the mastermind of that victory. Visit the monument dedicated to the key action of that clash, the derailment of the armoured train, which feature the original wagons. Continue to the cigar factory to learn about the art of the hand rolling of the famous Cuban puros. En route to Cienfuegos, stop at the monument of Che Guevara. Arrive at the “pearl of the south”, a city founded by the French, with a marked classic style. Kayak across the large bay, once a hotbed of pirates, to enjoy a unique perspective of the city skyline. In the afternoon, visit the gorgeous Palacio de Valle, an eclectic, Moorish style palace. Built by Don Asisclo del Valle to live with his wife, you will enjoy here a delicious cocktail at sunset. Rest of the day at leisure.
Accommodation with breakfast included: Casa particular, e.g. Casa Maikel or similar, Cienfuegos (B)
The image of Trinidad resembles an engraving dating to the 19th century. Frozen in time, the third villa founded by Spaniards in Cuba, is a must when visiting the island. Neglected for decades, the city has been restored and brought to life by a thriving tourism industry. Your trip there takes you along the south coast, circumventing the Escambray mountain range. Stroll through the old squares, cobblestone streets and craft markets of the UNESCO World Heritage city. Taste the local cuisine at a paladar. Continue to the white sand beach of Ancón to swim and tan. Well into the afternoon, return to Cienfuegos. Dinner will be arranged at your accommodation.
Accommodation with breakfast included: Casa particular, e.g. Casa Maikel or similar, Cienfuegos (B/L/D)
Leave for the nation’s capital city. En route, cruise through Bay of Pigs, the battleground where the nascent Cuban Revolution defeated the infamous invasion planned by the CIA and executed by Cuban exiles in 1961. Visit the Playa Girón Museum to revive those dark moments through the exhibition of objects, weapons and even a plane that took part in the battle. Nearing Playa Larga, stop at La Cueva de los Peces, the most famous cenote in Cuba. Enjoy some time for swimming and snorkelling , as well as a typical lunch. You are welcome to feed the fish with breadcrumbs to enjoy a colourful spectacle. Continue to Havana. Night
at leisure.
Accommodation with breakfast included: Casa Particular, ej. Juan de la Habana o similar, La Habana (B/L)
Your day begins by hopping on a cocotaxi (coconut shaped mode of transportation) for a transfer to Caribbean Tour offices to pick up the e-bikes. Look forward to a tour of Havana like no other. Pedal along the Malecón, Havana’s maritime balcony. Arrive at Old Havana to walk your e-bike through the gorgeous plazas. Admire the colonial architecture that tells the story of the 500-year-old historical city. Continue your ride in direction of Centro Habana for a lunch at the famous paladar “La Guarida”, a place that served as shooting set for the Oscar-nominated Cuban film “Fresa y Chocolate”. In the afternoon, visit a favourite of the mob in the 1940s: Hotel Nacional. Discover the myths behind the mafia in Havana, the underground trenches build during the Missile Crisis, and the halls that hosted the greatest celebrities of the 1950s. After a refreshing mojito, go back to the starting point of the tour to drop off the bicycles. From there, an American classic car will take you through the beautiful mansions of the neighbourhoods of Vedado and Miramar, all the way to your accommodation.
Accommodation with breakfast included: Casa Particular, ej. Juan de la Habana o similar, La Habana (B/L)
About our e-bikes
We are very proud of our excellent e-bikes! There are no e-bike stores in Cuba, so acquiring and keeping them in good working order is a challenge for bikers. All our e-bikes are imported from Germany and are ideally appointed for the hilly and bumpy streets of Havana.
Morning at leisure. You might want to further explore Old Havana on your own and purchase souvenirs. At noon, transfer to Varadero airport to catch your flight home or continue to your accommodation in Varadero for a beach extension. (B)
DEPARTURES
Group tours
- This program is recommended for families with children over 12 years old.
- Important: Guaranteed departure from 2 participants. If there are only 2 participants with 2 different languages, the tour can be bilingual as an exception. From 2 English-speaking participants, the tour is guaranteed with an English-speaking tour guide.
Availability of seat in tours
All tours can be sold on FREE SALES basis. This status will be modified by a STOP SALES notice, which will be sent periodically, as needed. After the STOP SALES notification, 48 hours are given to communicate all bookings to seat-in-tours.cu@caribbeantours.ch.
Closure of seat in tours
The tour is closed by Caribbean Tours 30 days before the start of the trip. From this moment on reservations are made on request depending on local providers.
Cancellations
Cancellations after the trip is closed are subject to the Caribbean Tours cancellation policy.
Additional participants after the tour closes
Additional participants after the trip closes are possible on request.
Client’s information
At the moment of the booking, the client must send Caribbean Tours the following information: name, nationality, passport number and date of birth.
Winter 2023 -2024 departures | Sommer 2024 departures |
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Private tours
- Daily departures possible.
- This program is recommended for families with children over 12 years old.
Tour in rented cars
- Daily departures possible.
Client’s information
At the moment of the booking, the client must send Caribbean Tours the following information: name, nationality, passport number and date of birth.
Recommendation
Since the transfer from the airport to your hotel is not included, it is recommended to rent the car at the Varadero airport the day of the arrival.
CONDITIONS
Rates are subject to change
Rates are subject to change in case of strong currency fluctuations or strong increases in hotel and transport prices.
Change of program
Program is subject to change. In case of overbooking or the closing of hotels, sights, excursions, restaurants etc., an equivalent alternative will be provided according to the possibilities on location.
Claims and liability
Caribbean Tours is an intermediary between locally operating providers and tour operators or travel agencies. Caribbean Tours accepts possible claims and liabilities only up to the amount also accepted by the providers in the Dominican Republic.
Terms of payment
Full payment is requested 4 weeks prior to arrival.
Please note that our general terms and conditions apply.
These can be found at:
http://www.caribbeantours.ch/gtc
In case of further questions or doubts please do not hesitate to contact us.
Contact
Caribbean Tours AG
Destination Management Company Cuba
Avenida Paseo no. 606 e/ 25 y 27
Vedado, CP10400, La Habana, Cuba
Phone: + 53 (0) 7 834 42 51
24 hours Mobile Phone +53 (0) 52 79 98 40
WhatsApp: +53 (0) 52 79 98 41
info.cuba@caribbeantours.ch
www.caribbeantours.ch
This tour is possible as:
- GROUP TOUR
- PRIVATE TOUR
- SELF-DRIVE TOUR
- The tours are always carried out in air-conditioned vehicles Taxi/Microbus/Bus) of the quality customary in the country with a professional driver and tour 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.) - With 03 - 07 participants by minivan/microbus (6 - 10 seats)
- With 08 - 10 participants by minibus (15 - 16 seats)
- With 11 - 16 participants by bus (24 seats)
- Up to 2 people: standard taxi (Please note that the vehicle has a maximum of one piece of luggage per person
- Transfer Varadero Airport to accommodation in Matanzas and return transfer to Varadero Airport, if this takes place
on the first/last day of the round trip. (When necessary the transfer to or from the airport may be carried out by a
Caribbean Tours representative.) - Excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees according to the program
- During the roundtrip day 1 - 8 English speaking local guide
- 7 overnight stays at the mentioned accommodation (according to availability)
- 7x breakfast, 4x lunch, 1 dinner
- All meals and drinks that are not mentioned in the program
- Optional shows and excursions including transfers (contact sales@caribbeantours.ch )
- Personal expenses and tips
- Extending nights in Varadero or Havana
- Transfer to Cayo Santa Maria from Remedios
- Transfer to the airport after extensions
- The tours are always carried out in air-conditioned vehicles (Taxi/Microbus/Bus) of the quality customary in the country with a professional driver and tour 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 3-6 pax in a minivan/microbus (6-10 seats)
- Up to 2 people: standard taxi (Please note that the vehicle has a maximum of one piece of luggage per person
- Transfer Varadero Airport to accommodation in Matanzas and return transfer to Varadero Airport, if this takes place
on the first/last day of the round trip. (When necessary the transfer to or from the airport may be carried out by a
Caribbean Tours representative.) - Excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees according to the program
- During the roundtrip day 1 - 8 English speaking local guide
- 7 overnight stays at the mentioned accommodation (according to availability)
- 7x breakfast, 4x lunch, 1 dinner
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the program
- Optional excursions and shows incl. transfers (contact sales@caribbeantours.ch )
- Extensions e.g. beach extension in Varadero or Havana
- Transfer to the Havana airport after extensions e.g. after a beach extension in Varadero
- Personal expenses and tips
- Transfer from Varadero airport to your Matanzas accommodation on the starting day of the tour
- For the car rental, personalized assistance by Caribbeantours
- 7 night-stay at selected accommodations (subject to availability), 7 breakfast and 1 dinner on Day 5
- Car rental, which must be booked separately as per Caribbean Tours’ rates
- Transfer from Varadero airport to accommodation in Matanzas
- Following services are not included and ought to be paid at the car rental office upon reception of the car: mandatory integral
insurance, initial gas in the tank and, if applicable, the one-way drop-off fee (charge for dropping off the car in an office different
from the one where the car was received) - Guide, driver or entrances. The program description is intended solely as a recommendation of activities
- Meals or drinks, OTHER THAN the 7 breakfasts and 1 dinner on Day 5
- Optional excursions and shows incl. transfers (contact to sales@caribbeantours.ch )
- Extensions e.g. beach extension in Varadero
- Transfer after extensions
- Personal expenses and tips
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