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.)

• 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