Book Tours in Cuba. Book the 11 Days Private Tour with Driver + Cayo Santa Maria Tour.

Route - Day 1

Arrival at José Martí International Airport, welcome and private transfer for check-in at a Bed & Breakfast guesthouse. Rooms include private bathroom and air conditioning, with accommodations selected using cleanliness and safety criteria.

Places José Martí Airport: arrival point and transfer meeting.

Overnight: Havana — Bed & Breakfast guesthouse.

Route - Day 2

Breakfast and a short briefing with the local assistant. A 4-hour tour of Havana in 1950s classic cars, combining a walk through the historic center with panoramic views of the modern city. Free afternoon and evening.

Places

• Old Havana (UNESCO): historic streets and colonial atmosphere.
• Plaza San Francisco de Asís: landmark square in the old town.
• Plaza Vieja: restored architecture and local life.
• Plaza de Armas: historic core with heritage surroundings.
• Cathedral Square (Plaza de la Catedral): iconic colonial setting and antiques market area.
• National Capitol (El Capitolio): emblematic building inspired by the U.S. Capitol.
• Revolution Square (Plaza de la Revolución): key site in Cuba’s contemporary history.

Overnight: Havana — Bed & Breakfast guesthouse.

Route - Day 3

Full-day excursion to the Viñales Valley in Pinar del Río, widely associated with traditional tobacco farming. Valley sightseeing with key stops. Lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Havana.

Places

• Viñales Valley (UNESCO): mogotes landscape, nature, and rural traditions.
• Mural of Prehistory: large outdoor mural painted on a natural rock face.
• Casa del Veguero (en route): introduction to tobacco culture and production steps.
• Tobacco plantations (en route): overview of cultivation and processing.
• Cueva del Indio (optional): visit depending on availability/route logistics.
• José Miguel Cave: reference to local cave sites in the area.

Overnight: Havana — Bed & Breakfast guesthouse.

Route - Day 4

Private drive to Guamá / Bay of Pigs in the Zapata Peninsula (Matanzas), a major natural reserve area. Optional visit (entry not included) to a reconstructed Taíno stilt village, reached by a short lagoon ride. Continue to Cienfuegos.

Places

• Zapata Peninsula: biodiversity and protected ecosystems.
• Guamá / Bay of Pigs: nature area with historical context.
• Las Salinas: wildlife sanctuary within protected zones.
• Reconstructed Taíno village (optional, not included): cultural stop accessed via lagoon.

Overnight: Cienfuegos — Bed & Breakfast hostal.

Route - Day 5

City tour of Cienfuegos with panoramic views of streets and the waterfront. Optional entry to Tomás Terry Theatre. Continue to Palacio del Valle, then travel to Trinidad in the afternoon.

Places

• Cienfuegos (UNESCO): heritage city with strong neoclassical identity.
• Waterfront / seaside promenade: coastal city views.
• Tomás Terry Theatre (optional): historic 19th-century theatre interior (visit if open).
• Palacio del Valle: neo-gothic-inspired landmark (1913–1917).
• Trinidad (arrival): start of the colonial-city stay.

Overnight: Trinidad — local accommodation (as scheduled).

Route - Day 6

Walking tour through historic Trinidad, one of Cuba’s best-preserved colonial cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Key stops include cultural references and a break to taste Canchánchara, a traditional drink. Visit a local pottery workshop. Free afternoon.

Places

• Trinidad (UNESCO): cobblestone streets and colonial architecture.
• City museum (panoramic mention): local history reference point.
• Church of the Holy Trinity: notable church in the historic center.
• Canchánchara bar: traditional drink made with lime, brown sugar, and rum.
• Pottery workshop: local craft and cultural tradition.

Overnight: Trinidad — local accommodation (as scheduled).

Route - Day 7

Depart Trinidad via the Valley of the Sugar Mills (Valle de los Ingenios), historically linked to sugar production and the colonial era. Stop at sites connected to plantations and the 1816 watchtower. Continue to Santa Clara, home to the Che Guevara Mausoleum, then travel onward to begin the all-inclusive beach stay.

Places

• Valle de los Ingenios: cultural landscape shaped by sugar history.
• Manacas / plantation areas: remnants tied to colonial estates.
• 1816 tower: historic structure associated with plantation oversight.
• Santa Clara: city with strong historical identity and cultural life.
• Che Guevara Mausoleum: commemorative site (visited per route logistics).

Overnight: Cayo Santa María / Playa Santa María — Memories Paraíso Azul 5*, All Inclusive.

Route - Day 8

A full day to relax in Cayo Santa María, part of the Jardines del Rey archipelago, known for white-sand beaches. The island is connected by a 45 km causeway to Caibarién on the north-central coast.

Places

• Cayo Santa María: beach time and free schedule.
• Caibarién causeway (route reference): scenic connection over the sea.

Overnight: Cayo Santa María — 5-star All Inclusive (as scheduled).

Route - Day 9

Another full beach day with free time to enjoy the sea and the resort’s all-inclusive services and on-site options.

Places Cayo Santa María beach: free day by the ocean.

Overnight: Cayo Santa María — All Inclusive resort.

Route - Day 10

Free time earlier in the day, then afternoon departure back to Havana for the last night in a Bed & Breakfast-style hostal.

Places Transfer Cayo Santa María → Havana: return route to close the itinerary.

Overnight: Havana — Bed & Breakfast hostal.

Route - Day 11

Transfer to the airport for departure, or continuation of the program if the trip is being extended.

Places Airport departure: end of tour or connection to an extension.

Overnight: Not applicable (end of tour / program extension).