11 Nights From Havana to Havana

   Havana: 1 night
   Baracoa: 2 nights
   Santiago de Cuba: 2 nights
   Guardalavaca: 4 nights
   Havana: 2 nights

Enchanting Cuba

Combine Eastern Cuba's fascinating cities and spectacular beaches

Less visited and more traditional, Eastern Cuba offers an enchanting mix of history, music and nature. This tour takes you to the heartland of the revolution to discover towns and cities rich in the history of these events.

Tour overview
•   Explore Cuba's intriguing capital
•   Visit the Matachin Fortress
•   Explore Baracoa, one of Cuba's first Spanish settlements
•   Take a boat ride on Rio Toa
•   Visit a cocoa plantation
•   City tour of Santiago de Cuba
•   Visit La Isabelica museum
•   Unwind on the blissful white-sand beaches of Guardalavaca
•   Optional excursion to Bayamo

Guide

•   Escorted by a local English-speaking guide Day 3 to Day 7.
•   Assistance is provided in each destination by our local representative.

MEAL PLAN
Prices include :
•  
Half board from Days 1 to 5 and 10 to 11
•   All inclusive from Days 6 to 9.

ACCOMMODATION

•   We have chosen what we believe to be the best available, all of which is at least of three star standard.


GROUP SIZE
•   Maximum of 26 passengers.

MINIMUM NUMBERS

•   This tour is subject to a minimum number of passenger, please call for details.

GRATUITIES

•    Tips are entirely at your discretion but can vastly improve service levels.

NB

•   Please note that specialised diets cannot be catered for and choice for vegetarians can be limited.
•   Airport departure tax not included.
•   Due to flight schedules from May-Oct this tour will depart on a Thursday and will include 1 night in Havana at the start and 2 nights in Havana at the end.

Go to itinerary

Key information

Recommended for
  • Escorted Tours
Departure Dates

2012

•   Jan 11, 25*
•   Feb 08, 22*
•   Mar 07, 21*
•   Apr 11*
•   May 10
•   Jun 28
•   Aug 02
•   Sep 06
•   Oct 04
•   Dec 06

* Please note that for Jan-Apr departures the itinerary varies slightly with two nights spent in Havana at the beginning of the tour and one night at the end.

Combine Eastern Cuba's fascinating cities and spectacular beaches

DAY 1 - LONDON TO HAVANA
Fly Virgin Atlantic to Havana and transfer to the Nacional de Cuba for one night in a Standard room.

DAY 2
- HAVANA TO BARACOA
Fly from Havana to Baracoa and spend two nights in a Standard room at Villa Baracoa (which is comprised of El Castillo and Porto Santo), set on the very eastern tip of the island. Baracoa is an enchanting area of natural beauty. During your stay visit the Matchin Fortress, discover the spectacular scenery surrounding Finca Duaba.

DAY 3 - BARACOA
Today enjoy a boat ride in a cayuka (native boat) and lunch at Rio Toa with a visit around a cocoa plantation.


DAY 4 - BARACOA TO SANTIAGO DE CUBA
Transfer to Santiago de Cuba (132 miles), for two nights at the
Melia, Santiago de Cuba hotel in a Standard room. In a stunning location, between the mountains of the Sierra Maestra and the waters of the Caribbean, Santiago de Cuba is the island’s second largest city and home to many of Cuba’s famous musical traditions. The city was also central to the revolution which you will learn about on a city tour which includes a visit to the Castillo de Morro – an old Spanish fort with incredible views across the bay. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and after dinner at your hotel the evening is at leisure.

DAY 5 - SANTIAGO DE CUBA
Transfer to La Gran Piedra, climb the 400 or so steps and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Visit the botanical gardens and the ruins of a coffee plantation at La Isabelica museum. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.


DAY 6 - SANTIAGO DE CUBA TO GUARDALAVACA
Head north to the relaxed beaches of Guardalavaca (125 miles) for a relaxing four night stay at the five star luxury
Paradisus Rio de Oro in a Standard junior suite. With its fabulous spa it is perfect for luxury relaxation after your touring time. Whilst in Guardalavaca you may wish to choose from a selection of wonderful excursions and explore the rich history of the town.


DAY 10
- GUARDALAVACA TO HAVANA
Return by air from Guardalavaca, Holguin to Havana for two nights at the Nacional de Cuba in a Standard room or choose from our selection of Havana hotels.


DAY 11 - HAVANA
Time at leisure to explore Cuba’s vibrant capital which is steeped in rich colonial history. You may choose to discover the beautiful baroque architecture of San Cristobal cathedral or explore the pretty square of Plaza de Armas which is surrounded by grand buildings and boasts an antique book market. Enjoy a coffee at one of the many cafés or simply relax under the shade of a tree and watch the world go by.

DAY 12 - HAVANA TO LONDON

Return flight with Virgin Atlantic arriving into Gatwick the next day.

TAILOR MADE
   Tailor make your own personal itinerary with Trinidad or Cienfuegos or how about 2 nights in Pinar del Rio . . . the choice is endless.

Weather and climate

Best time to visit

Cuba’s hottest months are July and August, and February is the coolest with temperatures of around 22°C.

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Accommodation on tour (subject to change)