Cuba Libre!

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In timeless Cuba, 1950s-style Cadillacs roll through Havana's faded colonial streets, while rum and salsa flow freely in the music halls. Beyond the island's iconic cities, wild landscapes hide unique biodiversity (and even more unique Revolutionary relics) and along the coast, stretches of fine white sands await. Discover it all on our two-week tour of iconi...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Highlights

    • An in-depth exploration of Cuba, past and present
    • Discover faded colonial splendour, lush green countryside and white-sand beaches
    • Hear the sounds of salsa everywhere and immerse yourself in the country's nightlife

What's this trip about?

    In timeless Cuba, 1950s-style Cadillacs roll through Havana's faded colonial streets, while rum and salsa flow freely in the music halls. Beyond the island's iconic cities, wild landscapes hide unique biodiversity (and even more unique Revolutionary relics) and along the coast, stretches of fine white sands await. Discover it all on our two-week tour of iconic Cuba, a country like no other on earth. Trinidad - Explore the cobbled streets and colonial charm of this UNESCO-listed town, where music bursts from every corner. Escambray Mountains - Camp out under the stars after trekking through mountain forests and swimming in freshwater pools. Revolutionary history - Walk in the footsteps of Che Guevara and Fidel Castro as we tick off Cuba's revolutionary sites, including the Bay of Pigs.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transport
Start CityHavana
End CityHavana

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

Attractions

  • Bar
  • Camaguey
  • Caribbean
  • Havana
  • Santiago
  • Santiago de Cuba
  • Santo Domingo
  • Soroa
  • Topes de Collantes
  • Trinidad
  • Vinales
  • Zapata Peninsula

Activities

  • Hiking

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 20

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 20

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip in Havana

Our tour starts today in Havana - home to salsa, mojitos, and revolutionary spirit. Cuba's capital is one of the most impressive cities in the Americas, almost frozen in time with crumbling tenement blocks and 1950s American Cadillacs rubbing shoulders with grand colo...

Day 2 Havana highlights: Capitolio Building, Plaza de la Revolución, and daiquiris at Hemingway's bar

Today, we'll have a full day to explore Havana and its iconic mixture of restored and crumbling buildings and historical sites. Passing by the famous Capitolio building (modelled on the White House), you'll get your first glimpse of the rows of brightly coloured v...

Day 3 Travel to the limestone landscape of Vinales Valley National Park. See how Cuban cigars are made

This morning, we'll travel west to the Pinar Del Rio region and into Vinales - arguably the most picturesque part of Cuba. Along the way, you might notice the lack of advertisements which are commonplace in the West, and spot the hyperbolic, political slogans in their...

Day 4 Beach day on Cayo Levisa

Today, we head to Cayo Levisa, a pristine, almost untouched island that makes you believe paradise truly exists. This is the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and enjoy a day basking in the sun on palm-fringed shores, completely disconnected from the outside world. ...

Day 5 Drive to Santa Clara. Visit the Orchid Garden of Soroa

Today marks the beginning of our long drive as we make our way to the eastern end of Cuba. We'll be heading east past Havana and traveling to Santa Clara, located in the heart of the island. We'll break up the journey with regular stops, including a break at the Orchi...

Day 6 Pay homage at the Che Guevara Memorial. Visit Sancti Spiritus en route to Bayamo

This morning, we'll visit Che Guevara's Mausoleum, before moving on to the centre of Santa Clara and the Tren Blindado Memorial. Guevara was buried here with full military honours in 1997 after his exhumed remains were discovered in Bolivia and returned to Cuba. A fla...

Day 7 Follow Revolutionaries footsteps- Hike to La Comandancia de la Plata. Later, drive to Santiago de Cuba

We wake up early this morning to journey into the Sierra Maestra Mountains - the highest mountain range in Cuba. Here, we'll switch to board specialised 4WD vehicles that will take us up the steep asphalted road to El Alto de Naranjo, 950 metres/3116 feet above sea le...

Day 8 Exploring Santiago de Cuba

Santiago de Cuba, founded by Spanish conquistador Diego Velázquez in 1515, was the seventh village established on the island, just 23 years after Christopher Columbus claimed Cuba for Spain. Historically, Santiago de Cuba was the island's second-most important city af...

Day 9 Drive east to Camaguey

This morning, we'll leave Santiago de Cuba behind and start anther long driving day of the tour back to the east of Cuba, our destination for the night is the provincial capital of Camaguey - Cuba's third-largest city and a cultural centre for music, ballet and art. ...

Day 10 Explore Camaguey before heading to Trinidad

This morning, we explore Camaguey's hidden plazas and baroque churches by bicitaxi tour. What might strike you about the city is its labyrinth street layout - a by-product of pirate fighting. Similar to a Moroccan medina, legend has it, it was designed to confuse inva...

Day 11 Explore Trinidad, the UNESCO World Heritage Site

This morning, we'll wander through the cobbled streets of the old centre of Trinidad, discovering its fine palaces, churches and cafes. A paradise for photographers, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a perfectly preserved colonial settlement unlike any other. In the ...

Day 12 Journey to Topes de Collantes, forest walks and waterfall swimming

Today we'll travel inland to Topes de Collantes Nature Reserve Park, famous for its many endemic species of flora and fauna. We'll have two nights to explore the area in-depth. After a ride in an old Russian military-style truck up a steep, switch-back road into th...

Day 13 Hikes and walks through Topes de Collantes National Park

This morning, we'll start with a short drive in the Russian truck to the start of our four-hour trek (approximately 8 kilometres/5 miles). Again, anyone not wanting to join the walk can continue on to tonight's hacienda with the truck. Our trek takes us through pine ...

Day 14 Return to Havana via Bay of Pigs Museum & Zapata Peninsula

Leaving Topes and the Escambray Mountains behind, this morning we'll set off west, hugging the coastline with views over the sparkling turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. We plan to break up our journey back to Havana with several stops, the first of which is at...

Day 15 End trip in Havana

The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Havana. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart from Havana at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an airp...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,370
Price per day$158
Last Updated: 3/14/2025
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26 Apr 2025
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$2,510
$320
28 Jun 2025
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$2,370
$330
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$2,440
$330
04 Oct 2025
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$2,570
$320
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$2,570
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01 Nov 2025
$2,570
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25 Oct 2025
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$2,710
$320
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$2,840
$390
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$2,840
$390
20 Dec 2025
03 Jan 2026
$2,840
$390

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Jan 2025

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Cuba Libre!

A jam packed, interesting fun 2 weeks in Cuba. The itinerary is varied between cultural activities and beach days and nature hikes. Thanks to our incredibly knowledg...

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Jan 2025

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Cuba Libre!

I concur with Halina's review comments. Cuba is a fantastic country to explore and the comprehensive tour (thanks to Alberto the Tour Leader) gave a detailed insight...

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Cuba Libre!

A very interesting trip exploring most of the island. The ground covered necessitated long hours in the bus some days, but that shouldn’t come as a surprise if you r...

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Accommodation

Transportation & Flights

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Transportation & flights

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Guides
Explore Tour Leader, Driver(s), Local Guide(s)
Cancellation policy
These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Cuba: Visas or Tourist cards are required by all nationalities travelling to Cuba. These are obtained directly through the Cuban e-visa service at https://evisacuba.cu/en/inicio For UK nationals payment is made online either through bank transfer or in person at the embassy. A simple online form needs to be completed along with uploaded proof of payment. The e-visa is then issued and emailed to you within 72 hours. Once issued the e-visa is valid for entry into Cuban within one year. We would recommend printing the e-visa email, along with the attachment, and carrying this with you for arrival into Cuba. In the visa email confirmation you will also receive a link to the health declaration which must be completed before your arrival into Cuba. Once completed you will receive a QR code to show to the authorities on arrival. Due to US Treasury Department Regulations we are unable to accept bookings from US passport holders. These Regulations set out different categories under which it is possible for US citizens to travel to Cuba; our trips do not fall under any of the permissible categories. As a tour operator we have an obligation to follow legal procedures, and as such we are unable to sell our trips to US passport holders. Travelling for tourism reasons directly from the USA to Cuba isn't allowed under US law. The law applies to US nationals and all foreign nationals who are either resident in the USA, or travelling through the USA en route to Cuba. Those travelling on direct flights between the UK and Cuba, or via other countries excluding the USA, are unaffected by this US legislation. Canada: An electronic travel authorisation (ETA) is required by British citizens transiting via Canada. For more information see the official Canadian government website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office.
Health & Safety
Nothing compulsory, but we recommend protection against typhoid, tetanus, TB, infectious hepatitis and polio. Please consult your travel clinic for the latest advice on Malaria, Dengue and Zika Virus. Please take preventative measures to avoid mosquito bites - these include mosquito repellent as well as long trousers and long sleeve shirts to cover up when necessary. Please note many countries in Central America, South America and the Caribbean require a yellow fever vaccination certificates if travelling from infected areas. A detailed list of these countries can be found on the NaTHNaC website - http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries. Also on the NaTHNaC site there is a list of Countries (and specific areas within a country) which are at risk of infection and a vaccination is therefore recommended. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at <a href="https://www.explore.co.uk/essential-information/know-before-you-go/travel-health">Explore Travel Health</a> and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 14
  • Dinner : 4
  • Lunch : 4
Age Requirements
16 to 85 years
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