Cuba Libre!




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- 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
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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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Aimee
Jan 2025
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...
David
Jan 2025
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...
Jane
Jan 2025
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...
Halina
Jan 2025
Cuba Libre!
The tour Cuba Libre despite of a very difficult economic situation in the country is a fantastic way not only of enjoying the hiking, sightseeing and resting but a v...
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