Cuba · Culture

11-Day Private Cuba Tour from Havana with Viñales and Varadero

11 Days Round trip from Havana Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover the wonders of Zapata Swamp
  • 02 Explore Trinidad's timeless allure
  • 03 Embark on El Cubano's trails and tales
  • 04 Experience Varadero's underwater marvels

Experience Cuba's perfect blend of relaxation and adventure on this 11-day journey through Havana, Viñales, Zapata Swamp, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Santa Clara, Matanzas, and Varadero. Explore Old Havana's historic plazas, admire the landscapes of Viñales, and trace the revolutionary echoes of Santa Clara at the Che Guevara Museum and Mausoleum. Along the way, enjoy a classic car tour in Havana, snorkelling in Playa Larga, Trinidad's colonial core, El Cubano Natural Park, and Varadero's coastal and cultural highlights. Each day combines engaging activities with tranquil moments for an authentically Cuban experience.

Explore Old Havana's historic plazas, admire the landscapes of Viñales, and trace the revolutionary echoes of Santa Clara at the Che Guevara Museum and Mausoleum.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cienfuegos, Havana, Matanzas, Trinidad, Santa Clara, Viñales, Varadero, Zapata Swamp
Languages Dutch, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Havana

  • Meet your private guide at José Martí Airport, where your Cuban adventure begins. A swift transfer will take you to your casa in Havana.
2
Day 02

Old Havana and Classic Car Experience

  • Start your day with breakfast. Later, stroll through Old Havana's historic plazas with your guide.
  • Optional culinary delights await, followed by a stylish classic car tour with photo opportunities at iconic landmarks. In the evening, return to your Havana lodging.
3
Day 03

Viñales Valley Discovery

  • After breakfast, journey to the Viñales Valley. Capture the majesty of the valley from a renowned lookout, explore off-the-beaten-track caves, or saddle up for a tobacco farm tour.
  • Later, you may enjoy an optional lunch before returning to your Viñales retreat.
4
Day 04

Zapata Swamp and Playa Larga

  • After breakfast, discover the wonders of Zapata Swamp. Encounter crocodiles, snorkel in Cueva de los Peces (Fish Cave), and bask on the sands of Playa Larga after a refreshing dive. Later, savour the local cuisine at a paladar, then return to your casa in Playa Larga.
5
Day 05

Cienfuegos Colonial Landmarks

  • Breakfast precedes your trip to Cienfuegos' historic landmarks.
  • Visit the Tomás Terry Theater and a local palace that is a snapshot magnet.
  • Optional lunch at a renowned culinary hub, then retreat to your Airbnb accommodation in Cienfuegos.
6
Day 06

Historic Trinidad Exploration

  • Trinidad beckons. Explore its historic center, Cantero Palace, and La Canchánchara Bar.
  • Optional lunch, then return to your B&B accommodation in Trinidad.
7
Day 07

El Cubano Natural Park Adventure

  • A short transfer after breakfast takes you to El Cubano Natural Park. Hike, swim in a natural pool carved by Salto de Javira (Javira Waterfall), and enjoy an optional lunch.
  • Later, unwind on a local beach before heading back to Trinidad.
8
Day 08

Santa Clara and Transfer to Varadero

  • Santa Clara awaits. Visit the Che Guevara Museum and Mausoleum.
  • After an optional lunch, head to your Varadero B&B accommodation.
9
Day 09

Matanzas and Varadero Nature Highlights

  • Today, Coral Beach invites you for optional snorkelling or diving.
  • Visit Saturno Cave, enjoy a boat ride at Maya Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, and savour local cuisine at a paladar after strolling through Matanzas city's historic center. Afterwards, capture snapshots of Cuevas de Bellamar's huge stalagmites or head to a sought-after lookout for landscape photography.
  • Later, return to Varadero and relax in your Airbnb accommodation.
10
Day 10

Varadero Arts, Flavours, and Culture

  • Stroll through Varadero, from craft fairs to art galleries, with chocolate and rum tastings in between.
  • To spice up your palate, a visit to a local Casa del Habano is a must. Later, enjoy an optional lunch in a renowned paladar.
  • Afterwards, return to your Airbnb lodging to share your tour experiences with your hosts.
11
Day 11

Departure via Havana

  • Enjoy a final breakfast with your Airbnb hosts in Cuba before a smooth transfer from Varadero to José Martí Airport in Havana.
Viñales Valley, Zapata Swamp, Che Guevara Mausoleum, Varadero coast

Where this trip takes you

Viñales Valley, Zapata Swamp, Che Guevara Mausoleum, Varadero coast

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Havana 8 cities · 11 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private tour guide in your language
  • Driver with private taxi
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in the heart of Havana
  • Accommodation for 1 night amidst the green Mogote hills of Viñales
  • Accommodation for 1 night along the tranquil shores of Playa Larga
  • Accommodation for 1 night within Cienfuegos' cultural landmarks
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in Trinidad's colonial ambience
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Varadero's coastal bliss

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinks
  • Tips

What to bring

  • Money for lunch, dinner, drinks, and extra optional activities and tours

Know before you go

  • You should pay 20 percent of the round-trip price on the website. The remaining 80 percent of the price is to be paid on the first day in Cuba.
  • You should provide all the booking information, as well as the names and details of the group.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí, Int'l Airport, Jose Marti, Havana, Cuba
Tour start
Havana, Cuba
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 days finish where they began, in Havana.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €1,341.00 — €3,816.00
Double Sharing €1,341.00 — €1,908.00

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