Cuba · Car

7-Hour Classic Car Tour from Varadero with Cueva Saturno and Local Life

7 Hours Round trip from Varadero Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel beyond touristy Varadero in a classic American hardtop car
02 Cruise through the Refugio Laguna de Maya Protected Area
03 Swim in the crystal-clear waters of Cueva Saturno
04 Enjoy Creole lunch in Boca de Camarioca with one drink
05 Explore Santa Marta's town centre and Cuban markets
06 Visit Finca Los Monos and interact with monkeys
07 Learn how Cuban produce is grown at Resplandor Agroecological Farm

Enjoy an immersive adventure beyond touristy Varadero as you travel by classic American hardtop car through nearby towns, nature spots, and local communities. Cruise through the Refugio Laguna de Maya Protected Area, swim in the crystal-clear waters of Cueva Saturno, and savour Creole cuisine in Boca de Camarioca. Along the way, explore Santa Marta's local markets, visit Finca Los Monos, and discover how Cuban fruits and vegetables are produced at the Resplandor Agroecological Farm.

Visit the crystal-clear cenote Cueva Saturno for a 1-hour swim.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Matanzas, Varadero

Languages Dutch, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Classic Car Journey Through Nature and Local Cuban Life

Pick up from your hotel at 8:00 am.
Travel for 30 minutes by classic American hardtop car to the Refugio Laguna de Maya Protected Area for a 1-hour boat ride.
Ride a horse for 15 minutes very close to the sea in the town of Carbonera.
Visit the crystal-clear cenote Cueva Saturno for a 1-hour swim.
Head to the town of Boca de Camarioca for Creole lunch at Nai's Restaurant, including one drink.
Visit the town of Santa Marta and walk through its centre, interacting with local inhabitants and visiting the Cuban markets.
Ride in a horse-drawn carriage to Finca Los Monos and see how the farm owner cares for several monkeys and tames them.
Visit the Resplandor Agroecological Farm in the town of Guásimas to learn how Cuban foods are produced and discover the secret behind the flavour of Cuban fruits and vegetables. You can also taste some seasonal fruit.
Return to your hotel in Varadero.