7-Day Cultural Tour of Cuba with Viñales and Las Terrazas

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Experience the vibrant spirit and rich culture of Havana
• 02 Explore Viñales, famous for its lush tobacco farms and breathtaking landscapes
• 03 Enjoy horseback riding through the scenic Cuban countryside
• 04 Visit Las Terrazas, an eco-village known for reforestation and local art
• 05 Engage with Cuba's history at iconic sites like Revolution Square and Hemingway's home

Embark on a 7-day journey through Cuba's vibrant spirit, from the colourful streets, rich history, and lively culture of Havana to the lush tobacco farms and limestone hills of Viñales. Along the way, discover iconic sites, artistic neighbourhoods, and rural Cuban life, including horseback riding through the scenic countryside. The experience concludes in Las Terrazas, an eco-village known for its sustainable practices, forested landscapes, and local art scene.

Embark on a 7-day journey through Cuba's vibrant spirit, from the colourful streets, rich history, and lively culture of Havana to the lush tobacco farms and limestone hills of Viñales.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Havana, Viñales

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Havana

• You will be welcomed at Havana Airport and guided to your private transfer in a classic American car from Havana Airport to your accommodation in Havana.

2

Day 02

Explore Havana by Car and on Foot

• Start your private tour with a private guide.
• Begin with a sightseeing tour of Havana in a classic American car, including a stop at Revolution Square.
• Continue the tour on foot through Old Havana, including the four major squares, visits to the Capitanes Generales Museum and the Rum Museum, and a Mojito cocktail at Bodeguita del Medio.

3

Day 03

Havana's Art and Cultural Heritage

• Today, we explore the rich culture and art of Havana, starting with a visit to Callejon de Hamel, an artist collective set in a beautifully decorated alley filled with murals, poems, and statues made by local artists.
• On Sundays, there is a rumba session with live music and performative rites of the Santeria syncretic faith.
• Afterwards, we will visit Fusterlandia, a small neighbourhood decorated with mosaics for a surreal effect.
• Finally, we will visit Finca Vigia, where the renowned US writer Ernest Hemingway lived for years. The rest of the afternoon will be at your leisure, with the private guide at your disposal.

4

Day 04

Journey West to Viñales

• We will drive to Viñales, with stops along the way at Soroa to visit the orchid garden and waterfalls for an optional swim.
• Afterwards, we continue to Viñales and visit a local tobacco farm.
• Viñales lies in the heartland of Cuba's tobacco-producing region, and we will learn all about how tobacco is grown, dried, and rolled into the famous Cuban cigar.

5

Day 05

Horseback Riding in the Cuban Countryside

• You will go on a horseback riding excursion through the countryside, enjoy the beautiful landscape, and see Cuban farms growing a variety of crops.
• You will also visit a mogote, a limestone rock formation that is so typical of the region.
• Lunch will be had at an agro-ecological restaurant with a great view of the area before we depart for Las Terrazas.
• Las Terrazas is a tiny eco-village of no more than 1,000 residents.
• The area is a massive reforestation project and is designated as a biosphere reserve, with only one hotel and limited tourism to preserve the ecological project.

6

Day 06

Las Terrazas Forest Walk and River Escape

• You will go on the walking tour of La Serafina, which takes you through the beautiful evergreen forest to learn about the reforestation project.
• Enjoy a breathtaking view from a panoramic viewpoint before visiting the ruins of the Santa Serafina coffee plantation.
• Finally, travel down to the San Juan River for an optional swim. A picnic sandwich lunch is included.

7

Day 07

Return to Havana and Departure

• Return to Havana for some final sightseeing before being driven to the airport for your return flight.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transfer from the airport
• 4 nights in a Casa Particular B&B
• 2 nights in Hotel la Moka
• 6 breakfasts
• 2 lunches
• Havana city tour
• Horseback riding excursion in Viñales
• Walking tour of La Serafina in Las Terrazas
• 6 days of private transportation with driver and private guide
• All mentioned visits, such as the Capitanes Generales Museum, the Rum Museum, and the Mojito cocktail at Bodeguita del Medio. If it is mentioned, it is included.

What's Not Included

• Airplane tickets
• Cuba visa
• Gratuities for local guides, private driver, and private guide
• All dinners
• Lunches except the two mentioned

What to bring

• Jeans and shoes for the horseback riding
• Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
• Swimwear for the optional swims

Know before you go

• Havana sightseeing city tour in a classic American car
• The vibrant colours and rich history of Old Havana
• Horseback riding through the Viñales valley, where Cuba's famous tobacco is grown
• The unique eco-village of Las Terrazas, home to a massive reforestation program
• Private guide and transportation

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

José Martí International Airport (HAV), Int'l Airport, Jose Marti, Havana, Cuba

Tour start

Havana, Cuba

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.