Summary
Carefully created our unique 14 night comprehensive journey covers the whole of Cuba from west to east, steeped in history and oozing revolutionary fervour, our tour will certainly take you on a journey of discovery.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Havana and also visit the tobacco region of Vinales Valley with its unique and spectacular scenery. Heading east tick off the historic colonial cities , including UNESCO preserved Trinidad , a huge highlight . Reach Eastern Cuba for some days in the mountains and explore the revolutionary city of Santiago De Cuba, before some time in sleepy Baracoa.
Dine in unique private restaurants with home cooked food and enjoy Cuba's legendary music, dance and cocktails whilst travelling through our beloved and unique Caribbean island.
The Details
Our bespoke and comprehensive journey through Cuba has been designed to provide an opportunity to explore virtually the whole island over a 2 week holiday. However our flexible approach to your holiday means that we can tailor the tour to extend if for a few extra days. Perhaps stay longer in a colonial city to really immerse yourself into the local way of life, or enjoy more walking in delightful Vinales or the Sierra Maestra mountains. Many head to the beach to relax, or soak up the music and dance in Havana whilst enjoying the private restaurant and bar scene.
Over 14 nights our comprehensive holiday certainly covers Cuba and visits all the major locations from west to east. Enjoy unique activities and great dining experiences at hand picked privately run restaurants. Listen to iconic live Cuban music throughout the holiday and experience the mountains , the three largest and most important colonial cities and more!
All our holidays can be fully guided throughout, or you can travel a little more independently and book a local guide for each visit or activity that you choose to enjoy. You can then use our private transfer service to move between each destination and add in free days for your own pursuits.
Spend time in Cuba’s capital city Havana, with the chance to cruise the streets in a chauffeur driven old American car. Visit a real working cigar factory and immerse yourself in historic Old Havana. Head to the peace and quiet of Vinales Valley and be guided gently through the spectacular scenery of this UNESCO preserved region.
Heading into central Cuba the holiday then focuses on the famous small colonial cities, with visits to Che Guevara’s mausoleum at the revolutionary city of Santa Clara. Also historic Trinidad, close the Caribbean sea and guarded by the Escambray mountains, regarded by many as a living museum.
Heading East, the landscape is agricultural, dotted with colonial towns, until you reach the imposing Sierra Maestra mountains and it all becomes more wild and truly absorbing. This region of Cuba is much less visited and here at Archipelago Choice we love it !
Visit the Sierra Maestra, meet the local mountain folk and seek out La Plata, Fidel Castros secret camp that the authorities never found. Advance on Santiago De Cuba, with its music vibe, Caribbean soul, rich Revolutionary history and visit Fidel Castro’s simple mausoleum., amongst many sights.
Enjoy a short breather on an idyllic and beautiful beach and we recommend a sunrise or sunset stroll along the beach as its magical.
Return west, back via Camaguey and onto Sancti Spiritus a colonial city which uniquely has a river running through it and then onto Cienfuegos overlooking the Caribbean Sea. During these last few days you can also swim in the natural pools below waterfalls in the mountains and get up close to a “Flamboyance of Flamingos” !
Your holiday finishes with extra time to enjoy Havana. For your last night in Cuba perhaps go glam with your best linens for the famous Tropicana cabaret, or dress down for a hot passionate night with the big band sounds of the Legends of Cuban music .
