We Love —
- Experience Cuba - the largest Caribbean island, offering wonderful scenery, beautiful beaches & charming people!
- Discover four of Cuba's best-loved cities, and get a glimpse into the authentic way of life by staying in a local's private home.
- Your cultural tour culminates on the sunny shores of Cayo Santa Maria where you can enjoy an All Inclusive stay at Dhawa Cayo Santa Maria 4*.
Your Destinations —
Havana
Culturally Havana is a melting pot of influences from Europe, Africa and the Americas. Its unique ambience and resilient character have lured writers, artists and even the occasional revolutionary. With a wealth of exciting attractions, there is so much to do and see.
Cienfuegos
Trinidad
Santa Clara
Cayo Santa Maria
Our Offers —
10 Night Stays
2 nights in Havana
1 night in Cienfuegos
2 nights in Trinidad
1 night in Santa Clara
3 nights in Cayo Santa Maria
1 night in Havana
12 Night Stays
2 nights in Havana
1 night in Cienfuegos
2 nights in Trinidad
1 night in Santa Clara
4 nights in Cayo Santa Maria
2 night in Havana
14 Night Stays
2 nights in Havana
1 night in Cienfuegos
2 nights in Trinidad
1 night in Santa Clara
6 nights in Cayo Santa Maria
2 night in Havana
Your Itinerary —
Day 1: Arrive in Cuba and travel to your first Casa Particular in a vintage car.
Day 2: Embark on your included tour around Modern & Colonial Havana. Our members can also opt for one of our optional excursions as listed below.
Day 3: Depart for Cienfuegos at 9 am, your private transfer will take approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.
Day 4: Depart for Trinidad at 9 am, your private transfer will take approximately 1 hour 25 minutes.
Day 5: Free time to explore Trinidad.
Day 6: Depart for Santa Clara at 9 am, your private transfer will take approximately 2 hours.
Day 7: Depart for Cayo Santa Maria at 9 am, your private transfer will take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Day 10, 11 or 13: Depart for Havana at 9 am, your private transfer will take approximately 4 hours 45 minutes. Spend 1 or 2 nights in Havana (depending on your chosen itinerary).
Day 11, 13 or 15: Depart your Casa Particular in Havana and travel to the airport in time for your flight home.
Your Home Stays —
In Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Santa Clara, our guests will be accommodated in Casa Particulars in Standard Rooms with breakfast included.
By staying with a Cuban family, you will be immersed in the local culture - a truly unmissable experience! The accommodation is a traditional standard room, air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom inside the house. You will enjoy a daily breakfast.
Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed.
Your Beach Hotel —
Our members will spend 3, 4 or 6 nights in a Deluxe Room (65m²) at Dhawa Cayo Santa Maria on an all inclusive basis (breakfast, lunch & evening meal served with a selection of drinks and snacks).
Here you can enjoy four swimming pools, two of which are for adults only and two are open for children. Spend your days topping up your tan and replenish with tasty and refreshing bites at the 24-hour Snack Bar. There are many activities on site, including field and table sports, a Mini Club for children, and more.
Enjoy long walks on the private beach, or treat yourself to a pampering massage in a picturesque ocean front gazebo.
There are four restaurants at Hotel Dhawa Cayo Santa Maria including a buffet/breakfast restaurant and three a la carte options: Porto Fino(Italian), Maison Gourmet (French), and Fuego del Mar a Cuban Bar & Grill (Cuban).
Some services may incur additional charges, payable locally.
Your Room
Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed.
Your Board Basis
Sin Fronteras Buffet Restaurant - All day dining with a twist!
Porto Fino Restaurant - Authentic & indulgent Italian.
Maison Gourmet - French speciality dining, serving traditional tastes and aromas.
Fuego del Mar - The best flavours of Cuba, serving seafood and steaks, grilled to perfection!
Havana Club Bar - Live entertainment with refreshing beverages!
Havana Club Lounge - Crafted cocktails and a chilled out atmosphere.
Burbujas Pool Bar - Make a splash and sip a drink.
Captain Cook – 24-hour Snack Bar offering every tasty snack or something a little more substantial.
Please note: some dining outlets/menu items and premium, branded and international drinks may not be included and may incur a surcharge payable locally. Meals, snacks and drinks may be available at selected times only.
Your Time
Your Excursions —
Included Excursions
You have the following excursion included in this offer.
Make your trip even more memorable & spend an hour exploring the Cuban capital in a vintage 1950s American car. Depart your hotel at 9 am & head out for highlights such as the Miramar district, Revolution Square, the University of Havana, stop at the iconic Hotel Nacional de Cuba.
Afterwards, embark on a walking tour of the Historical Centre of Havana, involving some of the main squares of the historical area of the city, declared a Cultural World Heritage by UNESCO. Return to the hotel or stay in the historical areas for a further exploration of the city on your own.
Optional Excursions
You may choose to add the following excursions at the next stage of the booking process.
The "Buena Vista Social Club" was a well-known group of musicians who cultivated the Cuban sound in the 1930s, '40s and' 50s. This show covers the best of Cuban music of all times, performed by live orchestras, including musicians who belonged to the world-renowned Buena Vista Social Club.
The best of Cuban rhythms are combined with dance, leaving in the client's palate a Cuban flavour. It´s a tribute to Celia Cruz, Benny More, Compay Segundo, Ibrahim Ferrer, Pio Leyva among other famous musicians. Show and dinner are included, the transfer to & from the venue is not. Havana Café Cabaret is located at the Cohiba Hotel on Paseo Avenue in Vedado. To note: Duration: from 9 pm to midnight. Roundtrip transfers are not included. Reserved for adults over 18 years old. The dress code must be respected.
Dinner at Comedor Aguiar in the Nacional Hotel, one of the most elegant and exclusive restaurants in Havana, is currently the symbol of Cuba's finest local and international cuisine. It has an elegant style and imposing architecture crowned with Renaissance ceilings, friezes and floral motifs.
After dinner, from 10 pm, enjoy the vibrant and intense Parisien Cabaret with dancers and musicians of the first level, giving you an insight into the Spanish and African roots that make up the Cuban culture. To note: Duration: from 20:00 to midnight. Reserved only for adults over 18 years old. Roundtrip transfers are not included. A dress code must be respected.
The Viñales National Park is famous for its Mogotes landscapes. The karst formations covered with luscious vegetation give a unique charm to the valley. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage and National Natural Monument, this region is rich in flora and fauna as well as an immense network of caves. You will also see that the landscape is strongly influenced by tobacco growing.
You will begin this tour by visiting a local cigar factory where you will have the opportunity to learn more about the traditional process of crafting these Cuban specialities. You will then enter the national park and the Mirador Los Jazmines, from where you will enjoy a magnificent panorama of the valley. You will then visit the Indio cave before having lunch in a local paladar (private restaurant). You will then discover a number of cave paintings, showing you the process of evolution of life in the Sierra de Los Órganos.
Your Journey —
Flights: You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process.
The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Private transfers are included as per the itinerary.