2 Pax minimum are required to operate the program
Overview
In this 6-night adventure in Cuba, you will be able to discover the essence of the largest island in the Caribbean, beginning by walking through the streets of Old Havana and enjoying the best of Contemporary Cuban art, that night you will meet private owners and taxi drivers of Classic American. The next day you will depart to Trinidad, and you will visit Cienfuegos, that is known as the “Pearl of the South of Cuba” once you arrive in Trinidad, you will Visit Yudit Vidal Faife private Art Gallery; you will also visit a workshop and gallery and participate in a hands-on pottery demonstration. Then your adventure follows Camagüey, the birthplace of many Cuban artists.
Tour Highlights
- Interactive Walking tour of Old Havana
- Interactive Walking Tour of Cienfuegos
- Cocktail at Palacio del Valle
- Valle de los Ingenios Lookout
- Walking Tour of Trinidad’s Historic Center
- Meet the Famous Family Santander
- Martha Jimenez Studio
- Interactive Walking Tour of Camaguey
Overview
In this 6-night adventure in Cuba, you will be able to discover the essence of the largest island in the Caribbean, beginning by walking through the streets of Old Havana and enjoying the best of Contemporary Cuban art, that night you will meet private owners and taxi drivers of Classic American. The next day you will depart to Trinidad, and you will visit Cienfuegos, that is known as the “Pearl of the South of Cuba” once you arrive in Trinidad, you will Visit Yudit Vidal Faife private Art Gallery; you will also visit a workshop and gallery and participate in a hands-on pottery demonstration. Then your adventure follows Camagüey, the birthplace of many Cuban artists.
Tour Highlights
- Interactive Walking tour of Old Havana
- Interactive Walking Tour of Cienfuegos
- Cocktail at Palacio del Valle
- Valle de los Ingenios Lookout
- Walking Tour of Trinidad’s Historic Center
- Meet the Famous Family Santander
- Martha Jimenez Studio
- Interactive Walking Tour of Camaguey
Included in your program
- 3N Grand Aston HAV (Deluxe Standard)
- 2N Melia Trinidad Peninsula (Deluxe)
- 1N San Juan de Dios CMW (Standard)
- Transportation and Bilingual Guide Service per Itinerary
- Meals: Breakfast Daily, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners
- 2 Bottles Water, Per Pax, Per Day
- Group Airport Transfers: Arrival & Departure
- Guided Walking Tour of Old Havana, Mixology Lesson, Interactive Walking Tour of the Artistry Neighborhood of San Isidro, Visit Gorria Art Gallery, San Jose Handcraft Market, American Classic Car Ride, Fabrica de Arte Cubano, Interactive Walking Tour of Cienfuegos, Cocktail at Palacio del Valle, Stop at Valle de los Ingenios Lookout, Walking Tour of Trinidad’s Historic Center, Visit a Private Art Gallery, Meet the Famous Family Santander with a Hands-On Pottery Demonstration, Martha Jimenez Studio, Interactive Walking Tour of Camaguey
- CTS Support for the Cuban People Category Certification
- CTS Insider Exclusive Experiences
- Ground Support / Emergency Line
Not included in your program:
- Supplement Dec 24 & Dec 31: Grand Aston HAV
- Domestic and International Airfare
- Travel Visa
- Incidentals of a personal nature
- Gratuities and tips
- Individual Transfers
DAY 1
ARRIVAL DAY
Meet you Cuban Tour Guide and Driver at Arrival.
Transfer in a private AC vehicle
Check in at the Aston Hotel. A modern hotel, located right in front of Havana’s Famous Malecón. Enjoy a welcome cocktail.
Enjoy a welcome dinner at a local private restaurant.
DAY 2
HAVANA (B/L)
8:30AM Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00AM Depart for Interactive guided walking visit through Old Havana with your Cuban guide to learn about recent restoration projects and the history of the city as you explore the 4 colonial plazas. Interact with private artisans and small business owners along the way, and learn about Cuba’s dual economy, in which private and government-owned businesses operate.
12:00PM Lunch at a local private restaurant.
2:00PM Enjoy a fun and very particular informal mixology class; where your personal mixologist will guide you through the process of making 3 famous Cuban cocktails.
3:00PM Return to the hotel
Dinner on your own
DAY 3
HAVANA (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00AM Be ready for an Interactive Walking Tour of the Artistry Neighborhood of San Isidro.
The tour will start at Galería Taller Gorría, nestled in the heart of the neighborhood, where you will be able to enjoy the best of Contemporary Cuban art. Founded by the renowned Cuban actor Jorge Perugorría, it is as an art center in constant contact with the community.
Afterwards, your local guide will walk you through San Isidro´s main streets. Learn about the cultural heritage it treasures, the community and the beautiful open air art murals created by famous national and international artists. For a few moments, you will feel part of the community, while engaging in the dynamics of the neighborhood and interacting with locals.
12:00PM Lunch at a local private restaurant
2:00PM Visit San Jose handcraft market, a 19th century storage house by the harbor turned into a huge indoor craft market. Time to explore and interact with local artists. A good opportunity to purchase souvenirs to help artisans!
3:00PM Return to the hotel
7:00PM Meet private owners and taxi drivers of Classic American cars and learn about their daily challenges to keep these relics running as you cruise the streets of Havana in pre-1959 Classic American cars.
8:00PM Dinner at a local restaurant
9:00PM FAC (Optional, no minors allowed) A former cooking oil plant, turned into a very avant-garde art venue. Considered to be the best night cultural proposal, it displays various artistic manifestations and captivating pieces of art.
12:00AM Return to the hotel
DAY 4
HAVANA – TRINIDAD
7:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel
8:00 AM Depart to Trinidad via Cienfuegos
11:30 AM Enjoy an Interactive Walking tour around Cienfuegos historic center. View city landmarks as Jose Marti Park, Palacio Ferrer and Terry Theater. Founded in 1819 by immigrants of French origin, Cienfuegos is known as the “Pearl of the South of Cuba” and for its colonial-era buildings.
12:30PM Lunch at a local paladar
1:30 PM Visit Palacio del Valle and enjoy a cocktail. This Moorish-inspired palace stands out as the city’s prime example of this style. It was built between 1913 and 1917 and its tiles and mosaics, carvings and intricate woodwork make it a visual delight.
2:00 PM Continue trip to Trinidad. Stop at Valle de los Ingenios look out and contemplate the natural beauty of what were once, sugar cane plantations and contains archaeological and architectural remains from the colonial era.
3:30 PM Check in at Hotel
7:30 PM Dinner at hotel
DAY 5
TRINIDAD
8:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel
9:00 AM Guided walking tour of Trinidad’s historic center, known for its colonial old town and cobblestone streets. Visit some of the village landmarks like Plaza Mayor and La Parroquial Mayor Church. Watch rumba being played at Palenque de los Congos Reales. Visit a rationing store “bodega” and learn how locals buy staple foods
11:00 AM Visit Yudit Vidal Faife private Art Gallery. Yudit is a native of Trinidad. Interact with the artist
and learn about his work and challenges
12:30 PM Lunch at Local Paladar
2:00 PM After lunch, meet with the famous family Santander, well-known local potters that have been making handmade pottery for over 100 years. Visit their workshop and gallery and participate in a hands-on pottery demonstration
Rest of the afternoon at leisure to explore the village and purchase souvenirs from private
local artisans
7:00 PM Dinner at the hotel.
DAY 6
CAMAGUEY
7:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel
8:00 AM Depart to Camaguey, founded in 1514 as Santa María del Puerto Príncipe. It is characterized by its unique urban plan, developed to confuse the invaders and protect the residents.
12:00PM Lunch at Local Paladar El Paso at Plaza del Carmen, home of Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del
Carmen, one of the most beautiful churches in town
2:00 PM Visit Martha Jimenez Studio. See everything from pots to paintings being produced by the charismatic artist. Martha’s studio overlooks the alfresco statue of three gossiping women entitled Chismosas (gossipers) also featured in many of her paintings.
2:30 PM Enjoy an interactive guided city tour to explore some of the city must-sees
3:30 PM Check in at the hotel
7:00 PM Dinner at local restaurant
Return to the hotel
DAY 7
DEPARTURE DAY
6:00 AM Early Breakfast at the hotel and check out
7:00 AM Transfer to Camaguey airport
7:50 AM Airport check-in
10:50 AM Flight departure
Accommodation
Aston Hotel
Located on 1ra and D Street is managed by the largest and most prestigious hotel group in Southeast Asia, Archipelago International. Right in front of Havana’s Malecón, its elegant and modern design reveals a unique design architecture.
Staying at the Hotel Grand Aston La Habana is waking up to a privileged sunrise with views of one of the most spectacular and famous bays in the world.
- Outdoors: Terrace, Garden
- Pool and Spa: Swimming Pool, Hot tub/ Jacuzzi (additional charge), Fitness Center, Sauna (additional Charge).
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Food and Bar: 3 Restaurants, 4 bars and coffee shop.
- Internet: Wi-Fi is available in public areas and costs USD 5 per 24 hours.
- Parking: Free public parking is available at a location nearby.
- General services: 24- Hours Front Desk, Room Service, Air conditioning.
- Rooms: Family Rooms, Deluxe Room, Deluxe Ocean Rooms, Club Rooms, Club Ocean Room, Suite, Aston Suite, Non- smoking rooms.
- Languages spoken: Spanish and English.
Melia Trinidad Peninsula
Melia Trinidad Playa it is located at Playa Maria Aguilar, Trinidad, It is a 5-star hotel, provides spacious rooms and great facilities for all kinds of events, meetings and celebrations.
- General services: 24-hour reception, Early check-in, Late check-out, Safe, Currency exchange, Car rental
- Rooms: Deluxe room, Junior Suite, Deluxe Room Sea view, Deluxe Swim-Up Room, Grand Premium Room Sea View, and more.
- Internet: the hotel have free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
- Pool and Spa: Outdoor pool, Wellness Centre, Gym.
- Restaurants: The accommodation has a wide range of dining options which you can try in any of its 14 restaurants and bars.
- Languages spoken: Spanish and English.
San Juan de Dios
San Juan de Dios: The Hotel San Juan de Dios is located in the square of the same name, representative of the Hispanic and Camagüey culture of the first decades of the eighteenth century, in the heart of the oldest sector of the city.
- General Services: Air Conditioning, Hot / Cold water (24 hours), Minibar $
- Room: Non-smoking rooms, rooms cleaned daily and King bed rooms.
- City views
- Satellite flat TV/USB port
- Luggage rack
- Minibar $
- Languages spoken: Spanish and English.
Accommodation
Aston Hotel
Located on 1ra and D Street is managed by the largest and most prestigious hotel group in Southeast Asia, Archipelago International. Right in front of Havana’s Malecón, its elegant and modern design reveals a unique design architecture.
Staying at the Hotel Grand Aston La Habana is waking up to a privileged sunrise with views of one of the most spectacular and famous bays in the world.
- Outdoors: Terrace, Garden
- Pool and Spa: Swimming Pool, Hot tub/ Jacuzzi (additional charge), Fitness Center, Sauna (additional Charge).
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Food and Bar: 3 Restaurants, 4 bars and coffee shop.
- Internet: Wi-Fi is available in public areas and costs USD 5 per 24 hours.
- Parking: Free public parking is available at a location nearby.
- General services: 24- Hours Front Desk, Room Service, Air conditioning.
- Rooms: Family Rooms, Deluxe Room, Deluxe Ocean Rooms, Club Rooms, Club Ocean Room, Suite, Aston Suite, Non- smoking rooms.
- Languages spoken: Spanish and English.
-
Melia Trinidad Peninsula
Melia Trinidad Playa it is located at Playa Maria Aguilar, Trinidad, It is a 5-star hotel, provides spacious rooms and great facilities for all kinds of events, meetings and celebrations.
- General services: 24-hour reception, Early check-in, Late check-out, Safe, Currency exchange, Car rental
- Rooms: Deluxe room, Junior Suite, Deluxe Room Sea view, Deluxe Swim-Up Room, Grand Premium Room Sea View, and more.
- Internet: the hotel have free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
- Pool and Spa: Outdoor pool, Wellness Centre, Gym.
- Restaurants: The accommodation has a wide range of dining options which you can try in any of its 14 restaurants and bars.
- Languages spoken: Spanish and English.
-
San Juan de Dios
San Juan de Dios: The Hotel San Juan de Dios is located in the square of the same name, representative of the Hispanic and Camagüey culture of the first decades of the eighteenth century, in the heart of the oldest sector of the city.
- General Services: Air Conditioning, Hot / Cold water (24 hours), Minibar $
- Room: Non-smoking rooms, rooms cleaned daily and King bed rooms.
- City views
- Satellite flat TV/USB port
- Luggage rack
- Minibar $
- Languages spoken: Spanish and English.
2 Pax minimum are required to operate the program
Cancellation Policy and Fees
All cancellations must be received in writing by email at info@cubatourplanner.com.
See below the cancellation policy per person:
- 59 to 30 days prior to departure date – 40 % of program services cost
- 29 to 15 days prior to departure date – 50 % of program services cost
- 14 to 7 days prior to departure date – 75 % of program services cost
- 6 to 0 days prior to departure date – 100% of program services cost
