2 Pax minimum are required to operate the program
Overview
Experience the best of Havana and Varadero on this five-night getaway. During this program, you will interact with locals from all walks of life and truly immerse yourself in Cuban culture, day-to-day activities, and interests.
Tour Highlights
- Interactive Walking tour of Old Havana with local Cuban guide
- Mixology class
- Artistry Neighborhood of San Isidro
- San Jose handcraft market
- Vintage Car Ride
Overview
Experience the best of Havana and Varadero on this five-night getaway. During this program, you will interact with locals from all walks of life and truly immerse yourself in Cuban culture, day-to-day activities, and interests.
Tour Highlights
- Interactive Walking tour of Old Havana with local Cuban guide
- Mixology class
- Artistry Neighborhood of San Isidro
- San Jose handcraft market
- Vintage Car Ride
Included in your program
- 3N Grand Aston HAV (Deluxe Standard) and 2N Selectum Varadero (Deluxe)
- Transportation and Bilingual Guide Service per Itinerary
- Meals: Breakfast Daily, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners
- Supplement: Grand Aston HAV
- 2 Bottles Water, Per Pax, Per Day
- 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, Bacunayagua Bridge + Pina Colada, Matanzas City Tour, Mirador de Montserrate, Walking Tour of Varadero, Casa del Ron
- 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
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 their 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 – MATANZAS
9:00AM Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00AM Transfer to Varadero
11:30AM Stop at Bacunayagua Bridge. With a height of 341ft over the Bacunayagua River, it is the highest bridge on the Caribbean island and it is also considered one of the seven Cuban civil engineering marvels. Enjoy live Cuban Music while tasting one of the best Piña Coladas.
Continue trip to Matanzas city.
12:00PM Lunch at private local restaurant
2:00PM City Tour of Matanzas City. Founded in 1693, Matanzas is called the City of Bridges, due to the seventeen bridges that cross the three rivers that traverse the city (Rio Yumuri, San Juan, and Canimar). For this reason, it is also known as the “Venice of Cuba and “La Atenas de Cuba” (“The Athens of Cuba”).
Visit Mirador de Montserrate. Enjoy the magnificent views of the spectacular Yumurí Valley and the Matanzas city. It is located on an elevation known as Simpson Heights, a kilometer and a half from the beautiful city of Matanzas. The Hermitage of Monserrate, located there, constitutes a jewel of colonial architecture and was one of the main oratories of the 19th century.
Continue trip to Varadero
4:00PM Check in at the hotel
Time to explore on your own
Dinner at the hotel
DAY 5
VARADERO
8:00AM Breakfast at the hotel.
9:00 AM Walking Tour of the city. Founded as a city on December 5, 1887, Varadero, situated on the Hicacos Peninsula, is only 1.2 km wide at its widest point. Be ready for some authentic interaction with local private artisans; learn about their challenges and day to day life.
10:30 AM Visit Casa del Ron, located on a beautiful Colonial House, near Varadero Boulevard. Learn about the history and the process of rum-making, while admiring a beautiful scale model of Matanzas’ Santa Elena distillery.
Return to the hotel
Time to explore on your own.
Dinner at the hotel
DAY 6
DEPARTURE DAY
TBD Transfer out to Varadero Airport a private AC vehicle
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.
Selectum Hotel
Selectum Family Resort Varadero, located on the Caribbean coast. It occupies a privileged position, 2 hours from the city of Havana and only 20 mins from Varadero International Airport.
The hotel has 567 modern rooms that stand out for their comfort and authenticity. They have impressive panoramic views of the sea, the Dársena marina and the exuberant surrounding vegetation.
They are distributed in 2 curved buildings of 6 and 7 levels, with 272 and 295 rooms respectively.
- Internet: Wi-Fi signal in public areas and rooms.
- Parking: Free parking with guaranteed security.
- Food & Drink: The resort has a spacious and modern Buffet, La Ola Restaurant, Puntamare Restaurant, Chiang Restaurant and La Caleta Restaurant. The El Espigón Snack Bar, open 24 hours a day, offers a wide variety of food and drinks. The Sky Blue Restaurant, Lobby Bar Saoco, The Jazz Bar, The Aqua bar Arrecife and the La Duna beach bar.
- Rooms: Deluxe room, Deluxe ocean view, Deluxe junior Suite, Selectum room, Selectum junior suite room, Selectum suite room.
- Pool and Spa: The health and wellness center offers guests a massage and body treatment service ($), a beauty salon ($), a medical consultation ($) and a gym included.
- Meeting Rooms: 3 Meeting rooms of 138 m2 each, equipped with Wi-Fi and modern technological facilities.
- General Services: Extensive program of daytime, evening and children’s activities. Non-motorized nautical services, disabled access to all services, the mini-club and the teen’s club offer facilities for the care and entertainment of children and adolescents.
- 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.
Selectum Hotel
Selectum Family Resort Varadero, located on the Caribbean coast. It occupies a privileged position, 2 hours from the city of Havana and only 20 mins from Varadero International Airport.
The hotel has 567 modern rooms that stand out for their comfort and authenticity. They have impressive panoramic views of the sea, the Dársena marina and the exuberant surrounding vegetation.
They are distributed in 2 curved buildings of 6 and 7 levels, with 272 and 295 rooms respectively.
- Internet: Wi-Fi signal in public areas and rooms.
- Parking: Free parking with guaranteed security.
- Food & Drink: The resort has a spacious and modern Buffet, La Ola Restaurant, Puntamare Restaurant, Chiang Restaurant and La Caleta Restaurant. The El Espigón Snack Bar, open 24 hours a day, offers a wide variety of food and drinks. The Sky Blue Restaurant, Lobby Bar Saoco, The Jazz Bar, The Aqua bar Arrecife and the La Duna beach bar.
- Rooms: Deluxe room, Deluxe ocean view, Deluxe junior Suite, Selectum room, Selectum junior suite room, Selectum suite room.
- Pool and Spa: The health and wellness center offers guests a massage and body treatment service ($), a beauty salon ($), a medical consultation ($) and a gym included.
- Meeting Rooms: 3 Meeting rooms of 138 m2 each, equipped with Wi-Fi and modern technological facilities.
- General Services: Extensive program of daytime, evening and children’s activities. Non-motorized nautical services, disabled access to all services, the mini-club and the teen’s club offer facilities for the care and entertainment of children and adolescents.
- 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
