ABOUT THE ITINERARY
Your Cuban journey starts in the capital, Havana, one of the most alluring cities in Latin America with a faded beauty that is legendary. You’ll have time to take in the cobbled streets, the beautiful Baroque architecture and the historic plazas – as well as chat with the friendly locals who bring life and character to this vibrant city.
You will admire the architectural jewels of Cienfuegos before setting off for Trinidad, a no less captivating destination known for its multi-coloured terraces and fabulous colonial mansions. A guided tour will reveal the highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as the town’s complex history from the colonial period up until after the revolution. You’ll end with an excursion to Topes de Collantes, an extraordinary natural wilderness filled with an array of indigenous flora and fauna.
DESIGNED BY SPECIALISTS
Bear in mind, these are just a starting point as all holidays are customised to the specific requirements of our guests. Whether you prefer a different style of accommodation, a greater focus on a particular interest or to go to a different destination all together, every itinerary is created individually around your preferences.
HAVANA
Your flight arrives in Havana in the early evening. You will be met and taken to your boutique hotel fantastically located at the heart of the city on the famous Malecón. You will find yourself within reach of the UNESCO-listed historic centre with its cobbled streets, charming squares and crumbling colonial buildings. Classic American cars cruise through the streets, passing characterful plazas that have been restored to their former glory with flowing fountain centrepieces.
The following day you’ll have the opportunity to delve deeper into the city’s colonial past on a guided tour of the old town, taking in the Plaza de Armas, Plaza San Francisco de Asis, Plaza Vieja and Plaza de la Cathedral. In the afternoon you’ll take a classic 1950’s convertible on the Hemingway Tour to the museum named after the celebrated author, stopping after at the fishing village of Cojimar which inspired the novel ‘The Old Man and the Sea’. Finish at El Morro fort where you can enjoy sensational city views.
The next morning sees you visiting the Museo de Bellas Artes and interacting with local artists in their studios. This is followed by an architectural tour of the city that takes you from the Baroque period to 1950s Modernism.
Stay: Four nights in a double room at Malecon 663 – bed & breakfast
TRINIDAD
On your way to Trinidad you will stop to explore Cienfuegos, a town whose historic centre has earned it the nickname “pearl of the south”. A guided tour will reveal the finest examples of the city’s 19th and 20th century architecture, including the Jose Marti Park, the Tomas Terry Theatre and the Palacio del Valle. Afterwards you will be transferred to Trinidad.
Regarded by many as the most beautiful town on the island, Trinidad is a vision of shady plazas, traditional markets, bell towers and colonial houses painted in a rainbow of pastel shades. The main square is a joy to explore, filled with grand mansions that date back to the days of the booming sugar industry. You’ll take a guided walking tour around this UNESCO World Heritage site and learn about its complex and varied history, which includes a visit to the local sugar plantations.
On your last day in Trinidad you will set off for Topes de Collantes – a 200 sq km nature park known for its remarkable natural beauty and diversity of endemic flora and fauna. Enjoy bird watching, trekking through tropical forest and swimming in the waters of a waterfall.
Stay: Three nights in a double room at Finca Kenia – bed & breakfast
FLY HOME
PRICE INCLUDES
- Private transfers
- Bed & breakfast at Malecon 663 and Finca Kenia
- Based on two people traveling
PRICE EXCLUDES
- International flights
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