In the last few years, Cuba has evolved as a beautiful tourist destination! Located in the Caribbean, Cuba is always a magically majestic destination on your Europe tours. Tourists from across the globe come here to bask in its treasure trove of beauty that it encompasses including the colonial architecture, white sandy beaches, waterfalls, and lush green valleys. The colorfully vibrant culture is one of the reasons that attract travelers from every corner of the world. It's the alluring aesthetics of this big Island that has made UNESCO World Heritage recognize 42,000-plus square mile land of the country. Let's travel to this majestic land and discover why it looks, how it looks.
If you really want to discover yourself, learn to travel! Traveling is an exercise, a way of bringing life to your life. On top of that, choosing a place that is rejuvenating is a significant consideration here. Cuba is one of those locations that ought to be on everyone's Bucket List. Look at its fascinating pictures on the internet and you won't be able to stop yourself. Country's tourism is a perfect mix of nature's galore and human creativity. Hiring experienced Cuba tour agents is an assurance for hassle-free vacation through this time-warped island, which is hard to find anywhere else in the world.
However, there can be a handful of challenges that you might face during the trip. There might be a lack of connectivity, navigation hurdles, and difficulty accessing money. Let experienced Cuba travel agents help make all the arrangements and turn it out into a dreamy Cuba vacation.
Entering into Cuba:
Santa Clara, Cienfuegos, and Havana are the biggest airports in Cuba. Most of the tourist fly via Mexico to Cuba. Also, there are a few European airlines like Swiss Air and Air France, but they are very expensive. You can avail two types of visas for entering into Cuba, depending on the nationality you belong to. There's a tourist card that you get in Mexico at the airport. Another one is a tourist visa that you get by applying at the Cuban embassy in the country you belong to. For this information, speak to someone at the embassy before planning your Cuba tours.
Important Tip on Your Trip
Pre-booked taxis are the best and the simplest ways to travel through the Cuban cities. However, the exact price will depend upon the duration and number of people traveling. It’s best to do the bookings before a day reaching to Cuba. Homestay is one of the cheapest and most convenient accommodations on Cuban vacation. It’s unique and interesting to stay with a Cuban family. In a homestay, a local family lives in one part of the family and the other part is rented out. You’ll be offered freshly cooked breakfast by the owners of these homestays. This is just like a home away from home!!
Trip At a Glance
Day 1: Havana - Welcome to Cuba
Day 2: Soroa - Vinales
Day 3: Vinales
Day 4: Cienfuegos - Bay of Pigs
Day 5: Trinidad
Day 6: Trinidad
Day 7: Santa Clara - Havana
Trip Highlights
Arrive at the Jose Marti International Airport - HAV and you will be met with your personal guide.
A complete day tour of Havana. See San Francisco de Assis, Central Park, Plaza de Armas, and the cathedral.
Walk through the crops and farmlands in Vinales, a small village in the country.
Moving on to Cienfuegos, a town located in the seaside. The city is considered a gem of the South.
Visit the Spanish-style churches and Valle de Los Ingenios, where sugar plantation is done. Go to Playa Ancon for seaside fun. Try Snorkeling.
A short bus ride to Trinidad.
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Day 1: Havana - Welcome to Cuba
Welcome to Captivating Cuba! If you have brainstormed experienced Cuba tour agents and hired one, you don't need to worry. Arrive at the Jose Marti International Airport - HAV and you will be met with your personal guide. You are taken to your Hotel in Havana, which is around 15 km away from the airport. All the arrangements have already been made. This day is just about arriving in the country, settling down in your hotel, interacting with people, wandering around the places in the vicinity of your hotel, and relaxing. Make yourself comfortable so that it becomes an exhilarating experience altogether.
Day 2: Soroa - Vinales
Get up early in the morning, enjoy your breakfast and get ready for a complete day tour of Havana. As directed by the Cuba travel agent, your guide will pick you up from your hotel for the trip of the day. It will all start with a tour of Old Havana, which gives the perfect taste of the city. In this area, you are going to see San Francisco de Assis, Central Park, Plaza de Armas, and the cathedral. After this, you will be driving to Soroa, which is a lush enclave that is snuggled in a beautiful valley. On the way stop by, for lunch and enjoy strolling through the wonderful orchid garden. After lunch, move on to the lovely Vinales. Here agricultural and tobacco fields in the vicinity of each other are the attraction. You will get to see some of the most wonderful scenes in Cuba. Also, you have a lot of activities to take including walking and cycling through the tobacco fields.
Day 3: Vinales
This is the third day of the trip and today you are going to walk through the crops and farmlands. It's going to be interesting today, learning about the lifestyle of people here, watching out farmers and their experience growing tobacco.
Vinales is a small village in the country, which incorporates a charming chunk of wonderfully warm villagers. It's one of the places in Cuba, where people are really social, they like to welcome foreigners and interacting with them. They enjoy drinking rum and dancing all night with a group of people. With your trip, you may also opt for an informal salsa lesson where you will be taught the dance form. This will make you eligible to be a part of their party. At the end of the day, just head for a trip to an ecological tour. Enjoy dinner and go back to your hotel.
Day 4: Cienfuegos - Bay of Pigs
On the fourth day of the trip, you will be moving on to Cienfuegos. On the way, stop by the Bay of Pigs. Here, you will learn more about the counter-revolutionary invasion of the US Military by visiting the Giron Museum. At the Bay, swim and enjoy the crystal clear waters here. Bask in the beauty of the majestically beautiful surroundings.
Then you will be driving towards Cienfuegos, a town located in the seaside. The city is considered a gem of the South. You will be absolutely mesmerized by dazzling buildings and the extremely relaxing streets. Also, see the Palacio del Valle, which is an important tourist spot here.
Day 5: Trinidad
On the fifth day of the trip, you will be taking a short bus ride to Trinidad. This is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the country offering thousands of opportunities to capture its captivating beauty. It's the most perfect destination to wander around and enjoy the scenery. You will be amazed looking at the locals, holding huge cigars, sitting at the entrance of their home. The colonial architecture and cobbled streets are things to revel at, which has given the country a place in the UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Day 6: Trinidad
This day you are going to start by visiting the Spanish-style churches and Valle de Los Ingenios, where sugar plantation is done. Go to Playa Ancon for seaside fun. You can also try out Snorkeling. Land adventurous activities would include cycling, hiking, and trekking in the local mountains, Sierra del Escambray. At the end of the day, enjoy folklore music and dance typical to Cuba in an open-air venue.
Day 7: Santa Clara - Havana
This day, you will be traveling back to Havana. On the way, stop by Santa Clara where you are going to visit the Che Guevara memorial and mausoleum. Here, you will get to see and learn about the legacy of the revolutionary leader. Arrive in Havana and your preparation of journey back home with your Luxury Travel Agents. Spend the final night in Cuba.
Day 8: Goodbye Havana
This is the last part of the vacation in Cuba. Enjoy your early morning farewell breakfast. Leave for the airport for the journey back home.