Cuba Itinerary

8 days

Day 1

ARRIVE at havana

Fly directly from Los Angeles to the Cuban capital of Havana. Return to the hotel and enjoy free time at the luxury hotel before embarking on the 8-day adventure through Cuba.

Projected lodging: Iberostar Grand Packard or similar.

Day 2

Pinar del Río

Pinar del Río is the westernmost province on the island of Cuba, 170 kilometers from the capital, Havana. It is a pure land without any industry, and full of beautiful natural field scenery.

Taste local coffee, have lunch at the picturesque paradise farm in the mountains, and taste the local seasonal food such as roasted wild pork with cassava and roasted suckling pig. Get to know the plants in the mountains, take a mountain walk, or ride a horse.

Have dinner at the Chinese restaurant that has been baptized by the ancient Chinese for half a century, and then return to the hotel.

Projected lodging: Iberostar Grand Packard or similar.

Day 3

Havana > Varadero

Visit the revolutionary square, the political center of the current Cuban government, and listen to the tour guide to explain the story of national hero José Martí and the revolutionist icon Ernesto "Che" Guevara.

Take a salsa dancing lesson and learn the Cuban national dance. After, visit the residence of the great American writer Ernest Hemingway who lived in Cuba for nearly 20 years.

After lunch proceed to Varadero.

Projected lodging: Iberostar Grand Packard or similar.

Day 4

varadero fishing

On Day 4 eat the freshest fish with Cuban rum lobster, listen to Cuban music, and enjoy the island sun. You can go swimming, snorkeling, and try to catch lobster by yourself.

The captain and crew will dive into the seabed to catch lobster, pink conch and other seafood, and cook it on the boat for everyone to enjoy.

Return to the hotel to rest or participate in the activities arranged by the hotel on the day.

Projected lodging: Iberostar Grand Packard or similar.

Day 5

varadero > cienfuegos > trinidad

In the morning drive to Cienfuegos, is a small French colonial city, and visit the French-style buildings that are different from other Cuban cities, and the exquisite Baye Palace and listen to the poignant love story of the owner here.

After lunch proceed to Trinidad to have dinner and check in to the hotel.

Projected lodging: Iberostar Grand Packard or similar.

Day 6

trinidad > Santa Clara > havana

Upon the journey away from Trinidad, enjoy the beautiful countryside full of mango groves and sugar cane forests.

Arrive at Santa Clara, home and resting place of national hero Che Guevara. Pay tribute at Che Guevara Mausoleum and Memorial. Have lunch and then drive back to the capital Havana via the Cuban highway to visit Morro Three Kings Castle.

On the way, enjoy the sunset and dinner on the Gulf of Mexico and visit the 300-year-old Cannon Shot Ceremony. After dinner will check into the hotel.

Projected lodging: Iberostar Grand Packard or similar.

Day 7