The Pearl of the Caribbean tour Cuba’s unique historic capital Havana, the colonial cities of Cienfuegos and Trinidad and the picturesque tobacco-growing region of Vinales Valley.

Havana: 2 nights
Cienfuegos: 2 nights
Pinar Del Rio: 2 nights
Varadero: 8 nights

DAY 1 Welcome and overnight at the historic Sevilla hotel in Havana’s old quarter.

DAY 2 A detailed tour showcases the famous sights of Havana including the historic old quarter, Museum of the Revolution, Partagas cigar factory and Havana Club rum factory. After lunch in Cathedral Square the tour continues to Revolution Square and the memorial to Jose Marti, ending with a drive along the famous‘Malecon’, Havana’s seafront promenade. The remainder of the day will be at leisure before dinner in a local restaurant with an option afterwards to visit the world famous Tropicana Cabaret.

DAY 3 After breakfast the tour departs for Finca Vigia, the former home of Ernest Hemingway before continuing east through the sugar plantations to the city of Cienfuegos. There will be a stop en route at Guama for a boat ride through the mangroves to a replica Taino village on the shores of Treasure Lake. Lunch will be taken at a local countryside restaurant before continuing to Cienfuegos, known as the ‘Pearl of the South’ where we will settle in at the hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 4 After breakfast there will be an orientation tour of Cienfuegos before continuing along the coast to Trinidad, a UNESCOWorld Heritage site and one of the best preserved colonial cities in the world. A walking tour will include local museums, Casa de la Trova for traditional music and the 18th century house La Canchanchara to sample the local cocktail. After lunch in the Grand Hotel in the city, return to Cienfuegos. Rest of the afternoon at leisure before dinner in the elegant Palacio del Valle overlooking the bay in Cienfuegos.

DAY 5 After breakfast the tour departs for Santa Clara, where we will visit the mausoleum of Che Guevara and other sights related to the Cuban Revolution. After lunch in a local hotel the tour continues to the Sierra del Rosario Nature Reserve and the Moka hotel. Dinner will be at a local farmer’s restaurant in a peaceful rural setting.

DAY 6 Today the tour will visit the famous Vinales Valley with stops to absorb the beauty of the area. There will be a subterranean boat ride through the El Indio limestone cave followed by lunch in Ranchon San Vicente countryside restaurant. In the late afternoon we will return to the Moka hotel with dinner in an organic vegetarian restaurant within the Las Terrazas community.

DAY 7 The morning will be free to relax by the pool, take a stroll through the local village or take a swim in the San Juan river. After lunch overlooking the lake we will leave for the short drive back to Havana and connections to onward destinations before continuing to your Varadero hotel. Check in to your Varadero hotel for an eight night stay.

DAY 15 Transfer to Havana airport for your return flight home.

IMPORTANT Please note that the above itinerary differs depending on the day of the week you depart - please ask for details.