Cuba enchants visitors with its vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes – a destination too rich to fully explore in just one trip. Our expertly crafted Havana Grand Tour focuses on the capital’s must-see highlights, while our carefully designed routes beyond the city help you experience Cuba’s most unforgettable adventures.
Discover Cuba: Three Perfect Itineraries
Planning your Cuban adventure? Let our local experts guide you with these handpicked routes designed to showcase the best of this Caribbean gem.
Stunning Varadero Beach – one of Cuba’s natural treasures
Havana Highlights Tour – 3 Days
Experience Havana’s electric energy on this immersive journey through history, art, and culture. While doable in two days, we recommend stretching it to three to properly savor the city’s rhythm – and those famous mojitos.
1. Plaza de Armas
Where Havana began in the 1500s, this lively square still pulses with colonial charm through its book markets and baroque architecture.
2. Obispo Street
Wander this vibrant pedestrian artery where barbershops rub shoulders with art galleries and rum bars – a perfect snapshot of contemporary Havana life.
3. Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Travel through Cuba’s artistic evolution in this stunning museum, from Spanish colonial portraits to revolutionary masterpieces.
4. Plaza de la Revolución
Stand where history unfolded beneath towering monuments to Che Guevara and José Martí, best experienced during patriotic celebrations.
5. Casa de la Musica Miramar
Sway to Cuba’s hottest rhythms at this legendary venue hosting top national talent under the stars.
6. La Guarida
Dine in style at Havana’s most famous paladar, where celebrity guests savor gourmet Cuban cuisine in a magical mansion setting.
7. Gran Teatro Ballet
Marvel at world-class ballet performances in a gilded theater where stars like Carlos Acosta have graced the stage.
Nature Explorer’s Journey – 2 Weeks
Discover Cuba’s wild heart on this unforgettable nature odyssey through mountain ranges, mystical caves, and lush rainforests.
1. Las Terrazas
Wander through UNESCO-listed cloud forests alive with tropical birds in this eco-paradise of the Sierra del Rosario mountains.
2. Viñales Valley
Gaze in wonder at otherworldly limestone mogotes rising dramatically from emerald tobacco fields in Cuba’s most photographed landscape.
3. Cuevas de Bellamar
Descend into astonishing crystalline caverns that stretch for miles beneath Matanzas province.
4. Topes de Collantes
Hike through the misty peaks of Sierra del Escambray, where waterfalls cascade through orchid-filled forests.
5. Boquerón
Sleep under royal palms at this jungle-fringed campsite where tropical birds provide your morning alarm.
6. Pinares de Mayarí
Discover Cuba’s best-kept secret – peaceful pine forests hiding mountain lakes, thundering falls, and ancient caves.
7. Baracoa
Explore chocolate country where rivers wind through coconut palms and cacao plantations to Cuba’s oldest Spanish settlement.
8. Sierra Maestra
Trek through revolutionary history in Cuba’s highest range, where Fidel’s mountain hideouts nestle among cloud forests.
Coastal Bike Adventure – 1 Week
Pedal through paradise on Cuba’s quiet backroads from Havana to Trinidad. With minimal traffic and maximum scenery, it’s a cyclist’s dream (reverse route to avoid headwinds!).
1. Playas del Este
Ease into your journey with a short ride to Havana’s golden beaches for a dip in the Caribbean.
2. Matanzas via Yumurí Valley
Cycle through stunning countryside to Cuba’s “Athens,” detouring through the breathtaking Yumurí gorge.
3. Varadero
Coast along azure waters to Cuba’s famous beach resort, perfect for recharging in cozy casas particulares.
4. Península de Zapata
Journey south through forgotten villages and citrus groves to the wildlife-rich wetlands of Zapata Peninsula.
5. Playa Girón
Roll into Bay of Pigs history at this quiet beach, site of the famous 1961 invasion.
6. Cienfuegos
Follow coastal tracks to Cuba’s “Pearl of the South,” where French colonial charm meets Caribbean cool.
7. Trinidad
Your final push rewards you with cobblestone streets and pastel palaces – rest weary legs in this UNESCO gem before beaches, mountains, and the scenic Valley of Sugar Mills beckon.
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