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Discover Cuba - Past & Present

Cuba is a land of spirited Caribbean culture, revolutionary zeal and stunning landscapes. Set in the heart of the Caribbean, few countries on earth can boast such a dazzling mix of cultural influences, staggering natural beauty and
fascinating history as this tiny island.

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Classic Cuba
Explore Cuba with us to the gentle rhythms of this laid-back Caribbean island and from the comfort of our quite extraordinary collection of hotels. In Havana we stay at the city's most recognisable landmark, Hotel Nacional, where echoes of Winston Churchill and Frank Sinatra still reverberate through the wide neoclassical corridors. From our balconies in Vinales we enjoy one of the best views in the Americas and at the end of our tour we stay at the breathtaking Royal Hideaway, an exclusive coastal retreat.

Havana to Vinales
After exploring old Havana with our guide, we take the short drive to the rolling hills of Las Terrazas and discover lush tropical forest reclaiming the land from the old coffee plantations and jungle falls that make ideal bathing spots. Continuing to Vinales, we walk through a landscape of picturesque limestone 'Mogotes' and fertile tobacco plains.

Santiago & Sierra Maestra
Flying south east, we discover the colonial charm of Santiago from our hotel, and one of Graham Greene's favourite haunts in the 1950s, Casa Grande. The Sierra Maestra mountains not only dominate the physical landscape but also the political one; acting as the base from where Castro launched his revolution. We head into these hills to visit his command post at 'La Plata'.

Trinidad & Offshore Cayes
Often described as the quintessential Cuba, Trinidad is one of the most charming towns on our journey. Here cobbled streets meet exquisitely restored colonial houses - framed by hills on one side and the Caribbean on the other. After visiting the culturally iconic Bay of Pigs and Che's Mausoleum at Santa Clara our last days are spent unwinding on the white-sand beaches and coral reefs of Cayo Ensenachos.

The Trip

Walks are graded as easy and are all optional. Please note US law prohibits US nationals from travelling to Cuba

Top Tips

During the hot summer months it’s important to cover up well with sun cream and a hat. If the idea of drinking lots of water doesn’t appeal, take some juice or squash concentrate and add this to your water bottle each time you fill up

You will have: Hotel (14 nts)

Meals included - 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners

Transport

Your transport will include :Charter bus/On foot/Flights as itinerary

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Fly London/Havana..

Day 2 - In Havana; city tour.

Day 3 - Drive Vinales via Las Terrazas.

Day 4 - In Vinales; visit 'Mogotes'.

Day 5 - Drive and fly to Santiago..

Day 6 - In Santiago; city tour.

Day 7- Morning free in Santiago; drive Bayamo.

Day 8 -Drive and walk to 'La Plata', return Bayomo.

Day 9 - Drive to Trinidad via Camuguey.

Day 10 - In Trinidad; city tour; free afternoon.

Day 11 - Drive to Cienfuegos via Bay of Pigs.

Day 12 -Drive via Santa Clara to Cayo Ensenachos; free afternoon for swimming/ snorkelling.

Day 13 - On Cayo Ensenachos; free day.

Day 14- Drive /Havana.

Day 15- Fly London.

Day 16- Arrive London.

HAVANA A walking tour of Cuba’s captivating capital.
VINALES Spectacular natural and cultural landscapes and ‘mogotes’.
SANTIAGO Visit to the town steeped in Cuban revolutionary history.
SANTO DOMINGO Walk to Castro’s mountain command post.
TRINIDAD Exploring Cuba’s colonial gem.
CIENFUEGOS Visit to the infamous ‘Bay of Pigs’.
CARIBBEAN HIDEAWAY All-inclusive comfort in the pristine setting of Cayo Ensenachos.