TOURS & EXCURSIONS IN cuba and HAVANA

GENERAL BACKGROUND

Founded on the 16^th of November 1519, its original name was San Cristobal of Havana, but it had three previous settlements before this definitive one.

During the period of colonialism it was considered to be "The key of the Golf" and "fortress of the West Indies," because of its strategic geographical position in the Caribbean Basin, and the most important city of Spain in this part of the world. The harassment of corsairs and pirates was the reason that such a system of fortifications was created for this large city, which is among the oldest forts of America. You will find here the castles of the Tres Reyes del Morro, The Real Fuerza and The San Salvador de la Punta.

Capital of the Republic of Cuba, modern and cosmopolitan, follows the agitated course of modern days. This city is the center of the cultural, economic and social life of the Island. Havana, without any doubt, is a city of the World, rich in traditions, legends, history and glorious colonial Spanish architecture; it has a treasure of ancient buildings, plazas and churches from the colonial period, situated as a whole of its historic center, and declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. The streets of cobbled stones miss the passing of carriages and the clamor of street vendors whose happy faces of mixed races assume themselves in its plant-adorned balconies.

With the sunset, Havana is transformed. Discotheques and nocturnal centers spread their wings of fantasy in an indescribable show, and the city becomes special, unique with the cadence of the Caribbean music sounding in each corner.

Havana is the most exciting adventure that someone can experience in the Caribbean: it has the charm of its colonial setting, the comfort of its modern inner city and the beauty of its days, close to the sea. The city invites the travelers and traps them with the soft sweetness of its ways.

Havana is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the Caribbean. It is the center of outstanding cultural and international events: annually politicians, artists, scientists and creators meet from all latitudes, and its access is possible from any part of the planet, by air as well as by sea.

ARRIVAL & THE WELCOME

• Welcome reception at the “Jose Marti” International Airport
• Meet & greet by Liberty International CUBA staff .
• Transfer to the selected hotel in private deluxe coaches with English speaking guide (30kms, 30 min. transfer). Welcome cocktail and private express check in at arrival. An authentic Cuban cocktail while a Cuban music trio will welcome us.
• After lodging, the group will have dinner at the buffet restaurant where they will taste the most exquisite and varied dishes of the Cuban and International cuisine. Meanwhile, the bell-boys will be carrying and arranging the luggage in each room of the group.
• The night is free.

CENTER OF CUBA

DAY 1: THE ARRIVAL

Arrival in Havana, Meet and greet at Jose Marti” International Airport by LIBERTY Cuba staff and English Speaking guide.Transfer to selected hotel in private deluxe coaches.

Welcome cocktail and express check in. Overnight in HB

DAY 2: HAVANA CITY TOUR

After breakfast, the group will go for sightseeing the metropolitan and modern areas of the city, including The University of Havana and The Revolution Square, the famous “Malecón” seawall promenade, Christopher Columbus Necropolis and the Vedado Residential; We will stop at the colonial part of the city passing by The National Capitol Building, The Great Theatre of Havana, “El Prado” Avenue, the former Presidential Palace, and The Central Park.

The tour will go on by foot through the historical and colonial part of The Old Havana, declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1982 where we will visit The Cathedral Square, The San Francisco de Asis Square, The Drill Square, the magnificent Arms Square, The Handicrafts Palace, The Villanueva Palace, El Templete, The Museum of the City, and some other interesting places.  Lunch at local restaurant in OLD Havana area. Return to the hotel.Overnight in HB

DAY 3: F/D PINAL DEL RIO / VIÑALES EXCURSION

After having breakfast, we will be transferred to Pinar del Rio city which is located in the western part of the country where we can find the best tobbaco plantation in the world, in this city we will visit a Cigar Factory where we will see all the tobacco production process; continuation to VIÑALES Valley, Once there, we will stop at the lookout point of “Los Jasmines” to admire the unique and picturesque landscape of the valley as its “Mogotes,” rocky summit formations capriciously placed by the nature.

The tour continues by bus to “La Cueva del Indio” where we will have an undeniably exciting experience to sail in traditional boats along an underground river that passes through the interior of some of the Haystack Hillock Mountains.

Lunch at “El Palenque de los Cimarrones” lrestaurant. Visit the Mural of the Prehistory.

Return to Havana. Overnight in HB

DAY 4: HAVANA / CIENFUEGOS/TRINIDAD

Breakfast.  Departure to Trinidad passing by Cienfuegos, this city is one of the country’s major industrial centers. The beauty of its historic centre has earned Cienfuegos the name “pearl of the south”. Visit the Parque Jose Marti, the main square lined with buildings representing the finest examples of the city’s architecture dating from 19^th and 20^th centuries, the Tomas Terry theatre, the Palacio Ferrer and the Palacio de Valle, remarkable building built between 1912 and 1917. Lunch in El Palacio de Valle local restaurant.Continuation to Trinidad.

Welcome cocktail and private check in at arrival.

Accommodation in AI at Brisas Trinidad del Mar hotel.

DAY 5: TRINIDAD

Breakfast. HD city tour in Trinidad city, declared by UNESCO a world heritage site in 1988. The tour will include visits to The Romantic Museum, which depicts the lifestyle and architectural design of Trinidad’s colonial past and La Canchanchara, an old house dating back to the 18^th Century, where we can taste a unique Trinidad rum cocktail, made with sugar cane juice. Lunch at Plaza Mayor local restaurant. Return to hotel All Inclusive.

DAY 6: TRINIDAD/ STA CLARA/VARADERO

 

Breakfast. Depart to Santa Clara passing by the Valley of the Sugar Mills with old sugar plantations and Iznaga Tower. This historical valley, like Trinidad, is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Continue to Santa Clara, the final resting place of “Che” Guevara. On arrival visiting the mausoleum and museum dedicated to his extraordinary life. Following this there will be a short orientation tour of the city including the armoured train that was attacked in the decisive moments of the Cuban Revolution. Lunch at Los Caneyes restaurant

Drive on to Varadero. Accommodation in All Inclusive basis (see options).

DAY 7: DAY AT LEISURE IN ALL INCLUSIVE BASIS.

Day 8: DEPARTURE FROM VARADERO / HAVANA APT

Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to Havana airport.

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ALL AROUND CUBA

DAY 1: THE ARRIVAL

Arrival in Havana, welcome reception and greet at “Jose Marti” International Airport by LIBERTY Cuba staff and with English speaking guide.

Private transfer to selected hotel in a deluxe air-conditioned coach.

Welcome cocktail and private express check on arrival. Accommodation and Dinner at hotel buffet restaurant. Night at leisure.

DAY 2: HAVANA CITY TOUR

Breakfast, sightseeing the metropolitan and modern areas of the city, including The University of Havana and The Revolution Square, the famous “Malecón” seawall promenade, Christopher Columbus Necropolis and the Vedado Residential. We will stop at the colonial part of the city passing by The National Capitol Building, The Great Theatre of Havana, “El Prado” Avenue, the former Presidential Palace, and The Central Park.

Go on by foot through the historical and colonial part of The Old Havana, declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1982 where we will visit The Cathedral Square, The San Francisco de Asis Square, The Drill Square, the magnificent Arms Square, The Handicrafts Palace, The Villanueva Palace, El Templete, The Museum of the City, and some other interesting places. Lunch at a local restaurant in OLD Havana area.

Overnight in HB at hotel buffet restaurant. Night at leisure

DAY 3: F/D EXCURSION PINAR del RIO – VIÑALES VALLEY

After having breakfast, we will be transferred to Pinar del Rio city which is located in the western part of the country where we can find the best tobbaco plantation in the world, in this city we will visit a Cigar Factory where we will see all the tobacco production process; continuation to VIÑALES Valley, Once there, we will stop at the lookout point of “Los Jasmines” to admire the unique and picturesque landscape of the valley as its “Mogotes,” rocky summit formations capriciously placed by the nature.

The tour continues by bus to “La Cueva del Indio” where we will have an undeniably exciting experience to sail in traditional boats along an underground river that passes through the interior of some of the Haystack Hillock Mountains.

Lunch at “El Palenque de los Cimarrones” local restaurant where the group will taste a delicious Creole meal.

After lunch, we will visit the Mural of the Prehistory. Return to Havana.

Accommodation and Dinner at hotel buffet restaurant. Night at leisure

DAY 4: DOMESTIC FLIGHT HAVANA - SANTIAGO DE CUBA

Breakfast. Transfer to Havana Airport to take the domestic flight to Santiago de Cuba.

Arrival and transfer to the city to start discovering Santiago, the second most important city of the country, cradle of the Cuban music and the Revolution. It is also one of the more marked places by the African influence in the island.

Visit of the house-museum of Diego Velázquez (dating 1515, one of the most ancient colonial homes of America) and museum of the 26 of Julio (Cuartel Moncada, setting of the attack of 1953).

Boat tour thought Santiago bay, stop at Cayo Granma where a community of fishers lives. Lunch at a local restauat.

Visit of the Castillo del Morro on the bay of Santiago with its Museum of the Piracy.

Accommodation and Dinner at hotel. Night at leisure

DAY 5: SANTIAGO DE CUBA / LA GRAN PIEDRA EXCURSION

Breakfast.

Departure to La Gran Piedra (enormous rock of 1221 m of altitude) by the road of the Martyrs of the Revolution including the Granjita Siboney. Visit the museum of La Isabelica that was in its time one of the most important plantations of coffee, founded by French colonists coming from Haiti. Lunch at a local restaurant.

Visit of the cemetery Sta Ifigenia where rests some of the most important personalities of the Cuban history.

Accommodation and Dinner at hotel. Night at leisure.

DAY 6: SANTIAGO / HOLGUIN / CAMAGUEY

Breakfast. Departure to Holguin city via the Basilica of the Caridad del Cobre, place of most famous pilgrimage of the island.

Arrival in Hoguin and panoramic tour of the city of parks including la Loma of the Cruz, Calixto Garcia Park and La Periquera.

Lunch in the Mirador de Mayabe restaurant.

Continuation to Camaguey, founded in 1515 by Diego Velazquez.

Accommodation and Dinner at hotel.

Night at leisure

DAY 7: CAMAGUEY / SANCTI SPIRITUS / TRINIDAD

Breakfast. Departure to Trinidad stopping in Sancti Spiritus to visit the colonial downtown and the museum of colonial arts, Plaza Mayor and the old Yayabo Bridge. Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, continuqation to Trinidad stopping at The Valley of the Sugar Mills to see sugar cane plantations and Iznaga Tower. This historical valley, like Trinidad, is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Arrive to Trinidad. Accommodation and Dinner at hotel. Night at leisure

DAY 8: TRINIDAD CITY TOUR

Breakfast. Day exploring Trinidad by foot, This was the third settlement established in Cuba by the Spaniards, in 1514, declared by UNESCO a world heritage site in 1988. For these reasons and more, Trinidad is one of the most visited towns in the entire country. Our tour will include visits to The Romantic Museum, which depicts the lifestyle and architectural design of Trinidad’s colonial past. Enjoy traditional Cuban music at the Casa de la Trova followed by a visit to La Canchanchara, an old house dating back to the 18^th Century, where we can taste a unique Trinidad rum cocktail, made with sugar cane juice. Lunch at a local restaurant.

Free time for leisure. Accommodation and Dinner at hotel. Night at leisure

DAY 9: TRINIDAD / CIENFUEGOS / VARADERO

Breakfast. Drive to Cienfuegos the Capital of the province of the same name overlooking the magnificent and vast Bahia de Cienfuegos where Columbus landed in 1494. The town is one of the country’s major industrial centres. The beauty of its historic centre has earned Cienfuegos the name “pearl of the south”. Visit the Parque Jose Marti, the main square lined with buildings representing the finest examples of the city’s architecture dating from 19^th and 20^th centuries, the Tomas Terry Theatre, the Palacio Ferrer and the Palacio de Valle.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Leave for Guama where a boat is taken through the mangrove swamps to a replica Taino Indian village on the Treasure Lake. Visit a crocodile breading farm.

Drive on to Varadero.  Accommodation in All Inclusive hotel.

DAY 10: VARADERO

Days at leisure in All Inclusive.

DAY 11: DEPARTURE FROM VARADERO - HAVANA apt

Morning at leisure.

2.30 PM: Afternoon transfer to Havana airport, in time to check in your return flight.

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WEST CUBA

DAY 1: THE ARRIVAL

Arrival in Havana, Meet and greet at Jose Marti” International Airport by LIBERTY Cuba staff and English Speaking guide.Transfer to selected hotel in private deluxe coaches.

Welcome cocktail and express check in. Overnight in HB

DAY 2: HAVANA CITY TOUR

After breakfast, the group will go for sightseeing the metropolitan and modern areas of the city, including The University of Havana and The Revolution Square, the famous “Malecón” seawall promenade, Christopher Columbus Necropolis and the Vedado Residential; We will stop at the colonial part of the city passing by The National Capitol Building, The Great Theatre of Havana, “El Prado” Avenue, the former Presidential Palace, and The Central Park.

The tour will go on by foot through the historical and colonial part of The Old Havana, declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1982 where we will visit The Cathedral Square, The San Francisco de Asis Square, The Drill Square, the magnificent Arms Square, The Handicrafts Palace, The Villanueva Palace, El Templete, The Museum of the City, and some other interesting places.  Lunch at local restaurant in OLD Havana area. Return to the hotel.Overnight in HB

DAY 3: F/D PINAL DEL RIO / VIÑALES EXCURSION

After having breakfast, we will be transferred to Pinar del Rio city which is located in the western part of the country where we can find the best tobbaco plantation in the world, in this city we will visit a Cigar Factory where we will see all the tobacco production process; continuation to VIÑALES Valley, Once there, we will stop at the lookout point of “Los Jasmines” to admire the unique and picturesque landscape of the valley as its “Mogotes,” rocky summit formations capriciously placed by the nature.

The tour continues by bus to “La Cueva del Indio” where we will have an undeniably exciting experience to sail in traditional boats along an underground river that passes through the interior of some of the Haystack Hillock Mountains.

Lunch at “El Palenque de los Cimarrones” lrestaurant. Visit the Mural of the Prehistory.

Return to Havana. Overnight in HB

DAY 4: HAVANA / CIENFUEGOS /T RINIDAD

Breakfast.  Departure to Trinidad passing by Cienfuegos, this city is one of the country’s major industrial centers. The beauty of its historic centre has earned Cienfuegos the name “pearl of the south”. Visit the Parque Jose Marti, the main square lined with buildings representing the finest examples of the city’s architecture dating from 19^th and 20^th centuries, the Tomas Terry theatre, the Palacio Ferrer and the Palacio de Valle, remarkable building built between 1912 and 1917. Lunch in El Palacio de Valle local restaurant.Continuation to Trinidad.

Welcome cocktail and private check in at arrival.

Accommodation in AI at Brisas Trinidad del Mar hotel.

day 5: TRINIDAD / STA CLARA / VARADERO

Breakfast. HD city tour in Trinidad city, declared by UNESCO a world heritage site in 1988. The tour will include visits to The Romantic Museum, which depicts the lifestyle and architectural design of Trinidad’s colonial past and La Canchanchara, an old house dating back to the 18^th Century, where we can taste a unique Trinidad rum cocktail, made with sugar cane juice. Lunch at Plaza Mayor local restaurant.

In the afternoon, depart to Santa Clara passing by the Valley of the Sugar Mills with old sugar plantations and Iznaga Tower. This historical valley, like Trinidad, is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Continue to Santa Clara, the final resting place of “Che” Guevara. On arrival visiting the mausoleum and museum dedicated to his extraordinary life. Following this there will be a short orientation tour of the city including the armoured train that was attacked in the decisive moments of the Cuban Revolution.

Drive on to Varadero. Accommodation in All Inclusive basis.

DAY 6 AND OVER: DAY AT LEISURE IN ALL INCLUSIVE BASIS.

DAY END: DEPARATURE FROM VARADERO/ HAVANA apt

Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to Havana airport.

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THE HAVANA CITY TOUR:

After breakfast, we will departure from the hotel for sightseeing the metropolitan and modern areas of the city, including The University of Havana and The Revolution Square.

We will stop at the colonial part of the city passing by The National Capitol Building, The Great Theatre of Havana, “El Prado” Avenue, the former Presidential Palace, The Central Park, and El Floridita Restaurant. Finishing the first part of the city tour, we will enjoy a “Mojito” or a “Daiquiri” at one of the typical bars or taverns of the zone such as El Floridita or La Bodeguita del Medio, places where Hemingway used to hang out.

The tour will go on by foot through the historical and colonial part of The Old Havana, declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1982. There, a specialized tourist guide will take us to visit The Cathedral Square, The San Francisco de Asis Square, The Drill Square, the magnificent Arms Square, The Handicrafts Palace, The Villanueva Palace, El Templete, The Museum of the City, and some other interesting places.

Our city tour always includes lunch that could be done at: (El Patio, La Mina, El Café del Oriente, or The Museum of Rum restaurants.)

After lunch, we will have some time off to do some shoppings at the handicraft stores (Opened from Wednesdays to Saturdays.) Finishing the city tour we will return to the hotel.

DINNER OUTSIDE THE HOTEL & TROPICANA CABARET:

At 8.00 pm the group will be transferred to: (La Ferminia, Café Del Oriete, El Aljibe, or to The Club of Havana) restaurants to have dinner.

After dinner, we will go to TROPICANA to enjoy, in a reserved area, its spectacular and colorful show “Under the Stars.” As soon as the show is over we will return to the hotel, and on our way back, we will stop at a fashion place.

The Tropicana Cabaret is Cuba's most famous cabaret. Opened in 1931, it's known as the "Paradise under the Stars" and it has been pleasing crowds ever since. Surrounded by lush vegetation visits can enjoy a glittering spectacle featuring over 200 singers, dancers, musicians and vocalists.

Can be optionally included in this City Tour:

• A visit to Partagas tobacco factory located in the Old Havana area for seeing the tobacco production process, which is completely done by hand.
• A famous Cuban cocktail at El Floridita or La Bodeguita del Medio, some frequent gathering holes for Ernest Hemingway.
• A visit to a rum factory.
• A visit to The Captain Generals Museum.
• A visit to The Museum of Rum at the Havana Club Foundation.

REMARKS:

• Duration of the tour: 8 hrs approximately.
• The tour through the metropolitan and modern part of the city can be done by American Classic Cars, or by air-conditioned busses.

THE VIÑALES VALLEY TOUR

A visit to the province of Pinar del Río, located at the most western part of the island, where its famous Viñales Valley is considered as an outstanding symbol because of the natural blessings bestowed upon this region. It has held the prestigious title of a UNESCO World Cultural Landscape since 1999, and many believe that it is one of the most Cuba's emblematic landscapes. The Valley is situated in the "Sierra de Los Órganos" and is surrounded by impressive hills with rounded summits known as "Haystack Hillock Mountains," or Mogotes.

After having breakfast, we will be transferred to the Viñales Valley. Once there, we will stop at the lookout point of “Los Jasmines” to admire the unique and picturesque landscape of the valley as its “Mogotes,” rocky summit formations capriciously placed by the nature. From here we will make an authentic tour though the valley on horses and wagons towed by tractors that will lead us to “La Casa del Veguero” where we will enjoy a cocktail and an aperitif. The tour continues by bus to “La Cueva del Indio” where we will have an undeniably exciting experience to sail in traditional boats along an underground river that passes through the interior of some of the Haystack Hillock Mountains.

Lunch at “El Palenque de los Cimarrones” (The Runaway Salve Hold) restaurant, where we will taste a delicious creole meal.

After lunch, we will visit the Mural of the Prehistory and a cigar house where the strip of tobacco is carried out as a previous selection process of the different kinds of cigars leaves. Then, return to Havana.

Duration of the excursion: Half-day.

DINNER OUTSIDE THE HOTEL:

At 8.00 pm the group will be transferred to have dinner at (La Ferminia, Café del Oriente, La Mina, El Patio, El Aljibe, The Club of Havana, or The Museum of Rum restaurants.)

After dinner we will return to the hotel, and on our way back, we will stop at a fashion place.

THE SEAFARI TO CAYO BLANCO

An early morning tour from Havana to Varadero: On the way we will make a brief stop at the lookout point of The Bacunayagua Bridge from where we will admire the picturesque landscape of this zone and a sightseeing of The City of Matanzas, known as the “Athens of Cuba.”

After arriving at the CHAPELING Marina, we will start the Seafari on board of a modern technology catamaran, and we will enjoy: snorkeling around the coral reefs, swimming, dancing, relaxing, beach time, multi-lingual animation, and fabulous exciting sailings.

Open bar on board of the catamaran, and in the key we will taste the traditional Cuban cocktails, cold beer and a delicious seafood lunch based on lobster and shrimp served on a full-day cruises.

After lunch, free time to enjoy the beach at the key.

4.00 pm: Return to the Marine – Return to Havana.

Note: This excursion is better done staying in Varadero.

THE OLD HAVANA PEDESTRIAN RALLY

Havana opens its arms to its visitors and invites them to promenade along its old streets and narrow lanes while showing them its squares, monuments, colonial buildings and fortresses. By this way, Havana also invites you to imbue inside the vitality of its people as well as to discover its cultural richness, the very true value that reveals the Cuban idiosyncrasy and way of thinking.

 

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to “The Pedestrian Rally” along The Old Havana where participants with a road book, will go walking through the historical and colonial part of The Old Havana; however, we could also use some means of transportation during the rally such as coco-taxis, bici-taxis, side-cars, and horse coaches. We will also visit a cigar factory and The Museum of Rum.

Around 2.00 pm, the whole group will meet at El Patio, or La Mina restaurants to have lunch. After lunch, programmed visits will be finished; time off for shopping and visiting some other places of personal interest.

8.00 pm: Impressive night time to visit The San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress to enjoy the typical Nine O’clock Cannon-Shot Ceremony, an ancient tradition that used to set up the time to close the gates of Havana Walls. This fortress is the biggest of America and it was built to protect the city from pirates and corsair attacks.

Finishing the ceremony we will go to have dinner at La Divina Pastora restaurant. After dinner, we will return to the hotel, and the night is free.

THE HEMINGWAY’S ROUTE

Visit to the Ernest Hemingway Museum at “La Vigia Country House,” last residence where he lived during his stay in Cuba. Then a panoramic sightseeing of Cojimar town with a brief stop at the square built in his honor.

Lunch at Las Terrazas Restaurant: Frequently visited by Hemingway with sea sightseeing, privacy, seduction of the Caribbean Sea, and the best of seafood. All this and much more you will find at Las Terrazas restaurant, a peaceful shelter that captivated the well-known North American writer.

At 8.00 pm: Transfer to have dinner at “La Giraldilla restaurant” combined with La Macumba discotheque. Then return to the hotel, and the night is free.

THE RALLY TO LA MOKA

After breakfast, using American Classic Cars (4 pax per car), we will departure to La Moka, an ecological reserve which is located in Pinar del Rio province.

On arrival at La Moka we will visit an old coffee plantation where we will have a welcome Cuban cocktail. Afterwards, we will go to The San Juan River, a wonderful joint of waterfalls, natural swimming pools, and exuberant vegetation.

Creole lunch by the river side, and free time for resting or bathing in the crystalline waters of The San Juan River. In the afternoon we will return to Havana.

DINNER OUTSIDE THE HOTEL:

At 8.00 pm the group will be transferred to have dinner at (La Ferminia, Café del Oriente, La Mina, El Patio, El Aljibe, The Club of Havana, or The Museum of Rum restaurants.)

After dinner, we will return to the hotel, and on our way back, we will stop at a fashion place.

THE EXCLUSIVE CLUB

Breakfast at the hotel, and departure to the exclusive "Club Havana" to have lots of activities, and to enjoy some of the facilities of the Club such as its beach and its swimming pool.

After arriving we will have a welcome cocktail.

Lunch could be done at the beach, or at the terraces of the Club house.

In the afternoon, we will return to the hotel.

DINNER OUTSIDE THE HOTEL:

At 8.00 pm the group will be transferred to have dinner at (La Ferminia, Café del Oriente, La Mina, El Patio, El Aljibe, The Club of Havana, or The Museum of Rum restaurants.)

After dinner, we will return to the hotel, and in our way back, we will stop at a fashion place.

DAY X. HAVANA COAST LINE TOUR: The City of Havana from the sea

Departure from The Marina Hemingway sailing along the blue waters of Havana coast line with the privilege of viewing the City of Havana from the sea while enjoying an open bar on board, music, and a pleasant sea bathing during the tour.

HISTORY, TRADITION, AND NATURE: Transfer to Varadero by the HERSHEY TRAIN.

Early in the morning and after having breakfast, we will departure to the Casa Blanca train station to take the unique electric train of Cuba – The Hershey Train – which is not the only electric train of Cuba but also the oldest of the continent that was built in the early luster of the last century. Originally, in 1916, it was used as a sugar train, and later on, in 1922, its railroad was electrified.

Our journey will last two hours pleasantly rendered by a Cuban trio and with an open bar with national drinks. On our way to Hershey town we will stop twice to cut some sugar canes to be tasted. Once at the “Camilo Cienfuegos” sugar mill, some busses will take us to Varadero, but on our way we will stop at the lookout point of The Bacunayagua Bridge from where we will admire the authentic landscapes of the Cuban countryside and also the highest Cuban bridge. Here we will have the unique opportunity to taste the famous Piña Colada and Coco Punch cocktails.

Arrival at the chosen hotel in Varadero, and private check in express accompanied with a Cuban trio performance while enjoying a welcome cocktail.

The rest of the afternoon will be free to enjoy the hotel facilities (beach, swimming pool, and nautical activities, among others.)

DINNER OUTSIDE THE HOTEL:

The group will be transferred to have dinner at The Dupont House restaurant, and after dinner we will go to The Mambo Club cabaret to enjoy a live performance of a Cuban Mambo orchestra.

Day of departure.

This will be a day off in Havana to profit the last hours for shopping or doing personal activities.

In the afternoon, transfer to the “Jose Marti” International Airport, and personal assistance for the custom formulations and flight check out.

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REMARKS:

• All transfers will be done by air-conditioned luxury busses.
• Specialized English-speaking tourist guides are included in all tours or excursions.
• In every moment the group will be accompanied by one of our specialists.
• According to the necessities or interests of the agency we could provide and coordinate the following extra services:
• Up-grade to Junior Suites for the VIP’s of the group.
• Company gifts or presents in the rooms.