Treasures of Cuba
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Duration: 15 days
Begins: Havana
Ends: Havana
Trip Code: CCC
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Overview
The melody of horns floating through the air, classic cars parked in colonial squares, revolutionary statues — get over the resort wall and discover the real Cuba! Travel east to Santiago de Cuba and Baracoa and encounter the birthplace of Cuban rhythms and revolutionary fervour. Soak in Spanish heritage while exploring churches, forts, and cobblestoned streets. Stay overnight in homestays for an immersive Cuban experience few travellers get to enjoy. Don't just walk down the road less travelled — dance down it. Viva la Revolución!
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style
Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level
Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating
3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type
Small Group
Small Group experience; Max 16, avg 12
Age requirement
12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Baracoa Community Experience, Baracoa
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Havana Homestay, Havana
- Your Hands-On Moment: Salsa Lesson, Trinidad
- Arrival transfer
- Che Guevara mausoleum and museum visit
- Beach time in Baracoa
- Comandancia de la Plata hike
- Havana city tour in vintage car
- Old Havana walking tour
- Orientation walks in Sancti Spíritus, Santiago de Cuba, Baracoa, Camagüey, Cienfuegos, and Trinidad
- Free time in Bayamo, Santiago de Cuba, Trinidad, Bay of Pigs, and Havana
- Informal Spanish lesson
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Hotels/casas particulares (homestays) (14 nts).
Meals
14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Allow USD485-630 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private vehicle, walking.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Full Itinerary
Departure Dates
Itinerary Notes
Right now is an exciting time in Cuba with rapidly changing legislation and local conditions. Cuba has seen a massive increase in tourism lately, which has put a strain on local tourist infrastructure. While we will strive to operate our tours as closely to published itineraries as possible, conditions often change from one day to the next, and minor tour modifications may be necessary with no advance notice.
Day 1 : Havana
Arrive at any time. An arrival transfer is included to the tour's starting point, a "casa particular" (Cuban home used as a bed and breakfast), for an authentic Cuban experience.
Check into the Casa Particular and enjoy the city before an evening welcome meeting.
It is important to note that Cuba tends to be quite different to other areas of the world you may have travelled in. Buildings and infrastructure are generally old and may not have been maintained to the highest standard. Elevators, internet and A/C often break down, things happen very slowly and water pressure and hot water can be minimal. Cuba is an amazing place to visit but to fully enjoy and relax, western expectations should be left at home and your sense of adventure should be your guide.
Arrival Transfer
José Martí International Airport - Havana 0h30m
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the start location to start your adventure. Please note, the included arrival transfer is from Havana's José Martí International Airport (HAV). If you are flying into Varadero (VRA), you can purchase a transfer to the starting hotel. Please reach out to your G Adventures booking agent for pricing and availability.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
1h
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Havana Homestay
Havana
Live amongst the locals in this “casa particular”, Cuba’s equivalent of a bed & breakfast homestay. Learn about the lifestyle, culture and real-life realities of our hosts. More intimate than a hotel, experience a slice of Cuban life as it’s actually lived.
Acommodation
Casa Villa Azul
Acommodation
Casa Villa Azul
Day 2 : Havana
Tour the city by vintage car before a walking tour of Old Havana with the CEO. In the afternoon, opt to visit museums, or attend a cabaret performance at the Tropicana.
Havana City Walking Tour
Havana
Take a walking tour of Havana and find out what your CEO loves best about this amazing city. See city highlights that may include La Catedral de San Cristóbal de La Habana, the Palacio de los Marqueses de Aguas Claras (which now houses a restaurant), the Museo de Arte Colonial and the Plaza de Armas, with its statue of Manuel de Céspedes (one of the leaders of the Cuban independence movement). Use this walk as a jumping off point to explore the rest of this lively city.
Havana City Tour in Vintage Car
Havana 1h
A fantastic way to experience most of Havana—and in style! Hop into a well-preserved car from the 1950s and cruise around, soaking in the city's atmosphere.
Free time:
Havana Afternoon
Set out to explore the vibrant streets of Havana.
Acommodation
Casa Villa Azul
Acommodation
Casa Villa Azul
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 3 : Havana/Sancti Spíritus
Travel to Sancti Spiritus today and enjoy an orientation walk of this beautiful, but often overlooked, colonial city.
Santa Clara/Sancti Spíritus
Orientation With CEO
Sancti Spíritus 0h30m - 1h
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Private Vehicle
Havana - Sancti Spíritus 5h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Acommodation
Hotel del Rijo
Acommodation
Hotel del Rijo
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 4 : Sancti Spíritus/Bayamo
Travel overland across Eastern Cuba to Bayamo. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore – opt to hire a horsecart like the locals to tour the area or people watch in the pedestrian only Plaza de la Revolución.
Private Vehicle
Sancti Spíritus - Bayamo 6h - 7h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Acommodation
Hotel Royalton
Acommodation
Hotel Royalton
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 5 : Bayamo/Baracoa
Continue on to Baracoa, and get the lay of the land with an orientation walk. The area offers everything from beaches to waterfalls to hiking opportunities and museums.
The best way to get around this colonial town, situated on the bay with mountains towering in the background, is on foot and with 2 1/2 days to explore the area, there's plenty of time to see it all.
Wander the malecón (boardwalk) and visit the forts built to defend the city from pirates.
Orientation With CEO
0h30m - 1h
Follow your CEO through the streets of Santiago de Cuba, discover useful spots and interesting sights.
Informal Spanish Lesson
Sit down with the CEO for a brief lesson on some important words and phrases in español to prepare for the upcoming adventure.
Private Vehicle
Bayamo - Baracoa 6h - 7h 325km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Acommodation
Homestay Rolando y Elvira
Acommodation
Homestay Rolando y Elvira
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 6 : Baracoa
Explore Cuba’s rural communities and small businesses in Baracoa, a G Adventures-supported project. Enjoy a free evening to wander the seaside boardwalk or to find a bite to eat in town.
Baracoa Community Experience
Baracoa
Explore Cuba’s rural communities and immerse in local life through visiting social micro-enterprises in the Baracoa area. With support from G Adventures locals have developed a community experience, benefitting four micro-enterprises. Travellers have the opportunity to learn from local people with a visit to a cacao farm, sampling local food, learning about a project working to preserve some of Cuba’s unique species, and have the chance to purchase unique handicrafts, all supporting women, men and youth of this community.
Free time:
Baracoa Full day
With free time here you can explore the beaches, the nearby national park or wander the colonial streets and hang out on the lively boardwalk.
Acommodation
Homestay Rolando y Elvira
Acommodation
Homestay Rolando y Elvira
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 7 : Baracoa
Take advantage of a full free day to enjoy everything that Baracoa and its surroundings have to offer. Opt to hike or explore one of the many breathtaking beaches nearby for which this area of Cuba is famous.
Take some time to visit the city then head further afield to the mountains or visit the striking black sand beaches.
Playa Maguana and the smaller Playa Nava are both nearby and accessible by bike or taxi. Parque Nacional Alejandro de Humboldt is approximately 40 km outside of town and well worth a visit.
Free time:
Baracoa Full day
Sun, sea and sand – enjoy a full day to relax at a nearby beach.
Acommodation
Homestay Rolando y Elvira
Optional Activities - Day 7
Maguana Beach Visit
Baracoa
Playa Maguana might just be the best beach in the Guantanamo region of Cuba. With turquoise water and fine golden sand this beach is exactly the kind of paradise we picture when we think of a tropical getaway. Spend some time sunbathing or swimming in the calm waters. A perfect way to reset for the remainder of your adventure.
Yumuri River Tour
Baracoa
Set off on an excursion down through the Yumurí River Canyon. This canyon is the most biodiverse endemic canyon in all of Cuba. It is 220 meters deep and the beauty of this lush environment is the main attraction. Stay on the lookout for wildlife such as birds and amphibians and appreciate the wonderful views from both the top and bottom of the Yumurí River canyon.
Bicycle Rental
Baracoa
Rent a bicycle and explore Baracoa. Travel along dirt roads crossed by small water stream and down other roads flanked by cocoa, coffee, and coconut farms. Feel the wind in your hair as you pedal through paradise. Stay on the lookout for fruit trees bearing papaya, guava, mango, and cashews as you ride. Perhaps stop at a roadside stand along the way should you need a snack.
Finca Duaba Visit
Baracoa
Visit Finca Duaba for a true taste of the Baracoan countryside. Finca Duaba is a farm surrounded by lush tropical plants and has trails you can walk along to learn about the history and characteristics of cacao. You can also choose to grab something to eat at the ranchón-style restaurant or swim in the Río Duaba.
Acommodation
Homestay Rolando y Elvira
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 8 : Baracoa/Santiago de Cuba
Drive along the rugged coast towards Santiago de Cuba and take an orientation walk with the CEO on arrival. Enjoy free time to explore this Afro-Cuban city by visiting important revolutionary sites, like the Moncada Barracks.
Santiago de Cuba is the cradle of the Revolution and home of traditional son rhythms. Opt to visit museums, colonial churches and buildings like the Moncada Barracks. Santiago has a vibrant traditional music scene that will entice even the shyest dancer out to experiment with some salsa moves.
Private Vehicle
Baracoa - Santiago de Cuba 4h - 5h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Orientation With CEO
Santiago de Cuba 0h30m - 1h
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Acommodation
Las 3 Ana Homestay
Acommodation
Las 3 Ana Homestay
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 9 : Santiago de Cuba/Sierra Maestra
Travel into the heart of Sierra Maestra National Park, and stay in quaint wooden cabins next to the Yara River. Enjoy free time for hikes or relaxing in nature.
Private Vehicle
Santiago de Cuba - Sierra Maestra 3h - 4h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free time:
Sierra Maestra Afternoon
Enjoy an afternoon to explore Sierra Maestra National Park.
Acommodation
Hotel Villa Santo Domingo
Acommodation
Hotel Villa Santo Domingo
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 10 : Sierra Maestra/Camagüey
Hike through the Sierra Maestra mountains in the footsteps of Che Guevarra and Fidel Castro and learn more about Cuba's history. Arrive in the afternoon to Camagüey with some free time to explore. Opt to hop in the back of a "bicitaxi" (bicycle-taxi) and tour the local markets and plazas, or take in the city's nightlife.
Your journey will continue west across the Carretera Central to Camagüey, the third largest city on island. It retains much of its colonial heritage in its buildings, plazas and its tinajones, large clay pots traditionally used in Spain and in its New World colonies for collecting rain water. Explore the narrow winding streets and impressive sites.
Comandancia de la Plata Hike
Sierra Maestra 6km
Hidden in the hills of the Sierra Maestra mountain range is the secret headquarters where Fidel Castro and Che Guevara started the Cuban Revolution. This short (but steep!) hike leads to the abandoned buildings at the top of the cloud forest, where members of the revolution lived for a year. Take time to explore the buildings that are still standing today, and make sure not to miss Casa de Fidel – the house Fidel Castro lived in during his time in the mountains.
Private Vehicle
Sierra Maestra - Camagüey 4h - 5h 200km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free time:
Camagüey Afternoon
Enjoy free time to take in all that Camagüey has to offer.
Acommodation
Hotel Colon
Optional Activities - Day 10
Bicitaxi Tour
Camagüey
Get the lay of the land during a tour of Camagüey on a bicitaxi. Discover the city's markets and plazas, brightly coloured colonial buildings, and well-preserved historical centre.
Acommodation
Hotel Colon
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 11 : Camagüey/Trinidad
Enjoy an orientation walk and included salsa lesson in Trinidad.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery continuing on to the colonial city of Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to lovely Spanish-style churches and great museums, Trinidad is a hub of cultural activity, never out of earshot from a group of musicians playing local salsa or son. Enjoy an included salsa lesson during your time in Trinidad.
Private Vehicle
Camagüey - Trinidad 4h - 5h
Stop along the way for an optional visit to La Torre del Esclavo before continuing on to Trinidad.
Orientation With CEO
0h30m - 1h
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Salsa Lesson
Trinidad 1h
Loosen up those hips and get ready to salsa. Led by expert Cuban instructors, rumba, mambo and cha-cha-chá your way across the floor. Never danced salsa? Have no fear, Cubans are happy to share the secrets behind one of their national pastimes.
Acommodation
Homestay Jesus Pineda
Acommodation
Homestay Jesus Pineda
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 12 : Trinidad
Enjoy free time in Trinidad. Opt to hike in nearby Topes de Collantes National Park to see the Salto del Caburni waterfall, or visit Ancón Beach for diving, snorkelling or lounging. Savour a local dinner as a group hosted by one of the homestay families.
For outdoor enthusiasts, Trinidad is a haven for activities. If a beach is in the cards, try snorkelling or diving in nearby Playa Ancón. Enjoy a local meal together with one of the host families on Day 10 or 11.
Free time:
Trinidad Full day
With two days of free time, leave no Trinidadian stone unturned.
Acommodation
Homestay Jesus Pineda
Acommodation
Homestay Jesus Pineda
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Dinner
Day 13 : Trinidad/Cienfuegos
Travel along the coast to colonial Cienfuegos. Detour along the way through Santa Clara to visit the Che Mausoleum. Then continue on to Cienfuegos and enjoy an orientation walk to learn more about this city.
Private Vehicle
Trinidad - Santa Clara 2h - 2h30m 122km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Che Guevara's Monument Visit
Santa Clara
Set eyes on a 6.7m (22ft) bronze statue of Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara standing tall atop a mausoleum erected to mark the 20th anniversary of Guevara’s murder in Bolivia. Tour the mausoleum lit by an eternal flame ignited by Fidel Castro. Visit the adjacent museum, containing a number of exhibit pieces ranging from medical materials to Guevara’s pistol, and photographs that include pictures from his childhood.
Private Vehicle
Santa Clara - Cienfuegos 1h30m - 2h 75km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Orientation With CEO
Cienfuegos 0h30m - 1h
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Acommodation
Lily's homestay
Acommodation
Lily's homestay
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 14 : Cienfuegos/Havana
Drive along the picture-perfect Bay of Pigs, and learn more about the Cuban victory in 1961 at the Giron Museum. Enjoy free time for swimming and snorkelling before returning to Havana. Enjoy a final evening with the group in Cuba's vibrant capital.
Private Vehicle
Cienfuegos - Bay of Pigs 1h30m - 2h 100km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free time:
Bay of Pigs Afternoon
Opt to snorkel or swim in the Bay of Pigs.
Private Vehicle
Bay of Pigs - Havana 3h - 4h 200km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Acommodation
Casa Villa Azul
Acommodation
Casa Villa Azul
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 15 : Havana
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
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