Cuba

Our local guide will show us the cathedral, Plaza de Armas, San Francisco de Asis, Plaza Vieja, Central Park, and more. Your senses will be consumed by colorful art, smiling locals, and a faint sweet smell of cigar smoke. We’ll grab lunch before we hit the road for the very scenic drive to Viñales. In Viñales we will get an informal Spanish lesson by our local guide in the busy town square.  Meals: breakfast, lunch

We’ll stroll the pathways with our local guide weaving through the farms and stop to learn how to roll cigars. We’ll visit a local’s house with stunning sunset views to learn how to make a classic Cuban cocktail followed by a Cuban feast overlooking some of the best views in Viñales! After an informal salsa lesson in the evening, we can dance the night away to live music with a mojito or two. Meals: breakfast and dinner

Here we’ll get a bit of a history lesson from our guide and have the chance to go for a swim and even a snorkel in the crystal clear blue waters. After we get our fill of the sun and sand, we will hop back in the van for a quick drive to Cienfuegos. Cienfuegos is a beautiful seaside town with stunning architecture and breathtaking views. Enjoy some solo time here or find some dinner with the group. There are a couple of beautiful cigar bars, a chocolate and coffee cafe, and some live music spots to practice your salsa skills! Meals: breakfast, lunch

After a short drive, we will arrive in the colorful UNESCO World Heritage town of Trinidad, where street art mingles with old architecture. Our local guide will walk us down the cobbled streets and explain the history of this famous town. After lunch, you will have some time to explore, talk to the friendly locals smoking a cigar in the center of town, and choose one of the lovely Cuban restaurants for dinner. Meals: breakfast, lunch

Playa Ancon, a stunning beach where you can snorkel or sunbathe – Valle de los Ingenios with sugar cane fields as far as the eye can see – Sierra del Escambray, trekking in the mountains. You can also stick to the town where there is plenty to see. Check out some live music, even a folklore dance, rent a vintage bicycle, or just roam around with your camera. Meals: breakfast

We will stop in the mausoleum and memorial and stop for lunch. Once we get to Havana, we’ll check into our accommodation and enjoy a free evening. Meals: breakfast, lunch

You’ll hear live music played by performers on the street, marvel at the intricate architecture, and see smiling locals looking for a chat or a dance. We’ll start the day with a soulful and quintessentially Cuban ride in a vintage car. We’ll drive through the city and along the Malecon, a wall along the sea. You will then have the rest of the afternoon free to explore, grab some lunch, and get ready for our last night together. We’ll meet for dinner at the casa before hitting the town! Meals: breakfast, dinner

After breakfast, at 11am, we will check out of the villa and help you arrange transport to wherever your next stop is. Meals: B