Cuba Family Adventure
12 days, Havana to Havana
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Cuba’s past is well-known, but what of its present? Take the family and find out for yourself on this jam-packed 12-day adventure that celebrates the island’s colonial past and vibrant modern-day culture. Here, you’ll learn to salsa in Havana, go swimming in Cueva de los Peces, explore colonial Trinidad and learn about the revolution in historic Santa Clara. Blessed with history, culture, and unspoiled natural splendour, Cuba is captivating, indoors and out.
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Travel Style: Family
Trips built for adventurers of all ages with age-appropriate activities and hotels that know families.
Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
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 20, avg 10
Age requirement: 6+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Visa Requirements
Countries visited during this trip have special visa requirements applicable to many nationalities.
View Visa & Entry Requirements12 days
Havana to Havana
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Itinerary Notes
This trip is designed for parents and children to enjoy together. You will be travelling as part of a group of families with other children. The itinerary has been designed with the needs of the whole family in mind. We have given this trip a minimum age for this trip to allow you to be sure that you have the right trip for you and your family. Minimum age of 6 years for this trip. Please see the activities for any specific minimum age requirements.
Itinerary
Day 1Havana
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Day 2Havana
Take a tour of Havana in a classic American car before trying an optional salsa lesson in the afternoon.
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BreakfastDay 3Havana/Viñales
Drive to Viñales and enjoy a walk among towering limestone karsts and a visit to the Caverna de Santo Tomas.
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BreakfastDay 4Viñales/Las Terrazas
Tour the small community of Las Terrazas, with a visit to the natural pools of San Juan.
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BreakfastDay 5Las Terrazas/Playa Girón
Venture to the caves and rivers of Cueva de los Peces and on to Playa Giron for the night.
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BreakfastDay 6Playa Girón/Cienfuegos
Cross by ferry to the fortress of Castillo de Jagua. Spend the rest of the day free in Cienfuegos.
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BreakfastDay 7Cienfuegos/Trinidad
Transfer to Trinidad. Enjoy a tour of this beautiful colonial-era town and have plenty of free time to wander.
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BreakfastDay 8Trinidad
Have a free day to enjoy optional activities. Visitors looking for outdoor activities will find Trinidad a haven for horseback or bicycle riding (don’t expect any modern mountain bikes though!). If a beach sounds like what you're looking for, try snorkelling or diving in nearby Playa Ancón, just 12km (7.5 mi) from town.
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BreakfastDay 9Trinidad
Visit the nature reserve of Topes de Collantes, before transferring to the hacienda for the night.
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BreakfastDay 10Trinidad/Santa Clara
Santa Clara is home to some of Cuba's most important historical locations. Visit the site of Che Guevara's mausoleum, and the famous armoured train that was a central part of the Cuban Revolution.
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BreakfastDay 11Santa Clara/Havana
Return to Havana, where the afternoon is free to explore the city. Have time to learn how to make traditional musical instruments, and, of course, enjoy playing them.
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BreakfastDay 12Havana
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Hands-On Moment: Making Musical Instruments, Havana
- Visit to Las Terrazas community and San Juan natural pools
- Area tour of Viñales Valley, including the "Cueva del Indio"
- Half-day city tour of Havana in vintage automobiles
- Visit to Che mausoleum
- Nature walk in Topes de Collantes
- Visit to a crocodile farm
Accommodations
Hotels (8 nts), hacienda (3 nts)
Meals
11 breakfasts
Allow USD480-625 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private van.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.