Day 1. Havana Arrival

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*Day is at leisure

*Welcome to Cuba! Upon arrival to Havana International Airport you will be greeted by our Representative and the driver for transfer to your hotel in Havana. Check-in and the rest of the day will be at leisure to rest from the trip and to get familiar with the surrounding areas.

Overnight: Hotel in Havana
Meals: None

Day 2. Modern Havana City classic car &
   Old Havana walking private tour

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*Havana City full day private tour

*Discover Havana's secrets and beauty with our Havana City tour. You will see and visit some of the of the most interesting and famous cultural and historical sites in Havana, registered by the UNESCO as part of the World Heritage.
The first part of the tour is the “Modern Havana” panoramic classic car tour.
On the way to our first photo stop, the Havana University, the tour guide will make a short presentation of Cuba, so you have a clear idea about one of the most iconic Countries in the World, not only for its peculiar economic and political model but also because of its Friendly People; a feature that keeps its visitors coming back to such an amazing Country. During the panoramic tour, we will see and stop for photos in Havana University, the Revolution Square (Plaza de la Revolucion), Colon Cemetery, the second largest in the World; and in “el Malecon”. Drop off at The Capitol (El Capitolio).

 
 
 
 
The second part of the tour is the “Old Havana” City walking tour. starting with a visit to the famous just finished renovated “Capitolio” (Capitol Visit). Our tour will see among others Central Park (Parque Central), Bacardi building (edificio Bacardi) with a quick stop for a refreshing “Mojito” (not included) at la Bodegita del medio. Then, continue to la Plaza de la Catedral, the beautiful Castillo de la Real Fuerza (Real Fuerza Castle). The castle today houses one of Havana’s finest Museums; the Museo de Navegación (Navigation Museum).
Our journey will make a stop for a delicious lunch in a local Paladar (drinks not included). In the last part of the tour, we will head to Plaza de Armas, where we will visit Havana´s City Museum (Museo de los Capitanes Generales), then a quick visit to Plaza Vieja and Plaza de San Francisco where the guided tour ends.
Here, you will have free time to continue exploring Habana at your own pace.

We highly suggest a 30 minutes guided visit to the famous “Rum Museum” located in the area; or a visit to the San Jose Artisans´ Market (Handicraft market)
 
Transfer back to the hotel in Havana
 
Overnight: Hotel in Havana
Meals: Continental breakfast in the hotel in Havana
   Lunch in a local Paladar during tour (drinks not included)
 
 
Note: some museums may charge a small fee for using cameras

Day 3. Viñales Valley & Pinar del Rio tour

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*Viñales Valley & Pinar del Rio City tour

*Enjoy an adventure to the heart of the western province of Cuba; Vinales Valley and Pinar del Río, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. Bring your expeditionary spirit and let yourself go on this journey to one of Cuba's most fertile areas where some of the world’s best tobacco is grown, harvested, dried and processed. We will visit a Tobacco Farm where we will have the opportunity to see and learn the worldwide famous handmade tobacco process and why not, take the opportunity to buy a souvenir. Viñales tour will provide you unforgettable vistas at “el Mirador de los Jazmines”. Here you will admire the beautiful tropical landscape. We will visit the prehistorical mural, a 120-meter tall replica of prehistoric paintings on a “mogote” and take a short boat ride to see “la Cueva del Indio” (the Indian cave).
Then, continue with a visit to El Palenque de los Cimarrones, kind of “living Cuban Museum” that, between legend and history, makes the passing of Afro-descendants through western Cuba. Our journey will continue with a short tour in Pinar del Rio City where we will visit “La Guayabita del Pinar” rum factory to see and learn the production of this famous traditional Cuban liquor. After the tour, the group will have a short free time for shopping before going back to Havana.

 
Overnight: Hotel in Havana
Meals: Continental breakfast in hotel in Havana
   Lunch in a local restaurant during tour (drinks not included)

Day 4. Havana – Trinidad sightseeing Private
   transfer Tour

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*Havana – Trinidad sightseeing private transfer full day tour

*Experience an adventure day in Zapata National park. We depart from Havana at 08: 00 a.m. and head south east through the Sugar Cane and Citrus plantations towards the UNESCO preserved Zapata National Park where our first stop during our journey is Guama. A replica village of Cuba’s earliest settlers, the Taino Indians, who lived on the island in the 1100´s. Located on a string of small islands and reached by an exhilarating boat ride through the mangroves, there are also a number of life size sculptures describing the life of these early settlers. A crocodile sanctuary is also located here; we will enter the sanctuary to see the reptiles basking in the sun; a truly incredible experience. You can touch the baby ones, and take photos next to the large ones.
 
Continuing the journey into the Zapata National Park, we will reach the Bay of Pigs, site of the failed CIA backed invasion of Cuba that was repelled by Fidel Castro, the Che Guevara and their revolutionaries. We will briefly visit the museum to gain an insight into one of the major World events from the 1960´s and an important date in Cuba’s revolutionary history.
 
After a relaxing lunch in the area (drinks not included), we will travel along the south coast and stop at a wonderful oasis! The Cueva De Los Peces. It is a natural salt-water pool set in a beautiful and tranquil woodland location. Take an afternoon refreshing swim in the waters here or in the beach across the highway and spot the huge variety of tropical fish; or just take a cocktail or a cool beer (not included) and sit to enjoy the sun for a while.
 
As our journey continues, we will make a final stop at Cienfuegos known as the Pearl of the South, with a strong French colonial atmosphere and overlooking a beautiful bay. We will wander through the central squares and along the “Malecon” promenade before continuing along the coast road to the beautiful Colonial City of Trinidad where we will drop you off at your hotel at around 20:00 hrs. After a long but fantastic day!

Overnight: Hotel in Playa Ancon, Trinidad
Meals: Breakfast in hotel in Havana
Lunch during the tour (drinks not included)
All-inclusive in Playa Ancon, Trinidad

Day 5 Trinidad City private walking tour

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*Trinidad & Manaca Iznaga private walking tour

*Enjoy the beautiful City of Trinidad; it is Cuba's best-preserved Colonial town; the old part of Trinidad has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1988. Our tour guide will share with you his knowledge and amazing histories. During our tour, we will walk around the most significant historical sites. Trinidad’s urban ensemble of domestic buildings has an exceptional typological homogeneity. The heart of the historic Centre is Plaza Mayor, overlooked by the campanile of the Convento de San Francisco and two noteworthy buildings, the Cantero Palace, which we will visit and the Romantic Museum. Then, our journey will continue with a visit to the famous “Canchanchara Tavern”, where we will enjoy a refreshing traditional cocktail of the house (not included)
In the second part of the tour, you will have 60 minutes free to continue exploring Trinidad at your own pace; Then return to Playa Ancon, Trinidad hotel
 
You will have free time at leisure to continue exploring Trinidad at your own pace
**We highly suggest Valle de los Ingenios & Manaca Iznaga plantation tour after Trinidad walking tour (+€)
**In the evening, we suggest you to visit “La Casa de La Musica” live salsa patio/bar

Overnight: Hotel in Playa Ancon, Trinidad
Meals: All-inclusive in Playa Ancon, Trinidad

Day 6. Trinidad – Cayo Santa Maria transfer

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*Transfer to Cayo Santa Maria. All-inclusive stay

*Today, proceed with private group transfer to one of the most beautiful white sandy beaches of Cuba; Cayo Santa Maria. At arrival, forget about schedules, and enjoy the day, the sun and the beach with all services, amenities, theme parties and non- motorized water activities the All-inclusive hotel offers

Overnight: Hotel in Cayo Santa Maria
Meals: All-inclusive

Day 7 & 8. Beach days Cayo Santa Maria
All inclusive

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*Days on the beach

*These days, relax on the white sandy beaches in Cayo Santa Maria. Forget about schedules, and enjoy the day, the sun and the beach with all services, amenities, theme parties and non motorized water activities the All-inclusive hotel offers

Overnight: Hotel in Cayo Santa Maria
Meals: All-inclusive

Day 9. Cayo Santa Maria –Havana transfer
Direct flight to Cancun (not included)
Cancun Arrival – Playa del Carmen

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*Cayo Sta. Maria – Havana private transfer for departure from Cuba. Connection flight to Cancun, Mexico (not included)

*Today, enjoy the morning on the beach.
After early lunch, meet your driver for transfer to Havana International Airport for
departure to take the flight to Cancun, Mexico
 
*Welcome to Mexico! Upon arrival to Cancun International Airport you will be greeted by our driver and transferred to your hotel in Cancun. Check-in to your hotel and the rest of the day will be at leisure to rest from the trip and get familiar with the surrounding areas.

Overnight: Hotel in Playa del Carmen
Meals: All-inclusive Cuba

Day 10. Sian Ka´an biosphere reserve wild dolphins, turtles & birds watching tour

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Sian Ka´an full day shared tour

*Discover and enjoy the exotic natural beauty of the Sian Ka´an Biosphere Reserve. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1976 for being the natural habitat of over 385 bird species and 103 marine species; some in danger of extinction. This is one of the wildest area of Riviera Maya.
In the first part of the tour, after pick up at the hotel, we will head to Punta Allen to get in direct contact with nature. During our boat tour in the Sian Ka´an lagoon, we will enjoy watching wild dolphins and turtles living in the area. As this a natural event, we depend on it; however, less than 1% of the time we missed them. Then, our journey continue with the visit to the Isla de los Pajaros (Birds Island) where a snorkel guide tour will be in the local reef. This is an amazing experience because of the crystal-clear waters of this wonderful paradise.
Once we are back in Punta Allen, we will enjoy a delicious lunch (drinks not included); and free time to explore this fisherman town at your own pace.
 
After a nice unforgettable day, we will return to your hotel in Playa del Carmen.

Overnight: Hotel in Playa del Carmen
Meals: Continental breakfast in the hotel
Lunch (drinks not included) in Punta Allen during the tour

Day 11. Tulum, Coba & Native park Chimuch tour

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*Tulum, Coba & Maya Village full day shared tour

*Our journey continues with touring two significant archaeological sites, Tulum and Coba. We will visit the restored Mayan sites.
From Coba main entrance, enjoy the short walking or bicycle ride to the archaeological site. Usually monkeys, birds, other local animals and even snakes are seen and herd here.
Dare to climb Nohoch Mul at Coba, the Yucatan Peninsula’s tallest pyramid, and admire Mayan jungle from there. This is a unique experience into the Mayan jungle.
 
Then, explore the impressive Tulum archaeological site. It is set on a cliff giving you stunning views of the Caribbean Sea. You will be amazed with the breathtaking views from there!
Finally, Interact with Mayan families and be part of a community project. Swim in a beautiful Cenote (underground cave with clear fresh water), participate in a Mayan ceremony and enjoy a traditional meal.

Overnight: Hotel in Playa del Carmen
Meals: Continental breakfast in the hotel
   Lunch during the tour (drinks not included)

Day 12. Cenotes tour

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*Cenotes full day shared tour

Experience Mayan Nature in an amazing Cenotes full day shared tour.
Cenote comes from the word “dzonot”, which in Mayan language means “Cave with water”. They are underground caves with clear fresh water; sometimes, when the top of the cave falls down, they become “open” cenotes, the way we know them now. In the Yucatan Peninsula, all the cenotes are connected by the most complex system of underground caves with fresh water.
After 5 minutes walking from your hotel to the meeting pick up point, enjoy the excitement of a journey to the heart of the Mayan jungle visiting the four different kind of cenotes that exist; all of them with its own distinctive “personality”. During the guided tour, lead by experienced professional local guides, interact with nature with different adventure activities in each one of them:
*In cenote Lu´um (Earth), a cavern cenote surrounded by million-year-old rock formations, we will descend by assisted rappel until we get to its amazing beautiful blue waters.
*In cenote Lik´ (Air) feel the adrenaline with the zip-lines over the ancient cenote. Dare to cliff jump from a height of more than 20 feet to immerse yourself in its refreshing waters.
*In cenote Ha´ (Water) a semi-open cenote, be amazed by its beautiful landscape and underwater gardens; ideal cenote for kayaking among its vertical rock walls of hanging vegetation.
*And in cenote K´áak´ (Fire), open cenote, enjoy swimming and relaxing on an inner tube.
During our tour, inclusions are cold and hot drinks (waters, sodas, Mexican-style hot chocolate, coffee), as well as seasonal fruit at the end of the first cenote. The Jungle picnic includes julienne soup, cold bar of meats and premium cheeses, variety of rustic breads, dressings, salads, water, wine and beer; as well as equipment: life jacket, swim mask, rappel gear, kayak and inner tube.
After an amazing day in contact with nature, we will get back to Playa del Carmen.

Overnight: Hotel in Playa del Carmen
Meals: Continental breakfast in hotel in Playa del Carmen
   Jungle pick nick and cold and hot drinks mentioned above during the tour

Day 13. Playa del Carmen beach day

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*Day on the beach

*Today, relax on the white sandy beaches in Playa del Carmen. Forget about schedules and enjoy the day, the sun, the beach and your loved ones

Overnight: Hotel in Playa del Carmen
Meals: Continental breakfast in the hotel

Day 14. Departure from Cancun

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*Beach day – Departure from Cancun International Airport

*Free morning at leisure
Private transfer to Cancun International airport for departure

Meals: Continental breakfast

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