Bailando Cuba Homestay Experience 8D/7N

Duration: 8 days

Departure point:  Airport Pick-Up

Arrival point: Airport Drop-off

Departure time(s):

1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 00:00

Airport Transfer

Today you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your homestay. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Today your Cuban guide will pick you up shortly after breakfast from your Casa Particular in the heart of Old Habana. There are a cluster of museums including the Museum of the Revolution and our walk will feature the beautifully preserved colonial plazas of Havana Vieja and neighbouring streets. Here you find Cubans living alongside visiting tourists, kids going to school, locals playing games of chess or chequers in the street, sipping coffee from 'peso cafes'. All life seems to be concentrated in these atmospheric streets. Your Cuban guide will recommend some of the best restaurants and bars for mojitos and live music and give you insights into how Cubans live today in this complex and beguiling country.

This walking tour is in a small group of 4 or less and is customised to suit your group taking approximately 7-8 hours.

09:00-12:00 

Scenic walking tour of the four main colonial squares of Old Habana including 'Plaza Catedral', 'Plaza des Armas', 'Plaza San Francisco de Asis' and 'Plaza Vieja'.

12:00-13:00 

Lunch in 'La Vitrola' restaurant – a cool Paladares with live music on the corner of Plaza Vieja. (Lunch and beverages are not included).

13:00-15:00 

After lunch we walk a short distance for some light browsing/shopping in the Mercado San José before continuing to the 'Cerveceria Antiguo Almacen de la Madera y El Tabaco', the largest brewpub in Habana housed in a former lumber and tobacco warehouse.

15:00-16:00 

Walking tour continues along the waterfront via the Orthadox Church, 'Havana Club Museum', Obispo and finally 'Parque Central'.

There are many options for the afternoon depending on client preferences and of course your guide will indicate during the day where services such as money change and wifi are, as well as popular sights’ such as museums and things to do during your free time. Your guide will also give you insights into how it is for Cuban’s living in Cuba today – and the challenges of keeping the dreams of the revolution alive and vibrant.

Trinidad and Salsa Class

Today you will take a transfer from Havana to Trinidad. NOTE: For some of the routes the service will be provided by public tourist bus. However, some routes will be operated by colectivo service. It will depend entirely on dates, time tables and availability. Details for transportation will be confirmed directly in your travel documents. You'll be picked up from your Casa Particular - usually late afternoon depending your other daytime activities and arrive in Trinidad. Trinidad is the home of 'salsa casino' - a mesmerising fusion of salsa and close up magic! To get you started, you'll take a fun 1-hour salsa lesson with your personal licensed salsa instructor

Cubanito Natural Park and Waterfalls Excursion

Depart from your Casa Particular at 9am and begin your full day adventure with 1-2 hour horseback ride. (You may opt for biking, walking or taxi instead of horseback if you’d prefer at no extra charge. All options are accompanied by a guide.) Ride through the ancient streets of Trinidad and into the rolling countryside, arriving at Cubanito Natural Park. Enjoy a 30 minute hike along the scenic river with lots of opportunities for spotting birds and flora along the way. Arrive at the grotto and waterfall, where you can jump into the fresh clean waters of a deep pool surrounded by high rock walls. Swim through the waterfall and into the cave behind for a magical experience. After some chill time and a picnic or snack lunch (not included) we will walk back to the horses for the ride back to your casa particular, arriving around 3 pm. Please remember to bring your swimsuit. Use comfortable shoes, clothes, a hat, and sunscreen and don't forget a bottle of water!

Explore Cienfuegos

Today you will take a transfer from Trinidad to Cienfuegos. You'll be picked up from your Casa Particular after breakfast (around 09:00). You'll then embark on a Panoramic Tour of Cienfuegos. Here, you'll see some beautiful sights as we visit Prado promenade (the largest in Cuba), Cienfuegos seawall (Malecón), Club Cienfuegos, Park of the Sculptures, Jagua Hotel, the Valley Palace considered as the Cuban Taj Mahal for its extraordinary architecture with one of the most beautiful view to the Cienfuegos Bay and “La Punta”. You'll have some time to grab lunch or a snack. You'll then head on a walking tour of more of Cienfuegos' highlights. Starting in the Statue of Beny More, we'll walk through the Cienfuegos boulevard, with an entrance to the House of Rum and Cigars and Union Hotel to enjoy this symbol of the XIX century architecture and the wonderful view to the city offered from its terrace. Walk through the foundation area the Jose Martí square, the oldest part in the city with a view of the main buildings, the Town Hall, the Cathedral, Tomas Terry theater, Ferrer Palace and The Arc of the Workers. Afterwards, we'll drop you back at your Casa Particular.

Transfer Varadero

Today you will take a transfer from Cienfuegos to Varadero. NOTE: For some of the routes the service will be provided by public tourist bus. However, some routes will be operated by colectivo service. It will depend entirely on dates, time tables and availability. Details for transportation will be confirmed in your travel documents.

Free day in Varadero

Enjoy your free day in Varadero at your leisure!

Airport Transfer

Today you will take a transfer from Varadero to Havana airport to take your flight home.