Suggested Itinerary
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1
Fly to Havana
Depart from the UK for Havana. On arrival collect your hire car
Overnight Authentic Level Hotel
in Hotel Islazul Lincoln
Hotel Islazul Lincoln
Built in 1926, in a great location, just one block from the Malecon and a few blocks from Havana Vieja, the hotel is a good budget option, with simple but air conditioned rooms.
2
Havana
Havana is a fun, vibrant and fascinating place to explore. Take a walk in the historical heart and spend the afternoon soaking up the lively atmosphere of this colonial city. Follow in Ernest Hemminway’s footsteps and while away the evening drinking fabulous cocktails in one of the many famous bars such La Floridita or La Bodeguita del Medio.
Overnight Authentic Level Hotel
in Hotel Islazul Lincoln
Included meals: Breakfast
3
Drive to Vinales
Driving west takes you to Viñales, one of the most famously picturesque areas of Cuba. The drive takes you along an empty motorway, passing by only the occasional vintage car or cyclist. Discover the stunning landscape where underground rivers cut tunnels through the limestone hills and when the roofs collapsed strange hills or ‘mogotes’ were left sticking up from today’s flat valley floor
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in La Ermita
Included meals: Breakfast
La Ermita
With commanding views across the Viñales valley and situated relatively close to the town, this hotel has a great and peaceful location. Rooms are simple yet comfortable and are housed in two-storey blocks with a small terrace. It also has a small pool.
4
Explore Vinales
Today explore Vinales at your leisure, you may wish to visit Cueva del Indio one of the largest cave systems in the Americas, trek through the stunning valleys or take a ferry to Cayo Levisa for swimming and snorkelling.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in La Ermita
Included meals: Breakfast
5
Drive to Trinidad
Depart this morning for your drive to Trinidad. You can stop en route at the Bay of Pigs, where you can visit the museum telling the story of the US supported attack by Cuban exiles, a failed attempt to overthrow the Communist regime.
Overnight Authentic Level Hotel
in Costa Sur
Included meals: Breakfast
Costa Sur
Costa Sur is a relatively low-key all inclusive beach hotel on the Ancon peninsula, a short taxi ride outside of Trinidad town. It has a lovely beach, swimming pool and simple rooms housed in either low-rise blocks or beach front bungalows.
6
In Trinidad
Discover the old colonial town of Trinidad and visit some of the many interesting museums and wander through the lovely colonial streets, this is a paradise for photographers!
Overnight Authentic Level Hotel
in Costa Sur
Included meals: Breakfast
7
Explore Trinidad further
Today you can explore Trinidad further, take a boat trip out to Cayo Blanco or relax at nearby Playa Ancon.
Overnight Authentic Level Hotel
in Costa Sur
Included meals: Breakfast
8
Drive to Havana
Drive back to Havana, departing this morning, you should arrive mid-afternoon, allowing time to visit the rum museum, the cigar factory or wander down the Malecon.
Overnight Authentic Level Hotel
in Hotel Islazul Lincoln
Included meals: Breakfast
9
Depart Havana
Unfortunately, time to leave Cuba for your return to the UK.
Included meals: Breakfast
