G-Adventures logo

Cuba Explorer

9 days, Havana to Havana

!

Because of the Cuban Assets Control Regulations enforced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), G Adventures does not accept bookings for U.S. citizens and residents at this time. Please check current travel restrictions before booking travel to Cuba. G Adventures reserves the right to cancel any reservations made by U.S. citizens, residents or other persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction.

!

Please note that the use of credit and debit cards is currently very unreliable in Cuba. Banks, ATMs and POS services for credit/debit card payments are often not working and it is important to arrive to Cuba with cash to avoid inconveniences. Please see the “Money Exchange” section of the Tour Details for more information.

9 days

Havana to Havana

From$1499USD
Valid on Jun 28 2026
Trip Code: CCCE

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 10.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Check Your Visa Requirements

Before booking, use our handy entry requirements tool so you know which documents you need to enter and travel through the countries on your trip.

View our Entry Requirements tool

9 days

Havana to Havana

From$1499USD
Valid on Jun 28 2026
Trip Code: CCCE

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world with Trees for Days. Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 9

Ripple Score

Create ripples that change lives. The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 85

Map of the route for Cuba Explorer

Places visited

Itinerary Notes

Right now is an exciting time in Cuba with rapidly changing legislation and local conditions. Cuba has seen a massive increase in tourism lately, which has put a strain on local tourist infrastructure. While we will strive to operate our tours as closely to published itineraries as possible, conditions often change from one day to the next, and minor tour modifications may be necessary with no advance notice.

Itinerary

Day 1Havana

Arrive at any time. An arrival transfer is included to the tour's starting point, a "casa particular" (Cuban home used as a bed and breakfast), for an authentic Cuban experience.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group| Your Local Living Moment Havana Homestay

Day 2Havana

Enjoy a walking tour of historic Old Havana before hopping in a vintage automobile to cruise through the city. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Cuba's capital.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Viñales

Travel to lush Viñales with a cigar tour en route. Enjoy lunch at a local tobacco farm.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 4Viñales

Take a walk through the countryside to enjoy the stunning outdoors. Enjoy free time in Viñales in the afternoon.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Viñales/Cienfuegos

Settle in for a travel day to Cienfuegos. Along the way, stop off at the Giron Museum at the Bay of Pigs to learn more about the US military involvement with Cuba. Opt to go for a swim in the beautiful waters before continuing on to the seaside town of Cienfuegos.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Cienfuegos/Trinidad

Travel to Trinidad, tour the city, and opt to take a salsa dancing lesson.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Trinidad

Enjoy a free day in Trinidad to discover this Spanish colonial town that was founded in the 16th century and still preserves a look and feel of the past.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Trinidad/Havana

Start the day with a visit to the G Adventures–supported Manaca Iznaga community centre that enables local women to sell traditional textiles. Take a guided tour of key historical sites, including the famous Che monument in Santa Clara, en route back to Havana.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Proyecto Manacú Visit

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 9Havana

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
View full itinerary

What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Proyecto Manacú Visit, Manaca Iznaga
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Local Living Moment: Havana Homestay, Havana
  • Arrival transfer
  • Walking tour of Old Havana
  • Havana City tour in vintage automobiles
  • Revolution Square visit (Havana)
  • Cigar tour in Pinar del Río with demonstrations
  • Viñales and Trinidad orientation walks
  • Giron Museum visit (Bay of Pigs)
  • Visits and entry to the Che monument and historical sites in Santa Clara
  • Guided tour of Santa Clara
  • Free time in Havana and Viñales
  • Informal Spanish lesson
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Casas particulares (homestays) (8 nts).

Meals

8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Allow USD285-370 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, vintage automobiles, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

My Own Room - From $479.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

Departures

Please call us at 1 888 800 4100 to book

November2025
January2026
February2026
March2026
June2026

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Cuba Explorer

| 9 days - Havana to Havana - from $1499 USD