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Cuba Family Adventure
12 days, Havana to Havana
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.
Arrive in Havana at any time and enjoy the city.
A G Adventures representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
It is important to note that Cuba tends to be quite different to other areas of the world you may have travelled in. Buildings and infrastructure are generally old and may not have been maintained to the highest standard. Elevators, internet and A/C often break down, things happen very slowly and water pressure and hot water can be minimal. Cuba is an amazing place to visit but to fully enjoy and relax, western expectations should be left at home and your sense of adventure should be your guide.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Arrival Transfer
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
Day 2Havana
Take a tour of Havana in a classic American car before trying an optional salsa lesson in the afternoon.
After arriving in Havana, spend the day exploring the city. Discover the history and culture of La Habana Vieja in style, taking a classic American car tour through the city.
In the afternoon, get a chance to stretch your legs taking a salsa class. It's a great opportunity for dad to show off his dancing skills!
Havana City Tour in Vintage Car
A fantastic way to experience most of Havana—and in style! Hop into a well-preserved car from the 1950s and cruise around, soaking in the city's atmosphere.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Salsa Lesson
Learn how to salsa – whether you are a beginner or an expert, we have a lesson perfect for you! It's a great option for groups. Small class sizes and professional teachers make this activity a hit with G Adventures passengers.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Havana/Viñales
Drive to Viñales and enjoy a walk among towering limestone karsts and a visit to the Caverna de Santo Tomas.
Take a sightseeing tour of the valley, including a visit to the Caverna de Santo Tomas. Get up close to the valley’s incredible geological formations. Tour a section of the cave by boat!
Private Vehicle
Take a sightseeing tour of the valley, including a visit to the Caverna de Santo Tomas. Get up close to the valley’s incredible geological formations, and tour a section of the cave by boat!
Caverna de Santo Tomas Visit
Visit Cuba’s largest cave system, which stretches more than 46km (28 mi). Explore a 1km (.6 mi) section of a cave that’s open to the public, and see stalagmites, stalactites, and a number of other natural attractions.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 4Viñales/Las Terrazas
Tour the small community of Las Terrazas, with a visit to the natural pools of San Juan.
From Viñales, continue on a short journey to the nature reserve of Las Terrazas. Located in the Sierra del Rosario mountains, the reserve is filled with lakes and waterfalls and is a great place for the kids to play in all day.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Las Terrazas Tour
Head out to explore Las Terrazas on a guided tour with the CEO. Learn more about the community and Las Terrazas’ roots as a reforestation project. The site became an ecotourism resort in 1990, providing jobs to the 850 inhabitants of the area. Discover the resort’s many attractions, including a centre of ecological research and investigation and artist workshops where visitors can flex their creative muscles, see the handiwork of local artisans, or just shop. Then head to local natural pools for some water fun!
Pools of San Juan Visit
Grab your swimsuit and enjoy splashing around in the cool waters and waterfalls of San Juan.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5Las Terrazas/Playa Girón
Venture to the caves and rivers of Cueva de los Peces and on to Playa Giron for the night.
Continue to the south of the island, heading for Playa Giron, the scene of the attempted invasion of Cuba by American forces. Along the way, stop at Cueva de los Peces where the kids can have lunch and swim among brightly coloured fish.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Cueva de los Peces Visit
Marvel at the amazing underwater beauty of Cueva de los Peces, a water-filled cenote which drops 21m (70 ft) below the earth's surface. Sit and relax in a hammock, snorkel among brightly coloured tropical fish or just float in the water and enjoy the sun.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 6Playa Girón/Cienfuegos
Cross by ferry to the fortress of Castillo de Jagua. Spend the rest of the day free in Cienfuegos.
In the morning, take a short ferry across the bay to Castillo de Jagua. Located in the entrance of the Bay of Cienfuegos, the fortress was built in the 1740s by the Spanish to protect the bay from pirates. You and the kids can pretend to protect the bay from invaders all over again.
Continue to Cienfuegos, where the rest of the day is free. Spend the night.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Castillo de Jagua Visit
Cross by ferry to visit Castillo de Jagua, an imposing fortress that sits across the bay from Cienfuegos. Built in the 1740s by the Spanish to protect the bay from pirates, it serves as a great reminder of the colonial past of the area.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Free Time
Relax and make the most of Cienfuegos and the surrounding area.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 7Cienfuegos/Trinidad
Transfer to Trinidad. Enjoy a tour of this beautiful colonial-era town and have plenty of free time to wander.
Take a short drive along the coast in the morning to the southern coastal city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trinidad.
Enjoy an included tour of the area to get your general bearings. The rest of the time is free to wander the cobblestone streets, shop, and experience the great music scene that has made this city famous.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Orientation With CEO
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Free Time
Explore the colonial city of Trinidad, with its colourful centre and windings streets. It's a great place to get lost for the day.
Meals included:
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.
Free Time
Explore the colonial city of Trinidad, with its colourful centre and windings streets. It's a great place to get lost for the day.
Optional Activities - Day 8 HideShow
Snorkelling
Slather on the sunscreen and head out into the tantalizing waters. Float effortlessly in the clear warm water and look for schools of fish, coral, sponges and more.
Cycling
Rent a bike and head off to see the area. Set in the Escambray mountain range, Trinidad is a great location for exploring. Enjoy the winding streets of the town, take to the hills around the area or challenge yourself with a cycle down to the beach.
Diving
The waters around Cuba are known for their gentle tides, warmth and diversity of underwater flora and fauna. Grab a mask and tank, pull on some flippers and head down into the depths to discover all this for yourself. Off the Ancón Penninsula, find a narrow shelf with a sandy bottom, home to marine sponges, black coral and schools of colourful tropical fish.
Horseback Riding
Escape the cobblestone streets, hop on your horse and ride through the countryside in the Valley of the Sugar Mills. Pass plantations of sugar cane and mango trees. Take the trail to a cascading waterfall where you can wash off the dust and feel refreshed.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 9Trinidad
Visit the nature reserve of Topes de Collantes, before transferring to the hacienda for the night.
Cuba is an island well known for its natural beauty, and we can see a lot of natural wonders visiting the Topes de Collantes reserve, located in the Escambray Mountains. Filled with caves, rivers, waterfalls, and pools, this is a natural playground.
Enjoy the day here, before transferring to the hacienda accommodation for the night.
Topes de Collantes Visit
Visit Topes de Collantes, a nature reserve set among the Escambray Mountains filled with wildlife, waterfalls, and caves. Discover natural pools and trails while exploring, and soak in the beauty of the impressive wilderness, which will make a long-lasting impression.
Meals included:
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.
Head inland to visit the site of some of the most important moments in Cuban history at Santa Clara. Kids will be fascinated by the stories of the Cuban revolution, and can see the armoured train used by the revolutionaries to attack the government troops that helped to turn the revolution for them.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Che Guevara's Mausoleum Visit
The Che Guevara Mausoleum houses the remains of this Marxist revolutionary leader killed in Bolivia in 1967, as well as 30 of his men. The room itself is designed to resemble the Bolivian mountains where he died. Set eyes on a 6.7m (22ft) bronze statue of the hero. Nearby, there is a museum dedicated to his life and an eternal flame lit by Fidel Castro.
Meals included:
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.
In the morning, drive back to Havana. On return, the rest of the day is free. Explore the city at leisure, visit some of the bars and restaurants in the city, or sit at a café and watch the world go by.
The evening is a great opportunity to have one final meal with newfound friends and family.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your Hands-On Moment: Making Musical Instruments
Have fun learning how to make (and play) Cuban instruments. Cuba is famous for many things, but among the most famous exports from the island is music. Take a lesson in how to make some of the instruments used on the island. Spend some time learning to play them, and create some sounds unique to the Caribbean.
Free Time
Havana is the multicultural centre of Cuba. Make the most of free time here to explore the city and all its diverse and vibrant areas.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 12Havana
Depart at any time.
Transfer to the airport where the trip ends and we say goodbye to newfound friends.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.