The Very Best of
CUBA's CULTURE & NATURE
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Join us on a Support for the Cuban People journey to the most culturally and naturally diverse country so close to the United States. Americans are welcome with open arms!
DAY 1 – HAVANA, CUBA
• Arrival at Havana’s José Martí Airport
• Transfer with guide to hotel in Havana
• Dinner at hotel, included
• Evening free to explore the city
DAY 2 – OLD HAVANA
• Breakfast at hotel
• Tour of the Museum of the Revolution
• Walking tour of Old Havana
• Lunch at El Santo Ángel restaurant, included
• Special workshop with Dr Marta Núñez
• Free time to explore Old Havana
• Welcome dinner at Conde de Villanueva, included
• ESPECIAL Attend El Cañonazo, the 9 PM Cannon Firing Ceremony
DAY 3 – LAS TERRAZAS
• Breakfast at hotel
• Departure to Las Terrazas eco-community
• Visit ancient coffee plantation
• Lunch at Casa del Campesino, included
• Opportunity for birding and plant identification
• Free time to swim at Río San Juan
• Meet with local artists and discuss their work
• Dinner at La Barraca Grill followed by a dance show at Cabaret Parisién
DAY 4 - HEMINGWAY/ ORGANIC FARMS/BOTANICAL GARDENS
• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit Hemingway’s Finca Vigía museum
• Visit Organopónico Vivero Alamar
• Lunch at El Ajiaco restaurant
• National Botanical Gardens
• Dinner on your own to explore new restaurants
• Enjoy the exciting evening entertainment
DAY 5 - CIENFUEGOS/ TRINIDAD
• Breakfast at hotel
• Departure to Cienfuegos and Trinidad
• Lunch at Villa Lagarto private restaurant (included)
• Tour the beautiful historic city of Cienfuegos
• Special dinner at all-inclusive hotel, included
• Overnight at Trinidad all-inclusive resort
DAY 6 – UNESCO SITES
• Breakfast at hotel
• Walking tour of historic Trinidad
• Enjoy a visit to a centuries-old pottery studio
• Visit the Valle de los Ingenios lookout
• Dinner at Guitarra Mía private restaurant in Trinidad, included
DAY 7 – TOPES DE COLLANTES
• Breakfast at hotel
• Board Soviet Army trucks to explore the Escambray Mountains
• Visit Hacienda Codina coffee plantation
• Lunch at Hacienda Codina, included
• Return to Havana around 6 PM
• Dinner not included
• Optional: Buena Vista Social Club
DAY 8 – EXPLORE HAVANA
• Breakfast at hotel
• Free day to explore and meet new Cuban friends
• Farewell dinner at Restaurant El Templete, included
DAY 9 – LEAVE CUBA
• Breakfast in hotel
• Transfer to Havana’s José Martí Airport
• Air departures