Activity holiday in Cuba

This one week activity holiday in Cuba takes you to some of the most beautiful natural areas in the western and central provinces. A varied itinerary includes guided cycling, hiking, kayaking, a zipline ride, snorkelling in crystal blue waters and salsa dancing under the stars. Starting and ending in Havana, this round trip is fully supported by an experienced and knowledgeable local guide.

This trip is the perfect opportunity to discover Cuba off the beaten track. Our itinerary can be modified for shorter or longer trips on request.

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Start dates: Dates for 2021 to be confirmed
Cost: £1,199 per person

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“I really enjoyed the trip and saw so much in a relatively short time. We had a brilliant guide with us who knew everything there was to know about Cuba, the history, the nature and culture and it all passed too fast! I would love to go back again to explore other areas. “

CO, Edinburgh (Oct 2017)

This 8 day activity holiday in Cuba is available from October to March and is suitable for anyone aged 18+ years (or 16-17 years if accompanied by an adult) with a sense of adventure, a reasonable level of fitness and a desire to take part in different types of activities in the western and central provinces of Cuba. Scheduled departures are guaranteed for 2 or more persons and maximum group size is 18 persons.

You will travel around some of the most beautiful places on the island on a round trip. Starting in the colonial capital city of Havana, a guided cycle around iconic areas of the city is followed by a tour in a classic 50s American car. The next day you move on to the El Rosario biosphere reserve where there is an exciting tree top zipline ride before driving to Playa Jibacoa.

Snorkelling and exploring local caves the next day, you will have lunch at an organic farm before driving on to the town of Santa Clara, where the Che Guevara museum is found. Onwards to the Topes de Collantes national park for hiking and waterfall swimming, and then drive to the UNESCO world heritage town of Trinidad. Here there is an opportunity to learn how to dance salsa and to explore this historic city, with its well preserved and colourful colonial architecture.

Your tour continues up to Cienfuegos, called the ‘Pearl of the South’, where you have a kayaking trip in Cienfuegos Bay, before heading back to Havana for your last night in Cuba before ending the tour.

IMPORTANT: You must have a reasonable level of fitness in order to participate in this trip.

B = breakfast
L = lunch
D = dinner

Day 1: Arrival Day
Arrival Havana. Private transfer to homestay accommodation in Old Havana x 2 nights, breakfast included
Day 2: Havana cycling and classic car tour
Half day guided morning tour by bike to explore Miramar, Vedado, Revolution Square and finishing in Old Havana. Lunch in a typical restaurant. Early evening tour of the city by classic 50s American car. Rest of day free. Homestay accommodation. B, L
Day 3: Havana - Las Terrazas - Playa Jibacoa
After breakfast, depart for the outskirts of Havana to set off on the bikes to the El Rosario biosphere reserve, and the Las Terrazas eco-community. Here there is an exciting zipline ride over the treetops (optional). Have lunch in a community run restaurant and then transfer to Playa Jibacoa, a beautiful beach east of Havana. Hotel accommodation x 1 night. B, L
Day 4: Snorkelling - organic farm visit - Santa Clara
Morning at the beach for swimming and snorkelling, then depart for a visit to a large cave near Matanzas. Next stop is an organic farm where we have lunch and a short tour to find out about organic farming in Cuba. Group transfer to Santa Clara and guided visit of Che Guevara mausoleum and Tren Blindado monument, key to the triumph of the Cuban Revolution. Rest of day free. Hotel accommodation. B, L
Day 5: National park hiking - salsa - Trinidad
Depart Santa Clara via the Sierra de Escambray mountains to Trinidad via the Topes de Collantes national park for guided hiking, with plenty of time to stop and admire the views and local flora and fauna. Lunch included. Continue to Trinidad and enjoy learning how to dance salsa like a Cuban. Accommodation in one of our selected homestays in the town centre x 1 night. B, L, D
Day 6: Trinidad - Playa Ancon - Cienfuegos
After breakfast, guided walking tour of historic Trinidad with a visit to the Romantic museum then transfer to nearby Playa Ancon for a late morning swim. Then drive along the coast to Rancho la Vega for lunch and a visit to the La Vega community to see the local school and medical centre. Continue along the coast to the city of Cienfuegos, called ‘La Perla del Sur’ and rest of day free. Accommodation in one of our selected homestays x 1 night. B, L
Day 7: Kayaking in Cienfuegos Bay - Havana
After breakfast, we will go kayaking in Cienfuegos Bay, a wide and sheltered part of the coastline. After lunch at the Rancho Cristal, we will continue our journey by driving up to Havana. Evening free. Accommodation in homestay x 1 night. B, L
Day 8: Havana and departure
This is our final morning on the tour and we will have a guided walk around Old Havana, exploring the four main historic squares and learning about this fascinating city. Private transfer to Havana airport and end of trip! B

Activity holiday in Cuba: £1,199 per person including:

Accommodation: 5 nights in casas particulares (private homestays) + 2 nights in hotels, twin or double room with ensuite facilities (please note that shared rooms are for 2 people of the same gender)

Meals: 7 breakfasts + 6 lunches + 2 evening meals

Local team: English speaking Cuban tour leader/guide + bus driver

Transport: Air conditioned bus/minibus

Entries: National park and site specific entry fees

Equipment: all equipment required for the scheduled activities

Please note that if you require a single room, there is a supplement of +£160 and the total cost will therefore be £1,359 (2020 price).

The price does not include:

International flights
Cuban tourist card (the required visa)*
Tips for local guides and the driver
Cycling helmet (obligatory to bring with you) and water bottle
Optional zipride in Las Terrazas

*These can be arranged by us on request

Price: £1,199 per person (2020 price)

The trip is based on minimum two persons sharing a twin/double room. A single supplement of +£160 is applicable for single room accommodation.

This was a new trip for 2020…. not surprisingly, we do not have any reviews yet! Watch this space…..

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