Havana, Las Terrazas, Cienfuegos & Trinidad
Cuba: A Journey Through Time and Tradition. Step back in time and uncover the layers of history and culture that make Cuba so unique. Explore the captivating streets of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and witness the resilience and warmth of the Cuban people. Delve into the revolutionary spirit at Muraleando Community Art Project, and learn about sustainable living in the eco-community of Las Terrazas. Savor authentic Cuban cuisine, dance to the rhythms of Afro-Cuban music, and discover the hidden gems of Cienfuegos and Trinidad. Experience the magic of Cuba.
Itinerary
2025 Tour Itinerary:
- 3 nights in Havana
- 2 nights in Trinidad
- 1 night Havana
Tour Highlights
- Mojito Cocktail Class
- Old Havana Walking Tour
- Meet with artists at the Graphic Artists workshop
- Muraleando Community Art Project
- Ride in American classic cars (Havana)
- Eco-Community of Las Terrazas
- Rancho Curujey Children's Project
- Lunch & dinner at a family-run paladar
- Studio visit of Cuban artist, Ariel Gato
- Afro-Cuban Musical Performance
- Valley of the Sugar Mills where farmers discuss their production process
- Cienfuegos Botanical Garden
Included
- Ground transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodations at first class hotels
- 13 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners
- Comprehensive Support for the Cuban People experiences and cultural tours including entry fees as per itinerary, following U.S. regulation CFR CFR 515.574
- Experienced, English-speaking Cuban Tour Director 515.573
2025 Tour Itinerary
Included meal: Dinner
¡Bienvenidos a Cuba! This evening we'll meet our tour director for an orientation briefing followed by a cocktail reception and welcome dinner where we'll learn how to make a great Mojito!
Grand Aston La Habana or similar
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we'll take a walking tour of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the restoration projects that are integral to preserving this famous neighborhood's history and architecture. We'll meet young artists at the Graphic Artists Workshop, stop at the Rations Store, and visit a special community project, Muraleando. After some free time, we'll end this exceptional day with a drive in antique cars down Havana's Malecón to our dinner at a top Cuban paladar, or private restaurant.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
We'll start the day with breakfast at the hotel and then depart for Las Terrazas, an eco-community in Pinar del Río, located within the Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve. This unique sustainable community started in 1968 as a part of the Green Revolution within the UNESCO-designated Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve. We'll visit the reforestation projects, a small community school, a polyclinic to learn more about the healthcare system in Cuba, and the local art studio of Ariel Gato. We'll also visit with local artists and have a delicious lunch at a local café.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, we'll depart for Cienfuegos. Upon arrival, we'll enjoy lunch and then tour the city. We'll see the Terry Theater, along with other art studios where we'll meet with the artists to learn more about their work, their artistic influences, and the life of an artist in Cuba. After this, we'll take in a performance by either the Guitar Orchestra of Cienfuegos or the Choir of Cienfuegos. Later, we'll continue to our hotel in Trinidad. This evening, we can participate in optional excursions and activities offered by our Tour Director. These may include baseball games, or music and art events at various Cuban institutions.
Meliá Trinidad Península or similar
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we'll have an exciting day in Trinidad! Our first stop will be the Valley of the Sugar Mills where we'll learn about the importance of the area's sugar production through discussions with local farmers and workers. We'll enjoy live music at Barrancon before taking our walking tour of the town. We'll visit a museum (either Palacio Cantero or the Architecture Museum) followed by a trip to the local agricultural market. Afterward, we'll delight in an Afro-Cuban musical performance at the Congos Reales with some free time for lunch. Later, we'll return to our hotel where we'll enjoy dinner this evening.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After we enjoy breakfast at our hotel, we'll visit the Botanical Garden of Cienfuegos, which is considered a National Monument in Cuba. Here, we'll learn more about Cuba's interesting varieties of tropical plants and trees. Next, we'll enjoy lunch at a private restaurant (paladar). After lunch, we'll continue onward to Havana. This evening, we'll come together for a farewell dinner at a paladar. This evening, we can participate in optional excursions and activities offered by our Tour Director. These may include baseball games, or music and art events at various Cuban institutions.
Included meal: Breakfast
It's time to say ¡adios! as our visit to Cuba comes to an end after breakfast.
Flights
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Guided Tour Pricing
2025 Tours
Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Single supplement applies when not sharing a room. Select a date above to see the rates for that specific departure.
For more information on this tour, please contact us here or call us during business hours (Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Eastern) at 1.800.337.7773.
Reservations and Payments
Reservations can be made online or by phone (1.800.337.7773) and will be confirmed upon receipt of your non-refundable, non-transferable deposit, which must be received at the time of reservation. Deposits are $300 per person. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Space and prices subject to availability. Please see the smarTours Terms and Conditions for complete booking information.
