All the information you need for an extensive 15-night journey through Cuba. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget.
Here’s your Cuba itinerary:
| Luxury |  |
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| 1 | โTo Havana (Book >) | Dep: Morning | Arr: Evening | ๐จIberostar Parque Central (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Stay awake and beat jetlag by having a drink at a street cafรฉ in Plaza Vieja. | Arrange a transfer from the airport. | ||||
| 2 | Understand the somewhat biased Cuban perspective of history in the Museum of the Revolution. Walk on to the Malecon and on to see the bunkers in the Hotel Nacional grounds. | Agree a price for the journey before setting of in a taxi. | |||
| 3 | Enjoy the beautiful architecture of Plaza Vieja on the way to the equally photogenic Plaza de Armas where a visit to the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales is a must. | People inviting you on the streets to music nights may not be trustworthy, try El Patio or Santo Angel for a Cuban taste. | |||
| 4 | ๐Havana to Cienfuegos bus (Book >) | Dep: 07:00 | Arr: 11:35 | ๐จHotel E Palacio Azul (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Parque Jose Marti is surrounded by pretty buildings, such as Tomas Terry Theatre. Stroll along the Malecon in the evening. | Buy a filter water bottle and drink from the tap. | ||||
| 5 | ๐Cienfuegos to Trinidad bus (Book >) | Dep: 11:40 | Arr: 13:25 | ๐จIberostar Grand Hotel (Book >) | All hotels > |
| You’ve made it to one of the prettiest towns on the planet and possibly the highlight of this Cuba itinerary. Soak it all in as you wander cobbled streets. Dip in to must-see Museo Romantico and Museo Historico. | Try to book Trinidad accommodation ahead in peak season – it gets very busy. | ||||
| 6 | Take a hike up Cerro de la Vigรญa for extensive views, including of Ancon Beach where you can spend the afternoon in Caribbean idyll. | Ancon Beach is less than 10 mins by taxi from the city centre. | |||
| 7 | Visit Museo Nacional de la Lucha Contra Bandidos – mainly for the views from the bell tower. | People gather to salsa dance each night in front of Casa de la Mรบsicaโฆjoin in! | |||
| 8 | ๐Trinidad to Viรฑales bus (Book >) | Dep: 11:00 | Arr: 12:45 | ๐จHotel Los Jazmines (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Book your day 13 Palma Rubia to Havana taxi in Viรฑales to save money. | |||||
| 9 | Go on a guided walk or horse ride through the Valle de Silencio. | Arrange a guide through your hotel. | |||
| 10 | ๐Vinales to Palma Rubia taxi โดPalma Rubia to Cayo Levisa ferry |
Dep: 08:30
Dep: 10:00 |
Arr: 09:30
Arr: 10:30 |
๐จHotel Cayo Levisa (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Nothing to do but enjoy the beach. | Ask for a cabin further away from the restaurant for seclusion. | ||||
| 11-12 | Take insect repellent. | ||||
| 13 | โดCayo Levisa to Palma Rubia ferry ๐Palma Rubia to Havana taxi |
Dep: 09:00
Dep: 09:30 |
Arr: 09:30
Arr: 11:30 |
๐จIberostar Parque Central (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Scoop up any sights you’ve yet to visit. | Receipts aren’t always accurate – be sure to check you pay for what you got. | ||||
| 14-15 | โHavana to home (Book >) | Dep: Evening | Arr: Afternoon (next day) | Connect this Cuba itinerary with the Costa Rica, Nicaragua & Honduras, Ecuador or Peru itinerary | |
| Don’t forget to have cash for departure tax. | |||||
| Mid-range |  |
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| 1 | โTo Havana (Book >) | Dep: Morning | Arr: Evening | ๐จCasa Buenos Aires (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Stay awake and beat jetlag by having a drink at a street cafรฉ in Plaza Vieja. | Arrange a transfer from the airport. | ||||
| 2 | Understand the somewhat biased Cuban perspective of history in the Museum of the Revolution. Walk on to the Malecon and on to see the bunkers in the Hotel Nacional grounds. | Casas are sociable places. Buy a bottle of rum and get the conversation flowing. | |||
| 3 | Enjoy the beautiful architecture of Plaza Vieja on the way to the equally photogenic Plaza de Armas where a visit to the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales is a must. | People inviting you on the streets to music nights may not be trustworthy, try El Patio or Santo Angel for a Cuban taste. | |||
| 4 | ๐Havana to Cienfuegos bus (Book >) | Dep: 07:00 | Arr: 11:35 | ๐จHotel E Palacio Azul (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Pargue Jose Marti is surrounded by pretty buildings, such as Tomas Terry Theatre. Stroll along the Malecon in the evening. | Buy a filter water bottle and drink from the tap. | ||||
| 5 | ๐Cienfuegos to Trinidad bus (Book >) | Dep: 11:40 | Arr: 13:25 | ๐จCasa Cofradia (Book >) | All hotels > |
| You’ve made it to one of the prettiest towns on the planet and possibly the highlight of this Cuba itinerary. Soak it all in as you wander cobbled streets. Dip in to must-see Museo Romantico and Museo Historico. | Try to book Trinidad accommodation ahead in peak season – it gets very busy. | ||||
| 6 | Take a hike up Cerro de la Vigรญa for extensive views, including of Ancon Beach where you can spend the afternoon in Caribbean idyll. | Ancon Beach is less than 10 mins by taxi from the city centre. | |||
| 7 | Visit Museo Nacional de la Lucha Contra Bandidos – mainly for the views from the bell tower. | People gather to salsa dance each night in front of Casa de la Mรบsicaโฆjoin in! | |||
| 8 | ๐Trinidad to Viรฑales bus (Book >) | Dep: 11:00 | Arr: 12:45 | ๐จHotel Jorge y Ana Luisa (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Book your day 13 Palma Rubia to Havana taxi in Viรฑales to save money. | |||||
| 9 | Go on a guided walk or horse ride through the Valle de Silencio. | Arrange a guide through your hotel. | |||
| 10 | ๐Vinales to Palma Rubia taxi โดPalma Rubia to Cayo Levisa ferry |
Dep: 08:30
Dep: 10:00 |
Arr: 09:30
Arr: 10:30 |
๐จHotel Cayo Levisa (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Nothing to do but enjoy the beach. | Ask for a cabin further away from the restaurant for seclusion. | ||||
| 11-12 | Take insect repellent. | ||||
| 13 | โดCayo Levisa to Palma Rubia ferry ๐Palma Rubia to Havana taxi |
Dep: 09:00
Dep: 09:30 |
Arr: 09:30
Arr: 11:30 |
๐จMercure Sevilla (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Scoop up any sights you’ve yet to visit. | Receipts aren’t always accurate – be sure to check you pay for what you got. | ||||
| 14-15 | โHavana to home (Book >) | Dep: Evening | Arr: Afternoon (next day) | Connect this Cuba itinerary with the Costa Rica, Nicaragua & Honduras, Ecuador or Peru itinerary | |
| Don’t forget to have cash for departure tax. | |||||
| Budget |  |
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| 1 | โTo Havana (Book >) | Dep: Morning | Arr: Evening | ๐จCasa Colonial 1715 (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Stay awake and beat jetlag by having a drink at a street cafรฉ in Plaza Vieja. | Arrange a transfer from the airport. | ||||
| 2 | Understand the somewhat biased Cuban perspective of history in the Museum of the Revolution. Walk on to the Malecon and on to see the bunkers in the Hotel Nacional grounds. | Casas are sociable places. Buy a bottle of rum and get the conversation flowing. | |||
| 3 | Enjoy the beautiful architecture of Plaza Vieja on the way to the equally photogenic Plaza de Armas where a visit to the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales is a must. | People inviting you on the streets to music nights may not be trustworthy, try El Patio or Santo Angel for a Cuban taste. | |||
| 4 | ๐Havana to Cienfuegos bus (Book >) | Dep: 07:00 | Arr: 11:35 | ๐จHostal Colonial D+D (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Pargue Jose Marti is surrounded by pretty buildings, such as Tomas Terry Theatre. Stroll along the Malecon in the evening. | Buy a filter water bottle and drink from the tap. | ||||
| 5 | ๐Cienfuegos to Trinidad bus (Book >) | Dep: 11:40 | Arr: 13:25 | ๐จCasa Cofradia (Book >) | All hotels > |
| You’ve made it to one of the prettiest towns on the planet and possibly the highlight of this Cuba itinerary. Soak it all in as you wander cobbled streets. Dip in to must-see Museo Romantico and Museo Historico. | Try to book Trinidad accommodation ahead in peak season – it gets very busy. | ||||
| 6 | Take a hike up Cerro de la Vigรญa for extensive views, including of Ancon Beach where you can spend the afternoon in Caribbean idyll. | Ancon Beach is less than 10 mins by taxi from the city centre. | |||
| 7 | Visit Museo Nacional de la Lucha Contra Bandidos – mainly for the views from the bell tower. | People gather to salsa dance each night in front of Casa de la Mรบsicaโฆjoin in! | |||
| 8 | ๐Trinidad to Viรฑales bus (Book >) | Dep: 11:00 | Arr: 12:45 | ๐จHotel Jorge y Ana Luisa (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Book your day 13 Palma Rubia to Havana taxi in Viรฑales to save money. | |||||
| 9 | Go on a guided walk or horse ride through the Valle de Silencio. | Arrange a guide through your hotel. | |||
| 10 | ๐Vinales to Palma Rubia taxi โดPalma Rubia to Cayo Levisa ferry |
Dep: 08:30
Dep: 10:00 |
Arr: 09:30
Arr: 10:30 |
๐จHotel Cayo Levisa (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Nothing to do but enjoy the beach. | Ask for a cabin further away from the restaurant for seclusion. | ||||
| 11-12 | Take insect repellent. | ||||
| 13 | โดCayo Levisa to Palma Rubia ferry ๐Palma Rubia to Havana taxi |
Dep: 09:00
Dep: 09:30 |
Arr: 09:30
Arr: 11:30 |
๐จCasa Colonial Yadilis y Joel (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Scoop up any sights you’ve yet to visit. | Receipts aren’t always accurate – be sure to check you pay for what you got. | ||||
| 14-15 | โHavana to home (Book >) | Dep: Evening | Arr: Afternoon (next day) | Connect this Cuba itinerary with the Costa Rica, Nicaragua & Honduras, Ecuador or Peru itinerary | |
| Don’t forget to have cash for departure tax. | |||||
A Plan To Go 