Cuba Family Holidays

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A heady cocktail of Hispanic history, atmospheric cities, Latin culture, wonderful music and coconut palm-fringed Caribbean beaches, Cuba is a delight for the senses. Visit lush landscapes, rolling tobacco plantations and World Heritage Sites on your voyage of discovery. This Cuba family holiday will leave you in awe of this beautiful tropical island.

• Canopy tour, Las Terrazas CUC25

As we know how important it is to match children of similar ages, our 15 July & 05 August departures are specifically for families with teenagers. Younger siblings are welcome upon request.

Our 12 August trip is a special young photographers departure where we will be joined by an experienced local photographer in Havana and Trinidad to learn how to capture the colours and people of these
vibrant, atmospheric cities. You'll enjoy active hands-on sessions with your camera, winding through the little streets, past grand colonial buildings and lively street musicians.

Grand American Adventures travellers will join our sister company for this special Cuba family holiday.

Why not arrange your own Grand American Adventures departure? For groups of 8 or more, we can offer private departures on any of our published itineraries enabling friends, families or organizations to enjoy our style of travel at special rates. Although tours will run as per our standard itinerary shown here, slight modifications may be considered and dates can be chosen to suit your needs. (Subject to seasonal/operational restrictions). So contact us today and start planning your own adventure.

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Trip Itinerary

Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best night stops and highlights. However, as local and operational conditions may vary and unforeseen circumstances can arise, the following itinerary should be used as a guideline.

As day one is an arrivals day you are free to arrive at any time. You will have a welcome meeting at approximately 18:00 this evening where you meet your Tour Leader, fellow travellers and get excited about your up and coming trip. Should you wish to book pre tour accommodation in Havana please don't hesitate to contact us at the time of booking.

Day 1: Havana

Today is a joining day and you may arrive at any time to the hotel. After checking in the remainder of the day is at your leisure to get excited about your family adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Hotel included

Day 2: Havana

Today you head out and discover Havana new and old. Cuba is a country rich in history and on the verge of change as they approach the end of the Castro era. You explore the colourful treasures of old Havana on a guided orientation tour and learn about Cuba's historic past and how it shaped the country you see today. Hear tales about Che Guevara, Fidel Castro and Ernest Hemmingway and the roles they played, some small and others on a grand scale. You will see the old city inside the original fortified walls - La Habana Vieja - houses the finest collection of antique colonial buildings in the Americas. The Plaza de Armas is dominated by the former residence of the Spanish governors, now the City Museum, whose artifacts reflect the extravagant lifestyle. You see the 18th century baroque cathedral and mansions which line the cobbled Plaza de la Catedral and Calle del Obispo (main shopping district). There are many optional excursions to fill your time in Havana however, a great way to get a feel of the city is to simply roam the streets or kick back in one of the many cafes and absorb a country on the on the cusp of change.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Breakfast included

Day 3: Vinales

After breakfast you head towards the lush tropical paradise and UNESCO World Heritage area of the Vinales Valley, famed for its tobacco plantations. Along the way you pass tall palm trees, cane fields and farmers tending to their crops. You stop at Las Terrazas situated near the Sierra del Rosario Mountains where you learn about farming and the coffee plantation process. Stopping at the nearby San Juan River we have a chance to swim in the sulphur springs and natural pools. Before arriving in Vinales we have one more stop at a cigar factory; one of Cuba's biggest exports. Boasting dramatic rolling karsts rising from the ground and lush tobacco plantations Vinales is a laid back, relaxed and beautiful green area.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Breakfast included

Day 4: Vinales

Today you take a guided tour through lush unspoilt countryside; it almost feels like the town that time forgot. We have the possibility to stop at a local farmer's house for a taste of traditional rural country life. Venturing further afield you next visit the stunning limestone cave Cueva del Indio, with stalactites and stalagmites growing from the ground and ceiling. We leave the cave by boat before returning to Vinales.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included

Day 5: Bay of Pigs; Playa Larga

Retracing your steps towards Havana and south to the Matanzas province you hit the Zapata Peninsula, the perfect location in Cuba to see the Bee Hummingbird - the world's smallest bird in its natural habitat. From here we travel to Cienfuegos stopping en route to the infamous Bay of Pigs Cross, now a nature reserve whose swamplands are perfect conditions for Cuba's small crocodile, but ultimately made famous by the failed invasion of Cuba at the Bay of Pigs in 1961. We visit a crocodile breeding farm for the Cuban endangered crocodile before our overnight on a beautiful Caribbean beach.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Breakfast included

Day 6: Cienfuegos

This morning you venture to the Caleta Buena for swimming and snorkeling opportunities in the natural pools. These are home to many species of tropical and coral fish. You enjoy a buffet lunch before making your way to Cienfuegos where you enjoy a walking tour after checking into the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included

Day 7: Trinidad

You enjoy a morning drive to Trinidad, the best preserved town in Cuba situated in the Sancti Spiritus province and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Paved with narrow cobble-stoned streets this city is virtually car free and adds to the relaxed atmosphere making for a leisurely sightseeing visit. This morning you venture out on foot to the old area of town around the Plaza Mayor. You'll also visit one of the museums reflecting how the rich families lived at the time. In the evening there is often music or performances happening which add a different dynamic to your experience.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Breakfast included

Day 8: Cayo Blanco Boat Trip

Today you enjoy a full day boat trip to Cayo Blanco by boat, a small stretch of land in the middle of the sea with a stunning white sandy beach. This is the perfect opportunity to snorkel over multi-coloured coral reefs gazing at a multitude of beautifully decorated fish species. If snorkelling isn't your thing you can laze on the golden sands or spend your day swimming in the crystal clear waters.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Breakfast included

Day 9: Santa Clara

Nearby to Trinidad is a former plantation owner's property, El Cubano Hacienda. You enjoy a local travel experience by travelling on the back of a truck through lush green scenery. Upon arrival there are loads of nature tracks to explore surrounded by Cuba's rural vegetation and isolated wilds. Some of these tracks lead to natural clear watering holes where you to swim and cool down or for those seeking more adventure why not try horse riding? In the afternoon we take a short drive to the colonial town of Sancto Spiritus, here you can shop in the local market or ration store and see how Cuban's go about there everyday shopping. Leaving here you drive to Santa Clara.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Breakfast included

Day 10: Varadero

Santa Clara was made famous as the last site of the battle for revolution where Che Guevara triumphantly attacked an armoured train therefore forcing the Batists to flee Cuba. Here you will visit Che's Mausoleum and the actual train left behind as evidence of the battle. Departing Santa Clara you drive to the "all inclusive" Caribbean paradise of Varadero which draws in tourists from all over the world in search of a relaxing beach stay. Take time to swim, relax or shop as you near the end of your trip.
Accommodation: Hotel included | Meals: Breakfast included

Day 11: Havana

This morning is free to relax on the beach before heading back to Havana where your tour ends upon arrival.
Meals: Breakfast included

You can easily book your trip online using our secure booking engine. You only need to pay a 10% deposit or (whichever is greatest) with full payment due 8 weeks before departure. We are members of ABTA (Association of Britsh Travel Agents) and are fully financially bonded so your money is 100% safe & protected at all times whether you pay by debit, bank or credit card. If you prefer to book by telephone, please contact our sales office and speak to one our friendly travel consultants.

Prices below are land only . For customers departing from the United Kingdom please call us on 0844 576 1370 for a flight inclusive quote.

Children 16 years and under will receive a 10% discount off the published prices below. This will be deducted on the payment confirmation page.

The minimum age on this tour is 6 years except for our 15th July and 5th August departures which are designed for teenagers. Younger siblings are welcome upon request.

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