Self Drive Cuba

On this 11 day Self-Drive Holiday you can discover Cuba at your own pace.

Start in Havana whose historic centre was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is one of the oldest colonial and best preserved cities in the Americas.

Self Drive to the Viñales Valley, also declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999 because of its natural beauty and the traditional agricultural techniques which continue to used in the cultivation of tobacco and other crops.

Next, drive to Las Terrazas another major tourist destination, a rural community boasting scores of craftsmen and artists.

Here you will find of many old French coffee plantations, beautiful rivers and well‐conserved forests.

Explre the Soroa orchid gardens, with over 700 species of orchids from all over the world and a beautiful 72 foot high waterfall.

As in other parts of the province, there are several hiking trails which weave through the surrounding mountains.

From Las Terrazas move to historic Cienfuegos, also called "The Pearl of the South" because of the impressive beauty of its bay.

Continue on to charming Trinidad, undoubtedly the jewel of colonial architecture in Cuba, nestled between sea and mountains.

Drive back to Havana or if you prefer you can extend your trip by staying few days extra in one of Cuba's beautiful beaches.

As with all of our Cuba Holidays this one can be tailored to meet your interests, budget and timescale.

Day 1:  UK – Havana

Fly from the UK to Havana.

On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight Havana.

Day 2: Havana

Enjoy the day at leisure in Havana.

(Optional Havana city tour: sightseeing in a classic car, followed by a walking tour of old Havana).

Havana is brimming with bars, tango houses and cultural centres.

Overnight Havana. Breakfast included.

Day 3: Havana

Enjoy the day at leisure.

The main strip of Calle Obispo is the place to begin an old town bar hop, where a seductive musical soundtrack and spontaneous street side grooving provides some of the city's best free entertainment.

(In the afternoon, your rental car will be delivered to your hotel).

Overnight Havana. Breakfast included.

Day 4: Viñales

Drive to Viñales (2 h 30 min).

(Optional Viñales tour: walk through the Viñales valley, including a visit to a tobacco farm for an explanation of the process from tobacco plant to cigar)

Overnight Viñales. Breakfast included.

Day 5: Las Terrazas

Drive to Las Terrazas (1h 50 min).

(Optional tour of las Terrazas: Visit the las Terrazas biosphere reserve park, the Buena Vista coffee plantation, time to swim in the San Juan river and visit to the las Terrazas eco community)

Overnight Las Terrazas. Breakfast included.

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All of our Cuba Holidays are completely tailor made and we can put together any kind of itinerary to suit your interests and budget.

We have many other options so if you have a particular hotel in mind just let us know and we'll put together a price and itinerary for you.