Cuba Eco tour 8 days
Day 1:
Meet on arrival at Havana airport and transfer privately to accommodation in old
Havana. Two nights’ accommodation at a hotel or good private home B&B in Havana
Day 2:
Walking guided tour of old Havana to see all the important sights including the 4 squares and a cigar roller making a cigar. Tour in original classic Chevrolet from 1950’s along the sea front and visit the fortress across Havana bay.
Day 3:
Depart to Playa Giron in the Bay of Pigs on Cuba’s south coast with our guide/driver in his Hyundai car with air conditioning (he will stay with you until your return to Havana; he knows Cuba like the back of his hand, speaks good English and will show you places you wouldn’t find on your own), home to Cuba’s most important wetland and a vast and diverse selection of birds. Stop en route at the Hatiguanico river, a mini Amazon, and take a boat ride up the river to see the wildfowl including Roseate Spoonbills, Herons, Egrets, ospreys etc.
Spend the next 2 nights in the simple Hotel Playa Giron on the beach with accommodation in bungalows, all inclusive basis.
Day 4:
Visit the Caleta Buena, a beautiful stretch of beach with a cenote where you can snorkel and see the tropical fish. Lunch at same place. Visit the Bay of Pigs museum.
Day 5:
Depart to Cienfuegos, the ‘Pearl of the South’ and spend 2 nights in a nice private home. Tour of the city including the famous Terry Tomas theatre and the Graphic print foundation. There are some nice paladares (private restaurants) in this city.
Day 6:
Visit the colonial gem town of Trinidad where you will have a city tour and visit the sugar mills valley. Meet with Julio, a budding entrepreneur in Trinidad who will give a talk about business and life in Cuba.
Day 7:
Return to Havana and spend one night in hotel or casa particular B&B. Visit the artisanal centre in Havana port where you can buy art and souvenirs.
Day 8:
Transfer to Havana airport for departure flight.
INCLUDED IN PRICE
Transportation/Guide
- All transportation as required in the itinerary in taxi including petrol.
- All accommodation and food of the driver/guide.
Visits and events
- All visits and entrance charges mentioned in the itinerary
Accommodation, Meals
- Bed and breakfast in Havana, private home 2 + 1 nights
- All inclusive meals and drinks in Playa Giron hotel 2 nights
- Bed and Breakfast in Cienfuegos, private home 2 nights
PRICE: From US$ 1700.00 per person not including flight and visa.