Nov–Apr tends to combine better weather, sea and tour operations to enjoy beaches, islands and water experiences on this route.
CUBA · CULTURE + BEACHES
CUBA — IMMERSION
A cultural and coastal crossing through Cuba.
DURATION16 days
BEST TIMENov–Apr
EXPERIENCECulture + Beaches
COUNTRYCuba
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Havana → Varadero → Cayo Santa María → Trinidad → Santiago de Cuba
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Havana beaches and coves
2Navigation in Varadero
3Coastal landscapes of Cayo Santa María
4Snorkeling and sea
5Sunset by the sea
6Islands and viewpoints
A cultural and coastal crossing through Cuba. The combination of Havana and Santiago de Cuba gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Havana
The trip begins in Havana, with time for Havana's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 2
Havana — landscapes and culture
More time in Havana, now with monuments, traditions and daily life in Havana.
DAY 3
Havana — selected experiences
The day in Havana combines Havana's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 4
Havana → Varadero
The journey leaves Havana and heads to Varadero, with the rest of the day focused on monuments, traditions and daily life in Varadero.
DAY 5
Varadero — selected experiences
The day in Varadero combines the historic center, architecture and local life of Varadero.
DAY 6
Varadero — local experience
The stay in Varadero continues with Varadero's heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods.
DAY 7
Varadero in depth
Day in Varadero for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Varadero.
DAY 8
Varadero → Cayo Santa María
The route between Varadero and Cayo Santa María changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, enter the historic center, architecture and local life of Cayo Santa María.
DAY 9
Cayo Santa María — local experience
The stay in Cayo Santa María continues with Cayo Santa María's heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods.
DAY 10
Cayo Santa María in depth
Day in Cayo Santa María for monuments, traditions and daily life in Cayo Santa María.
DAY 11
Cayo Santa María → Trinidad
From Cayo Santa María to Trinidad, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by Trinidad's heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods.
DAY 12
Trinidad in depth
Day in Trinidad for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Trinidad.
DAY 13
Trinidad — full day
Trinidad gets a full day of Trinidad's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 14
Trinidad → Santiago de Cuba
Moving from Trinidad to Santiago de Cuba. After arrival, the day opens up space for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Santiago de Cuba.
DAY 15
Santiago de Cuba — full day
Santiago de Cuba gets a full day to explore the historic center, architecture and local life of Santiago de Cuba.
DAY 16
Santiago de Cuba — landscapes and culture
More time in Santiago de Cuba, now with heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Santiago de Cuba.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Between Havana and Santiago de Cuba, beaches, islands and sea lead a light-paced journey, with navigation, coastal landscapes and real time by the water.
YOUR WAY
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