📍 Cuba

CUBA CLASSIQUE: HAVANA, VIÑALES AND TRINIDAD TOURS

Vintage cars rumble through the streets, salsa pulses every night, tobacco smoke drifts through the valleys. Cuba is a living, magnificent time capsule.

≈ 25
Days
1960
Km
11
Stops
📖 12 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Havana, Viñales and its tobacco fields, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Camagüey and Varadero. Three weeks to discover Cuba, its vintage cars, its music and its soul.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

La Havane Vieja

colonial old city fortress

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Day 1
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Discover

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First steps in Havana Vieja (UNESCO): Plaza de la Catedral, Calle Obispo, Plaza de Armas
2
Capitol and Paseo del Prado
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Activities

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Sunset stroll on the Malecón
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Panoramic tour by American car through the Vedado and Miramar neighborhoods
2
Day

La Havane Vieja

colonial old city fortress

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Revolution Square and José Martí memorial
2
Havana Club Rum Museum and discovery of rum heritage
3
Plaza Vieja and restored colonial houses
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Activities

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Almacenes de San José artisan market (souvenirs and crafts)
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Street art photography walk in Havana
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Next stop
Distance: 185 km
Travel time: 3h
3
Day

Vinales

tobacco mogote valley

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Day 3
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Discover

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Viñales Valley: viewpoints of the mogotes
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Visit to a tobacco plantation (growing and drying process)
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Activities

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Guided horseback ride between mogotes and tobacco fields
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Cueva del Indio (underground boat crossing)
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Next stop
Distance: 10 km
Travel time: 20min
4
Day

Vinales

tobacco mogote valley

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Day 4
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Discover

1
Mural de la Prehistoria (monumental fresco)
2
Mirador de Los Jazmines (panorama over the valley)
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Activities

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Hiking in the Valley of Silence (rural trails)
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Coffee tasting and cigar rolling demonstration
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Next stop
Distance: 65 km
Travel time: 1h40
5
Day

Vinales

tobacco mogote valley

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Day 5
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Discover

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Excursion to Cayo Jutías: white sand beach and shallow waters
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Activities

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Swimming and walking along the coastline at Cayo Jutías
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Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance: 480 km
Travel time: 7h
6
Day

Cienfuegos

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Day 6
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Discover

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Historic center of Cienfuegos (UNESCO): Parque José Martí, Teatro Tomás Terry
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Punta Gorda and Palacio de Valle (eclectic architecture)
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Activities

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Stroll on the Malecón de Cienfuegos
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Next stop
Distance: 80 km
Travel time: 1h30
7
Day

Trinidad

cobblestone plaza colonial

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Day 7
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Discover

1
Arrival in Trinidad (UNESCO) and exploration of Plaza Mayor
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Colonial museums around Plaza Mayor
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Activities

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Wandering through cobblestone streets and pastel houses
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Next stop
Distance: 15 km
Travel time: 25min
8
Day

Trinidad

cobblestone plaza colonial

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Day 8
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Discover

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Valle de los Ingenios: Manaca Iznaga tower and panorama of former plantations
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Activities

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Heritage walk in the valley (sugar and colonial history)
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Next stop
Distance: 20 km
Travel time: 40min
9
Day

Trinidad

cobblestone plaza colonial

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Day 9
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Discover

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Topes de Collantes: hike to the waterfall (Vegas Grande or Salto del Caburní)
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Activities

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Swimming in natural pools at the end of the walk
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Next stop
Distance: 12 km
Travel time: 25min
10
Day

Trinidad

cobblestone plaza colonial

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Day 10
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Discover

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Playa Ancón: beach day and snorkeling from the south coast
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Activities

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Walking along Playa Ancón
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Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance: 260 km
Travel time: 5h
11
Day

Camaguey

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Day 11
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Discover

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Camagüey: labyrinthine historic center (UNESCO), plazas and churches
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Activities

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Urban route between Plaza San Juan de Dios and Plaza del Carmen
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Next stop
⏱️ Long drive (5h+)
Distance: 270 km
Travel time: 5h
12
Day

Santa Clara

revolutionary monument city

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Day 12
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Discover

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Santa Clara: Che Guevara Mausoleum
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Armored Train Site (historic monument)
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Activities

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Stroll in Parque Vidal (Santa Clara center)
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Next stop
Distance: 110 km
Travel time: 2h
13
Day

Cayo Las Brujas

beach island escape

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Day 13
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Discover

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Cayo Las Brujas: beach and turquoise waters of Jardines del Rey
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Activities

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Coastal walk and swimming on the cayos
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Next stop
Distance: 240 km
Travel time: 4h30
14
Day

Matanzas

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Day 14
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Discover

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Matanzas: historic center and iconic bridges
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Activities

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Bellamar Caves: underground visit (karst formation)
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Next stop
Distance: 40 km
Travel time: 45min
15
Day

Varadero

beach resort coast

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Day 15
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Discover

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Varadero: Josone Park and gardens
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Activities

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Varadero Beach: relaxation and swimming
16
Day

Varadero

beach resort coast

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Day 16
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Discover

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Free exploration of Hicacos Peninsula (Varadero)
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Activities

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Bike ride on the peninsula
17
Day

Varadero

beach resort coast

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Day 17
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Discover

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Beach day in Varadero: snorkeling from the shore (weather permitting)
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Activities

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Free time: walk and coastal observation
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Next stop
Distance: 150 km
Travel time: 2h30
18
Day

La Havane Vedado

malecón neighborhood chic

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Day 18
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Discover

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Return to Havana: Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (Cuban section)
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Plaza de San Francisco and old customs house (Lonja del Comercio)
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Activities

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Evening stroll on the Malecón (another section)
19
Day

La Havane Vedado

malecón neighborhood chic

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Day 19
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Discover

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Morro-Cabaña Fortress (view over Havana Bay)
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Callejón de Hamel: mural art and Afro-Cuban atmosphere
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Activities

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Final artisan shopping (Almacenes de San José)
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Next stop
Distance: 3.3 km
Travel time: 7min
20
Day

La Havane Vieja

colonial old city fortress

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Day 20
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Discover

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Thematic urban itinerary: colonial plazas (Armas, Vieja, Cristo, Catedral)
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Activities

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Photo tour of facades and balconies (historic center)
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Next stop
Distance: 20 km
Travel time: 35min
21
Day

Aeroport Jose Marti

gateway airport city

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Day 21
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Activities

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Buffer time for departure formalities

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Dry Season (November-April): Perfect weather, minimal rainfall, comfortable temperatures, peak tourist season, higher prices.

Wet Season (May-October): Higher humidity, afternoon showers, hurricane season, fewer crowds, lower prices, lush landscapes.

Winter (December-March): Coolest temperatures, ideal weather, highest prices, most crowded, advance booking essential.

Hurricane Season (June-November): Monitor weather, September-October peak risk, travel insurance important, potential disruptions.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 20 and 30 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

What to discover in Cuba?

Time capsule island with classic cars, revolutionary history, and infectious music culture. Experience Havana's colonial architecture, salsa dancing, and authentic Caribbean atmosphere. The country offers unique socialist culture with beautiful beaches and rich heritage. Cuba provides authentic cultural experiences in politically unique Caribbean nation.