Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad & Santa Clara 5 days / 4 nights – HC Tours – Authentic Private Tours in Cuba


Havana, Cienfuegos,
​Trinidad & Santa Clara

​5 Days / 4 Nights
Private Tour


Visit four among the most beautiful cities of Cuba in just 5 days!


Available from Havana &  Varadero



Ride in some of the best classic or modern cars in Cuba

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Free private transfer from / to Havana airport or
​pick up in Varadero.

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Private spanish, english, french, german,
russian or italian speaking guide during the whole tour

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Ofac compliant for US citizens

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Completely customizable

You can modify it as you prefer,  if for example,  you would like to extend it for one or more days, include other sites to the itinerary or add any of the optional activities.


Tour Highlights


Havana

Private Old Havana walking tour

Private Havana tour in a classic car

Private Ernest Hemingway tour

​Fusterlandia & Revolution Museum
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Callejon de Hamel (Afro cuban alley)

Cañonazo ceremony

Cigar factory tour
​(optional) – $ 10

Tropicana, Cabaret Parisienne or Buenavista Social Club Show (optional)

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Cienfuegos

Private city tour

Tomas Terry Theatre

Palacio del Valle

Benny More’ monument

Punta Gorda colonial mansions

El Nicho Natural Park (optional)

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Trinidad & Santa Clara

Private city tour

Ingenios Valley

 Playa Ancon

Canchanchara bar

Topes de collante (optional)

Che Guevara Mausoleum

Derailed Train


For a completely private tour

Prices in  Usd or Euro


Including accommodation with a/c and private bathroom

Deluxe

2 nights in a twin or double room in a Boutique Hotel or deluxe Casa Particular 
in ​Havana 

+
2 nights in a double or twin room in a
Casa Particular​ in Trinidad.
* Breakfast included *

$ 1480 – Solo Traveller
$790 
/ person (2 people)
$690 / person (3 – 4 people)

50% off for children between 4 and 12 years sharing the room with 2 adults.
Free for children below 4 years.

(Larger groups & Travel agencies)
Please enquire 
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Standard

 2 nights in a double or twin room in a 
Casa Particular
​in Havana

+
2 nights in a double or twin room in a 
Casa Particular in ​Trinidad.
* Breakfast included *

$1350 – Solo Traveller
$730 
/ person (2 people)
$630 / person (3 – 4 people)

50% off for children between 4 and 12 years sharing the room with 2 adults.
Free for children below 4 years.

(Larger groups & Travel agencies)
Please enquire 
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Excluding accommodation

​$1200 – Solo Traveller
$650 
/ person (2 people)
$490 / person (3 – 4 people)

50% off for children between 4 and 12 years sharing the room with 2 adults.
Free for children below 4 years.

(Larger groups & Travel agencies)
Please enquire 

​For booking requests or enquiries 


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Detailed Program

Day 1 – Welcome to Havana​

Free private transfer to your accommodation in Havana from Havana airport or pick up at your hotel in Varadero.
 
Freshen up and get comfortable.
 
Meet your local private guide who will assist you for the duration of your tour. 
 
At 1.00 / 2.00 pm  you will start your 3 hours modern Havana private tour in a classic car.​  You can choose between a classic convertible or a classic air conditioned sedan as you prefer.
 
During this tour you will visit all the most important touristic spots in Havana such as Fusterlandia, Miramar, the 5th Avenue & its colonial mansions, the Havana Forest, Vedado & Nuevo Vedado, the Revolution Square, the Colon Cemetery , the University of Havana, The Hotel Nacional, the Callejon de Hamel alley,  China Town, the Central Park, the Paseo del Prado, the “Malecon”, the Havana Bay, the Morro Fortress and the Havana Christ.

At the end of this tour you can have a quick dinner at a local paladar or cafe’ before attending  the ” cañonazo ceremony” which takes place each night at the Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña, an 18th-century fortress on Havana’s harbor.

The cañonazo itself is the firing of a cannon over the bay at exactly 9.00 pm, but leading up to it… is a really interesting ceremony featuring actors dressed in 18th century military garb.


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Finally you will be dropped off at your accommodation unless you would like to be dropped off somewhere else.

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Day 2- Exploring Havana
After your breakfast, if you have chosen to add the optional cigar factory tour,  your guide will take you to buy the tickets  and you will reach one of the cigar factories open to the public on that particular day
 
You’ll have an interesting tour inside the factory where you will be explained the whole process  involved  in the production of a cigar.


Then you will be back to Old Havana to start the  private walking tour.
Old Havana has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1982. Remodeling is occurring slowly, so while some buildings are excellently restored to their original glory, others have taken on their own look by being left to age naturally, virtually neglected since the Revolution triumphed more than 50 years ago.​



During this tour, your private guide will take you around through the historic center where you can admire the Capitol, the Parque Central, the Bacardi Building, the Great Havana Theatre, Obispo street and “El Floridita Bar”, the Ambus Mundos Hotel, the Plaza de Armas, the Plaza de la Catedral & ” La Bodeguita del Medio”, the Plaza San Francisco de Asis, the Plaza Vieja and many  other interesting sites.

He will provide you detailed explanations about the sites you are visiting as well as many useful tips about other things you may want to do during your stay in Havana.

You’ll also have time to  enjoy one of the world famous cocktails such as the Cuba Libre, the Daiquiri or the Mojito in one of the bars you will visit.
At the end of the walking tour you tour, if you want, you can have a stop at the Craft market before returning to your accommodation.

Free time for dinner & nightlife.

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Day 3 – Cienfuegos & Trinidad
After your breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide in your private classic or modern air conditioned hardtop car (according to your preference) to start your journey to Cienfuegos & Trinidad. 

Cienfuegos is known as the pearl of Cuba and you will have a complete sightseeing of the City.


First of all you can have a walk on the lovely ” Malecon”, the long scenic sea walk.

Then you will visit the Tomas Terry Theatre, one of Cuba’s oldest and best preserved, a beautiful church called “Catedral de la Puricima Concepción“, the monument of Benny Moré and the majestic ” Palacio del Valle.

Finally, before heading to Trinidad, we’ll have a quick drive through the upper-class neighborhood of Punta Gorda, where you can admire its beautiful colonial houses.

Once in Trinidad,  you will be dropped off at your accommodation to freshen up and get ready for the evening.

Free time for dinner & nightlife.

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Day 4 – Trinidad & Ingenios Valley

After your breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide and you will have a walking tour through the historic center of Trinidad.

You will visit  the Plaza Mayorthe famous stairs  next to the Casa de la Musica, the Palacio Brunet, the famous church called “Iglesia de la Santisima Trinidad“, and a tower with an amazing view over Trinidad (Torre Mirador del Muceo Nacional de Historia).


After your lunch have two choices for the afternoon:
​​1) You can spend half day at Playa Ancon beach.
  • ​​​​The driver will take you to Playa Ancon, a  white sand beach where you can relax, sunbathe amd swim in the turquoise waters.

  • This beach is also famous for its amazing sunsets.


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​2) You can visit the Ingenios Valley.
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  • The driver and the guide will take you to the  Sugar Mills Valley, better known as Valle de los Ingenios. This valley offers one of the most beautiful natural settings in Cuba. Stop at  Manaca-Iznaga’s plantation  and climb the imposing tower that used to serve as a place the overlook the slaves and prevent them from running away.



Before dropping you off at your accommodation we’ll stop at the “Canchanchara” bar, where you can enjoy the famous cocktail made with rum, lime and honey, which was invented right there.

Free time for dinner & nightlife.

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Day 5 – Santa Clara and back to Havana or Varadero.​
After your breakfast you will leave Trinidad. If you have to be back to Havana airport for an early afternoon flight, we’ll take you directly to Havana airport.

Otherwise we’ll head towards Santa Clara. On your way there you can also have a quick stop at the Ingenios Valley if the day before you preferred to go to Playa Ancon.
Once in Santa Clara you will visit the mausoleum where the remains of Che Guevara and 29 other guerrillas who lost their lives with him in Bolivia are buried.

Then you will be taken to the “derailed train”, an open sculpture park, where you can see an obelisk dedicated to Che Guevara, and a monument to the bulldozer used by Guevara and his soldiers to derail the train.


  • Finally , you will be dropped off in  Havana or Varadero.

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Important

Being a private tour… you have the flexibility to adapt it completely to your needs.

You can also customize it as you prefer if for example you would like to add one or more days or  include other sites to the itinerary .


Included in the price
Private transfer from / to Havana airport or pick up in Varadero.

Private classic or modern air conditioned car service with private driver.

Private english, spanish, french, german, Italian or
russian ​speaking guide for the whole tour.

Private 3 hours Havana tour in a classic a/c hardtop or convertible car.

Private old Havana walking tour.

Private classic or modern air conditioned car service to  with private driver.​

Ernest Hemingway tour.

Cañonazo ceremony.

     Entrance fees to all the sites and for all the attractions described in the program not marked as ” optional .

    Private Trinidad walking tour.  


Not included in the price

Food and drinks.
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Optional Cigar factory Tour.

Optional Tropicana, Cabaret Parisienne or Buenavista Social Club shows.
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Optional tours to El Nicho / Topes de Collante. Any other service you would like to add like a private Salsa class etc. etc.

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    For booking requests or inquiries 

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    Important
    Due to weather, Public events, and any other circumstances, some sites on the itinerary could be closed unexpectedly. Should anything be closed, we will be sure to fill the time with another equally awesome experience.

    Free cancellation
    Cancel your tour up to 1 week before without any fee.

    Hurricane Free Guarantee
    Book a tour in advance worry free. If a hurricane hits on the day of your scheduled tour we will reschedule to another day or refund your deposit!

    Customer satisfaction is our top priority!