Cuba Libre & Sailing
15 Days | Cuba To Cuba |Relax on the beautiful Caribbean beaches, experience Cuban hospitality during a homestay, visit a factory that produces world-famous Cuban cigars, sail on a catamaran through the beautiful turquoise waters of the Canarreos Archipelago, stop to snorkel or share a drink with friendly locals, enjoy the slow pace of life in the islands.
Roaming over its green hills or sailing along its tiny, white-sanded islands, you’ll wonder what took you so long to see "the other Cuba." This unique combo adventure on land and water will take you places most people don’t know even exist. Meander through the lush, laid back communities of Cuba’s "Garden Province" and dive into local culture for a night at a unique homestay. Sail aboard a catamaran to tour (and lay on) the secluded beaches of the thinly populated Canarreos Archipelago islands. Experience life in the sun you’ve always hoped was real.
What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Havana Homestay, Havana
- Arrival transfer
- Cigar factory tour (Pinar del Rio)
- Cabo San Antonio excursion including Roncalí Lighthouse
- Beach time (María La Gorda)
- Las Terrazas visit
- Havana orientation walk
- Informal Spanish lesson
- Sailing aboard a catamaran through the islands of Canarreos Archipelago in southern Cuba (6 nts)
- Snorkelling, kayaking, and fishing equipment
- Bath and beach towels aboard the boat
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Meals
13 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
Transportation
Private van, 24m (82 ft) sailing catamaran.
Accommodations
Hotels/casas particulares (homestays) (7 nts), twin/double bed cabins with shared bathrooms (7 nts).
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO). Local guides. Skipper and assistant/cook while sailing.
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Places Visited
Cuba,
Itinerary Day 1: Havana
Arrive at any time. An arrival transfer is included to the tour's starting point, a "casa particular" (Cuban home used as a bed and breakfast), for an authentic Cuban experience.
Day 2: Havana/ViñalesTravel to Viñales. Get familiar with surrounds on an orientation walk, then spend time exploring the beautiful valley.
Day 3: ViñalesEnjoy a free day in the area. Opt to go caving, hiking, biking, or just relax and enjoy the beautiful views of the valley.
Day 4: Viñales/María la GordaTravel to María la Gorda, a UNESCO beach town, visiting a cigar factory en route. Opt to go on a sunset boat ride, go snorkelling, or relax on the beach.
Day 5: María la GordaEnjoy an excursion to Cabo San Antonio with a stop at the Roncalí lighthouse.
Day 6: María la Gorda/Las TerrazasTravel to Las Terrazas and enjoy the stunning scenery in this UNESCO biosphere reserve known for its flora and fauna.
Day 7: Las Terrazas/HavanaTravel back to Havana, and walk through Old Havana wth the CEO. Enjoy a final night in the city with the group.
Day 8: Havana/CienfuegosEnjoy free time in Havana before heading to Cienfuegos in the afternoon to spend the first night aboard the catamaran.
Day 9: Cienfuegos/Canarreos ArchipelagoWake to breakfast and new surroundings on the way to the Canarreos Archipelago.
Day 10: Canarreos ArchipelagoTravel through the islands of the Canarreos Archipelago and spend the next five days soaking in everything these island communities have to offer. Discover paradise among the rustic, sparsely populated islands, go snorkelling, explore secluded beaches or simply relax on deck.
Day 11: Canarreos ArchipelagoExplore the remote and beautiful islands of the Canarreos Archipelago. Snorkel the crystal-clear waters in search of colourful fish, relax on the beach, and dine on some of the best seafood you’ll ever have.
Day 12: Canarreos ArchipelagoExplore the remote and beautiful islands of the Canarreos Archipelago. Snorkel the crystal-clear waters in search of colourful fish, relax on the beach, and dine on some of the best seafood you’ll ever have.
Day 13: Canarreos ArchipelagoExplore the remote and beautiful islands of the Canarreos Archipelago. Snorkel the crystal-clear waters in search of colourful fish, relax on the beach, and dine on some of the best seafood you’ll ever have.
Day 14: Canarreos Archipelago/CienfuegosWake up and admire the view from the lighthouse in Cayo Guano. Enjoy one last snorkel before sailing back from the Canarreos Archipelago to the town of Cienfuegos. Enjoy some final time on deck, and keep an eye out for fish and other marine life along the way.
Day 15: Cienfuegos/HavanaDepart Cienfuegos after breakfast and arrive back into Havana around midday when the trip will end. After being dropped off at the hotel your CEO will be able to help with onward travel arrangements.
