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Visit: Havana-Varadero-Havana

Itinerary

Arrival in José Martí International Airport via Pending Flight. Meet and greet by CUBA FOR GROUPS staff and local English-Speaking guide.
Private transfer (35 min) in A/C coach to selected hotel in HAVANA. Arrival in hotel / Welcome cocktail and express check in.
Remarks: Hotels Check-in can only be done after 16.00 hrs, group can only get rooms earlier if paying an early check-in / subjected to availability. Dinner in the hotel. Accommodation in Half Board Plan. Night at leisure.

Breakfast in the hotel.

09h00 Depart to visit the Cigar Factory Partagas (Closed on Weekends)

Continuation to Havana city tour to see the metropolitan and modern areas of the city, including The University of Havana, The Revolution Square, Nacional hotel, the famous “Malecón” seawall promenade; We will stop at the colonial part of the city passing by The National Capitol Building, The Great Theatre of Havana, “El Prado” Avenue, the former Presidential Palace, and The Central Park.

The tour will go on by foot through the historical and colonial part of The Old Havana, declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1982 where we will visit The Cathedral Square, The San Francisco de Asis Square, The Old Square, the magnificent Arms Square and visit Ambos Mundos Hotel, Floridita and Bodeguita del Medio bars.

13h00 LUNCH at a local restaurant in Old Havana area (3 courses menu, welcome cocktail and 1 drink included).

After lunch visit to the Havana Club Rum Museum (Closed on Sundays and Mondays).

The group will have some time off to do some shopping at the handicraft market.

Finishing the city tour we will return to the hotel.

At night:
19h00 Depart by Old American Cars for a panoramic tour around Malecon and Vedado town ending at 5 SENTIDOS Restaurant to enjoy the dinner with 3 courses menu, welcome cocktail and 1 drink included.

Return to the selected hotel after dinner.

Accommodation in Bed and Breakfast Plan. Night at leisure.

08h00 Departure to VIÑALES Valley, in the western part of the Island.

Once in Vinales, we will stop at the lookout point of “Los Jasmines” to admire the unique and picturesque landscape of the valley as its “Mogotes,” rocky summit formations capriciously placed by the nature. Visit to a tobacco plantation.

The tour continues by bus to “La Cueva del Indio” where we will have an undeniably exciting experience to sail in traditional boats along an underground river that passes through the interior of some of the Haystack Hillock Mountains.

Lunch at local restaurant. 1 drink included.

After lunch, we will visit the Mural of the Prehistory.

Return to hotel in Havana.

At night:
19h00 Departure from the hotel to Yarini’s Restaurant for dinner.

Included: Welcome cocktail, 3 course menu & 1 drink to select among water, beer, soft drink or a cup of wine of the house)
21h00 Transfer back to hotel after dinner.

Accommodation in Bed & Breakfast. / Night at leisure.

Optional Activities at Night:
Option 1: Enjoy Tropicana Show (Open from Wednesday to Sundays). The most famous Cabaret in Cuba, including preferential seats, welcome drink, and beverage for the show. Transfer IN/OUT included.

Option 2: Guajirito Show. Live music of Buena Vista Social Club. Welcome Cocktail and 2 drinks included.

08h30: Breakfast hotel buffet restaurant and Check Out.
10h00: Transfer to selected hotel in Varadero in All Inclusive Plan. (2 hour´s drive).
13h00: Arrival in selected hotel in Varadero.
13.00 to 15.00 hrs: Lunch at hotel main buffet restaurant.

Welcome cocktail and express check in. All-inclusive accommodation.

Remarks: Check-in starts at 16h00 in all hotels in Cuba. Rooms are only guaranteed to be ready after 16h00, but the clients right after arrival can enjoy all the AI resort facilities.

Accommodation in All Inclusive Basic / Afternoon & night at leisure.

07.00 am – 10.00 am: Breakfast hotel buffet restaurant
Day at Leisure for enjoying hotels activities / Optional Excursions.
Accommodation in All Inclusive Basic / Afternoon & night at leisure.

Optional Excursions in VARADERO
(Optional SEAFARI IN CATAMARAN TO CAYO BLANCO)
08h00: Transfer collective by bus to La Marina.
09h00: Boarding in collective CATAMARAN (optional exclusive Catamaran). Open Bar on board with local drinks: soft, water, beers, Cuban cocktails and rum. Record music; animation and interaction with Catamaran crew. Snorkeling in the coral reef. / Arrival in dolphinarium.
Interaction with dolphins /enjoy dolphins show / Continue sailing to Cayo Blanco / Free Time for swimming at the beach.
13h00: LUNCH at Cayo Blanco Restaurant (delicious seafood lunch with an all-inclusive bar of local drinks) 16h00 Return to the Marina.
17.00 hrs: Transfer to hotel / Afternoon at leisure.

(Optinal Jeep Safari)
08H00: Coach pick up at the hotels / Transfer to jeeps parking in Varadero city center (30min). For the Jeep Safari, the clients drive the jeeps themselves so they must bring their driving license. The jeeps have mechanic transmission.
Jeep safari rallying off road through the Cuban countryside to feasting your eyes with Cuba’s lush vegetation and breathtaking sceneries. Snorkeling in adjacent coral reefs in Playa Coral. Boat ride through the waters of Canimar River, the largest in the Province of Matanzas. Another opportunity for the adventurous to feast their eyes with the exuberant and breathtaking verdure of the region. Boat ride at the river. Arrival at ranch to savour a succulent lunch served Cuban style, in a perfect setting where swimming in the river, horseback riding is optional (each ride lasts around 5min, so any client who want to ride a horse will be able to do it, extra cost), or simple relaxing time enjoying the flora and fauna.
13H00 Lunch (based on: bread & butter, fruits, vegetables, roast pork (chicken / fish if ordered in advanced) congris rice, dessert, coffee and 1 drink. Note: No alcoholic beverages are allowed during Jeep Safari.

16H00: Return to the hotel. Night at Leisure.

07.00 am – 10.00 am: Breakfast hotel buffet restaurant
Day at Leisure for enjoying hotels activities / Optional Excursions.
Accommodation in All Inclusive Basic / Afternoon & night at leisure.

Optional Excursions in VARADERO
(Optional SEAFARI IN CATAMARAN TO CAYO BLANCO)
08h00: Transfer collective by bus to La Marina.
09h00: Boarding in collective CATAMARAN (optional exclusive Catamaran). Open Bar on board with local drinks: soft, water, beers, Cuban cocktails and rum. Record music; animation and interaction with Catamaran crew. Snorkeling in the coral reef. / Arrival in dolphinarium.
Interaction with dolphins /enjoy dolphins show / Continue sailing to Cayo Blanco / Free Time for swimming at the beach.
13h00: LUNCH at Cayo Blanco Restaurant (delicious seafood lunch with an all-inclusive bar of local drinks) 16h00 Return to the Marina.
17.00 hrs: Transfer to hotel / Afternoon at leisure.

(Optinal Jeep Safari)
08H00: Coach pick up at the hotels / Transfer to jeeps parking in Varadero city center (30min). For the Jeep Safari, the clients drive the jeeps themselves so they must bring their driving license. The jeeps have mechanic transmission.
Jeep safari rallying off road through the Cuban countryside to feasting your eyes with Cuba’s lush vegetation and breathtaking sceneries. Snorkeling in adjacent coral reefs in Playa Coral. Boat ride through the waters of Canimar River, the largest in the Province of Matanzas. Another opportunity for the adventurous to feast their eyes with the exuberant and breathtaking verdure of the region. Boat ride at the river. Arrival at ranch to savour a succulent lunch served Cuban style, in a perfect setting where swimming in the river, horseback riding is optional (each ride lasts around 5min, so any client who want to ride a horse will be able to do it, extra cost), or simple relaxing time enjoying the flora and fauna.
13H00 Lunch (based on: bread & butter, fruits, vegetables, roast pork (chicken / fish if ordered in advanced) congris rice, dessert, coffee and 1 drink. Note: No alcoholic beverages are allowed during Jeep Safari.

16H00: Return to the hotel. Night at Leisure.

07.00 am – 10.00 am: Breakfast hotel buffet restaurant
Day at Leisure for enjoying hotels activities / Optional Excursions.
Accommodation in All Inclusive Basic / Afternoon & night at leisure.

Optional Excursions in VARADERO
(Optional SEAFARI IN CATAMARAN TO CAYO BLANCO)
08h00: Transfer collective by bus to La Marina.
09h00: Boarding in collective CATAMARAN (optional exclusive Catamaran). Open Bar on board with local drinks: soft, water, beers, Cuban cocktails and rum. Record music; animation and interaction with Catamaran crew. Snorkeling in the coral reef. / Arrival in dolphinarium.
Interaction with dolphins /enjoy dolphins show / Continue sailing to Cayo Blanco / Free Time for swimming at the beach.
13h00: LUNCH at Cayo Blanco Restaurant (delicious seafood lunch with an all-inclusive bar of local drinks) 16h00 Return to the Marina.
17.00 hrs: Transfer to hotel / Afternoon at leisure.

(Optinal Jeep Safari)
08H00: Coach pick up at the hotels / Transfer to jeeps parking in Varadero city center (30min). For the Jeep Safari, the clients drive the jeeps themselves so they must bring their driving license. The jeeps have mechanic transmission.
Jeep safari rallying off road through the Cuban countryside to feasting your eyes with Cuba’s lush vegetation and breathtaking sceneries. Snorkeling in adjacent coral reefs in Playa Coral. Boat ride through the waters of Canimar River, the largest in the Province of Matanzas. Another opportunity for the adventurous to feast their eyes with the exuberant and breathtaking verdure of the region. Boat ride at the river. Arrival at ranch to savour a succulent lunch served Cuban style, in a perfect setting where swimming in the river, horseback riding is optional (each ride lasts around 5min, so any client who want to ride a horse will be able to do it, extra cost), or simple relaxing time enjoying the flora and fauna.
13H00 Lunch (based on: bread & butter, fruits, vegetables, roast pork (chicken / fish if ordered in advanced) congris rice, dessert, coffee and 1 drink. Note: No alcoholic beverages are allowed during Jeep Safari.

16H00: Return to the hotel. Night at Leisure.

07.00 am – 10.00 am: Breakfast hotel buffet restaurant; Morning at leisure to enjoy the hotel´s facilities.
(The clients have to leave the rooms but they will enjoy all-inclusive services till departure time)
12.00: HOTEL CHECK-OUT
13.00 – 15.00 hrs: LUNCH at hotel main buffet restaurant.
At time advised: Depart to Havana Airport. (2.30 hrs transfer) to take Pending Flight.

Inclusions

•Transportation by air conditioning coach.
•07 nights accommodation: Havana 3 nights and Varadero 4 nights
•English speaking guide services during tour and transfers.
•Assistance by CUBAFORGROUPS Staff in Havana & Varadero.
•Tours and entrances mentioned in the program.

Exclusions

▪Extra Drinks during dinners in hotel or Optional Excursions
▪Tips.
▪E-Tourist Cards: 69 AUD per pax.
▪Items not mentioned in the inclusions.
▪Any items of personal nature 
▪International / Domestic Airfare
▪Airport Tax
▪Passports / visas
▪Tips to your Tour Director, tour driver, and local city guides
▪Laundry, beverages, food not on the regular hotel menu (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel or restaurant).

Notes

Hotel Used Or Similar
Melia Hotels
Havana - Melia Cohiba 5* 1 night in Half Board and 2 nights in Bed and Breakfast Basis)
Varadero - Melia Varadero (4 nights in All Inclusive)
Iberostar Hotels
Havana - Iberostar Selection La Habana 5* 1 night in Half Board, 2 nights in Bed and Breakfast Basis) 
Varadero - Iberostar Selection Varadero 5* (4 nights in All Inclusive)

OPTIONAL Tours & Excursions (not included in package price)
Entrance to TROPICANA Cabaret Show – PLUS OFFER / seating in Preference zone & transfers included - AUD 292 per person
Entrance to GUAJIRITO Cabaret Show / transfers included - AUD 111 per person
Seafari in collective Catamaran to Cayo Blanco, includes 10 min of dolphin interaction and lunch - AUD 278 per person
Jeep Safari Nature tour - AUD 264 per person

Optional Tour Description
Optional: Visit to Tropicana Show. The most famous Cabaret in Cuba, including preferential seats, welcome drink, and beverage for the show. Transfer IN/OUT included.

(Optional SEAFARI IN CATAMARAN TO CAYO BLANCO)
08h00: Transfer collective by bus to La Marina.
09h00: Boarding in collective CATAMARAN (optional exclusive Catamaran). Open Bar on board with local drinks: soft, water, beers, Cuban cocktails and rum. Record music; animation and interaction with Catamaran crew. Snorkeling in the coral reef. / Arrival in dolphinarium.
Interaction with dolphins /enjoy dolphins show / Continue sailing to Cayo Blanco / Free Time for swimming at the beach.
13h00: LUNCH at Cayo Blanco Restaurant (delicious seafood lunch with an all-inclusive bar of local drinks) 16h00: Return to the Marina.
17h00: Transfer to hotel / Afternoon at leisure.

Rates Valid for minimum 15 pax.

Rates not valid from 22nd December'2025 till 02nd January'2026.

Note:
Melia Hotels - Offer applies for stays from 01/11/2025 till 31/10/2026 It is valid for all bookings made from 01/10/2025 till 10/12/2025.
Iberostar Hotels - Rates valid for groups of at least 8 rooms

Rate mentioned are “starting from” rates and may change based on the actual travel dates and due to the increase in fuel rates, entrance fees as well as cost of meals at restaurants.

Dates & Pricing

Melia Hotel

01 Nov 2025 Till 21 Dec 2025
AU$3,097 Per Single
AU$2,541 Per Twin
AU$2,483 Per Triple
On-Request

Melia Hotel

03 Jan 2026 Till 31 Mar 2026
AU$3,860 Per Single
AU$2,902 Per Twin
AU$2,819 Per Triple
On-Request

Melia Hotel

01 Apr 2026 Till 30 Apr 2026
AU$3,158 Per Single
AU$2,624 Per Twin
AU$2,555 Per Triple
On-Request

Melia Hotel

01 May 2026 Till 31 Oct 2026
AU$2,972 Per Single
AU$2,430 Per Twin
AU$2,375 Per Triple
On-Request

Iberostar Hotel

01 Nov 2025 Till 21 Dec 2025
AU$3,485 Per Single
AU$2,708 Per Twin
On-Request

Iberostar Hotel

01 Jan 2026 Till 31 Mar 2026
AU$4,027 Per Single
AU$3,083 Per Twin
On-Request

Iberostar Hotel

01 Apr 2026 Till 31 Oct 2026
AU$3,485 Per Single
AU$2,708 Per Twin
On-Request

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