Cuba Explorer
From AUD $2299
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Cuba Explorer
9 days
Small Group
Budget
Light
English
Experience Overview
Explore a side of Cuba that few rarely get to experience on this nine-day adventure. Cruise Havana’s history-infused streets in a classic car and stroll along Trinidad’s cobblestone avenues to the rhythms of music floating from open windows.
Explore a side of Cuba that few rarely get to experience on this nine-day adventure. Cruise Havana’s history-infused streets in a classic car and stroll along Trinidad’s cobblestone avenues to the rhythms of music floating from open windows. Tour a tobacco plantation for a taste of iconic Cuban culture and luxuriate in the view of the island’s rolling western hills. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle is well-paced, so you're refreshed and ready to explore the island’s vibrant culture and tropical breezes.
Highlights
- Cruise through Havana in a vintage automobile
- Watch local experts make the famous Cuban cigar
- Explore the fascinating culture and history of Cuba
- Stay at local homestays for an authentic Cuban experience
Trip Details
9 days
Private vehicle, vintage automobiles, walking.
Small Group
English
Havana, Cuba
Havana, Cuba
Budget
Classic
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Havana
Arrive in Havana at any time and transfer your casa particular. One of the oldest cities in the western hemisphere, Havana was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. It contains a wealth of colonial architecture, and the old city and streets around the malecon (ocean-side walkway) are best discovered on foot.
After the group welcome meeting at 6pm, we will be heading out for a meal in a nearby local restaurant (optional). If you arrive late, the leader will leave you a message at the front desk.
Day 2: Havana
Learn more about the city's history on an included walking tour of Old Havana. After, enjoy an included tour in vintage automobiles. Revel in the bustle, history, and rhythms of this fascinating Caribbean capital city. After lunch spend time exploring Havana with a free afternoon.
Day 3: Viñales
A short trip west brings us to "The Garden Province" of Pinar del Rio and to the Valley of Viñales with the town of the same name. Enjoy an included cigar tour en route before getting your cameras ready for the lush vistas and pincushion hills around Viñales, called mogotes.
Day 4: Viñales
Arguably one of the prettiest natural areas in Cuba, take the chance to explore the area, or simply sit back and enjoying the view.
Day 5: Viñales/Cienfuegos
Day 6: Cienfuegos/Trinidad
A trip south brings us through the beautiful Topes de Collantes region to the southern coastal city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trinidad. We include a tour of the area to get your general bearings; the rest of the time is free to wander the cobblestone streets, shop, and experience the great music scene that has made this city famous.
Day 7: Trinidad
Day 8: Trinidad/Havana
Head east along the Carretera Central to the city of Santa Clara, a key location in the history of the Revolution. On your way into town visit key historical sites, including the massive Che monument (Santa Clara is also the final resting place of Che Guevara).
Travel back to the north coast to Havana for your final night on the town with the group.
Day 9: Havana
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 9 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Explore a side of Cuba that few rarely get to experience on this nine-day adventure. Cruise Havana’s history-infused streets in a classic car and stroll along Trinidad’s cobblestone avenues to the rhythms of music floating from open windows.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 31 May 2026
Customer Reviews
12/30/2023
We had a well-informed guide, an entertaining and informative tour, and we had a great experience overall.
12/30/2023
I find the guides to be highly knowledgeable of their subject matter.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/30/2023
We had a well-informed guide, an entertaining and informative tour, and we had a great experience overall.
12/30/2023
I find the guides to be highly knowledgeable of their subject matter.
12/30/2023
Organization safety and touristic points coverage
12/30/2023
This trip would be perfect for somebody interested in this kind of travel because it offers a lot of security and local knowledge/guidance that really helps ease any anxieties of travelling in a country that is not always depicted in the best way. I will be encouraging everyone who shows the slightest interest in Cuba to book this trip as it was truly a life changing experience that was well planned, safe, incredibly fun and showcased the beauty of Cuba and it's people. It is such a shame that there is so much fear mongering surrounding Cuba and trips like this led by amazing locals have the potential to start to shift that.
12/30/2023
This trip to Cuba was so eye opening and incredible. It was both beautiful and emotional. I would recommend this to anyone in order to bring more people to the country to understand what they are going through and hopefully shed more light on the situation in Cuba.
12/04/2023
The whole experience, from the setup of small group that is international, to the schedule and the cultural experience.
12/04/2023
Good balance of destinations and activities on the tour. Very easy to access- just turn up and go
12/04/2023
Good balanced tour, very sensible between big cities and country side
12/04/2023
Well organised
12/04/2023
G Adventures tours are well-organized and have interesting itineraries that provide travelers with the perfect mix of obvious must-see and off the beaten path experiences.
11/20/2023
It's a fantastic way to see the world.
11/20/2023
I like travelling in small and mixed age groups. The tour offered the chance to see many places that I would never have seen when travelling on my own.
11/20/2023
For the excellent CEO Victor. Victor is very appassionate about his job, excellent English, full of energy. I could explore Cuba through his lens. And this is the best travel experience ever for me.
11/20/2023
Cuba is an incredible country that has a lot of places attractive, and traveling with G Adventures is an unforgettable experience, the work of the CEO Victor Nina doesn't have words to explain how good I had pass
11/20/2023
Great company to travel with and money goes to people
11/20/2023
I saw so much more than I would have on my own. The guide was amazing
11/20/2023
Because the trip in general exceeded my expectations.
11/20/2023
Well organised. Variety of activities but focus on local people and culture. CEO went above and beyond.
11/20/2023
I like travelling in small and mixed age groups. The tour offered the chance to see many places that I would never have seen when travelling on my own.
09/18/2023
Exceeded expectations
Family trips cannot be booked online.
Please contact webjet customer service to book the trip.
Email: [email protected]