Private Tour Highlights
- Explore Old Havana’s UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- Visit Hemingway’s former home and favorite haunts.
- Enjoy a panoramic tour of Modern Havana in vintage cars.
- Savor authentic Cuban cuisine at top paladars.
- Experience a dazzling show at the Tropicana Cabaret.
- Visit Fusterlandia, a vibrant arts community.
- Witness the iconic Canon Firing Ceremony at La Cabaña.
- Discover Cuban art and culture at Callejón de Hammel.
Tour Overview
A 6-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Havana, Cuba, where history, culture, and art come alive. This carefully curated tour takes you from the iconic landmarks of Old Havana to the tranquil shores of Cojímar, following in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway. You’ll experience the richness of Cuban culture through guided city tours, visits to world-famous sites, and intimate encounters with local communities and artists.
From exploring the UNESCO World Heritage sites to savoring authentic Cuban cuisine at renowned paladars, each day is filled with unforgettable experiences. Enjoy panoramic rides in vintage cars, witness traditional ceremonies, and soak in the lively atmosphere of Havana’s bustling markets. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a lover of the arts, or simply seeking a unique travel experience, this tour offers a deep dive into the soul of Cuba.
Note: This trip qualifies legally under the category: Support for the Cuban people. Yampu partners in Cuba are authorized and licensed by The Cuban Minister of Tourism to organize and operate legal travel to Cuba for American Travelers.
Inclusions
- 24 hours assistance on spot (since arrival until departure)
- 5 nights’ accommodations in B&B at a 5* hotel in Havana City.
- All activities and entrance fees as outlined in the program.
- All Ground Transportation in modern A/C Motor Coach.
- Local English-speaking guide services throughout the tour.
- All daily meals as per in the program (breakfasts, lunches & dinners)
- Lunches and Dinners in restaurants outside hotel: (3 course menus including a welcome cocktail and 1 drink per person)
- One drink per pax per meal outside hotel (bottle of water, glass of wine of the house, local beer, Mojito, or soft drink)
- 2 bottles of fresh water per person per day onboard the coach during touring.
Exclusions
- Air transportation to or from Havana.
- Cuba Tourist Card (visa fee), estimated $85 per person.
- Health Insurance during your stay in Cuba (mandatory)
- Tips / Gratuities for local guides, drivers, hotel staff and restaurants waiters.
- Expenditures of a personal nature inside hotel (laundry, telephone, internet fees, etc.)
- Extra Drinks inside hotel or during meals related in the program.
- Local or International phone calls.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
Arrival in Havana
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Upon your arrival at José Martí International Airport.
A Yampu Tours Representative and a local English-speaking guide will meet and greet you at the airport, providing luggage assistance. You will then enjoy a private transfer in an air-conditioned coach to your selected hotel.
The tour start time varying slightly depending on flight arrivals. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will experience a private express check-in and a welcome cocktail while meeting your tour leader to review the details of your itinerary. Accommodation will be provided on a bed and breakfast basis, allowing you some leisure time to settle in and refresh.
In the evening, you will depart for a welcome dinner at San Cristobal paladar, one of the most unique and renowned family-run restaurants in Old Havana. After dinner, you will be transferred back to the hotel. ...read less
Havana Highlights - Old Havana City Tour
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In the morning, you will depart for a panoramic drive around Modern Havana, with a stop for photos at Revolution Square.
You will then transfer in a Coco Taxi to Old Havana, where you will visit the Partagas Cigar factory.
Afterwards, you will take a horse-drawn carriage tour around the old town, including Central Park and El Prado promenade, with a photo stop at the Cuban Revolution Museum, ending in San Francisco de Asis Square. You will also visit the Museum of Rum at the Havana Club Foundation.
Lunch will be served at Los Mercaderes, a private restaurant in Old Havana. After lunch, enjoy a guided walking tour around the historical center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will visit La Bodeguita de Medio Bar for a cocktail and then have some leisure time before transferring back to the hotel.
In the evening, you will transfer to dinner at YARINI paladar, a private restaurant in Old Havana. After dinner, you will visit the Nacional Hotel and enjoy a cocktail at the Vista Al Golfo bar. After visiting Nacional Hotel, you will be transferred back to the hotel for your overnight stay. ...read less
Culture, Art, History & Hemingway’s Footsteps
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Today you will continue your exploration by visiting Cojímar, the fishing village that inspired Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and The Sea."
After a short walking tour through Cojímar, you will visit Finca Vigía, Hemingway's former home in Havana from 1939 to 1960, which is now a museum.
Returning to Old Havana, you will visit the Capitol building (El Capitolio Nacional) and enjoy a daiquiri at Hemingway's Bar "El Floridita." Lunch will be served at LA GUARIDA, a private paladar restaurant. After lunch, you will have free time for a leisurely walk around Old Havana before returning to the hotel.
In the evening, you will depart for a panoramic tour in vintage cars around modern Havana, including Vedado and Miramar. Dinner will be at El Cocinero Paladar, a private family-run restaurant, followed by an evening show at the world-famous Tropicana Cabaret, Cuba's largest outdoor cabaret, founded in 1939.
After the evening of fun, you will be transferred back to the hotel for your overnight stay. ...read less
Fusterlandia - Las Terrazas Eco-Community
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On this day you will depart to Jaimanitas Town, west of Havana, to visit Fusterlandia, an arts community project led by local artist José Fuster.
You will then continue to "Las Terrazas Eco-Community" for a panoramic tour of the community, visiting an elementary school and artist galleries. You will also visit Cafetal Buenavista, the ruins of a 19th-century French coffee plantation.
Lunch will be a classic Cuban meal at Casa del Campesino, a private restaurant. After some leisure time, you will return to your Havana hotel. Dinner will be at 5 Sentidos, a private restaurant, followed by a visit to La Cabaña fortress to witness the iconic Canon Firing Ceremony before returning to the hotel. ...read less
Havana My Way
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Today you will attend a lecture on US-Cuba relations delivered by a recognized Cuban scholar in the hotel's conference room.
Following the lecture, you will visit Callejón de Hammel, a community project promoting art, music, and culture.
You will continue to the Havana Fine Arts Museum before heading to lunch at CHA-CHA-CHA, a private restaurant in Old Havana. In the afternoon, you will visit Mercado San Jose, a warehouse market offering a variety of handicrafts, paintings, and souvenirs for purchase. After returning to the hotel, you will prepare for a farewell dinner and show at HABANA CAFÉ Ballroom, restaurant, and bar at Melia Cohiba hotel.
Afterwards, you will be transferred back to the hotel for your overnight stay. ...read less
International Flight Home
You will have the morning at your leisure before you are transferred to Havana Airport for your flight back home.
You will have the morning at your leisure before you are transferred to Havana Airport for your flight back home.
Cuba, Havana, Cuba
Old Havana, Cuba
Jaimanitas, Havana, Cuba
Fusterlandia, Havana, Cuba
Casa del Campesino, Las Terrazas, Cuba
Cojímar, Havana, Cuba
Places You'll See
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Havana
Havana, the vibrant capital of Cuba, is a city where history and culture blend seamlessly with lively rhythms and colorful architecture. Wander through the cobblestone streets of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and marvel at its colonial-era buildings, charming squares, and bustling markets. Experience the city’s rich cultural heritage through its world-famous music, art, and cuisine. From the iconic Malecón seaside promenade to the historic Capitolio and the vibrant arts scene in neighborhoods like Callejón de Hammel, Havana offers an immersive glimpse into Cuban life and a treasure trove of unforgettable experiences.
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