From vintage cars to fragrant cigars, salsa your way from the colourful capital of Havana through the beautiful island of Cuba and surround yourself with history, music and mojitos in one of the world’s most unique places. Roll a cigar and sip rum with locals in the rural village of Vinales, feel the seaside breeze along the French-infused waterfront of Cienfuegos, surrender to the sultry salsa rhythms in perfectly preserved Trinidad and look behind the legend of Che Guevara on a visit to his memorial in Santa Clara. From the fresh mountain air that fills the streets of Soroa, to the crystal-clear waters that lap the shores of Playa Larga – experience a nation as endearing and diverse as its people on this 8-day adventure that immerses you in the colour, culture and natural beauty of this seductive Caribbean island. Highlights
A guided walking tour of Old Havana sheds lights on the difference between the lives of city and rural life in Cuba
Take in all the colours and aromas of Soroa, the stunning valley area known as the 'rainbow of Cuba'
Stroll along the rural dirt roads of Vinales as tractors, vintage cars and horse-drawn carriages pass you by
A visit to the Che Guevara mausoleum and museum allows you to learn about the iconic Cuban revolutionary in the right context
Trinidad is a real Cuban treat – step back in time on its old-world streets, then hit some fine palm-flanked beaches
Marvel at the unique architecture of Palacio del Valle in Cienfuegos
Try your hand at traditional dance moves with an informal salsa lesson
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Havana
Havana, officially Ciudad de La Habana, is the capital city, major port, and leading commercial centre of Cuba. The city is one of the 15 Cuban provinces. The city/province has 2.1 million inhabitants, the largest city in Cuba and the second largest in the Caribbean region, after Santo Domingo. The city extends mostly westward and southward from the bay, which is entered through a narrow inlet and which divides into three main harbours: Marimelena, Guanabacoa, and Atarés. The sluggish Almendares River traverses the city from south to north, entering the Straits of Florida a few miles west of the bay.
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Vinales
Viñales is a small town and municipality in the north-central Pinar del Río Province of Cuba. The town consists mostly of one-story wooden houses with porches. The municipality is dominated by low mountain ranges of the Cordillera de Guaniguanico such as Sierra de los Órganos. Typical outcrops known as mogotes complete the karstic character of the landscape.
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Trinidad