Tours and Activities in Cuba
Anywhere Cuba can't offer specific tours and activities, but we can recommend some popular activities for visitors. Guided bird watching tours are a must while you’re in Cuba – the island is home to unusual birds that do not exist anywhere else in the world. Horseback riding is an idyllic way to see beaches at Varadero and Cayo Largo del Sur. You should make time to see the wonders of the landscape in Sierra de los Órganos and Sierra Maestra. Tours of tobacco factories and rum distilleries will provide some interesting insight into what you might want to bring home as a souvenir.
51 Things to Do in Cuba
Visit a historical town and fortress on this tour full of cultural importance along with stunning views.
6 hrs
From $83Up in the mountains of Cienfuegos you will experience a fairy tail like atmosphere at the El Nicho Waterfalls.
6 hrs
From $84This tour takes you to Valle de los Ingenios, which is also known as the Valley of the Sugar Mills. In this area you’ll learn about Cuba’s sugar industry in the 18th and 19th centuries.
5 hrs
From $70Ascend into the nature that surrounds Santiago. This tour will take you to amazing views, engulf you in breathtaking flowers and teach you about the history.
4 hrs
From $83Your tour begins with a pickup at your hotel or casa particular to the beach. Then, you’ll depart on a catamaran boat ride across the clear, turquoise waters. Eventually, you’ll stop to do a bit of snorkeling — there’s no reef here, but if you bring bread you may get to see some friendly fish.
4 hrs
From $97This tour through El Cubano Natural Park will introduce you to the landscape just outside of Trinidad. You’ll have a professional guide on your walk who can give you information about the ecology of the area.
3 hrs
From $70Visit Museo del Ron with a professional guide. This tour culminates with a tasting of Havana Club, which is one of Cuba’s most well known rums, and it is ideal for making classic Cuban cocktails like mojitos and daiquiris.
3 hrs
From $48See some of the cultural and natural wonders of Cuba’s Havana region on this tour. It begins with a visit to an underground pool and an impressive historic mansion.
3 hrs
From $97This guided tour takes you to places where you can see the art as well as the everyday lives of Cuban people. You can talk to locals during the tour, and get a good look at everyday life on the island.
3 hrs
From $48Join your guide for an unforgettable city tour in a classic convertible car. On the tour you will get a seaside view along the boardwalk called El Malecón. This tour also covers the most interesting parts of the both the old and new sections of the city.
3 hrs
From $67Step back in time on this tour of Trinidad, Cuba’s third-oldest city. The Cuban government has invested heavily in the conservation of this area, and you can see architecture that dates back to the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
3 hrs
From $26On this tour you’ll get to see the marshy ecosystem of La Ciénaga de Zapata National Park, which protects the largest wetland in the Caribbean. This tour comes with a professional guide and transportation in an air-conditioned car.
12 hrs
From $135Take this tour to see one of the prettiest landscapes in Cuba. This is an all-day tour of the Viñales Valley that departs at 8:00 AM. First, you’ll stop at Barrigonas Ranch for a bite to eat. Barrigonas is a tobacco ranch, where you’ll see shining fields of Viñales’ most famous crop. Tobacco grown here goes into some of the world’s best cigars.
10 hrs
From $80Coral Beach is one of the most popular places for diving near Varadero. After swimming a bit from the beach, you’ll reach a biodiverse area with impressive schools of fish near the coral.
8 hrs
From $155Topes de Collantes Natural Park will bring you into the Escambray Mountains. Visitors come here to look for endemic species of animals, as well as to admire the park’s canyons, waterfalls, rivers, and caves.
6 hrs
From $77Since the Spanish came to Cuba in the 16th century there have been a series of architectural styles that took root in Cuba. This tour around the city will take you to iconic landmarks in Old Havana as well as the more modern neighborhoods. Along the way you’ll see incredible examples of art deco as well as neoclassical architecture.
3 hrs
From $63This 3-hour tour will take you to one of the museums that helped make Havana such a lauded destination for art and culture. You’ll have a specialized tour guide to make it easy for you to learn as much as possible about your destination.
3 hrs
From $48Ernest Hemingway lived in Cuba during the 1950s, and this country’s scenery and culture served as his muse. On this tour you’ll get to see Hemingway's home, areas that inspired his writing, and a few of his favorite bars.
3 hrs
From $62Cuban music is guaranteed to make you want to dance. In this class you’ll learn how – the instructors teach salsa and Cuban folk dances.
2 hrs
From $41This tour takes place in the heart of the Biosphere Reserve of the Sierra del Rosario. Biosphere Reserve is one of Cuba’s oldest reserves, and the site of several fascinating projects that aim to conserve the country’s incredible ecology.
12 hrs
From $79What Adventure Activities Are There In Cuba?
Cuba has incredible reefs near the coast. You can scuba dive near coral reefs swarming with fish, or check out rare black coral at María La Gorda. The beaches on the islands of Cayo Coco and Cayo Largo del Sur are also good places for scuba diving. Jardines de la Reina is one of the healthiest coral reefs in the world, and it grows off the coast of eastern Cuba.While you’re near the coast, you can sign up for a boating trip, or a fishing trip. The fishing is excellent near Varadero, as well as along the beaches of Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo.
Hiking in the national parks will take you to Cuba’s highest mountain peaks and most incredible valleys. Climb to the top of Cuba’s highest mountain at Pico Turquino National Park, and go to Viñales Valley to see the impressive rock formations that make the landscape look almost surreal. Go inland to see the pine forests of Holguín and Pinares de Mayarí.
Horseback riding is one of the most interesting ways to see the beaches. You can go on horseback riding tours on the beaches of Varadero, Granma, and Guardalavaca.
What Are the Top Activities in Cuba?
Cuba’s white sand beaches are perfect for swimming, boating, and snorkeling. The beaches at Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo have reputations as some of the most beautiful. State-owned resorts occupy the most gorgeous stretches of coast. Inland, the lush valleys make for scenic hiking, bird watching, and even rock climbing. Viñales National Park and Pico Turquino National Park have some of the most interesting hikes in the country. For snorkeling check out the beaches of María La Gorda.Urban Cuba offers a very different type of adventure. Cuba’s cloistered history has kept Havana and Santiago de Cuba largely unchanged for many years, and this lends an authentic feeling to the colorful and culturally significant cities, birthplaces of some of the most influential Latin music and dance. Many famous musicians and poets have come from Havana and Santiago, and after exploring their streets – seemingly trapped in history – and meeting their friendly people, you may understand why.
Havana is famous for its nightclubs and dance halls. No matter what city you end up in, you’re going to hear fabulous live music, maybe in a smoky venue or during an impromptu performance on the street.
I Haven't Tried Some of These Activities in Cuba. Is That A Problem?
The Anywhere Travel team is here to make you feel comfortable with whatever activity you want to try. Travel is much more rewarding when you combine relaxation with trying new things, and our professional guides are happy to introduce you to new activities. We encourage you to try any tour or activity that piques your interest.If there is an activity – like whitewater rafting – that caters to different abilities, we will make that clear in the description of the activity. Most people don’t experience any difficulty with our kayaking, horseback riding, snorkeling, or hiking tours. Our staff is happy to adjust an activity to make you feel at ease. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our team if you have any questions.
- Elliot H.
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