My Solo Adventure
11 Day Cuba Itinerary
I was planning an 8-10 day solo trip to Cuba, and thought it would be nice to have some activities and arrangements, without having to figure everything out myself, especially with the lack of internet access in Cuba. I ended up being very impressed with what Anywhere came up with.
Traveling to Cuba on my own…
I booked this solo adventure in Cuba for 11-days/10-nights. Anywhere helped me arrange all of the lodgings and tours, from my stay in Old Havana, to Trinidad, to Varadero.
Educational tours and dancing lessons…
The first place I stayed at was Hostal Habana. Great room, excellent location, friendly staff. I was very impressed. In Old Havana, the Fortifications of Colonial Havana Tour was educational and really told the stories of what Cuba had been through. I took some dancing lessons on the two nights I was there, and the local music scene was very fun.
The best part of the trip…
In Trinidad, I took a tour to Manaca Iznaga Valley. The ruins of the historical sugar mills were pretty impressive. My guide was excellent and although we ended up touring by car, it was ultimately the best decision, as we covered many grounds on the trip.
Places
| 4 | nights | Havana Vieja |
| 2 | nights | Trinidad |
| 3 | nights | Varadero |
| 1 | night | Vedado Neighborhood |
Sites
| 2nd | day | Havana Vieja |
Activities
| 2nd | day | Convertible Classic Car City Tour + Colonial Walking Tour |
| 2nd | day | Dancing in Havana |
| 3rd | day | Fortifications of Colonial Havana |
| 6th | day | Manaca Iznaga Valley Tour |
Hotels
| 4 | nights | Hostal Habana 101 |
| 2 | nights | Hostal Rigo 8 |
| 3 | nights | Casa Garcia |
| 1 | night | Casa Isela y Osvaldo 58 |
Meals
| Free Breakfast for 10 days |
Transport
| private driver | Jose Marti Airport (HAV) to Havana Vieja |
| private driver | Havana Vieja to Trinidad |
| private driver | Trinidad to Varadero |
| private driver | Varadero to Vedado Neighborhood |
| private driver | Vedado Neighborhood to Jose Marti Airport (HAV) |
Trip Overview
DAY 1
Havana Vieja
Hostal Habana 101
- night 1 of 4
Jose Marti Airport (HAV) to Havana Vieja (Old Havana)
1 room.
Prado Colonial offers welcoming rooms in three different colonial homes in the heart of historic Havana. In addition to modern amenities, these rooms have atmospheres that echo the rich history of their ...
DAY 2
Havana Vieja
Hostal Habana 101
- night 2 of 4
Convertible Classic Car City Tour + Colonial Walking Tour
Dancing in Havana
Join 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 ...
Cuban music is guaranteed to make you want to dance. In this class you’ll learn how – the instructors teach salsa and Cuban folk dances.
DAY 3
Havana Vieja
Hostal Habana 101
- night 3 of 4
Fortifications of Colonial Havana
Dancing in Havana
This 3-hour tour will take you to some of the oldest fortresses in Havana’s oldest neighborhood — Havana Vieja, or “Old Havana.” For many centuries the Spanish struggled to protect their city from pirate ...
Cuban music is guaranteed to make you want to dance. In this class you’ll learn how – the instructors teach salsa and Cuban folk dances.
DAY 4
Havana Vieja
Hostal Habana 101
- night 4 of 4
DAY 5
Havana Vieja / Trinidad
Hostal Habana 101
Hostal Rigo 8
- night 1 of 2
Havana Viieja (Old Havana) to Trinidad
1 room.
Hostal Rigo offers comfortable rooms nearby some of Trinidad’s top historic attractions. Make yourself at home, and take in the impressive view from this hostel’s pretty terrace.
DAY 6
Trinidad
Hostal Rigo 8
- night 2 of 2
Manaca Iznaga Valley Tour
This 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.
DAY 7
Trinidad / Varadero
Hostal Rigo 8
Casa Garcia
- night 1 of 3
Trinidad to Varadero
1 room.
Casa Garcia is right on the beach, which attracts visitors with its famed beauty. This area is full of resorts, but this casa is on a street that offers some local charm.
DAY 8
Varadero
Casa Garcia
- night 2 of 3
DAY 9
Varadero
Casa Garcia
- night 3 of 3
DAY 10
Varadero / Vedado Neighborhood
Casa Garcia
Casa Isela y Osvaldo 58
- night 1 of 1
Varadero to Vedado Neighborhood
1 room.
Casa Isela y Osvaldo is located in the Altamira building in Havana’s Vedado neighborhood. From here you’ll have a lovely view of the National Hotel, which is one of the most famous hotels in Havana.
DAY 11
Vedado Neighborhood
Casa Isela y Osvaldo 58
Vedado Neighborhood to Jose Marti Airport (HAV)
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