Cuba for the Bohemian Traveller
Havana (city), Vinales Valley (rural Cuba) and Cayo Levisa Island (Tropical Island experience).
Multi centre Cuba holiday experience combining the vibrant city of Havana with the stunning landscapes of Vinales Valley and a few days relaxing on the secluded white sandy beaches of Cayo Levisa Island.
This tailor made package holiday includes three complete different sides of Cuba so you can appreciate the city of Havana, then relax in a secluded paradise island in Cayo Levisa, then travel through tobacco plantations and admire of the most beautiful Valleys in the world, Vinales. We can add more locations in Cuba should you wish to visit Bay of Pigs, Cienfuegos or Trinidad, just ask our team and they will email you your ideal itinerary almost immediately.
PRICE INCLUDES:
FLIGHTS, economy seats.
- Return flights London – Havana via Madrid, Air Europa. Luggage fees included.
- UK Regional departures available with Air France via Paris or KLM via Amsterdam.
ACCOMMODATION
- Accommodation in a double room on B&B basis at Hotel Sevilla, Old Havana ( with swimming pool ).
- Accommodation in a Tropical bungalow on full board basis at Cayo Levisa Island.
- Accommodation in a Tropical room with valley views at Hotel Horizontes Los Jazmines, Vinales Valley.
PRIVATE ROAD TRANSFERS
- Private road transfer Havana airport – Havana hotel (± 25 minutes).
- Private road transfer Havana hotel – Palma Rubia harbour (±2 hours 20 minutes).
- Private road transfer Palma Rubia harbour – Vinales hotel (±45 minutes).
- Private road transfer Vinales hotel – Havana hotel (+/- 2.5 hours).
- Private road transfer Havana hotel – Havana airport (± 25 minutes).
OTHER SERVICES INCLUDED
- Full ATOL protection/ATOL certificate issued at time of booking.
- Meet and greet at Havana airport on arrival.
- Havana airport departure tax.
- Cuban Visas.
Combine Havana (city), Vinales Valley (rural Cuba) and Cayo Levisa island (beach).
* 7 night package: 2 nights Havana | 2 nights Cayo Levisa | 2 nights Vinales | 1 night Havana *
* 10 night package: 2 nights Havana | 4 nights Cayo Levisa | 2 nights Vinales | 2 nights Havana *
* 14 night package: 3 nights Havana | 5 nights Cayo Levisa | 4 nights Vinales | 2 nights Havana *
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Cuba tailor made holidays 2024 & 2025.
- Destination
- DepartureLondon. U.K. Regional departures also available
- IncludedCuba for the Bohemian TravellerMulti destination
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FROM OUR GALLERY
Best of Cuba: Havana (city), Vinales Valley (rural Cuba), Cayo Levisa (Island paradise)
HAVANA, CUBA'S CAPITAL
Welcome to Havana
Havana is the capital of Cuba. It is a very safe city and its historic old part, where most hotels are located, can be easily explored on foot. Havana's cathedral, Museo de la Revolucion, Obispo Street... there are so many beautiful corners to explore!
The Malecon or sea front promenade is connected to Old Havana through Paseo del Prado boulevard.
Not many people are aware but in Havana, you can also find stunning beaches in Playas del Este, which are located only 30 minutes away from historic old town.
Please find below a list of the most popular pre bookable excursions during your stay in Havana.
CAYO LEVISA ISLAND, A TROPICAL PARADISE
Two and a half hours by road from Havana, followed by a 30-minute boat transfer, you will find the most beautiful tropical island of Cayo Levisa. A true authentic paradise island surrounded by palm trees, mangrove and white sand, lots of white sand...
Cayo Levisa Island
The accommodation consists in a reduced number of beach bungalows, all with air conditioning, comfy beds and showers but, pretty much basic.
There are three different types of bungalows, some fancier and more spacious that others and the difference in price between the different types of bungalows is tiny, the problem is the availability so early booking is highly recommended.
You can go on walks along the endless remote beaches of Cayo Levisa where you will fell you are on your own private island. There aren't any roads, no traffic, no bicycles.
Cayo Levisa has a main buffet restaurant and two A La Carte restaurants, all part of your full board meal plan. There's very little entertainment and loud music. A stay in Cayo Levisa is mainly based on pure relaxation and switching off from daily routine.
VINALES VALLEY, A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE TREASURE
Travel just under three hours by road West of Havana and you will be arriving in Vinales Valley, Pinar del Rio province.
Vinales Valley
Vinales Valley gives you a different perspective of Cuba. Here you will find yourself in rural Cuba, the land of farmers and "guajiros" ( local cowboys ).
Tobacco plantations, cigar factories, simple people, simple life... If you enjoy hiking or horse back riding through endless valleys, bird life, pure air... you are in the right place.
There are many lovely guest houses ( "casa particular") in the Valley as well as three basic hotels, being Hotel Los Jazmines our absolutely favourite place to stay since it is located on a hill overlooking the valley so either from your private balcony or hotel swimming pool, you will enjoy panoramic views that will be impossible to forget.
While in Vinales you can book different excursions such as bird watching guided walking tours, gentle horse riding with a local cowboy or a visit to a cigar factory.
In Vinales town you will find a few authentic local bars with live salsa and many local restaurants where you can enjoy delicious meals ( including vegetarian ) for under £10 per person!
TOUR LOCATION
London - Havana - Vinales Valley - Cayo Levisa Island
What's included in the price?
Flights
Return scheduled flights London Heathrow-Havana via Madrid, Air Europa. UK regional departures also available.
Accommodation
7, 10 or 14-night accommodation in Havana, Cayo Levisa Island and Vinales Valley as per itinerary description
Meal plan
Mixed board
Transfers
Door to door private transfers throughout
Also included
Cuban Visas
ATOL protection
ATOL Certificate, issued at time of booking for your financial protection
Cayo Levisa Island
Cayo Levisa Island is a tropical Caribbean island located 2 hours 20 minutes by road from Havana or 40 minutes by road from Vinales town, followed by a 30 minute boat transfer. This island has pristine white sandy beaches, palm trees, mangroves, humming birds, star fish, no all inclusive concept but full board basis. Beaches are practically empty, it is the opposite concept to the busy and often noise "All Inclusive" concept.
Best time to visit Cuba
Cuba’s weather is pleasant all year round (with an average yearly temperature of 25C) but in our view the best months to go are between March & June and November. Availability and prices are reasonable during these months (with the exception of Easter week) and the weather is just perfect. July and August can be very hot months and hotel availability may be complicated. Christmas and Easter periods are considered peak season. Hurricane season in Cuba and the rest of the Caribbean runs from June to November, with the fiercest storms typically blowing through in September and October.
Cuba for the Bohemian Traveller: hotel locations
All featured hotels in this package offer a five star location. In Havana, your hotel is located in the heart of Old Havana, within walking distance from bars with live music, a wide variety of local restaurants, Havana's cathedral, Malecon or sea-front promenade, Havana's Chinatown, Opera House and more.
In Vinales, Hotel Los Jazmines is located on a hill with breathtaking panoramic views of the Valley of Vinales. In Cayo Levisa, you will be in a tiny tropical Caribbean island with no roads, no bicycles, just white sand, star fish and palm trees. This island is only 30 minutes by boat from mainland, and only 45 minutes by road from Vinales town ( or two hours by road from Havana ).
What clothes to wear?
We recommend light clothes ( t-shirts and shorts preferably) and a light waterproof jacket. Don't forget to bring a hat, sunglasses and mosquito repellent. Vaccines are not compulsory for travel to Cuba although it is always best to double check with your doctor.
Cayo Levisa International Diving Centre is considered one of the top five diving centres in Cuba. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, you will be able to go on spectacular dives and admire the coral reef and tropical fish nearby.
Juan Sanchez from All About Tailor made Travel recommends:
"If this is your first trip to Cuba and you really want to relax but at the same time you want to see the authenticity of this beautiful country, then this tailor made suggested itinerary is ideal. Havana is definitely a must see. The city oozes charm and character everywhere you go to and you feel safe and free to walk anywhere you want to. You then move two hours by road and 30 minutes by boat and you reach a little known paradise island called Cayo Levisa. The beach bungalows are modest and the food is simple but good. If you are looking for five star accommodation then this is not the place but we definitely give it five stars for location location location. Vinales Valley, which is rural Cuba, again, is very near this gorgeous little island, 30 minutes by boat followed by 50 minutes by private transfer. Once again, Vinales is all about being in an authentic part of Cuba, far far away from the All Inclusive touristy resorts. The best place to stay in Vinales is at Los Jazmines hotel (room with Valley views) or La Ermita Hotel. For the independent traveller we offer accommodation at cozy casas particulares. These are becoming more and more popular, as one can read on Trip Advisor."