6-Day Cuba Discovery: Havana’s Colonial Charm & Varadero’s Caribbean Beaches

Tour Overview

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1: Arrive Havana / Varadero

Arrive at José Martí International Airport in Havana or Juan Gualberto Gómez Airport in Varadero. Private transfer to the Grand Aston Varadero Resort, a 5-star all-inclusive beachfront property (opened 2023, 531 rooms). Settle in, hit the beach, and enjoy your first all-inclusive dinner. Overnight at Grand Aston Varadero.

Day 2: Havana Day Trip — Old Havana

Full-day excursion to Havana (2-hour drive). Walking tour of Old Havana (Habana Vieja), a UNESCO World Heritage site: Plaza de la Catedral, Plaza de Armas, Plaza Vieja, and the Malecón seafront boulevard. Ride in a classic American car — a fleet of 1950s Chevys and Cadillacs still cruise the streets! Lunch at a paladar (private restaurant). Visit the Rum Museum and enjoy a mojito at La Bodeguita del Medio, Hemingway’s favorite bar. Return to Varadero. Overnight at Grand Aston Varadero.

Day 3: Varadero Beach Day

Full day enjoying Varadero’s legendary 20km white-sand beach — consistently voted one of the world’s best. All-inclusive: unlimited food, drinks, and beach activities. Optional: Seafari catamaran cruise (snorkeling, dolphin watching), jet ski, or scuba diving. Overnight at Grand Aston Varadero.

Day 4: Viñales Valley

Day trip to the Viñales Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore dramatic limestone mogotes (karst hills), visit a tobacco farm to learn about Cuba’s famous cigar-making, and see the Mural de la Prehistoria. Lunch at a farm-to-table restaurant with stunning valley views. Return to Varadero. Overnight at Grand Aston Varadero.

Day 5: Beach & Resort Activities

Your last full day. Relax on the beach, join resort activities, or take an optional tour: Jeep safari, deep-sea fishing, or Tropicana Varadero cabaret show (Cuba’s famous open-air nightclub since 1939). Overnight at Grand Aston Varadero.

Day 6: Depart Cuba

Breakfast. Transfer to airport. ¡Hasta luego, Cuba!

Inclusions

• 5 nights Grand Aston Varadero Resort 5★ (All-Inclusive)
• All meals, snacks, and beverages (unlimited)
• Havana day trip with classic car ride
• Viñales Valley day trip with tobacco farm visit
• All airport transfers
• 24-hour emergency assistance
• Local taxes

What’s Not Included

• Entrance fees to attractions
• Tour Guide
• Meal (lunch and dinner)
• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses