Cuba Holiday on a Shoestring
Just because you are travelling on a budget, doesn’t mean you should miss out on amazing experiences and quality accommodation. With our exceptional shoestring travel itineraries, we can tailor your travel plans exactly to suit your spending requirements
Just because you are travelling on a budget, doesn’t mean you should miss out on amazing experiences and quality accommodation. With our exceptional shoestring travel itineraries, we can tailor your travel plans exactly to suit your spending requirements.
Whether its tips on how to keep costs down whilst you’re in Cuba, or advice on the latest special offers on hotels and flights, our knowledgeable specialists know intimately our recommendations and accommodation.
We also offer a network of coach transfers throughout Cuba, and have a range of pre-bookable experiences at competitive prices. Talk to one of our specialists, and without breaking the bank we’ll design the perfect journey for you.
Tailormade Holidays on a Budget
Tailor-Made travel needn’t be expensive. Many of our clients travelling on a budget prefer an entirely bespoke journey to Cuba, meticulously crafted around their interests, time, and money
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Cuba on a Shoestring. Sample Itineraries
For those looking for a budget-friendly holiday, we’ve hand-picked eight destinations that should give you plenty of choices to organise something really special while keeping costs in check. How you mix them is entirely up to you.
Some of our clients prefer a longer stay by the beach; others prefer to skip Varadero altogether to spend more time in Trinidad or the beach. The unspoiled beaches of Cayo Levisa are increasingly popular. Trinidad is such a charming colonial town surrounded by verdant mountains and the sea, that is not uncommon our clients ask us to make the arrangements for them to stay there a few nights and enjoy the lively town culture. Vinales boast the best of Cuba’s countryside. And Santiago de Cuba is, in many ways, the cradle of Cuban culture.
When you speak to us, we can discuss your interests and expectations and suggest the best itinerary based on your plans for this trip
Matthew Osullivan, Captivating CubaCREATE YOUR OWN DESTINATION MIX
Budget-friendly holidays we’ve created for our clients in the past include some of the following variations
- Havana + Varadero
Havana + Vinales + Cayo Levisa
Havana + Trinidad + Varadero
Havana + Vinales + Trinidad + Varadero
Havana + Vinales + Cienfuegos + Trinidad + Santiago + Baracoa
Continue reading our recommended accommodation and experiences in each destination. These include our top-recommended budget-friendly resorts and activities we think you will love.
Havana
Take a shared guided city tour of Havana and see all the sights of this amazing city in a small group
Enjoy a day in the countryside at the UNESCO heritage site of Vinales Valley on our daily group tour
Discover the historic sights of Havana in your chauffeured Old American car tour
Benefit from our specialist recommendations to dine in fantastic unique restaurants and local bars and music venues
A carefully selected recommended casas particulares
Cayo Levisa
With excursions focused on a range of nautical activities we can develop some ideas with you, should you wish to tear yourself away from the beach or pool…
Valley of Vinales
Explore the limestone cave system in the Mogote mountains on one of our daily shared explorations, fully guided with transfers included
Experience a unique visit to a tobacco plantation and see first-hand the early stages of the tobacco production. Head to nearby Pinar Del Rio and visit the factory that makes the world-famous cigars
Enjoy a leisurely scenic guided bike ride or walk through the beautiful Valley of Vinales.
A carefully selected recommended casas particulares
Cienfuegos
If you can muster the energy from your sun-drenched deck overlooking the water, enjoy a half day cultural tour of Cienguegos. Visit the historic centre, Jose Marti Park, Tomas Terry Theatre, Purisima Church, Meson El Palatino, the Provincial Museum, Malecon and many more…
A carefully selected recommended casas particulares
Trinidad, Cuba.
Join a catamaran and spend the day on the Caribbean Sea. Swim, snorkel, relax and spend time on the beautiful, unspoilt island of Cayo Blanco
Immerse yourself in the history of this UNESCO museum city with a private local guide, who will take you into the depths of this incredible city
Head to the hills on our daily exploration of the nearby Escambray mountains. Meet hill farmers, swim in pools and absorb the peace and beauty of the local scenery
A carefully selected recommended casas particulares
Varadero Beach
Cruise the seas and enjoy a great day in the sun on our daily Catamaran cruise to the idyllic Cayo Blanco
Enjoy a world class performance of the Buena Vista Social Club with your transfers arranged to and from the venue
Take a jeep safari, chauffeured or driving yourself in our daily group departure through the backroads with visits en route
Starfish Cuatro Palmas
Iberostar Tainos
Roc Arenas Doradas
Baracoa
Explore at your leisure the oldest and most picturesque spot in eastern Cuba. This historic town was the first Spanish settlement in Cuba (the first Villa), founded in 1511. It is also the spot where the Spanish conquistadors, lead by Colombus, first touched land in Cuba back in 1492.
A carefully selected recommended casas particulares
2* El Castillo
Santiago de Cuba
Enjoy the sights through the main streets and avenues of the city, including the San Juan hills, and old residential neighborhoods. Stop at the Square of the Revolution, and the Moncada barracks. Visit to Santa Ifigenia cemetery to see the changing of the guard and Fidel Castro’s Mausoleum and final resting place.
A carefully selected recommended casas particulares
Casagranda
Guardalavaca
With excursions focused on a range of nautical activities we can develop some ideas with you, should you wish to tear yourself away from the beach or pool…
Sol Rio Luna Mares
Playa Costa Verde