One Week Romantic Cuba Vacation for Couples

Varadero beach in Cuba

What to expect on this itinerary

This custom-tailored 7-day couples tour of Cuba immerses you in the romance, charm, and cultural history of the Caribbean. From the splashing waves along Havana’s seaside Malecon to Trinidad’s colonial facades, immerse yourself in the seclusion and tranquility of Cuba. Embrace the seductive sounds of rumba and the tropical landscape of El Nicho Waterfall to find endless beauty and inviting majesty.

Countries Visited

Cuba

Places Visited

Havana, Vinales, Cienfuegos, Trinidad

Suggested Duration

7 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Havana – Tour in a Vintage Car

Your flight will land at Jose Marti International Airport, where your private transfer will meet you at customs and transfer you to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city. You will have time to settle in to the comforts of your accommodations before discovering remarkable foundations of the city that date back to the 16th century. You will meet your guide at the hotel and step into a classic American car from the 1950s, which will be complete with a convertible top open for a tremendous view of the city. On your tour, you will smell hints of coconut and pineapple in the air as you appreciate the sites and cruise down the Malecon to visit the remarkable open plaza of Revolution Square.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Day 2

Havana – Old Havana and Finca Vigia

Day 3

Vinales – Rural Tour on Horseback

Day 4

Cienfuegos – Visit an Artist Town

Day 5

Trinidad – Discover El Nicho Waterfall

Day 6

Havana – Indulge in the Beauty of Varadero

Day 7

Havana – Depart for Home

Trip Highlights

  • Delight in the charm of the stunning scenery at El Nicho Waterfall, which is hidden in the Gran Parque Natural Topes de Collantes
  • Bask in the romance of Old Havana when cruising the streets and famous seaside Malecon from the backseat of a vintage car
  • Traverse the gorgeous and unique landscape of Valle de Vinales on horseback, winding around the base of natural limestone karsts
  • Indulge in the seductive majesty of Trinidad, which is the best-preserved colonial town in Cuba and filled with music, culture, and extravagant artifacts
  • Embrace the music of Cuba with a private rumba dance lesson that will provide insight into the seductive steps of a unique variation of the national dance
  • Enjoy the tranquil ambiance of the European architecture and seaside setting of alluring Cienfuegos
  • Visit the former home Ernest Hemingway, which has been turned into a museum and offers a glimpse of the author’s life frozen in time
  • Luxuriate in the beauty of Cuba’s coastline with a view of the clear, light blue waters off the coast of Varadero

Detailed Description

You will embrace the unique history and surprising grandeur of historic cities and secluded countryside during your one-week couple’s tour of Cuba. From artists working beneath the trees of a grand boulevard to the unique elegance of European architecture that decorates Cienfuegos, the bountiful marine life that shimmers near the island shores to the fascinating limestone karsts that soar above scattered tobacco fields, your Cuba vacation will highlight the captivating images of the island while offering intimate experiences. You will travel from cityscapes to secluded national parks and from the charming countryside to quiet towns.

Your romantic Cuba vacation will begin with your arrival at Jose Marti International Airport, where you will meet your private transfer. With two nights in Havana, you will have time to indulge in the famous ambiance of the Cuban capital city, which ranges from the enticing sounds of rumba that weave through the open plazas to the graceful facades of neoclassical and Baroque architecture that symbolize the city’s colonial past. You will be provided with time to enjoy the unique views of the city from a vintage car and to learn the steps to a Guaguanco dance. Moreover, you will get a glimpse into the private and working life of Ernest Hemingway at Finca Vigia before enjoying the vibrant ambiance of cafes and restaurants that line the cobbled lanes.

A night in Vinales will offer you plenty of time to wander through the natural grandeur of Vinales on horseback for a charming excursion before traveling to Cienfuegos for a night. You will stop in Pinar del Rio to view the artistic nature of the city and visit the local cigar factory. Once in Cienfuegos, the wonders of the seaside city will shine during your private tour, showcasing the city’s historic architecture, vibrant waters, and casual atmosphere.

You will have the opportunity to follow the trail that leads to El Nicho Waterfall within the beautiful scenery of Gran Parque Natural Topes de Collantes en route to the colonial city of Trinidad. The pastel facades and extravagant 19th-century mansions will charm you as you traverse the city and its surroundings. Before returning to Havana, you will stop at the seaside town of Varadero, where you can visit with local vendors and discover the glowing marine life at one of the staggering coral reefs in the crystal-clear Caribbean waters.

Starting Price

$3,000 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.

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Cuba Mother & Daughter Vacation Review: Vinales, Trinidad, Cigar Rolling Experience, Dance School, Amazing Food, Rainforest Hike
Wow. All I can say is WOW. If you're thinking of going to Cuba, GO. If you need a travel planner, use this company. It will be among the most memorable and excellent trips of your life. My daughter and I just returned from 9 days in Cuba. It was truly a life-changing experience. We genuinely got a deep immersion into the culture, the people, the country and the amazing things it has to offer. The agenda put together by this travel team was spectacular. We visited a tobacco farm and learned how to roll cigars and how to smoke them, we had a session with the young dancers at a Dance school, had Cuban cooking lessons, visited an organic farm, a mosaic city, hiked into the rain forest, visited museums and learned so much. I am truly only scratching the surface. The food was AMAZING - far better than I expected. Prepare to skip or share meals because there is so much delicious food. The accommodations were excellent - in family homes but with private baths, breakfast and comfortable surroundings. But the best part of the trip was the excellent partnership planning by the travel planner (and her extremely knowledgeable son). I don't think I ever emailed my planner where she didn't respond within 10 minutes and was ALWAYS flexible in accommodating our needs. Here advice was priceless and I felt so safe with her plans and style. And...I can't say enough about our guide and our driver. They were with us the entire trip, always with a smile, a helpful hand, super flexible and just plain good fun. It made all the difference. Cuba is not an easy trip. The distances are far and the infrastructure is difficult. But don't let that stop you. You can have the best of both worlds through this travel team. Immerse in Cuba but at a comfort level you're used to in the U.S. Be prepared for long distances in a '53 Chevy or the like. There is no other way to see the country. DON'T limit yourself to Havana. We loved Trinidad and Vinales so much. Be flexible...the restroom situation is not like the U.S. but with a little flexibility you can manage that. We didn't drink tap water but bottled water was very accessible and reasonable. The food is unbelievable. Bring good walking shoes, layers for unexpected weather and a flexible attitude. Listen before you "tell". You'll hear the Cuban perspective which is why you're there!!  AMAZING!!! 

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Cuba Tour Review: Havana, Vinales, History, Local Cuisine & Music, Classic Cars, Tobacco Farm, 9-Day Vacation
Everything went exactly as planned. Eli listened to us and executed perfectly. From the hotels to the guides, the sites and restaurants. We were met at the airport in Havana by a driver of a classic car and a guide. Both stayed with us for 5 days. They were very knowledgeable and we were completely comfortable in their presence and enjoyed their company and learned a great deal from them. Everything we were told was prepaid in advance was indeed included and even a last minute lunch place change didn't cause any issues. The places we stayed matched our criteria completely including safety, locations and cleanliness. The people that own and work at each establishment were fabulous and made us great breakfast every morning.The dinner restaurants that Eli planned for us were beyond fabulous. She nailed it! We ate in a farm to table home that is top rated in Vinales where the owners came and spoke to us and in Havana the superb, cool and delicious meals were literally highlights of our trip. Each evening after dinner we experienced local music in a different club.

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Cuba Tour Review: Havana, Trinidad, Varadero, Beach, Cuban Jazz, Local Drinks & Cuisine, Hiking, 16-Day Trip
The travel company and Eli were nothing short of fantastic. The trip Eli curated for us to Cuba was perfect. Everything was taken care of - from accommodation, to food, drinks, sight seeing, and transport. She arranged a fantastic guide and private driver/car. Both the guide and the driver were great and took care of every need we had - even going so far as to wait in line at high demand restaurants so we had a table ready when we arrived. We stayed in Casa Particulars in Havana, Trinidad and Varadero. Eli personally inspects all the Casa Particulars that she will put her clients in - and they were all fantastic - clean, spacious and with the most gracious hosts. In addition to the accommodation, Eli also books at the best restaurants in each town hence we had some memorable meals which turned into not just eating but culinary experiences. The itinerary was packed with great tours and excursions - we enjoyed them all, which is a rarity! We visited Cuba over the Christmas / New Year's period, which is great weather-wise. The highlight of our trip was meeting Eli for a New Year's Eve party she organized for all her guests - the cherry on top of a spectacular trip!

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Travel Review: Cuba Vacation, Santa Clara, Trinidad, Havana, Museum of Fine Art, Zoo

This was our first trip to Cuba - my husband and myself. Though we travel often, we were advised to find a travel agency to prepare an itinerary for us and help navigate any administrative issues related to travel from the US. I am so glad I came upon Zicasso and their recommended agent. Briefly, I cannot imagine a better experience and initiation into Cuba. Our travel agent listened carefully to my hopes and desires for our brief (one week) trip and created an itinerary that gave us a truly in depth sense of the country and the people in a short period of time. All the personnel he selected for us - our guides and drivers - were wonderful and clearly dedicated to giving us an intimate and positive experience of Cuba. The three cities we visited - Santa Clara, Trinidad and Havana - offered a different perspective of this fascinating country, thanks also to the residents we met, including artists as well as individuals working in the service industry. We loved our lodging in both Trinidad and Havana - and felt very well taken care of by the hosts.  They all went out of their way to make us feel welcome

We learned so much, about history, architecture, art, food and of course - to my husband's delight - classic American cars that you see everywhere in Havana. This is what we love - to really learn about the places we visit - and while Cuba is complicated and perhaps we came away with more questions than answers, it was not for lack of discussion with the people we encountered more than willing to tell us about their Cuba. All in all, a tremendous treat. 

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Cuba Luxury Tour & Travel Agent Review: Havana, Vinales, Bay of Pigs, Cuisine, Culture, History & the People
If you are looking for a first class Cuban vacation, you should absolutely book with this travel team!!!  The travel planner will customize a very thoughtful itinerary based on your wants and needs.  From the moment we contacted the planner we felt that she really cared about providing excellent service.  After discussing the type of vacation we were looking for, she was able to put together an amazing itinerary that met all of our requests within our budget. The travel team staff are very professional and thoughtful. They made us feel very special throughout our Cuban adventure. We were able to learn about the Cuban culture and history from their very knowledgeable staff. The guide is very responsible and courteous.  He is well informed and was able to describe the history and the way of life for the Cuban people.  We had many wonderful discussions about the culture we were immersed. He made us feel very safe and at home in Cuba.  The B&B’s we stayed were all very welcoming, clean, and comfortable.  The people were so accommodating and friendly and the breakfasts were wonderful.  Speaking of the Cuban food, the meals at the local paladares were amazing!  We are foodies and were continually impressed by the quality of the service and food we experienced. Most of all we really enjoyed traveling in the Classic cars to tour around Havana, Vinales, and the Bay of Pigs!  We felt as though we stepped back into time. Our drivers were fantastic and excellent drivers.  We always felt very comfortable and safe. We cannot say enough about the service we received from the travel team's staff.  It was first class all the way!  We would 100% book with them for our next trip to Cuba!!!  Travel team thank you very much for sharing your beautiful culture and country with us, the memories will remain with us forever!

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Cuba Anniversary Vacation Review: Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Cabaret, Dance School, Hiking, Bars, Hemmingway's House, Varadero Beach, Salsa Lessons, Sunset Dinner, 8 Nights

Our Zicasso travel expert did a great job making all of our arrangements and making changes as needed while we were in Cuba. Our local guide and driver were excellent. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, very patient, and so gracious. Our driver took good care of us too. The guest house in Havana was amazing. The guest house in Trinidad was mediocre. The guest house in Varadero was in a great location and just fine. We loved the itinerary. The activities were diverse, interesting, and fun. We could not believe the VIP treatment we received everywhere we went – the dance school, the cabaret venue, restaurants, etc.

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