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Cuba sunset panorama over trees

Rolling through Tobacco Hills

Bite-sized trip
  • Itinerary:
    Viñales
  • Duration:
    3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
  • Price:
    from £ 106.- per person (excluding flights)
Horse ride through the rolling hills of Viñales, Cuba’s rustic cigar region. A UNESCO World Heritage scenic town with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants around the main square. You’ll explore the valley on horse and on foot, learning about the art of cigar-rolling, meet the local guajiros and stopping to take panoramic snapshots. If you’re looking for an authentic experience, you’ve found it. Life isn’t staged in Viñales, it simply unfolds as it has done for decades.
Cuba Vinales local man

Day 1 – Arrival in Vinales

Stretched along the valley floor between forest-topped hills, Viñales is home to 4,000 friendly locals, one main street and one state-owned restaurant. You’ll stay in a casa particular on the outskirts of town. You’ll have your own room with air conditioning and your own key so that you can come and go as you please.

Days 2-3 – Vinales horse riding trip/tobacco hike & departure

On Day 2, you’ll saddle up for a scenic horse ride through the rolling hills with a local guide. The Cuban horses are very relaxed, so you’ll find them easy enough to ride. As you mosey along, you’ll find yourself flanked by towering jungle-topped hills and surrounded by red-earth field.

If you’re not confident with horses, you can opt to hike the route instead. Around lunchtime, you’ll return to Viñales and the rest of your time in the village is your own. Rent some bikes, head for some panoramic viewpoints, take a boat trip on the underground river at Cueva del India or sit in the shade of the church plaza with an ice-cream. The next day you’ll journey onwards to your next adventure.

Accommodation

Vinales Casa accommodation
Vinales Casa accommodation

For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options

1Option

Upgrade to our Standard accommodation

  • Price:
    From £ 176.- per person (excluding flights)
  • Included:
    Standard accommodation, excursions, transport and meals as described above

For this bite-sized trip we have an alternative option available for your accommodation. Our Standard version is something a bit more special or unique but still with lots of local flavour! If you would like to upgrade your accommodation for this bite-sized trip select our Standard option below.

2Option

Cayo Jutias day trip

  • Price:
    From £ 55.- per person
  • Included:
    Enjoy a beach day at one of Cuba's less discovered gems

Feel like you deserve a beach day? We can arrange a visit to one of Cuba’s less discovered gems. There are no hotels here so it has retained an untouched feel, but you’ll find white sands and crystal clear waters which rival any of the big resorts. There are a couple of small bars, as well as kayak rental and snorkeling trips…or you could just wander amongst the mangroves and find a quiet spot to relax. Lunch is included, and you’ll need an extra night in Vinales too.

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