A trip especially for families with children and anyone else, who wants gain insight in Cuba on a holiday without stress. In Havana, Trinidad and Cayo Coco, we  combine a diverse program with plenty of free time, beautiful family-friendly hotels and private pensions and a country that is just as attractive as it is fascinating for travelers of all ages – both with and without a family.

On the day of your arrival you will be picked up at the airport of Havana for the transfer to the 4 ½-star hotel Melia Habana (or equivalent alternative hotel). This hotel is located in the heart of Miramar, the business and embassy district of Havanna.
By the way: The Melía Habana has the largest pool landscape of Cuba!

Today you will discover Havana. The Cuban capital has a lot to offer. After breakfast you will enjoy a sightseeing tour together with your English speaking guide. In the morning you will walk through the old town. There you can see a lot of tourist attractions and especially get information about the restoration project of the old town of Havana. The information is given by the town historian's office.
After lunch in a restaurant in Havana (beverages on own expense) you will discover modern Havana with a classic car of the 50’s and 60’s. Some of the highlights you will see:

• Walk through the main streets and places in the historical centre of the old town: Plaza de Armas, Plaza San Francisco, Plaza Vieja and Plaza de la Catedral.
• Visit to the “Garden of Mother Teresa” with the Greek-Orthodox Temple.
• Walk from the “Cortina de Valdes” up to the remains of the arms’ foundry “Maestranza de la Artillería”.
• Panorama roundtrip with one of the famous classic cars of the 50’s and 60’s through modern Havana (along the Malecon, district of the centre of Havana, Vedado, Miramar) with stops at the most important points like: Capitolio Nacional, Plaza de la Revolución etc.)
• Short trip through the forest of Havana and the “Parque Metropolitano”.

After the sightseeing tour you will be brought back to the hotel.

After the breakfast you are free to decide how you want to spend the day. There is no program planed for today, so you can do whatever comes to your mind. Havana is a very diverse, lively city and has a lot to offer – a true pearl of the Caribbean!
Of course you can also book interesting theme tours in English language from our range of offers:

• Visit e.g. a Rum- & a tobacco-factory
• Discover Havana off the usual tourist track – “Havana with heart and mind”
• Follow in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway
• And many others (Religion, art, museums, architecture,…)

Of course you can also visit the Tropicana-Show in the evening or enjoy a day trip to the nature: the UNESCO world heritage site Viñales Valley.
Just contact us if you want further information about our theme tours!

Today you will leave Havana and go to the second stage of this Discovery travel combination: Trinidad! With a bus transfer you will be driven from Havana to this little town on the south coast of Cuba. The differences between Havana and Trinidad are obvious. Havana, with more than 2 million inhabitants, is a very large, vibrant city, while Trinidad, embedded between sea and mountains, with its less than 100,000 inhabitants is a very quiet and cozy place that gives the impression that time is standing still here since a long time ago.

The afternoon is then available for your own exploration tours in and around Trinidad. Maybe you want to buy some souvenirs on one of the small markets which can be found in the side streets of the city? Of course, you can also take a taxi to the beaches outside the city and go swimming there - you have many options!
After your arrival in Trinidad, you will have to walk the last few steps to the Casa Particular you will be accommodated in. But don’t worry, you won’t make these steps alone: you will be accompanied by a representative of the Casa Particular.
In Trinidad you will also be accommodated in a Casa Particular with the breakfast included.

Today you will make a city tour in Trinidad and its surrounding area.
Part of this excursion is a city tour in the morning (including English speaking guide in an air-conditioned bus):

• Walking tour in the old town of Trinidad
• Visit of a historical museum
• Leisure time on the craft market
• Visit of a pottery

The excursion will also lead to a lookout point where you have a fantastic view of the Escambray mountains, the valley of San Luis and the Caribbean Sea.

Another highlight will be your ride to the Valley of the Sugar Mills and the former "Slave Tower".
Overnight stay in a Casa Particular in Trinidad with breakfast.

This morning you can enjoy the breakfast. After that the transfer back to Havana will take place. After arrival there in the early afternoon and the check in in your hotel you will have free time for the rest of the day.
How you will spend the afternoon is entirely up to you - how about goinh, for example, to the other side of the Bay of Havana and visit the "Cristo de La Habana” there? From here you have wonderful views of the bay and the old town of Havana. In addition, it is also not too far to the fortress of San Carlos de la Cabaña, as well as the Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro with its lighthouse. After that you could join the famous cannon shot ceremony at 21 o’clock later in the evening.
Overnight stay in hotel Melia Habana (or equivalent alternative hotel) in Havana with breakfast.

Today you will leave Trinidad. You will be brought to the north coast of Cuba. On artificial dams you reach the island Cayo Coco, which is part of the Jardines del Rey.
Here you will check in to the hotel for the next nights: the 4-star Sol Cayo Coco (or equivalent alternative hotel).

Enjoy your stay at the dream beach of Cayo Coco!
The all-inclusive resort Sol Cayo Coco is located right on the long, palm-lined beach of Cayo Coco and a perfect choice for families, divers and snorkelers.
Children can enjoy a baby club, mini club and also a videogame-room, adults will love the diverse options for sports and other activities. Tennis, Ping Pong, Beachvolleyball are archery are available as well as sauna and massages.

On the 12th day of your trip, the stay at the beach of Cayo Coco is over. With a domestic flight you will return to the capitol of Cuba, Havana.
There you will check-in to the hotel Melia Habana (or equivalent alternative hotel).

Today, the family-combination comes to an end. After these 13 interesting days the breakfast and a timely transfer to a possible return flight to Europe from the airport Havana are still on the program. Optionally you can also book a transfer to a return flight from Varadero.

But the end of the journey does not necessarily mean that your stay in Cuba has ended! If desired, you can extend your stay and book an additional language course, dance class, theme tours and many other options. Just share your ideas with us!

Our services include:

• On arrival and departure each transfer between Havana airport and hotel in Havana
• 4 nights in Hotel Melia Habana (or equivalent alternative hotel) with breakfast: 3 nights at the start of the trip, 1 night at the end
• Exclusive guided tour with an English speaking tour guide in Havana
• 3 nights in a Casa Particular in Trinidad with bed and breakfast
• Guided tour in Trinidad with an English speaking tour guide
• Domestic flight Cayo Coco-Havana with transfers between hotel and airport
• 5 nights in hotel Sol Club Coco (or equivalent alternative hotel) on Cayo Coco with All Inclusive service

The following services are not included in the price:

• Flight: From Europe to Cuba and back
• Tips, for example, for the guide or hotel staff
• Airport tax (currently 25 - CUC / to pay in cash at departure airport)
• Tourist Card (Visa) - You can conveniently purchase one from us!

Changes in the program due to short term reasons:
The program sequence and / or the hotel services can be modified, for example, for technical reasons or weather conditions at short term but without a reduction of the overall travel services. For us, it is a matter of course that we will put all our efforts in providing at least an equivalent replacement for you.


Casas particulares in Cuba
In the middle of Trinidad there are a number of typical private pensions, so-called casas particulares. From there it is possible to reach most of the places of interest in Trinidad within a walking distance.The rooms in casas particulares are, due to the typical colonial architecture, opened mostly to the patio (courtyard). Especially in the hot summer months this helps to achieve some cooling. Of course, the rooms also have air conditioning and / or fan to enhance this effect further. But this also means that a room with its own window and with a view is rather an exception. Due to the close buildings in the old town, this would mean at the same time a loss of privacy. The rooms in these casas particulares, which are in good condition, also have a private bathroom or shower / WC with hot and cold water. The beds have good mattresses. Bed linen and towels are provided by the Casa Particular.Most of the times, the rooms have a refrigerator. If this is not the case, then there is at least the possibility to use the house fridge.Unfortunately, few triple rooms are available and only few beds for children: The booking of these rooms can be made only on request! The owner or administrator of the casas particulares show a clear focus on service and professionalism. They have several years of rental experience in which they have proven their reliability. Your hosts at least have knowledge of English (sometimes also other languages), so that you don’t require any Spanish skills for the communication.The casas particulares have a typical Cuban attractive reception room often used as a community living and/or dining room. This is usually the living room of the owner / operator of the Casa Particular. In general, there are 2 or 3 rooms that are offered for rent, so you can also meet other travelers here in these private pensions.Sockets and electrical systems are placed in a good, typical local condition - Please note: The standard voltage in Cuba are 110 volts with North American plug standard (it is recommended to bring an appropriate plug adapter). In some casas particulares 220 volt connections are available.


An open word to the Cuban private pensions
The Accommodation in private pensions is an absolutely recommendable alternative to hotel accommodation – especially for those who really want to get in touch with the country and its people. Through the contact with the owners you can also obtain some insights into the Cuban daily life in a way that is otherwise scarcely possible. The Casa-hosts are all very concerned about their guests and provide a dedicated service which is usually above the level of service of low-priced local hotels. Of course you can also get many hints from your host for the ventures on your own – first-hand inside hints.On the other hand, however, it is also important to know that your hosts are private individuals and no hoteliers - and that these private houses are in a developing country and no hotels with an international standard. So you have to expect that possibly once may precipitate the current (no back-up generators) or that the hot water or the air conditioning does not work (the procurement of spare parts turns out difficult many times). These are of course exceptions and your hosts will try hard to find a solution as quickly as possible.
It is also important to know that the building regulations, among other things, are not comparable with European standards. Stairs, railings and balconies, for example, do not have any minimum heights. For electrical installations there is usually neither a protective conductor nor a "protection" at bath installations - This is typical for the country (and applies also to many hotels). This should be considered when booking with children or for example when using your own electrical equipment.When having overnight stays in private pensions you are naturally also involved in the Cuban life environment. Many of our guests want to travel just like that. This means, however, that according to the Cuban mentality sometimes, for example, a family celebration can take place or a baseball game may be seen with audible enthusiasm. This means it may therefore happen sometimes that it becomes a little louder.... but on the other side you will probably be invited to join them.


IMPORTANT / booking casas particulares - Liability
To meet the demand of our travel guests for private pensions in Trinidad, we have organized a "pool" of several Casas that allows us to offer you an adequate accommodation in pleasant surroundings, also in the heavily loaded high season periods. We know personally all Casas and their operators. The Casas are visited by us routinely in our visits to Cuba to verify the quality, cleanliness, equipment, condition and as far as our knowledge allows it the quality of the facilities (water, electricity, etc.).
We ask for your understanding that we just ARRANGE for you the stay in the Casa particular - this means that we care as an intermediary for the entire booking process – however you enter into a direct agreement with the owners of the private pension. This applies particularly if more travel components such as a round trip, dance class or excursions are booked with us. Even in these cases we just act as the mediators for the accommodation.

With the booking of a Casa Particular, you accept this agreement.

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