Varadero Private Day Trips
Varadero Private Day Trips
When making your booking, you'll be able to choose from the different day trips below. They each last 9 hours and include pickup from your hotel in Varadero and drop off at the end of the activity. Your driver-guide will pick you up at 8 am.
Matanzas & Bellamar Caves Day Trip
Would you like to explore one of the best natural areas in Cuba? On this day trip, we'll head to the 300,000-year-old Bellamar Caves. We'll head inside the caves to admire their stalactites and stalagmites while discussing how this incredible site was formed.
Our next stop will be Matanzas, which is also known as the "City of Bridges". We'll explain the reason behind this nickname as we stroll through its historic centre and see iconic monuments such as the Monserrate Hermitage, the Sauto Theatre and the Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo.
In addition, we'll admire the Castle of San Severino from the outside. This fortress had an important role in the defence of the city and was once a military prison and customs building.
Havana & Tobacco Factory Day Trip
Cuba's capital awaits! We'll set off on a 2.5-hour trip to Havana and stop at the viewpoint of Bacunayagua or El Pescador when we're halfway there. Here, we'll see the mountains and the lush jungles in northern Cuba, as well as the Straits of Florida.
We'll then visit a tobacco factory and learn all about the laborious artisanal process that goes into making the famous Havana cigars. In addition, we'll visit a shop where we'll find out lots of fun facts about rum, another well-known Cuban product.
Our next activity will be a sightseeing tour so you can discover modern Havana. We'll see the Presidential Palace, Revolution Square, the University and the Capitol Building before exploring Old Havana. While we're in the oldest part of the city, we'll see the Cathedral, the Plaza de Armas and many other iconic spots.
Playa Larga & Playa Girón Day Trip
On this day trip, we'll spend 2.5 hours travelling to the Bay of Pigs to spend an unforgettable day at Playa Larga and Playa Girón.
Before we get to our destination, we'll stop at Boca de Guamá, one of the most important wetlands in Cuba. You'll be able to visit a crocodile farm on your own or take a boat ride on the Tesoro Lagoon.
Afterwards, you'll have the rest of the day free to sunbathe and take a dip at the beaches at the Bay of Pigs. Calm and clean waters, white sand, palm trees and coral reefs await!
Cienfuegos & Trinidad Day Trip
If you go for this option, we'll pick you up at 6:30 am and make the 3-hour journey to Cienfuegos. Known as the Pearl of southern Cuba, this city is famous for the French appearance of its buildings, as it was founded in 1819 by French settlers.
As we stroll along Cienfuegos' avenues we'll learn all about its history while admiring its most beautiful buildings, such as the 17th-century Valle Palace. Due to the history and legacy of this place, the whole area has been declared a World Heritage Site.
The day trip will then take us to another UNESCO city, Trinidad. We'll stroll around the Plaza Mayor, see the Convent of San Francisco de Asís, visit the arts and crafts market and even try a typical cocktail. What more could you ask for?
More Information
Duration
9 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by car
English–speaking driver–guide
Private and exclusive tour
Not included
Food and drinks
Entry to the tobacco factory: US$ 10 per person
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. Accessible toilets.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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Taxi Drivers Cuba
Corporate name: D’STINOS RGUEZ, S.A.
Pets
Permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Can children visit the tobacco factory?
A - No. The minimum age to visit the tobacco factories is 18 years old.
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Q - Is the tobacco factory open at the weekend?
A - The tobacco factories we'll visit on the day trip to Havana are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of each month. They're also closed from December 25th to January 15th and from July 23rd to August 19th of each year. If the factory is closed, we'll look for an alternative so you can still learn all about the tobacco culture in this city.
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Q - Will we have free time to eat?
A - Yes. All the day trips include a minimum of 1 hour's free time so you can get something to eat.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
