The Cigar Trail
Learn about and taste Cuban Cigars
3-night Havana Short Stay Package from US$1100
Make the Most of a Short Trip to Havana
The Havana Short Stay is a convenient, best-of-Havana package designed to help you experience the city's highlights in a short time—without the stress of planning, researching, or guesswork. Your own private English-speaking local guide coordinates the schedule and stays with you throughout.
What You'll Experience (Inclusions)
- Round-trip airport transfers from Havana's Jose Marti Airport
- 3-night stay in a comfortable guesthouse (casa particular) with daily breakfast or upgrade to a privately-owned premium or luxury boutique hotel
- Old Havana Walking tour to explore UNESCO streets, plazas, and hidden corners
- Classic Car Tour* for a panoramic look at Havana's iconic neighbourhoods
- Choose ONE cultural experience: Afro-Cuban culture experience or cigar tour*
- Choose ONE out-of-town experience: Hemingway tour or Fusterlandia
- Choose ONE lesson: percussion, salsa dancing, Spanish, or Cuban cooking (+US$20)
- Havana cannon ceremony* a historic nightly tradition (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday)
- Night out in Havana*: visit a nightlife venue with your guide
*Fuel Surcharge: Due to Cuba's ongoing fuel situation, transportation costs can fluctuate daily. Activities that include vehicle transportation may be subject to a fuel surcharge at time of service, payable directly to the driver in USD or EUR. Your guide will advise you if this applies.
Not Included
- International Flights
- Visa and passport fees — you can purchase your visa from us!
- Insurance — Travel Medical Insurance is required; if purchasing a medical-only policy, an additional comprehensive travel insurance policy is recommended. US Airlines automatically include Travel Medical insurance on direct flights to Cuba.
- Lunches, dinners, and drinks
- Gratuities
- Additional day tours or optional activities
Havana Short Stay Package Prices (3 nights)
| Havana Short Stay Package | 1 person | 2 people |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Guesthouse | $1100 | $1545 |
| Additional nights (with guide service) | +$127 | +$135 |
| Additional nights (without guide service) | +$56 | +$66 |
| Upgrade to Comfort Guesthouse | +$60 | +$60 |
| Add on a day trip to Viñales or Varadero | Market price | Market price |
| Prices based on one room per package. Additional rooms and accommodation types (premium or luxury guesthouse, hotel) available — consult us. | ||
This organised adventure is the easiest way to see Havana's essentials—history, music, art, flavours, and nightlife—in less than a week. Send us your preferred experiences and travel dates, and we'll lock in a smooth, guided Havana escape from start to finish.
Looking for more? Explore the whole island on our multi-day tours. Wanting less? Book a Havana local guide for a few hours or for the whole day.
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