Havana to Santiago Cuba Fly Drive

Itinerary

Days 1 - 2 UK to Havana

UK to Havana

There is nowhere quite like Havana, with the classic cars, historic old quarters, legendary bars with amazing cocktails and the world famous arts scene including eclectic music and incredible ballet performances. Many experiences can be arranged in advance to get the most of your time here before embarking on a self drive tour of other places on the island.

Day 3 Drive from Havana to Cienfuegos

Havana to Cienfuegos

Collect your hire car in the morning. The drive to Cienfuegos take approx. 5 hours.

Cienfuegos is around 250 km from Havana and is on the island's south coast, there is a French influence here and wonderful architecture, this is known as the Pearl of the South and quite rightly so.

Day 4 - 5 Drive from Cienfuegos to Trinidad

Cienfuegos to Trinidad

The drive to Trinidad takes approx. 2 hours so you have ample time to enjoy Cienfuegos all morning then set off after lunch. The drive is mainly along the coast so look forward to sea view most of the way.

Trinidad is a truly special town, steeped in history and boasts a brilliant music scene - this is a great place to embrace the island's fabulous musical heritage and try a few dance steps

Day 4 - 5 Drive from Cienfuegos to Trinidad

Day 6 Drive from Trinidad to Santa Clara

Trinidad to Santa Clara

The drive to Santa Clara takes approx. 2 hours so a leisurely start is allowed today.

Santa Clara offers insight in to the island's revolutionary past, with key landmarks including the Che Guevara Mausoleum (the final resting place of the famous leader) and the Museo Histórico de la Revolución.

Day 6 Drive from Trinidad to Santa Clara

Day 7 Drive from Santa Clara to Camaguey

Santa Clara to Camaguey

The drive to Camaguey takes approx. 3 1/2 hours so a leisurely start is allowed today.

Camaguey may not be well known, but is a real gem and the well-preserved historic centre is packed with many inviting pastel coloured streets, plazas and baroque churches. It is the island's third largest city and a great place to observe local life and partake in the regional food & drink.

Day 7 Drive from Santa Clara to Camaguey

Day 8 - 9 Drive from Camaguey to Santiago

Camaguey to Santiago

The drive to Santiago takes approx. 7 hours so we recommend departing Camaguey shortly after breakfast.

The drive will take you firstly through farmland areas up to the intriguing town of Bayamo, then you will continue around the foothills of the Sierra Maestre.

Once reaching Santiago drop the hire car off. Santiago is located right at the eastern end of Cuba and is the island's second largest city. Rich in culture it is the place from where Castro launched his revolution and the island's musical capital.

Day 8 - 9 Drive from Camaguey to Santiago

Day 10 Santiago back to Havana (fly)

Santiago to Havana

The flight between Santiago and Havana takes 2 hours and usually depart twice a day (one early morning departure, the second a late evening departure, so you have the choice of spending most of the day in Santiago or having more time back in Havana.)

Day 11 Depart from Havana back to the UK

Havana to UK

Enjoy the last day in Cuba, back in the capital city, exploring more of the squares and streets, admiring the classic restored cars or visiting one or two of the great museums.

Flights to the UK depart early evening.

Day 11 Depart from Havana back to the UK

Pricing

All prices shown represent a from price per person based on low season travel unless otherwise stated.
Availability of tour components and flights seats change continually, affecting the final price. The lead-in price given is therefore for guidance only.
To obtain a tailored quote for you and your party, please call one of our travel experts today.

This fly drive itinerary runs all year round

Summer 2023 1st September 2023 - 31st October 2023

from £3,199pp

Important Info

Important info

•Drivers must be minimum 21 years old and able to provide a full valid driving license which must have been held for at least 1 year
•Vehicles come with a full tank of fuel which must be paid for at the time of collection, we recommend the car is returned empty as unused fuel is not refunded
•Cars are insured against full or partial vehicle theft, collisions, overturning, major catastrophe and damage to third parties
•Whilst child car seats can usually be organised for a fee in advance, we recommend taking your own to ensure it meets international safety standards
•Avoid travelling in the hours of darkness, which can be dangerous due to stray cattle, bicycles and other vehicles without their lights on

Inclusions

•Medium category car with selected insurance cover, unlimited mileage (if you wish to upgrade your car, please speak to us)
•10 nights accommodation
•Return economy flights between London to Havana and one way flight between Santiago and Havana

Exclusions

•Cuba tourist card (£17 per person)
•Fuel, car insurance against financial liability to the vehicle (around £20 per day) & deposit (around £180) payable locally
•Parking, including overnight at hotels
•Gratuities
•Local site entrance fees
•Optional excursions
•Food and drink
•Personal expenditure