Location
Havana - Viñales
Duration
approx. 10 hours
Kind
Day trip
Options
Group/Private
Diverse nature and fascinating caves in Viñales National Park
When you think of Cuba, you often imagine white sandy beaches, but the fertile green landscape of Viñales offers a surprising and captivating contrast. The small town of Viñales in the valley of the same name in western Cuba is surrounded by breathtaking karst formations and is known for producing the best tobacco in the world. Experience the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of this UNESCO World Heritage Site on a day trip from Havana. You will take part in a tobacco processing tour at the Manufactura de Tabacos and the Casa del Veguero and learn about the traditional methods of tobacco production. A fascinating cave tour with a boat trip in the Cueva del Indio also awaits you. Finally, you will visit the impressive Mural de la Prehistoria, a huge mural depicting the history of mankind.
First highlight
Departure from Havana
Hop on the bus and embark on a scenic drive from Havana to the Viñales Valley. Enjoy the scenic drive west to Viñales National Park, known for its breathtaking natural landscapes.
Second highlight
Viñales National Park
You reach Viñales National Park, where the landscape is characterized by tuberous karst formations, the so-called mogotes. These limestone rocks rise up to 400 meters high and are around 160 million years old. The park is criss-crossed by well-tended green tobacco plantations and traditional farms, which form a harmonious and picturesque backdrop.
Third highlight
Tobacco processing in the Manufactura de Tabacos and Casa del Veguero
Visit the Manufactura de Tabacos, where experienced torcedores roll the wrapper leaves for cigars by hand. Learn more about the long tradition of cigar making in Cuba. A torcedor can produce between 40 and 180 cigars a day, which illustrates the craftsmanship involved. Afterwards, visit the Casa del Veguero (tobacco farmer's house) and the Los Jazmines viewpoint, from where you have a breathtaking view of the Viñales Valley.
Fourth highlight
Lunch break
Enjoy a delicious lunch, which is included in the tour, surrounded by the lush vegetation and natural beauty of Viñales.
Fifth highlight
Cueva del Indio - cave tour and boat trip
Explore the Cueva del Indio, the most famous cave in the region. The underground river San Vicente meanders for four kilometers through washed-out pools, forming bizarre figures. Walk the first part of the cave on foot and then take a boat for the last 300 meters into the 135-meter-high grotto with its uniquely shaped stalactites and stalagmites.
Sixth highlight
Visit to the Mural de la Prehistoria
Before returning to Havana, visit the Mural de la Prehistoria, a rock painting 120 meters high and 180 meters wide, which depicts the history of the theory of evolution in colourful drawings.
Seventh highlight
Return journey
In the late afternoon, you will leave the enchanting Viñales Valley and return to Havana to reflect on the day's experiences in one of Cuba's most beautiful natural landscapes.
Top sights of the tour
Viñales National Park
Viñales National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its impressive karst formations, lush tobacco plantations and traditional farms. The park offers an insight into Cuba's rich agricultural and cultural heritage.
Cueva del Indio
The Cueva del Indio is a famous cave in the Viñales Valley, which is home to an underground river and spectacular stalactite and stalagmite formations. The cave tour includes both a hike and a boat trip through the cave.
Services included
Visit to the Viñales National Park
Transfer to and from your accommodation in Havana
Tobacco production and Casa del Veguero
Qualified, German-speaking tour guide
Visit to the Mural de la Prehistoria
Cave tour and boat trip in the Cueva del Indio
Cuban lunch
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