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Drive Eastern Cuba - Self-Drive Tour

Included Services
  • 5 locations in 8 days: Gibara, Cayo Saetía, Baracoa, Santiago de Cuba, Holguín or Guardalavaca
  • flexible program with many optional activities
  • incl. 3 nights in hotels with a 2-3* standard
  • incl. 4 nights in Casas Particulares
  • incl. rental car in chosen category and information meeting in Havana
  • for 2 people from £ 470 p.p., for 4 people from £ 360 p.p.

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Discover the undiscovered: You want to experience "the other" Cuba? Than this 8-day trip might be perfect for you! With a rental car you drive through Cuba's East, which is less touristy and gives you an authentic Cuban experience. You'll get to know gorgeous coastal towns, and tropical mountain ranges. The rental car gives you a lot more flexibility to get to the most beautiful places. Take stops at pristine beaches or take a walk in hidden forests. More information you can find in our detailed itinerary.

Route of the self-drive tour "Drive Eastern Cuba"

  You alreday start your rental car adventure on day 1 of your tour. There's much to see: the coastal town Gibara, wild animals on Cayo Saetía, Baracoa - the oldest town of Cuba - and the secret capital of Cuba: Santiago Cuba. You won't find much traffic on the roads, instead you will be impressed by the unique landscapes.
Below you’ll find the day-by-day breakdown for our Drive Eastern Cuba tour.  

These highlights are waiting for you on this tour

  • "secret capital"
  • City of music and dance
  • impressive fortress "El Morro"
  • Undiscovered Cuba
  • fascinating flora and fauna
  • gorgeous beaches
  • Cuba's first settlement
  • Located on the "Bay of Honey"
  • Surrounded by the Sierra del Purial

Itinerary

Welcome to Cuba! Your rental car is already waiting for you at the airport. Your first location is the small coastal town Gibara. If you are not too tired from your journey, you can take a little walk at the habour and observe all the fisher boats. Try some delicious sea food in one of the restaurants. Unterkunft im Hotel in Gibara, 2-3* standard
Feel the authentic flair of Gibara while walking along the samll streets. Afterwards you continue your journey on rural streets until you reach the peninsula Cayo Saetía. The last part of the drive will be a little bumpy but you'll be rewarded with impressive landscapes. Unterkunft im Hotel at Cayo Saetía, 2-3* standard  Verpflegung: breakfast
You might get the impression to be in Africa because of the many wild animals living here. If you are lucky you can see antelopes, wild boars, zebras and ostriches.
Drive to one of the lonely bays and relax at the remote beaches.

Unterkunft im Hotel at Cayo Saetía, 2-3* standard   Verpflegung:  breakfast
Today you drive along a beautiful coastal road until you reach the oldest town of Cuba. We recommend to start early because the drive will take you about four hours. Enjoy a refreshment in the Caribbean Sea at the Playa Maguana. Unterkunft im Casa Particular  Verpflegung:  breakfast

The Alejandro de Humboldt National Park is not far from Baracoa. Explore this park on one of the many hiking trails or take a relaxing boat tour. The "Balcon Iberia" walk is especially nice; it lasts for about three hours and provides opportunities for swimming. Weather permitting, it's also possible to climb the 600m El Yunque Mountain. You can also take a boat at the Boca de Yumuri.

Unterkunft im Casa Particular

On the curvy street "La Farola" and through the tropical rain forest of the "Sierra de Purial" your trip continues to the musical capital of the country - Santiago de Cuba. We recommend to visit the Casa de la Trova in the evening to expericen Cuban live music.

Unterkunft im Casa Particular

In the morning you can take a tour of this beautiful and historic city. Visit Fidel’s 1953 Moncada Barracks, the former Vista Alegre residential area, the infamous San Juan Hill, and Revolution Square. We also recommend visiting the Bay of Santiago. Here you'll find the famous fortress El Morro, built in 1633 to defend the city from pirates. This is one of the best surviving examples of Spanish-American military architecture and includes drawbridges, labyrinthine tunnels, cannons, and more! Unterkunft im Casa Particular
Your self-drive tour ends with the drop off of your rental car in Holguin or in Guardalavaca. Relax in an all-inclusive hotel before you leave Cuba. Let us know on your inquiry, what you are planning after your tour. We will send you an individual offer.

Services

Included

  • 3 nights in hotels with a 2-3* standard, incl breakfast
  • 4 nights in Casas Particulares*
  • Rental car in chose category

Not Included

  • International flight to/from Cuba
  • Cuba Entry card (tourist visa): Available on request
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Optional Excursions
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional Services

Important Information

  • *Casas Particulares are private houses of Cuban locals, who offer rooms to tourists. On request they are happy to cater you with a delicious breakfast (5-6 CUC) or even a lunch and dinner (10-12 CUC each). Let them know at your arrival
  • Visa and vaccination requirements and general information about country and people of Cuba
  • Rental Car Term & Conditions
  • Rental Car Categories
  • Information about your self-drive tour
  • If you want to book a domestic flight within Cuba, we are happy to support you

Ultimate Drive Cuba Prices & Dates (per Person)

Please keep in mind: At the moment rental cars in Cuba are only available on a restricted basis. Nevertheless we are happy to send you an individual offer and request a rental car for you. The prices on this website can be different than the ones on your offer.

Economy Class

Car Category: Economy   Price per person from Insurance  
Single Room 1 Person from £ 845 included Contact
Double Room 2 people from £ 470 included Contact

Mid-Sized Car

Car Category: Medium   Price per person from Insurance  
Double Room 2 People from £ 530 included Contact
Double Room & Single Room 3 People from £ 470 included Contact
Double Rooms 4 People from £ 380 included Contact

Mid- Large Sized Car

Car Category: Medium-Large   Price per person from Insurance Peak Season
Double Room 2 People from £ 505 from 65 CUC Contact
Double Room & Single Room 3 People from £ 450 from 45 CUC Contact
Double Rooms 4 People from £ 360 from 30 CUC Contact
With click on "contact" you can send us a  non-binding request

Information:

  • in Cuba you need to pay an security guarantee, that you'll get back if you return the car without any damage
  • for an extra charge you can upgrade you rental car to an automatic gearbox
  • see Terms & Conditions

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Ultimate Drive Cuba Prices & Dates (per Person)

Please keep in mind: At the moment rental cars in Cuba are only available on a restricted basis. Nevertheless we are happy to send you an individual offer and request a rental car for you. The prices on this website can be different than the ones on your offer.

Economy Class

Car Category: Economy   Price per person from Insurance  
Single Room 1 Person from £ 845 included Contact
Double Room 2 people from £ 470 included Contact

Mid-Sized Car

Car Category: Medium   Price per person from Insurance  
Double Room 2 People from £ 530 included Contact
Double Room & Single Room 3 People from £ 470 included Contact
Double Rooms 4 People from £ 380 included Contact

Mid- Large Sized Car

Car Category: Medium-Large   Price per person from Insurance Peak Season
Double Room 2 People from £ 505 from 65 CUC Contact
Double Room & Single Room 3 People from £ 450 from 45 CUC Contact
Double Rooms 4 People from £ 360 from 30 CUC Contact
With click on "contact" you can send us a  non-binding request

Information:

  • in Cuba you need to pay an security guarantee, that you'll get back if you return the car without any damage
  • for an extra charge you can upgrade you rental car to an automatic gearbox
  • see Terms & Conditions

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If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact us. Leave us a message.