Revolutionary Road Havana to Santiago
17-night self drive holiday from Havana to Santiago de Cuba.
A Cuban adventure designed in a way where you can appreciate the real Cuba from East to West, self exploring and driving your own car, from Havana to Baracoa and all the way to Santiago de Cuba. This is definitely a great sample itinerary for the adventurous traveller and of course, it is perfectly possible to add number of nights, adjust accommodation or add more locations like Las Terrazas (between Havana and Vinales), Cayo Levisa Island (very near Vinales), Vinales Valley (3 hours away from Havana), Playa Larga (Bay of Pigs) or Holguin with its wonderful beaches around Guardalavaca area.
PRICE INCLUDES:
FLIGHTS
- London Heathrow – Havana via Madrid, IBERIA AIRLINES.
ACCOMMODATION
- 3 nights accommodation in a Junior Suite on B&B basis at Hotel Raquel, Old Havana.
- 1 night accommodation on B&B basis at Hotel Horizontes La Granjita or Hotel Horizontes Los Caneyes.
- 1 night accommodation on B&B basis at Casa Los Delfines, Cienfuegos.
- 3 nights accommodation in a standard room on B&B basis at Casa Maria y Enddy OR Casa Maritza Hernandez, Trinidad Old Town.
- 1 night accommodation on B&B basis at Gran Hotel Camaguey.
- 3 nights accommodation on B&B basis at Hotel El Castillo OR Hotel Porto Santo.
- 2 nights accommodation on B&B basis at Iberostar Casagranda Hotel.
- 3 nights accommodation on B&B basis at Hotel Raquel, Old Havana.
CAR HIRE
- Standard Automatic (Category C) Mercedes Benz B180 or similar with REX car rental company.
- 200CUC refundable deposit required when collecting car in Havana. Car insurance must be paid locally (20CUC per day, approx. £15).
- Car drop off charges apply.
TRANSFERS
- Private return transfers Havana airport – Havana hotel ( +/- 25 minutes ).
OTHER SERVICES INCLUDED
- Full ATOL protection/ATOL certificate issued at time of booking. ATOL number 10510. Check our ATOL Licence by clicking here.
- Meet and greet at Havana airport on arrival.
- Cuban Visas.
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Cuba self drive holidays 2024 & 2025
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- DepartureLondon. U.K. Regional departures also available
- IncludedRevolutionary Road Havana to SantiagoMulti destinationSelf drive holidays
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CUBA's Revolutionary Road: a self drive tailor made adventure from Havana all the way to Santiago de Cuba.
Day 1: London - Havana
Havana's lighthouse
3-night accommodation in a standard room with private bathroom on B&B basis at Hotel Raquel, Old Havana.
Day 2: Discover Havana.
Day 3: Havana.
Day 4: Havana - Santa Clara. Distance: 283km.
After breakfast, collect your hire car. Self drive towards Santa Clara, city most famous because of Che Guevara and the history of Cuba's revolution.
1 night accommodation on B&B basis at Hotel Horizontes La Granjita or Hotel Horizontes Los Caneyes.
Day 5: Santa Clara - Cienfuegos. Distance: 54km.
After breakfast, drive towards Cienfuegos, also known as "The Pearl of the South" because of the impressive beauty of its bay. This town is 100% cuban and its vibey high street is full of interesting shops. The local market is also really interesting, all prices are ridiculously cheap. Please don't forget your luggage allowance.
1 night accommodation on B&B basis at Casa Maria y Enddy OR Casa Maritza Hernandez, Trinidad Old Town.
Day 6: Cienfuegos - Trinidad. Distance: 85km.
Day 7: Trinidad.
Day 8: Trinidad.
Day 9: Trinidad - Camaguey. Distance 257km.
Today it's time to continue your drive through Cuba and you will arrive at Camaguey. Another fascinating small town where you will feel as if you are the only tourist in the city!
1 night accommodation on B&B basis at Gran Hotel Camaguey.
Day 10: Camaguey - Baracoa. Distance: 546km.
Morning departure from Camaguey and self drive to Baracoa, one of Cuba's most picturesque authentic beach towns.
3 nights accommodation on B&B basis at Hotel El Castillo or Hotel Porto Santo.Day 11: Baracoa.
Day 12: Baracoa.
Day 13: Baracoa - Santiago de Cuba. Distance: 237km.
Day 14: Santiago de Cuba.
Day 15: Santiago de Cuba - Havana by plane.
Day 16: Havana.
Day 17: Havana.
Day 18: Return home.
