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Havana City Break
Five nights in Havana, with a 5-star hotel, breakfast each morning, return flights and airport transfers.
- 5 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From London, with one stop
From
£999
per person · 2 sharing
About this holiday
Five nights in Havana, with a 5-star hotel in or close to Old Havana. The colonial squares, the Gran Teatro and El Capitolio are all within reach, and the Malecón sea wall is a pleasant evening walk. Classic American cars from the 1950s still work as taxis, and you can hire one for a tour.
The package includes return flights from the UK with one stop, a 5-star hotel with breakfast each morning and return airport transfers. A day trip to Viñales, approx. 2 hours 30 minutes each way, is optional and can be added to your quote. Power cuts and shortages have affected Cuba in recent years, so check the latest travel advice before you book.
- Duration
- 6 days, 5 nights
- Board
- Bed & breakfast
- Hotel
- 5★ near Old Havana
- Flights
- London, one stop
- Transfers
- Return, approx. 30–45 mins
- Good for
- Couples, friends, families
5★ hotel near Old Havana
You stay in a 5-star hotel in or close to Old Havana. Hotels here are often in restored colonial buildings or larger city hotels, with a breakfast room and many sights within walking distance or a short taxi ride. We confirm the hotel with each quote.
Hotel features
- Breakfast served daily
- Wi-Fi, which can be limited
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Family rooms on request
- Taxis from the hotel door
Walking time from the hotel area
- Old Havana squaresapprox. 10 mins
- El Capitolioapprox. 15 mins
- Gran Teatroapprox. 15 mins
- The Malecónapprox. 15 mins
- Viñalesapprox. 2 hrs 30 mins by road
- Havana Airportapprox. 30–45 mins by road
Times are approximate and depend on your hotel.
Included in the price
Included
- Return flights from the UK, with checked baggage
- 5 nights in a 5★ hotel near Old Havana
- Breakfast every morning
- Return airport transfers in Havana
- ATOL protection under ATOL 10416
- A UK consultant before and during your trip
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Tourist card and entry paperwork
- Entry fees, tours and the optional Viñales trip
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Extras such as seat selection or extra baggage
Before you go
Flight time
One stop, approx. 14 hours in total from London to Havana (HAV), then approx. 30 to 45 minutes by road.
Time difference
Cuba is usually 5 hours behind the UK. Its clocks change on different dates from the UK’s, so the gap is 4 hours for a few weeks in spring and autumn.
Money
The currency is the Cuban peso (CUP). Cards issued abroad are often not accepted, so bring cash for your whole stay; euros and US dollars are widely taken in tourist places.
Tipping
Tipping is customary in restaurants, taxis and hotels, at around 10% of the bill, usually in cash.
Language
Spanish is the main language. English is spoken in many hotels and tourist places.
Weather
Havana has daytime highs of around 26–28°C from December to March and around 32°C in July and August. Most rain falls from May to October.
Day by day
Days 2 to 5 are yours to plan. These are suggestions; entry fees, tours and the Viñales trip are not included.
- Day 1
Fly to Havana
Fly from London to Havana, approx. 14 hours in total with one stop. Your driver meets you at the airport for the transfer to your hotel, approx. 30 to 45 minutes.
- Day 2
Old Havana
Walk the old squares and narrow streets of Old Havana, past El Capitolio and the Gran Teatro. Go in the morning, before the midday heat.
- Day 3
Classic cars and the Malecón
Take a tour in a classic car, then walk along the Malecón, the sea wall that runs along the city waterfront. The evening light is good for photographs.
- Day 4
Viñales (optional)
An optional day trip to the green valley of Viñales, approx. 2 hours 30 minutes each way, with tobacco farms and limestone hills. Or spend the day in the city at your own pace.
- Day 5
At leisure
Visit a museum or a market, or relax at the hotel. The rest of the day is yours to plan.
- Day 6
Fly home
Breakfast at your hotel, then your transfer to Havana Airport for your flight to London.
Questions about this package
Is breakfast included in the Havana City Break?
Yes. Breakfast is included every morning at your hotel. Lunches, dinners and drinks are not, so you’re free to try the city’s paladares, small family-run restaurants.
Are there direct flights from the UK to Havana?
We plan on one stop, with approx. 14 hours of travel in total. Flight options to Cuba change often, so we confirm the routes and times with your quote.
Do I need a tourist card?
Yes, UK visitors need a tourist card and normally an online arrival form before travel. Check the current rules before you go. We can tell you what to arrange, but we can’t apply for these for you. A visit to Cuba can also affect ESTA eligibility for later USA trips, so check before you book.
Do power cuts affect hotels?
Power cuts and shortages have affected Cuba in recent years. Larger hotels usually have their own generators, but check the latest travel advice, make sure your insurance covers Cuba, and we’ll confirm details with the hotel before you book.
Is halal food available in Havana?
Halal food is very limited. Seafood and vegetarian dishes are easy to find, and some hotels can sometimes arrange meals on request. Tell us your needs and we’ll check before you book.
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