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Varadero Beach Week
Seven nights at a 5-star beach hotel in Varadero, with full board, return flights and transfers.
- 7 nights
- Full board
- From London, with one stop
From
£1,249
per person · 2 sharing
About this holiday
A week on Varadero’s beach, with a 5-star hotel on the Hicacos Peninsula. The beach is long, white and shallow, and the sea is warm all year, at around 25–29°C.
The package includes return flights from the UK with one stop, a 5-star beach hotel on a full board basis and return transfers. Varadero Airport is approx. 20 minutes by road; flights may arrive at Havana instead, approx. 2 hours away. Larger resort hotels here usually have their own generators, but power cuts and shortages have affected Cuba in recent years, so check the latest travel advice before you book.
- Duration
- 8 days, 7 nights
- Board
- Full board
- Hotel
- 5★ beach hotel
- Flights
- London, one stop
- Transfers
- Return, approx. 20 mins to 2 hrs
- Good for
- Couples, families, friends
5★ beach hotel in Varadero
You stay in a 5-star beach hotel on the Hicacos Peninsula, with a pool, restaurants and direct access to the sand. Hotels here are often large resorts set in gardens. We confirm the hotel with each quote.
Hotel features
- Full board, with restaurants on site
- Wi-Fi, which can be limited
- Air conditioning
- Pool and beach access
- Family rooms on request
- 24-hour reception
Walking time from the hotel area
- The beachapprox. 2 mins
- Hotel restaurantson site
- Varadero townapprox. 10 mins by taxi
- Saturn Caveapprox. 15 mins by taxi
- Varadero Airportapprox. 20 mins by road
- Havana Airportapprox. 2 hrs by road
Times are approximate and depend on your hotel.
Included in the price
Included
- Return flights from the UK, with checked baggage
- 7 nights in a 5★ beach hotel in Varadero
- Full board
- Return airport transfers
- ATOL protection under ATOL 10416
- A UK consultant before and during your trip
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Tourist card and entry paperwork
- Entry fees, guides and excursions
- Drinks, and meals outside your board basis
- Extras such as seat selection or extra baggage
Before you go
Flight time
One stop, approx. 14 hours in total from London. Varadero Airport (VRA) is approx. 20 minutes by road; Havana Airport (HAV) is approx. 2 hours away.
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
Daytime highs are around 26–32°C and the sea is around 25–29°C. November to April is drier; the hurricane season runs from June to November.
Day by day
Days 2 to 7 are yours to plan. These are suggestions; entry fees, boat trips and excursions are not included.
- Day 1
Fly to Cuba
Fly from London, approx. 14 hours in total with one stop. Your driver meets you at the airport for the transfer to your hotel in Varadero, approx. 20 minutes from Varadero Airport or approx. 2 hours from Havana.
- Days 2–4
Beach days
Rest by the sea and the pool. The water is shallow and warm, and the hotel’s restaurants serve your meals.
- Day 5
Varadero town
Take a taxi into the town, approx. 10 minutes depending on your hotel, to walk along the main street and visit the craft market.
- Day 6
A boat or a cave
Take a catamaran trip along the coast, or visit the Saturn Cave near the town, a limestone cave with a pool you can swim in. Or stay on the beach.
- Day 7
At leisure
The day is yours: the beach, the pool, or a classic car tour of the peninsula.
- Day 8
Fly home
Breakfast and check-out, then your transfer to the airport for your flight to London.
Questions about this package
What does full board mean on this holiday?
You have breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel each day. Drinks are not part of the board basis. We confirm what your hotel offers with each quote.
Are there direct flights from the UK to Varadero?
We plan on one stop, with approx. 14 hours of travel in total. Some seasonal flights may run to Varadero, and others land at Havana, approx. 2 hours away by road. We confirm the routes 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 at the hotel?
Halal meat is very limited in Cuba. Seafood and vegetarian dishes are easy to find, and some resorts can sometimes arrange meals on request. Tell us your needs and we’ll check with the hotel before you book.
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