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Suggested itinerary: Cuba in 11 days for independent travellers

Day 1: Arrival to La Havana

Arrival to the Havana International Airport. In the Smart Route you will find the most convenient way to go from the airport to the city center. The first night, we recommend a stroll around Old Havana, have a mojito on the "Bodeguita del Medio", dine in a typical Cuban restaurant and then take a daiquiri in the famous "Floridita". Night in La Havana (in the Smart Route you will find our recommended hotels and where to book at the best price).

Day 2: Malecón, Vedado neighborhood and Old Havana.

For this day we suggest a route through the most emblematic areas of the city, from the boardwalk to the Vedado neighborhood, through the Revolution Square and Chinatown. For the afternoon we indicate a route to enjoy the best corners of Old Havana. Night in Havana.

Day 3: From La Havana to Viñales

Drive the rental car and go to Viñales making a lunch stop in Pinar del Río. In the Smart Route we show you how to book the car at the best price and how to get from one place to another. If you do not want to rent a car, we also indicate you how to do this route by bus. In the afternoon, have a walk in the park of Viñales. Night in Viñales.

Day 4: Cay Jutías

In the morning, take the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful and uninhabited cays of Cuba, Cayo Jutías. On the way, you can visit the Cueva del Indio. In the afternoon start the road to Cayo Levisa, an island-cay unexploited for tourism (it only has one hotel) where you can enjoy the peacefullness of its beautiful beaches and seabeds. Night in Cayo Levisa.

Day 5: Cay Levisa and Cay Paraíso

This day we recommend you to relax on the beaches of Cayo Levisa, in where you will also be able to do snorkeling, diving, go fishing ... If it's possible, you can also take a trip to Cayo Paraiso. They say Ernest Hemingway  had a small shelter in where he used to go fishing and to write. Night in Cayo Levisa.

Day 6: Cienfuegos and Trinidad

Go back to Palma Rubia pier and take the car to Cienfuegos, stopping to see the most important points (the Jose Martí Park, the Paseo del Prado, Punta Gorda, El Palacio del Valle ...). After resting, continue to Trinidad. Once you leave your bags at the hotel, go visit the cobbled historic center. In the Smart Route we indicate you a good palate for dinner tonight. Night in Trinidad.

Day 7: Cay Coco

Exit from Trinidad to Cayo Coco. These days take it easy to relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches of Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo. Night in Cayo Coco.

Day 8: Cay Coco

Relaxing day in Cayo Coco, exploring its wonderful beaches such as Las Coloradas, Flamencos or La Jaula. It is also a great place for water activities such as snorkeling, kayaking and scuba diving. Night in Cayo Coco.

Day 9: Cayo Guillermo

This day we recommend you to explore the wonderful Guillermo Key, which can be reached by car from Cayo Coco. In the Smart Route you will find the most convenient way to get there and to the wonderful Playa Pilar. Night in Cayo Coco.

Day 10: Back to La Havana

Take a last swim in the beaches of Cayo Coco and then return to La Havana. In the Smart Route we indicate you the best itinerary, either by rental car or public transport. Night in La Havana.

Day 11: Flight back home

If you have time before your flight back home, walk around your favorite area of Havana. In the Smart Route's how you get to the airport for your flight back home.

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Cuba in 11 days for independent travellers

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Carlota went to Cuba

Carlota went to Cuba
"I didn't know how to organise a celebratory family trip and I believe my solution has been Way Away. Otherwise this trip would have made me fall into disripute as a mother!