Bay of Pigs & Zapata Peninsula 

Bay of Pigs & Zapata Peninsula Private Day Tour – From Havana

History, Nature & Caribbean Waters — All in One Epic Day Trip

Hard Top Vintage Car – $178 USD
Price is per car (up to 4 guests)

Note to cruise passengers: This is at least a 2-hour drive from Havana — please plan wisely!

Overview

Head deep into Cuba’s Zapata Peninsula on a full-day adventure to the historic Bay of Pigs. Along the way, explore sugarcane farms and swamps, meet crocodiles, ride a boat through Treasure Lagoon, swim in a crystal-clear cenote, and relax by the Caribbean Sea.

With your own private driver and guide, this trip is fully customizable — a must-do for nature lovers, history buffs, and anyone who wants to see another side of Cuba.

Our VC Tours team does this every day, so you're in good hands.

All prices in USD. Deposit required. Balance due on tour day.

Highlights

• Private vintage car tour to the Zapata Peninsula
• Visit a Cuban ranch and sip fresh sugarcane juice (Guarapo)
• See crocodiles at the breeding farm
• Optional boat ride across the Treasure Lagoon
• Swim in a natural freshwater cenote (Cueva de los Peces)
• Visit the Giron Museum (Bay of Pigs invasion)
• Free time at the beach — Caribbean waters included
• Scenic drive through villages and plantations

Duration

Up to 8 hours

What’s Included

• Classic A/C Vintage Car (Hard Top)
• Private Driver
• Local Expert Guide
• Free Pick-Up and Drop-Off in Havana
• Flexible and customizable itinerary

Entrance fees and lunch not included.

Entrance Fee & Activity Estimates

• Crocodile Breeding Farm – $5 USD per person
• Treasure Lagoon Boat Ride – $15 USD per person (optional)
• Lunch – approx. $15–$20 USD per person
• Giron Museum – $2 USD per person

Customize Your Tour

Want more time at the cenote or beach? Prefer to skip the boat ride? Your guide can shape the day to match your pace and preferences.

Recommended Itinerary (Optional)

• Pick-up at your accommodation or cruise terminal
• Drive through villages and sugarcane fields
• Stop at Fiesta Campesina: Cuban ranch & Guarapo tasting
• Visit the Crocodile Breeding Farm
• Optional: Boat ride across the Treasure Lagoon
• Lunch at a local paladar
• Swim at Cueva de los Peces (Fish’s Cave cenote)
• Tour the Giron Museum (Bay of Pigs history)
• Relax with free time at a Caribbean beach
• Return to Havana (approx. 4 PM)

What to Bring

• Comfortable clothes and walking shoes
• Swimwear and towel
• Change of clothes
• Sunscreen and hat
• Camera
• Extra cash (for entrance fees, lunch, tips)

Support for the Cuban People (U.S. Travelers)

This tour qualifies under the Support for the Cuban People visa category. You’ll spend the day engaging with local farmers, guides, and small businesses.

Good to Know

• Private tour — no groups
• Deposit required to confirm
• Balance due in USD cash or CAD/EURO equivalent (based on daily rate)
• Cancel free with 48+ hours’ notice
• Deposits never expire (Lifetime Deposit Guarantee)
• Covered by our Hurricane-Free Guarantee

TripAdvisor Reviews

Travelers call this one of the most diverse and exciting day trips from Havana — a mix of culture, history, nature, and beach all in one.

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