Bay of Pigs & Zapata Peninsula Private tour from Varadero 

Bay of Pigs Private Day Tour – From Varadero

Nature, History & Caribbean Bliss – A Top-Rated Day Trip

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

Overview

Escape the resort bubble and explore the lush Zapata Peninsula on this customizable private tour to the historic Bay of Pigs. This full-day adventure includes local culture, nature, Cuban history — and a chance to cool off in a natural cenote or Caribbean waters.

You'll cruise in one of our classic cars with your own private guide and driver, making stops along the way at farms, caves, crocodile parks, and beaches.

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 Fiesta Campesina, a Cuban ranch with sugarcane juice tasting
• Explore a crocodile breeding farm
• Optional boat ride across Treasure Lagoon
• Swim in a natural freshwater cenote (Cueva de los Peces)
• Visit the Bay of Pigs Museum (Playa Girón)
• Free time to relax at a Caribbean beach
• Scenic drive through villages and plantations

Duration

Up to 8 hours

What’s Included

• Classic A/C Hard Top Car
• Private Driver
• Local Expert Guide
• Free Pick-Up and Drop-Off in Varadero
• Flexible, fully 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

Prefer more time at the beach or to skip the lagoon? Your day, your way. Let your guide know your preferences, and we’ll handle the rest.

Recommended Itinerary (Optional)

• Pick-up at your Varadero accommodation
• Drive through countryside and local villages
• Stop at Fiesta Campesina: nature, culture, and sugarcane juice 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)
• Visit the Giron Museum (Bay of Pigs history)
• Free time to relax at a Caribbean beach
• Return to Varadero by approx. 4 PM

What to Bring

• Comfortable clothes and 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 supporting small farms, restaurants, guides, and cultural sites in the region.

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

A guest favorite for travelers looking to go beyond the resort. History, nature, culture, and beach — all in one unforgettable day.

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