Trinidad & Cienfuegos Day Tour 

Trinidad & Cienfuegos Private Day Tour – From Havana

Colonial Charm, Sugar Valleys & Coastal Beauty – All in One Day

Hard Top Vintage Car – $354 USD
Price is per car (up to 4 guests)

Note to cruise passengers: This tour includes a 3.5-hour drive each way — please plan accordingly!

Overview

Journey through time on this full-day private adventure to the UNESCO-listed city of Trinidad, Cuba’s best-preserved colonial town. Along the way, stop in Cienfuegos, known as “The Pearl of the South,” and take in the lush countryside of the Sierra del Escambray and Valle de Los Ingenios.

With its cobblestone streets, pastel buildings, colonial mansions, and sugar mill ruins, Trinidad is like an open-air museum — and one of Cuba’s true cultural gems.

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 round-trip tour from Havana in a classic vintage car
• Explore the colonial streets and plazas of Trinidad
• Visit the Valley of the Sugar Mills and its historic ruins
• Stop in Cienfuegos, a charming coastal city known for its architecture
• Drive through scenic mountain landscapes
• Enjoy lunch at a local paladar
• Option to visit museums, churches, and artisan markets

Duration

Up to 10 hours

What’s Included

• A/C Classic Hard Top Car
• Private Driver
• Local Expert Guide
• Free Pick-Up and Drop-Off in Havana
• Custom itinerary

Entrance fees and lunch not included.

Entrance Fee & Activity Estimates

• Some attractions range from $3–$5 USD per person
• Lunch at a local restaurant – approx. $15–$20 USD per person

Customize Your Tour

Let us know what’s most important to you — history, local life, views, shopping — and we’ll shape the route accordingly.

Recommended Itinerary (Optional)

• Pick-up at your accommodation in Havana
• Scenic drive through Cuba’s countryside to Cienfuegos Province
• Stop and explore Cienfuegos, known for its seaside charm and neoclassical architecture
• Continue through the Sierra del Escambray mountains
• Arrive in Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Visit key sites like Plaza Mayor, Museo Histórico Municipal, Museo de Arquitectura Trinitaria
• Lunch at a local paladar
• Explore Valle de Los Ingenios (Valley of the Sugar Mills)
• Visit the local craft and artisan market
• Return to your accommodation in Havana

What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunscreen and hat
• Camera
• Extra cash for entrance fees, lunch, and tips
• Skip the jewelry — it’s a long day

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

This tour qualifies under the Support for the Cuban People visa category. You'll support small Cuban businesses, guides, and community artisans while learning about the country's culture and history.

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

Guests call this a “bucket list” day trip — the perfect mix of stunning towns, lush landscapes, and real Cuban culture.

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