Havana and Tulum

From Culture in Cuba to Mexican Beaches

DAY 1 FLIGHT TO HAVANA

Your Cuba and Mexico medley begins today with a flight to Havana. After landing, collecting your bags and clearing customs, you’ll be greeted by our local representative before being privately transferred to your hotel in Vedado, Havana's number one residential and art district. Drop your bags, freshen up and head out for a preliminary explore of Cuba. Our Concierge are on hand to help if you can’t decide where to eat or what to do.

Days 2 TO 4 VIBRANT HAVANA

You’ll spend the next few days exploring rainbow-hued Havana. ‘The Key to the New World’, as Havana is known, is a UNESCO World Heritage city and has retained architecture as flamboyant as its inhabitants. Head out with an expert guide to discover the ancient history that this city boasts.

Havana is like an open-air museum, with its weather pastel hues and rich history as well as classic American cars and dance music blaring from every bar and café. It is also home to some of the most beautiful monuments and museums in the country. A great way to get the feel of the city is to take a tour in the footsteps of a local, allowing you to see so much more than people usually see. Wander through local neighbourhoods, the 'huecos' of Vedado, the markets, alleyways and hidden gems, different neighbourhoods full of contrasts and surprises. Even peer into artists' workshops and abandoned theatres where young musicians enjoy jamming sessions. It is a chance to really understand day to day life in this vibrant city.

There’s no better way to see this city in all its glory than in a retro American car at sunset. Meander through Vedado, the Malecon and the residential areas of Miramar, Siboney and Almendares Park, where you will be able to spot Chevrolets, Fords and De Sotos, all left over from the booming car industry in the US in the 50s. Watch as Havana’s pastel-hued buildings glisten gold as the sun hits the horizon, before seeking out one last delicious meal in this pretty city.

DAY 5 ONTO TULUM

Today you will be privately transferred to the airport where you will hop on a flight to Cancun. Pick up your hire car and head to Tulum on the Riviera Maya, with its ancient Mayan fortress and pristine beaches. Once you’re settled into your hotel and have freshened up, head out to explore the palm-fringed sands, crystalline waters and colourful culture.

Days 6 TO 8 BEACHSIDE BLISS IN TULUM

Time for the beach. Spend the next few days enjoying the comfort of your hotel and discovering your surroundings at your own pace. For a bit of activity amid the sunbathing sessions, discover the cenotes by bike. Cycle through lush Mayan forest and discover the unique landscapes and delicate ecosystems that surround these limestone cenotes. Explore the beautiful caves that are home to ancient stalactites and even enjoy a dip in the cool waters of an open cenote. For a splash of culture, head into Tulum, which boasts a wonderful combination of Mayan architecture and nature. It's ancient fortified city, Zama, the 'City of Dawn', originally had two functions: as a port and as a ceremonial centre, so wander round taking in all of the city’s history.

If you want to hit the water, sail through the mangroves of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and see what flora and fauna you can discover. Our Concierge can also arrange anything from yoga sessions and archaeological tours to monkey watching and jungle zip lining. And of course, there is always the option of doing nothing at all, except casually sauntering from beach to garden, pool to hammock and restaurant to bar. It's up to you. Our Concierge can reserve a table at one of Tulum’s most delicious restaurants; picture open-air kitchen, pergola covered tables and a patio fringed with swaying palms.

DAYS 9 & 10 HOME TIME

Today you’ll drop the car off at Cancun Airport and catch your overnight flight home, arriving the next day.