Holguin-Santiago-Baracoa-Guardalavaca-Havana

Day 1
Arrive into Holguin International Airport either on a direct flight from Europe or a domestic flight from Havana, and transfer to the hotel for 1 night.

Day 2
Pick up hire car and head south to Bayamo, where you can stop for lunch and enjoy a brief exploration of this historic Cuban city. Continue your drive through the foothills of the Sierra Maestra Mountains to Santiago de Cuba, the second largest city in Cuba with a distinct Caribbean atmosphere. Check in at the Casagranda hotel for 2 nights.
Day 3
Today you can enjoy a guided tour of the city including the famous Moncada Barracks and El Morro castle, offering wonderful views over the harbour and the mountains. The evening can be spent enjoying traditional music in a local Casa de la Trova.

Day 4
An early breakfast at the hotel overlooking the central square will prepare you for the scenic drive to Baracoa. Stop en route at Los Malones observation point to see the US Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay. Continue along the scenic and mountainous road to Baracoa and check in at El Castillo hotel for 2 nights. In the evening, enjoy a walk through this small, very picturesque town.

Day 5
Take a short orientation tour of Baracoa in the morning followed by an exploration of the lush surrounding countryside in the afternoon. For the more energetic, there is the chance to ascend El Yunque, an 1800-foot anvil shaped mountain commanding excellent views across the far eastern tip of Cuba. If that sounds like too much hard work, the day could perhaps end with some time relaxing on the unspoilt beach of Playa Duaba.

Day 6
Drive to the resort of Guardalavaca on the north eastern coast, drop off hire car and check in at one of our choice of hotels in this small resort and enjoy the stunning local beaches for a few days.

Day 10
Transfer to Holguin airport for domestic flight to Havana to connect with international flight home or further exploration of western Cuba.