Havana & Viñales Valley
Two nights in the valley and one night in the Old Town to see colonial streets, karst hills, and tobacco farms with minimal travel.
Starting and ending in Havana, this short itinerary involves only about 180 km of driving, making it a reliable option during fuel shortages. Enter the valley on the afternoon of Day 2, explore tobacco fields and the Indian Cave by horseback or hiking on Day 3, and return at noon on Day 4. This route skips the eastern beaches and central cities, focusing only on the core of Old Havana, making it ideal for first-time visitors with limited time.
June to November is hurricane season. Due to current fuel and electricity instability, transport must be confirmed in advance.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive in Havana & Explore Old Town
Havana（Old Havana、Plaza Vieja、Malecón）
Book a casa particular or airport transfer driver to get into town (approx. 40 mins). Explore the Old Town entirely on foot.
Currently, only Terminal 3 is operational at the airport. Street lighting can be poor during power outages, so a daytime arrival is recommended.
Stay: Old Havana
Day 2 · Old Town Morning, Head to the Valley
Havana（Havana Cathedral & Plaza de la Catedral、El Capitolio） → Viñales（Mirador Los Jazmines）
Explore on foot in the morning, then take a chartered car to Viñales in the afternoon (approx. 180 km, 2.5 to 3 hours drive).
Viazul bus schedules have been reduced and delays are common. Confirm your transport with your casa particular host in advance.
Stay: Viñales Town
Day 3 · Horseback Riding Through Tobacco Fields
Viñales（Viñales Valley、Viñales Tobacco Farms、Cueva del Indio、Mural de la Prehistoria）
Horseback ride or hike into the valley for 3 to 4 hours in the morning. In the afternoon, take a car booked through your host to the caves and mural.
Horseback riding and farm visits can be arranged by your host. The red clay paths can be slippery after rain.
Stay: Viñales Town
Day 4 · Return to Havana & Departure
Viñales（Jardín Botánico de Caridad） → Havana（Plaza de la Revolución）
Visit the botanical garden in the morning, then take a chartered car back to Havana at noon (approx. 3 hours), passing Plaza de la Revolución on the way to the airport.
Flights are subject to sudden schedule changes. Allow plenty of buffer time and confirm your flight status on the day.